CONTENTS. 1. GENERAL……………………………………………………………………3 Limitations of use…………………………………………………………3 Specification of use………………………………………………………3 Description of the machine…………………………………………..3 Symbols………………………………………………………………………..5 2. MACHINE COMPONENT DEFINITION………………………….6 3. UNPACKING……………………………………………………………...7 4. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS………………………………………….8 5. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SETUP………………….12 6. WORKING WITH THE SHREDDER………………………………14 Safety and technical remarks……………………………………..14 Before operating the machine……………………………………15 Starting and operating the machine…………………………..15 Transportation……………………………………………………………16 7.
1. GENERAL Intended use The shredder is designed solely for shredding/chipping all kind of newly cut tree branches of diameter up to 8.5 cm. 8.5 cm Restrictions You should not use the shredder for shredding/chipping metal, stones, and plastics. If you are going to shred tree roots check that the diameter is less than 8.5 cm and remove all earth, sand stones.
SYMBOLS. N.B.: Before use, make sure that the manual has carefully read. Because familiar with the controls so as to use the machine correctly. Obey all safety instructions!
4. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION. Step 1: Put wheel (#30), flat washer Ø20 (#31), wheel bushing (#32) and wheel axle (#29) to the base (#22) using hex bolt M8x25(#53),lock washer Ø8(#54) and tire gasket(#21). Tighten the wheel axle (#29) using hex bolt M6x16 (#35) and hex nut M6 (#84).
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STEP 2: 1.Secure the inlet hopper assembly (#4) to the roller cover plate assembly (#3) using hex bolt M8x20 (#75), lock washer Ø8 (#54), big flat washer Ø8 (#40). 2. Secure the Outlet Hopper Assembly (#2) to the roller cover plate assembly (#3) using hex bolt M8x16(#39),lock washer Ø8(#54), big flat washer Ø8(#40).
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STEP 3. 1. Attach the connecting shaft (#86) to the base (#22) using hex bolt M10x50 (#87), flat washer Ø10 (#49) and nylon lock nut M10 (50). Lock handle (#28) and base (#22) using hex bolt M10x45 (#85), flat washer Ø10 (#49) and nylon lock nut M10 (50).
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STEP 4. 1. Please pull out the lock pin (#26) and turn up handle (#28), then insert the lock pin (#26) to the rear hole again when it’s working.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SET UP. Important instructions for setting up the device! You must read these before use! Adjust the distance between the blade and axel blade. The correct distance is approx. 2 mm +/- 0.5 mm. Check if the distance between the blade and the axel blade is consistent for both rotor blades by turning them manually.
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Under 1.5 kg of pressure, the belts can sag approx. 10 STRAIGHT 4. Check and tighten the screws of both driving belt pulleys. 5. Connect the batteries: The red positive cable coming from the battery should be connected to the magnet switch of the starter Connect the red positive cable here!
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5. Fill up the lead free super petrol (95 octane) and engine oil (multigrade oil 10W40 or 15W40). Always fill the engine oil up to the maximum mark on the dipstick. 6. When starting the engine, please ensure that the emergency off switch is not pushed in, otherwise the engine will not start.
WORKING WITH THE SHREDDER. 1. Safety and technical remarks 1.1. The user should be 18 years old or more. 1.2. The machine should be positioned on a horizontal. Firm surface. 1.3. User must wear safety gloves (not provided with this unit), ear- Protection and safety goggles.
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1.8. Changing the blades of the rotor or the counter blade and checking blade bolts should only be done when the engine and rotor are stopped, the spark plug cap is removed and the rotor is blocked. 1.9. After one hour of use always check that all bolts and nuts are still tightened properly.
2. Before operating the machine Make sure the machine stands firmly on the ground and does not tilt in any way. The danger zone on the output of the machine must be respected, in order to avoid serious injury by chips thrown out of the output tube. Chips can be thrown a distance of 12 meters, so onlooker must remain behind the direction of throw or at least 12 meters away from the output tube.
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WARNING! In case of emergency or any doubt, immediately activate the safety switch (red knob) to be found by the engine. (fig.11) Before starting the engine check that the bolts holding the input and output tubes are fully tightened. (fig.12, 13) FIG.10 FIG.9 FIG.11...
MAINTANENCE AND CHECKS. All technical check-ups and maintenance should be done with the engine shut off and the spark plug cap removed from the spark plug. While cleaning the shredder, never spray the bearing with a high pressure washer! It could cause water to enter the bearings which will cause damage to the machine;...
PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS. Problem Cause Solution The shredder does not -the blades are worn too much -change or sharpen the blades and counter-blade. perform properly: the wood Note that the blades are sharpened on both edges so -the diameter is not pulled in by the they can be reversed.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS. Engine: 4 stroke Maximum rpm: 3600 Fuel: lead free petrol Shredding system: 2 blades on rotor and 1 counter-blade on the chassis. Blades Sharpened on both edges so they can be reversed. Gap between blades and Counter-blade: 0.5mm (half a millimetre) Transmission: twin V belts running in parallel Dimensions: Max.
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