Contents Intended purpose Safety information In the box Assembly Operation Usage Maintenance Plug replacement Troubleshooting Technical Data Disposal Warranty...
INTENDED PURPOSE The shredder is intended for shredding fibrous and wood-related materials, such as hedge and tree cuttings, branches, bark and pine cones. Any use not expressly permitted in this manual may damage the shredder and pose a serious danger to the user. Do not put stones, glass, metal, bones, plastics or fabrics into the shredder.
Safety information Important - please read these instructions fully before starting assembly This shredder may cause serious injuries if used incorrectly. Before using the shredder, read the user manual carefully and familiarise yourself with all of the controls. In cases of uncertainty, ask an expert for advice. Keep the manual in a safe place and pass it on to any subsequent owners, to ensure that the information contained therein is available at all times.
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Safety information Important - please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Symbols on the shredder (continued) Caution! Switch off and remove plug from mains before adjusting, cleaning or if the cord is entangled or damaged. Danger! Rotating blades. Keep hands and feet out of openings while the machine is running.
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Safety information Important - please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Symbols on the shredder (continued) The equipment is intended only for use in premises in which the current bearing capacity of the network is >=100 A per phase and which are supplied by a distribution grid with a nominal voltage of 230/240V.
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Safety information Important - please read these instructions fully before starting assembly General Safety (continued) • Never allow children or other persons unfamiliar with the user manual to use the shredder. Local regulations or bylaws may determine the minimum age for using the shredder. Observe noise control and local regulations.
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Safety information Important - please read these instructions fully before starting assembly General Safety (continued) • Only use suitable like-for-like replacement parts and accessories. • Do not leave the shredder working unattended and keep it in a safe, dry place out of children’s reach. •...
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Safety information Important - please read these instructions fully before starting assembly General Safety (continued) • 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.
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Safety information Important - please read these instructions fully before starting assembly General Safety (continued) • Keep hands, other body parts and clothing out of the filling chamber and ejection channel, and away from other moving parts. • In the event of blockages in the machine intake or ejection, switch off the motor and disconnect the machine from the mains power supply.
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Safety information Important - please read these instructions fully before starting assembly General Safety (continued) Electrical safety CAUTION! The following states how to avoid accidents and injuries due to electric shock: • Damaged cables, coupling and plugs or connecting leads not corresponding to specifications, must not be employed.
In the box Parts Hopper Wheel Housing interlock Pusher Chassis On/Off switch Bag mount Mains lead Handle Axle Collection bag Reset button Box contents • Operating and safety • Two wheels, wheel covers, instructions and mounting materials • Shredder • Allen wrench •...
Assembly • Slide the axle into the chassis • Mount the two wheels onto the chassis • Slide the two wheels onto the chassis axle . Slip the washers onto the axle and push the split pins through the appropriate holes in the axle. •...
Operation Start up Check that the mains voltage matches the rating on the name plate. Hook the collection bag into the bag mounts ON/OFF operation If your shredder is fitted with a long mains cable, plug it directly into the mains supply, using an RCD device if necessary. Make sure that the funnel feeder is empty.
Usage 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 (PPE). Wear hand protection. • When feeding branches into the unit, keep holding them firmly until they are automatically drawn in.
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Usage Clearing a blockage Clearing a blockage, reversing, sharpening or replacing the blade Before starting to service or clean the unit, turn it off, disconnect the power plug and wait until the blade comes to a standstill. • Check that the power plug is removed from the mains supply.
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Usage Reversing, sharpening and replacing the blade • Use a screwdriver to block the blade plate . Slot the screwdriver into the access hole and carefully turn the blade plate until one of the two blocking apertures appear. Now block the blade plate by slotting the screwdriver right through it.
Maintenance Maintenance and cleaning Wear hand protection when working on the blade. Before starting to service or clean the unit, turn it off, pull the power plug and wait until the blade stops. Otherwise there is a risk of injury from electric shock, fire and rotating blade.
Plug replacement If you need to replace the fitted plug, then follow the instructions below. IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue – Neutral Brown – Live 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.
Troubleshooting General troubleshooting The following table provides solutions to common problems encountered with the shredder: Fault Possible cause Solution Check the socket, cable, lead and plug for damage, and if necessary, No mains power supply have any damage repaired by qualified repair personnel Motor will Wait until the motor has cooled...
Technical Data Technical data table Specification Value Model FD2402 Nominal power intake 2400W (P40)* Nominal voltage 220-240V ~50Hz Safety class II / Degree of protection IP24 Shredding diameter of branches max. 40mm Volume of collection bag 50 litres Weight 12.5kg...
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Technical Data Technical data table (continued) * The maximum branch thickness that can be shredded is dependent on the type of wood and the quality of the material being cut. For hard wood (e.g. oak/beech branches), the maximum branch thickness that can be shredded is less than for soft wood (e.g.
Disposal Disposal and recycling Do not dispose with household waste. Recycle products and components according to local legal requirements. Warranty This product is covered by a 1 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 1 year of the date of purchase.
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