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the decomposition process for composting.
7.5 Adjusting the counter blade (Fig. 3)
The counter blade and cutting unit are perfectly
adjusted at the factory. Only if it suffers wear does
the counter blade require adjustment (switch the
machine on for this purpose). To ensure the best
possible results from your shredder, the gap between
the counter blade (item B) and the shredding blade
(item A) should be approx. 0.50 mm.
There is an adjustment device on the right-hand side
of the plastic housing for this purpose. Insert the
supplied Allen key (item D) and turn it clockwise so
that the screw (item C) moves towards the shredding
blade. After a half-turn the counter blade will have
moved 0.50 mm closer to the shredding blade. After
completing this adjustment check whether the blade
produces the desired results.
IMPORTANT: If the shredding blade touches the
counter blade, it will cut it and small metal chips may
fall out of the discharge opening. This is not a fault,
but it must only be adjusted as much as necessary
since otherwise the counter blade will suffer
premature wear.
8. Troubleshooting
Motor does not run
Ȝ The motor protection switch has tripped. Move the
switch for selecting the direction of rotation to
position “0” and press the reset knob. Press and
hold the ON/OFF switch to switch on the shredder
after a brief delay. Once the blockage has been
cleared, return the switch for selecting the
direction of rotation to position “1”.
Ȝ Power failure
Check the mains lead, plug and fuse.
Material is not drawn in by the shredder
Ȝ The shredding blade rotates backwards
Check the direction of rotation
Ȝ Material blockage in the funnel
Move the switch for selecting the direction of
rotation to position “0” and switch on the shredder.
Pull the material out of the funnel. Feed in thick
branches again so that the blade does not
immediately engage again in the notches it
previously cut.
Ȝ The shredding blade is jammed
Move the switch for selecting the direction of
rotation to position “0” and switch on the shredder.
The blade will now rotate in the opposite direction
and release the jammed material.
Important! Do not change the direction of rotation
until the shredder has reached a complete
standstill.
9. Care and maintenance
Caution! Interrupt the power supply by pulling the
plug out of the socket-outlet before you carry out any
checks or maintenance work on the machine.
Ȝ Clean the machine regularly. This will help to keep
the machine in good working order and is the
basis for a long working life.
Ȝ Keep the vent slots clean while you work.
Ȝ Clean the plastic body and other plastic parts with
a mild household cleaning agent and a damp
cloth. Do not use any aggressive agents or
solvents for cleaning purposes.
Ȝ Never clean the shredder by spraying with water.
Ȝ Prevent water getting inside the machine at all
cost.
Ȝ Check the chassis securing screws from time to
time to ensure that they are tight.
Ȝ If you do not intend to use the shredder for a
lengthy period, protect it from corrosion using
environmentally friendly oil.
10. Ordering replacement parts
Please quote the following data when ordering
replacement parts:
Ȝ Type of machine
Ȝ Article number of the machine
Ȝ Identification number of the machine
Ȝ Replacement part number of the part required
11. Waste disposal
Accessories and packaging should be disposed of in
an environment-friendly fashion, i.e. by taking them
to a recycling depot. Plastic parts are coded for
purposes of separation when recycling.
