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• Turn the adjustment knob counter-clockwise half a turn into the crushing position to shred heavy materials. The materials
may need to be put through the appliance twice to crush the material before cutting it completely.
• Make sure the cutting blade does not touch the anvil blade to avoid damage to the appliance.
When the shredded material starts to hang like a chain as shown in fig. D, adjust as follows:
• Switch the appliance on.
• Turn very slowly and slightly the adjustment knob (7) clockwise until you hear a light grinding sound or a small amount of
aluminium shavings will fall out of the discharge chute. The shredded material will now be separated as shown in fig. E.
WARNING!
Ensure the appliance is switched on and working in normal forward direction. Adjusting the cutter plate
while the appliance is switched off can lead to serious damage of the appliance.
Overload protection (fig. C)
This appliance has an overload protection. If the appliance becomes blocked and the motor stalls, the power will automatically
be switched off.
• Wait for about 5 minutes for the protection to reset.
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.
• Clear the blockage as described above.
• Connect the appliance to the mains supply.
• Press the overload protection button (3).
• Switch the appliance on.
Protecting the environment
Separate collection. This product must not be disposed of with normal household waste.
Should you find one day that your Black & Decker product needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to you, do not
dispose of it with household waste. Make this product available for separate collection.
Separate collection of used products and packaging allows materials to be recycled and used again. Re-use of
recycled materials helps prevent environmental pollution and reduces the demand for raw materials.
Local regulations may provide for separate collection of electrical products from the household, at municipal waste sites or by
the retailer when you purchase a new product.
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