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Safety
4. Keep face and body away from the feed inlet opening.
5. Keep a proper balance and footing at all times. Do not
overreach. Never stand at a higher level than the base
of the product when feeding material into it.
6. When feeding material into the product be extremely
careful that pieces of metal, rocks, bottles, cans , ropes,
netting or other foreign objects are not included.
7. When feeding material into the product be
extremely careful that the mains cable is not
accidently fed into the product.
8. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting means at
all times and especially when switching on the motor.
9. Do not touch the cutting means before the machine
is disconnected from the supply and the cutting
means have come to a complete stop.
10.Do not tilt product when the power source is running.
11.Do not fold product when the power source is running.
12.When folding the product for storage please ensure
the mains cable is kept clear.
13.Whilst using the product ensure the cable does not
become trapped under the wheels or support feet.
14.Do not allow processed material to build up in the
discharge area. This may prevent proper discharge
and can result in kickback of material through the
feed opening.
15.Use only Approved Replacement Parts.
16.Remove the plug from the mains :
- before leaving the product unattended for any period
or when transporting;
- before clearing a blockage;
- before checking, cleaning or working on the appliance;
- if the product starts to vibrate abnormally or makes an
unusual noise. Check immediately. Excessive
vibration can cause injury.
Maintenance and storage
1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the
product is in safe working condition. Do not attempt to
repair the product unless you are competent to do so.
2. Check the collection box frequently for wear or
deterioration.
3. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
4. Only use the replacement parts specified for this
product.
5. Be careful during folding of the product to prevent
entrapment of the fingers between moving and
fixed parts of the machine.
6. Store in a cool dry place and out of reach of
children. Do not store outdoors.
7. Allow the product to cool for atleast 30 minutes
before storing.
Before operating the product, ensure the collection box is correctly located and the
Interlock Switch (D1) is securely in place. The product will not start if the Interlock Switch
is not located correctly.
• Important
The Collection Box is a safety guard that prevents access to the cutting blades. The
product should never be used without the Collection Box in place.
Starting and Stopping
1. To start the product, turn the control switch
clockwise to the symbol (E1).
2. To stop the product, turn the control switch anti-
clockwise back to the O symbol (F1).
• A push stick is provided to feeding less bulky
material into the Feed Inlet (G1) enabling the
material to reach the cutting blade.
• Do not use any other object to push material into
the Feed Inlet.
Overload Reset Button
Overloading, jamming the product causes the
machine to automatically stop. After a short
period of time, press the reset button (H1) and
restart the product.
• When the feed inlet is suddenly blocked, the
direction or rotation may switch automatically.
Stop the product and after a short period of time,
restart.
Clearing a Blockage
The product is fitted with a reverse switch (J1) to
enable the release of jammed material. Turn the
control switch anti-clockwise to the symbol to
put into reverse mode.
Adjustment
• Important:- Only adjust the Cutting Plate when the
product is running. Failure to do so may lead to
serious damage to your product and result in your
Warranty becoming void.
Adjusting the Cutting Plate
If branches and twigs are not being cut through
cleanly, then adjustment of the Cutting Plate against
the Cutting Blade is required.
1. With the product running in the forward direction
insert the hex key supplied into the hole at the
side of the casing (L1).
2. With the product running in the forward direction
turn the hex key very slowly in a clockwise
direction until the Cutting Blade (M1) can be heard
slightly touching the Cutting Plate (M2) Do not
over adjust, doing so could cause serious damage
to the Cutting Plate and Cutting Blade and result
in your Warranty becoming void.
3. Feed a branch into the Feed Inlet to check that it is
cut cleanly and that no further adjustment is
required.
Environmental Information
• Awareness of the environment must be considered
when disposing of ‘end-of-life’ product.
• If necessary, contact your local authority for disposal
information.
The symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product may not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more
detailed information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local council office, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased
the product.
