10.7 Shredding
● Push the garden shredder onto firm and
level ground and set down safely.
● Put on thick gloves, safety glasses and
hearing protection.
● Open the discharge flap. (
● Connect the power cable to the garden
shredder. (
10.2)
● GE 260, GE 260 S: Check the
rotational direction of the blade disc and
change if necessary. (
● Start the garden shredder. (
● Wait until the garden shredder has
reached its maximum speed (idling
speed).
● Feed the garden shredder with
shredding material in the correct way.
(
8.8)
● Switch off the garden shredder.
(
10.4)
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11. Maintenance
Risk of injury:
Carefully read the section "For your
safety" (
subsection "Maintenance and
7.3)
repairs" (
safety instructions exactly before
performing any maintenance or
cleaning operations on the
machine.
Disconnect the mains plug before
10.5)
performing any maintenance
10.3)
operations.
11.1 Cleaning the machine
Maintenance interval:
After each use
Clean the machine thoroughly each time it
has been used. Care of the machine will
protect it against damage and extend its
service life.
Electric motors are splashproof.
Protect shredding tools, incl. the shredding
chamber using a commercially available
anti-corrosion agent (e.g. rapeseed oil).
It is only permitted to clean the machine in
the position shown.
● Remove the feed chute. (
Remove dirt from the cooling air guide
(inlet slots) on the motor housing to ensure
that the motor is adequately cooled.
4.), particularly the
4.7), and follow all
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11.3)
Never spray water onto
motor or engine components,
seals, bearing points or
electrical parts such as
switches. This would result in
expensive repairs.
If you are unable to remove
the dirt and accumulated
deposits with a brush, a damp
cloth or a stick, VIKING
recommends the use of a
special cleaner (e.g. STIHL
special cleaner).
Do not use aggressive cleaning agents.
Clean the blade discs regularly.
11.2 Installing the feed chute
The closure screws must be
securely fastened to the feed chute.
● Attach feed chute (1) to fastening hooks
on the basic unit (2) and pivot forwards.
● Tighten both closure screws (3)
simultaneously.
11.3 Removing the feed chute
● Loosen both closure screws (1)
until they turn freely. They remain
on the feed chute
● Pivot the feed chute (2) to the rear and
remove.
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