Black & Decker GS1600 User Manual page 12

E N G L I S H
Switching on and off (fig. C)
To switch the tool on, set the on/off switch (1)
to position I.
To switch the tool off, set the on/off switch to
position O.
Hints for optimum use
Shred dry materials last, as this will help to
clear moist material from the shredder.
Do not allow material to pile up and compost
prior to shredding.
You may feed shreddings into the shredder for
a second time to further reduce their volume.
Refer to the chart at the end of this text.
MAINTENANCE
Your Black & Decker tool has been designed to
operate over a long period of time with a
minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory
operation depends upon proper tool care and
regular cleaning.
Before performing any maintenance,
switch off and unplug the tool.
After use, open the chute as described below.
Clean and dry the casing and the blade area.
Avoid the blades.
Store the tool in a dry place, out of children's
reach.
Regularly check that the blades are sharp.
Replacement blades are available from
Black & Decker repair agents.
To replace blades, proceed as instructed below.
Removing the chute (fig. D1 & D2)
You will need to remove the chute to obtain
access to the blade area.
Make sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged.
Loosen the thumb nut (7).
Tilt the chute (3) backover (A), slide it forward (B)
and lift it upward (C).
To replace the chute, proceed in reverse order.
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Replacing the blades (fig. D1 - D4)
The blades can be used on both sides. When one
side has become blunt, you may use the other side.
Make sure that the tool is switched off
and unplugged.
Take care not to cut yourself.
Preferably wear gloves.
Removing
Remove the chute as described above.
Lock the blade disc using a block of wood (10)
as shown (fig. D3).
Remove the blades (11) by loosening the Allen
screws (12) using the Allen key provided (fig. D4).
Refitting
To refit the blades:
Place the blades on the disc with the ground
edge facing down. The holes in the blades
must line up with those in the disc.
Securely fasten the blades (11) by tightening
the Allen screws (12).
Remove the block of wood (10).
Replace the chute (3) and tighten the thumb
nut (7) (fig. D1 & D2).
Restarting a clogged shredder
If the motor is overloaded, the tool will
automatically be switched off.
Allow the motor to cool down for a few minutes.
If the motor still refuses to start:
Make sure that the tool is switched off
and unplugged.
Take care not to cut yourself. Preferably
wear gloves.
Remove the chute as described above.
Carefully remove all material from the shredder.
Replace the chute as described above.
Plug the tool in and switch it on.