HSS Hire 387 Operating & Safety Manual

Safety Check

With the engine running, carefully raise the exit
cage as shown in the illustration. The engine
should stop, if not, DO NOT USE THE SHREDDER
contact your local HSS Hire Shop for a replacement
unit.
With the engine running, carefully move the safety
rail forward as shown in the illustration. The
engine should stop, again if not, DO NOT USE THE
SHREDDER contact your local HSS Hire Shop for a
replacement unit.

BASIC TECHNIQUES

Start the engine and set the throttle to maximum,
with the engine running and the cutters engaged. The
machine is ready to start work.
When chipping, listen to the motor. If it starts to slow
you are probably expecting it to shred too large a quantity
of waste at a time. Simply reduce the feed rate.
The tougher the material being shredded, the thinner
it should be.
Normal garden waste and small twigs can be fed in to
the hopper in bunches. Feed thicker items one at a time.
Let go of the waste before it is pulled into the
machine.
The maximum diameter of material that can be chipped at
any one time is 55mm. NEVER chip matter containing
stones, nails, wire and glass etc.
If the shredder becomes clogged leave the engine to
run for 2-3 minutes until it clears.
If the blockage will not clear, switch OFF and contact
your local HSS Hire Shop for advice.

EQUIPMENT CARE

Never push the equipment beyond its design limits.
If it will not do what you want with reasonable ease and
speed, assume you have the wrong tool for the job.
Contact your local HSS Hire Shop for advice.
Keep the equipment clean - you will find this less of a
chore if you clean it regularly, rather than wait until the end
of the hire period.
Regularly check the fuel level and top up as
necessary with unleaded petrol.
Regularly check the oil level - when the engine is cold
and on level ground. Withdraw the dipstick, wipe it clean,
then replace it, remove it a second time and verify that the
oil level is between the min and max lines, top up as
necessary. Suitable oils are available on sale or return from
your local HSS Hire Shop.
When not in use, store the equipment somewhere
clean, dry and safe from thieves.

FINISHING OFF

Allow the unit to run until all chippings have cleared.
Set the throttle to idle, then set the engine ON/OFF
switch to OFF and close the fuel tap.
Give the unit a final clean up ready for return, to
your local HSS Hire Shop.
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©HSS Hire Service Group Plc 2003 No. 387/01
Group Office: 25 Willow Lane, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 4TS
Web Site: http://www.hss.com
Operating & Safety Guide 387
Shredder
A petrol driven shredder capable of
shredding garden waste up to 55mm
diameter
Code 62818