Maintenance - Ryobi RSH2845T Original Instructions Manual

MAINTENANCE

Before cleaning, inspecting or servicing the
product, switch it off and allow the cutters
to completely stop, disconnect the electric
supply. After some time of shredding the
cutting mechanism will become hot. Allow
it to adequately cool down before cleaning,
inspecting or adjusting.
WARNING
The cutter blades are extremely sharp. To
avoid injury, exercise extreme caution and
care when cleaning or working near the
blades or inside the opened enclosure when
the collection box is removed. Always wear
heavy-duty protective gloves.
■ Be aware that the cutting means can still
be moved even when the power is off or if
the interlock switch is engaged.
■ To ensure the best performance from the
product, it must be kept clean.
■ Always clean the product immediately after
use. Wherever possible use a stiff brush
inside the feed and discharge chutes and
a dry cloth on the outside of the product.
■ Do not allow material to become dry and
hard on any of the product surfaces, but
particularly on the blades. This will directly
affect the shredding performance.
■ Make sure that the feed hopper and the
ejection chute are kept clean and clear of
all waste material
■ Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws
(except the adjusting screw) are tight and
secure.
■ Always have any damaged or worn parts
repaired, or replaced by qualified personnel
at an approved Ryobi service centre.
■ Never attempt to bypass the interlock
switches on the collection box or the front
cover of the cutter assembly.
WARNING
Do not at any time let brake fl uids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils,
etc., come in contact with plastic parts.
Never use brake fl uids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, or any solvents to clean
the tool. Most plastics are susceptible to
damage from various types of commercial
solvents and may be damaged by their use.
■ You may perform maintenance tasks
described in the manual, for other repairs or
advice seek the assistance of an approved
Ryobi service centre.
SHAVING PLATE ADJUSTMENT
■ The product performs at its best by following
these steps. Before use, always check
that the blades are not in contact with the
shaving plate. For optimal performance,
keep a 1 mm gap between the blades and
the shaving plate.
■ If the product fails to shred material, the
shaving plate may need adjustment or the
blades may need to be sharpened.
■ Over time the blades on the product need
to be adjusted. This can be completed by
adjusting the shaving plate so it will come
into light contact with the blades. Ensure
the product is turned on and working in
normal forward direction. Adjusting the
shaving plate while the motor is turned
off could lead to serious damage to the
product.
NOTE: Adjusting the shaving plate should
only be attempted when deemed totally
necessary. Adjusting the shaving plate too
often or too far could cause the product to
stop working.
■ While the product is running, turn the outer
locking knob counterclockwise to unlock.
■ Adjust the shaving plate by turning the
shaving plate adjustment screw using an
Allen key. When you hear metal on metal
contact or you see fine aluminium shavings
in the bottom of the collection container,
stop the adjustment and allow the product
to run for 30 seconds to sharpen the
blades. Once sharpening is complete, turn
the adjustment knob counterclockwise until
it is no longer in contact with the shaving
plate leaving a 1 mm gap.
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