Andrew James Electric Garden Shredder & Ear Protectors User manual

Brand: Andrew James

Model: Electric Garden Shredder & Ear Protectors

Category: Garden shredders

Type: User manual

Andrew James Electric Garden Shredder & Ear Protectors: Tackle your garden waste efficiently with this powerful shredder. Featuring a 40mm maximum branch diameter capacity, it easily shreds twigs, hedge trimmings, plant material, leaves, and roots (soil removed). Ensure your safety by wearing the included ear protectors and always follow the safety instructions in the manual.

Please read the manual fully before using the appliance and keep the

manual safe for future reference.

Please read the manual fully before using the appliance and keep the

manual safe for future reference.

Electric Garden Shredder & Ear

Protectors

General safety

 Carefully read the enre manual before use.

 Failure to follow the instrucons carefully could lead to serious injury and

damage to the appliance.

 Do not remove any labels from the appliance

 Aer unpacking the appliance ensure that all components of the appliance are

free from damage which may have occurred during transit. Do not aempt to

assemble and use the appliance if any part of the appliance has been damaged in

any way. All damaged parts must be replaced before use. Contact our customer

service for replacement of original parts.

 This appliance is intended for domesc and not commercial use. Failure to

comply will result in voiding the guarantee.

Work area

 Do not operate the appliance in areas where ammable liquids, gases or dust are

present. The appliance creates sparks and therefore can ignite liquids and fumes.

 Keep children away from work areas at all mes. Always be wary of children

when using the appliance.

 Always ensure that you and people close to the work areas are wearing the

correct protecve clothing at all mes.

Electrical safety - please refer to secon “electrical informaon” for further informaon

 When using an extension cord with the appliance, always ensure that the voltage

on the extension cord matches that of the appliance. Do not use other appliance

on the same extension cord.

 Keep the appliance dry at all mes. Do not touch the plug with wet hands.

Note: Extension cords/ leads should only be used if they comply with H05VV-F or H05N-

F types. We recommend the product is used with a RCD (Residual Current Device) with a

trip current of 30mA.

Personal safety

 We recommend that the user wears safety equipment at all mes when using

the appliance.

 Never operate the appliance whilst under the inuence of drugs, alcohol or

medicaons.

 Always wear suitable clothing. Do not wear loose ng clothing, necklaces,

rings, bracelets or other jewellery. Always remove jewellery before using the

appliance.

 Non-skid footwear and suitable work gloves are highly recommended whilst

using the appliance.

 Wear protecve hair covering to contain hair.

 Always protect your eyes when using the appliance. It is recommended to wear

ear protecon when using the appliance.

 Do not over-reach. Proper foong and balance is essenal at all mes when

using the appliance.

Appliance use and care

 Only use accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer, the use of

accessories not recommended by the manufacturer may cause damage to the

appliance and injury to the user.

 Keep the appliance clean, dry and free from oil and grease. Never allow the

plasc parts to come into contact with brake uid, gasoline, petroleum – based

products or any strong solvents which contain chemicals that can damage,

weaken or destroy the housing of the appliance as it could compromise the

integrity of the insulaon.

 Do not use the appliance without the hopper aached. (Fig 7)

Appliance specic safety instrucons

 Always ensure that the feeding chamber is empty before starng the appliance.

 Keep your face and body away from the feed intake opening.

 Do not overload the appliance or feed excessive amounts into the intake as this

will cause the appliance to malfuncon.

 Always ensure the appliance is switched o and the cord of the appliance is

unplugged before beginning any maintenance.

 Aer use, check the appliance for any damages.

Appliance components

Assembling the appliance

1. Turn the appliances main body on its head.

2. Insert the axel through both of the holes located on the foot. (Fig 3)

3. Place a spacer onto either end of the inserted axel.

4. Insert the wheels onto the axel. Ensure that the wheels are inserted the correct way so

that the outsides of the wheels can t the wheel cover. (Fig 5)

5. Place a spacer into the inner wheel and insert the split pin into the two ridges of the

wheel so that the spacer stays in place.

6. Aach the wheel cover.

7. Insert the foot into the body of the appliance, so that the wheels are in line with the back

of the appliance. (Fig 4 and Fig 1).Fix the foot to the body of the appliance using two cross

head screws.

8. Ensure that the securing knob (Fig 6) is fully ghtened. If the securing knob is not

correctly ghtened, a safety switch will be acvated in the motor prevenng it from

starng.

Before operang the appliance

 Always ensure that the black collecon bag is aached to the body of the

appliance by the hooks so that it collects the debris coming out of the discharge

shoot.

 Examine the materials to be shredded before starng. Remove any debris or

objects that are likely to become jammed or entangled in the blades of the

appliance. Foreign objects such as large lumps of soil, stones, glass, metals,

fabrics or plascs must not enter the feed chute, otherwise they can damage the

blades.

 Always operate the machine on a rm level ground. Do not move the appliance

during operaon.

 Before feeding materials into the chute allow the blades to reach maximum

speed.

 The machine should be used to shred the following materials:

- Twigs and branches (maximum diameter 40mm)

- Waste from trimming hedges

- Plant material and other garden waste

- Leaves and plant roots (remove the soil before shredding)

 Do not overload the appliance as the discharge chute will become blocked. This

could cause the material to build up and reach the cung blades causing

material to spray out of the top of the appliance.

 To make ner compost pass the material through the shredder twice.

 To avoid large quanes of liquid building up in the appliance dry the materials

you want to shred for a minimum of 3 days before shredding. A large build of

water in the appliance can cause the appliance to malfuncon.

