nuts, bolts and other fasteners are properly secured
and that the guards/covers are in place.
10. Before starting the machine, look into the feeding
chute and make certain that it is empty.
Operation
1. Shred only in daylight or good artificial light.
2. Never use the garden shredder in the rain or wet con-
ditions. Do not operate the garden shredder is poorly
ventilated areas, or in areas where flammable materi-
als are present.
3. Do not tilt the garden shredder when the motor is
switched on.
4. During use, keep your face and body away from the
feeding chute.
5. Keep proper balance at all times. Do not overreach.
Never stand at a higher level that the base of the ma-
chine when feeding material into it.
6. Do not allow processed material to build up in the
discharge zone, this may prevent proper discharge
and result in a kickback of material through the feed
intake.
7. Switch off and wait until the blades have stopped ro-
tating, if the garden shredder is to be moved to a dif-
ferent work area.
8. Do not put your hands in the feeding chute or near the
rotating blades.
9. Never pick-up or carry the garden shredder while the
motor is running.
10. The shredder must be used in the upright position
only. Do not operate the shredder if it is lying on its
side.
11. Do not feed foreign objects such as stones, glass,
metal, earth or plastics into the garden shredder.
12. Switch off and disconnect from the mains supply:
– Whenever you leave the garden shredder unat-
tended.
– Before clearing a blockage.
– Before checking, cleaning or working on the garden
shredder.
13. If the garden shredder starts to vibrate abnormally
check machine immediately.
14. Keep all handles and grips dry and clean. Make sure
that all exterior nuts, bolts and screws are tight and
secure before operating the garden shredder.
15. If you need to use an extension cable when using the
garden shredder, it should be rated at 8A minimum.
16. Use only extension cords suitable for outdoor use,
preferable with a high visibility cable colour.
17. For extension cables up to 25 metres, use a wire
cross section of 1.5 mm
25 metres but less than 40 metres, use a wire cross
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section of 2.5 mm
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18. Always replace a damaged extension cable. Do not
use if damaged.
19. If the insulation on a power cable or extension lead
is found to be cut or damaged, do not touch it! Dis-
connect the power supply immediately and have the
damaged cable replaced. Do not repair damaged
cables.
20. Always switch off at the mains, before disconnecting
any plug, cable connectors or extension cables.
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. For extension cables over
21. Always wind the cable carefully, avoiding kinking.
22. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions.
23. Attention! Through poor conditions of the electri-
cal MAINS, shortly voltage drops can appear when
starting the EQUIPMENT. This can influence other
equipment (eg. Blinking of a lamp). If the MAINS-
IMPEDANCE Zmax <0.376 OHM (GSL 2800), such
disturbances are not expected. (In case of need, you
may contact your local supply authority for further in-
formation).
Read this Instruction Booklet carefully before
using the garden shredder and keep it in a safe
place for future reference.
Electrical safety and plug fitting
WARNING!
Read these safety instructions thoroughly before con-
necting this product to the mains supply. Before switching
on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is
the same as that indicated on the rating plate. This prod-
uct is designed to operate on 230-240V~AC 50Hz. Con-
necting it to any other power source may cause damage.
Recommendation
Only connect the device to a power source that is pro-
tected via a residual current protective device (RCD) with
a maximum release current of 30 mA.
Preparation
Assembling (Fig. 2)
Scope of delivery
1x Instruction manual
1x Spanner
1x Silent shredder
1x Collection box
1x Base frame
2x Wheel set
2x Support foot set
1x Small parts bag
1x Adjusting knob
1. Take all parts out of the package. Be sure four pro-
truding supports in the bottom of the motor unit pass
through four notches in the upper face of the base
frame. (Fig. 3)
2. Slide the collection box out of the base frame. (Fig. 4)
3. Fit the front wheel sets to the base frame with the aid
of two screws. (Fig. 5)
4. Use the spanner to mount wheels to the base fame
using two wheel shafts, two grommets, two spring
grommets and two screws. Assemble cap by pushing
in on by hand. (Fig. 6)
5. Slide the collection box back to the base frame. En-
sure that the collection box runs above the guide rails.
(Fig. 7)
6. Stand and put hands in position as shown in Fig. 8.
Lay the motor unit on the base frame by placing four
protruding supports (Fig. 8/Item B) of the motor unit
on the slots (Fig. 8-1/Item A) of the base frame.
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