User manual EINHELL ELH 2500

[. . . ] Keep the shredder away from other persons, particularly children and pets. The guard is vital for your safety and for the safety of others, and it is also essential for the grass trimmer to work correctly. Failure to observe this instruction will not only create a potential hazard, it will also result in the loss of your rights under the warranty. When you are not using the shredder, keep it in a dry place out of the reach of children. [. . . ] Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, protective gloves and heavy-duty work clothes. Always set the ON/OFF switch to OFF and pull the power plug out of the socket-outlet before doing any work on the shredder, e. Cleaning the shredder and making adjustments, or if the power cable becomes damaged. If the mains lead is damaged or cut, pull out the power plug immediately. Pieces of shredded material may be catapulted out of the shredder during operation. Voltage: Power rating: Cutting unit idling speed Branch diameter: LPA sound pressure level: LWA sound power level: Weight: 230 V ~ 50 Hz 2500 W (S6-40%) 2000 W (S1) 40 min-1 max. Maximum power consumption depends on the consistency of the material being shredded. This electric garden refuse shredder is designed only Leaves, branches, dead flowers etc. Collecting the shredded material A container can be placed underneath the ejector opening to catch the shredded material. Large items or pieces of wood will be discharged both in the cutting and in the release direction after the blade has been started and reversed several times. 1 / Item 2) An overload (for example if the blade is jammed) will cause the machine to cut out after a few seconds. To protect the motor from damage the motor protection switch stops the power supply automatically. Wait for at least one minute before you press the reset knob so that you can restart the machine. If the blade becomes jammed, turn the switch for selecting the direction of rotation to the left to position "1" before you switch on the shredder again. 4 Practical tips Read the special and general safety instructions (section 1). Place the material you wish to shred into the opening on the right-hand side (the blade rotates anti-clockwise). Long pieces of material projecting out of the funnel inlet may whiplash when it is drawn in ­ keep a safe distance between yourself and the machine. Judge the quantity of material which you put into the funnel inlet so that the funnel does not clog. If you want to shred withered, damp material that has been lying in the garden for several days, alternate between putting in this material and branches. This will help to prevent the loading funnel becoming clogged with material. Entangled branches and leaves should be thoroughly shredded before loading any more material. Do not allow the discharge opening to become clogged with shredded material ­ risk of pile-ups. [. . . ] Once the blockage has been cleared, return the switch for selecting the direction of rotation to position "1". material is not drawn in by the shredder The shredding blade rotates backwards Check the direction of rotation Material blockage in the funnel Move the switch for selecting the direction of rotation to position "0" and switch on the shredder. Feed in thick branches again so that the blade does not immediately engage again in the notches it previously cut. Please quote the following data when ordering replacement parts: Type of machine Article number of the machine Identification number of the machine Replacement part number of the part required Plastic parts are coded for purposes of separation when recycling. [. . . ]