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2800W Electric
Silent Shredder
577147
These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your product,
ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely. If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call
the Customer Helpline on 0343 515 1905.
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Please read these
instructions fully before
starting assembly.
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Summary of Contents for PowerBase 577147
- Page 1 2800W Electric starting assembly. Silent Shredder 577147 These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your product, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely. If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Information In the Box Assembly Operating Instructions & Tips Maintenance Working Methods Troubleshooting Technical Data Disposal Getting Help Warranty... -
Page 3: Safety Information
Safety Information Warning symbols Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly. The following warning symbols appear throughout this manual and indicate the appropriate safety measures you should take when assembling and operating the shredder. Read the instruction handbook before operating this machine. - Page 4 WARNING! Danger from flying objects. Keep your distance from the funnel and ejection area, Keep bystanders away. WARNING! Electric shock hazard. Before carrying out adjustments or maintenance, switch off and remove the plug from the mains. Guaranteed sound power level data (99dB) in accordance with Directive 2000/14/EC.
- Page 5 General safety IMPORTANT! When using the equipment, the following safety precautions must be followed to avoid injuries and damage. • Read all operating instructions carefully and comply with them. It is important to understand these instructions and to acquaint yourself with the machine, its correct usage and all safety requirements.
- Page 6 experience and knowledge, or people unfamiliar with these instructions; local regulations may restrict the age of the operator. • Keep children and pets at a safe distance away from the device. Children must be supervised in order to ensure that they do not play with the equipment.
- Page 7 damaged or illegible stickers. • Do not leave the shredder working unattended. Keep it in a safe, dry place out of children’s reach. • Only supply power to the equipment through a circuit protected by an RCD, with a maximum trip current of 30mA. •...
- Page 8 • Make sure that the material inserted into the shredder does not contain hard objects made of metal, stone, glass or similar. • Do not use the shredder in the rain or in bad weather. Work in daylight or under good artificial lighting conditions.
- Page 9 Note: If the shredder is making unfamiliar noises or vibrations, or has struck a foreign object, disconnect the power cable and ensure any damage is checked and/or cleared before starting up again. • Do not allow shredded material to accumulate near the ejection area.
- Page 10 • Do not overload your device. Work only within the indicated range of performance. Do not use low power machines for heavy-duty work. Do not use your device for purposes for which it has not been designed. • Only switch the shredder off once the hopper funnel is completely empty.
- Page 11 • Do not unplug the shredder by pulling on the cable, only pull the plug itself. Keep the cable away from heat, oil and sharp edges. • Do not use the appliance if the on/off switch does not work properly. Always have a damaged switch repaired by a qualified technician.
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Page 12: In The Box
In the Box... - Page 13 Parts Wheels Hopper funnel feed inlet Operating mode selection Collection box switch Collection box safety switch Feeder Shredder unit Cutting blade adjuster knob Mains cable Chassis Transport handle Feet Reset switch...
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Page 14: Assembly
Assemble Step 1 - Unpacking • Remove the shredder from the packaging. • For compact storage and transportation, the shredder unit can be stored in the collection box. Before assembly, pull the collection box out of the chassis and take out the shredder unit and accessories (Fig. -
Page 15: Operating Instructions & Tips
Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Operating Instructions & Tips Operation Before starting the device, make sure that the shredder unit is firmly attached to the chassis, and the collection box and safety switch are in the correct positions. The shredder will not switch on unless the collection box and the safety switch are in their correct positions. - Page 16 Make sure that the hopper funnel is empty before starting. The collection box must be fitted and the safety switch on the collection box must be firmly engaged in the ‘ON’ position (up) or the motor will not start. To switch on: Engage the safety lock in the centre of the operation selection switch by pushing forwards.
- Page 17 Restarting and using the blade reversing mechanism After switching off automatically as a result of overload, the equipment may not restart automatically if material remains trapped in the cutting mechanism. To switch back on, turn the operating mode selection switch to the central ‘OFF’ position. Press the reset switch.
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Page 18: Maintenance
Maintenance Blade adjustment Fig. 5 Fig. 6 The pressure plate – what is it? • The pressure plate is used on silent shredders to finely adjust cutting performance and to improve cutting performance as the roller blade and pressure plate wears. •... - Page 19 IMPORTANT! Do not advance the plate while the blade is stationary. If the pressure plate is adjusted while the blade is stationary, the plate can be positioned between the tips of 2 of the blades and too far within the blades and the circular path of the blade tips. This could damage the pressure plate or the shredder.
- Page 20 • Remove any further blockage from the equipment. • When fitting the cover back on, ensure it is fitted correctly so that the blade shaft , the pressure plate rod and the four recesses for the Allen screws are all correctly aligned and fit smoothly into the recesses on the cover.
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Page 21: Working Methods
Working Methods General working instructions Keep all body parts at a safe distance away from the shredder when in use; long branches and other materials may move unexpectedly. Wear ear and eye protection. Wear hand protection (PPE). • The shredder will not operate if the collection box is not correctly fitted. Ensure the safety switch on the box is in the ‘ON’... - Page 22 General cleaning and servicing • Do not spray water onto the shredder. Electric shock hazard. • Always keep the shredder, wheels and air vents clean. Use a brush or cloth to clean it, avoid cleaners and solvents. • Always check the shredder guards to ensure they are not worn down or damaged, and that they are firmly attached before use.
- Page 23 As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured marking identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked ‘N’ or coloured black.
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Page 24: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting General troubleshooting The following table provides solutions to common problems encountered with the shredder: Fault Possible cause Solution Push the collection box firmly Collection box not fitted to its correct position and correctly place the safety switch on the box to the ‘ON’ position To switch back on, start by turning the operating mode Overload protection... -
Page 25: Technical Data
Technical Data Technical data table Specification Value Model SDS2810 Nominal voltage 220-240V~ 50Hz Nominal power intake 2800W(P40) Safety class Degree of protection IP24 Shredding capactiy max. 42mm Collection box content 60 litres Weight 22kg Sound power level measured (L 96.3dB(A) KwA=2.4dB(A) Guaranteed 99dB(A) The maximum branch thickness that can be shredded is dependent on... -
Page 26: Disposal
Further technical or cosmetic changes may be carried out by the manufacturer without notice, due to ongoing product improvement programmes. References made in this manual may therefore sometimes vary. Legal claims, which are made on the basis of the instruction manual, cannot thus be considered as valid. -
Page 27: Warranty
Warranty This product is covered by a 3 year warranty. The warranty covers any manufacturing defect in materials, workmanship and finish. Any claim under this warranty must be made by going to your nearest Homebase store, taking your proof of purchase with you, and claims must be made within 3 years of the date of purchase.
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