Waste container installation
The gear lock must be secured
Blade clearance adjustment
To ensure optimum operation of the shredder, set the clearance between the stationary blade and the
cutting roller by means of the blade pressure adjustment knob. Setting the clearance:
• Turn on the machine.
• Turn the adjustment knob counter clockwise to increase the distance of the stationary blade to the
cutting roller
• Turn the adjustment knob clockwise to bring the stationary blade closer to the cutting roller.
• It is recommended to control the blade pressure while the machine is in operation. The required
pressure may be different for the different cross-sections of the shredded branches.
MACHINE OPERATION
To start the shredder press the on/off switch to the position marked "I", to turn off press "0". Wait until
the blades start to rotate at full speed before loading the material for shredding. Do not place the
material in the loading tunnel when the machine is switched off or does not operate at full speed.
NOTE: The machine has an overload switch. The circuit breaker will be activated when the accumulated
shredded material blocks the cutting discs , the load is too hard or thick and exceeds the motor
capabilities, or there is too much resistance of the cutting blade . After removing the cause of the
machine overload, press the reset button.
NOTE: Switch off the machine in the event that the blade hits a hard object or unusual noises or
vibrations. Pull the plug out of the mains socket and do the following:
- inspect the blade and other components for damage;
- check for loose parts and tighten if necessary;
If necessary, contact an authorised service centre.
Shredding instructions
The hardness of branches and logs for shredding depends on the genre, age and degree of humidity of
the wood. The most efficient is shredding of fresh branches, soon after cutting. Soft garden waste
should be shredded in smaller batches, especially when it is moist. To prevent such material from
blocking, occasionally crush thicker branches or logs.
The branches protruding from the machine may hit the operator when being pulled in; therefore, keep
a safe distance!
Insert only an amount of material that does not block the shredder.
Damp or residual garden waste should be shredded alternately with thicker branches. This prevents
the blade from overloading
Do not place compost-type soft waste in the shredder. This type of material should be composted as
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