 Large branches however are best shredded when they are fresh, this is the only

excepon.

 Please be aware that if the appliances blades stalls during operaon switch the

appliance o immediately before aempng maintenance or repair.

 If the blades stall for more than 5 seconds a safety overload switch will operate

and automacally turn the machine o. Before re-starng the appliance allow a

cooling period of 1 minute. Press the overload switch and then push the on/o

switch to re-start the machine.

 If the cung mechanism of the appliance strikes a foreign object or if the

appliance starts making any irregular or unusual vibraons or noise immediately

switch o the appliance and allow the cung means to stop. Remove the power

cord from the mains supply, then proceed as follows:

- Inspect the appliance for damage

- Replace of repair any damaged parts

- Check for and ghten any loose parts

- Remove any debris that becomes clogged

 Always keep the motor cooling vents free from debris and other materials to

prevent any damage from occurring to the motor. Also ensure that the collecng

bag does not cover the cooling vents during use.

 When you have nished using the appliance always switch the appliance o and

remove the electrical cord from the mains supply.

Operang the appliance

 Plug the appliances cord into the mains and switch the power supply on.

 Press the mains switch to on (this is marked by the “1” symbol).

 Feed the material you wish to be shredded into the corner of the in-feed chute.

If the material is too bulky the shredder will not allow it to pass through. If the

material is the correct size it will be drawn into the blades. Please note that long

material extending out from the cung blades present a hazard. When

shredding small material please use the plunger provided (Fig 9).

 Allow the appliance to shred the material before adding more.

 When you have shredded the desired amount of material, turn the appliance o

(marked by the symbol “0”).

 Remove the collecon bag and empty.

 Clean the appliance thoroughly before storage (refer to “Maintenance, cleaning

and storage”).

Using the plunger

A plunger is provided with the shredder, please use the plunger to feed smaller

material into the chute using the following steps:

 Load the material into the hopper.

 Insert the plunger into the feed chute

pushing the material onto the blade disc.

(Fig 9).

 Wait unl all the material has been

shredded before adding more material.

Please note: Your ngers should never enter into

the feed chute when the appliance is in use. Do

not use the appliance without the hopper

aached. Do not overreach when using the

appliance.

Starng and stopping the shredder

 Press the switch marked “1” to start the appliance.

 Press the switch marked “0” to stop the appliance.

 Press the “circuit breaker” buon if the machine does not switch on, this will

ensure that you have the correctly connected the power supply.

The circuit breaker will become acvated when one of the following has occurred:

 There is a build up of material around the cung disc.

 If the material being shredded exceeds the size of the motor capacity.

 When there is too much resistance against the cung blade.

Once the circuit breaker becomes acvated switch-o the shredder and disconnect the

electrical supply, then proceed as follows before restarng the machine:

1. Unscrew the securing knob (located next to the switch) and open the top secon

of the appliance.

2. Remove any debris or material clogging the cung area.

3. Return the top secon of the appliance back to its original place and ghten the

“securing knob”.

4. Allow the motor to cool for a short period of me.

5. Re-connect the power cord to the mains supply.

6. Press the start buon and begin shredding again.

Replacing the blades of the appliance

Note: Please wear work gloves when changing the blades.

1. Ensure that the appliance is switched o and the power cord is disconnected

from the mains supply.

2. Remove the top of the appliance by unscrewing the “securing knob” located on

the main body of the appliance.

3. The blades have two cung edges, when the blades have become worn, reverse

the blades to use the second cung edge.

4. Lock the blade disc using a hex spanner. Unscrew the two inner hexagonal

headed screws and note the cung angle of the blade (Fig 10).

5. Remove the blade and rotate it 180˚ and t the blade to the blade disc ensuring

that the ground cung edge is facing downwards (Fig 10).

6. Repeat the same process for the other blade.

Note:

-When one cung blade has worn out both must be replaced as a pair.

-The cung blades can be re-sharpened, this must be carried out by an experienced

professional using an oil stone.

-However, we recommend purchasing new blades as faulty discs may cause an

imbalance in the appliance.

Maintenance, cleaning and storage

Note: Before beginning maintenance, repair and cleaning please ensure the appliance

is switched o and the electrical cord is removed from the mains supply.

 When carrying out maintenance on the cung blades, please be aware that the

motor will not start due to the “interlock” feature of the guard however the

cung blades can sll move if the motor is turned by hand.

 Never aempt to override the interlock feature of the guarding.

 Clean the appliance aer every use. Clean the plasc parts including the main

body with warm soapy water and a standard cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaning

substances on the appliance.

 Do not aempt to clean the shredder with a jet washer or by rinsing it under a

tap. Water should never enter the appliance.

 Aer using the appliance, always empty debris deposited in the appliance with a

brush.

 Only use recommended accessories and aachments with the shredder.

Technical specicaon

Voltage: 230-240Vac~ 50Hz

Rated power: 2400 W

No-load speed: 4500RPM

Max, cung dia (mm) 39mm

Sound pressure level dB (A) (EN ISO 11201) 100 (k= 2.04dB)

Sound pressure level dB (A) (EN ISO 3744) 110.66 (k= 2.04 dB)

Sound pressure level (dB (A) (2000/14/EC) 110

Net Weight: 10.65Kg

Warning: Read the instrucons carefully before using the shredder

and familiarize yourself with the controls and proper use of the

equipment.

Warning: Danger – Rotang blades. Keep hands, feet, hair and

clothing away from the moving parts of the shredder. Do not reach

into the feed opening or the discharge chute. The blades will

connue to rotate for approx. 5 seconds aer it has been switched.

There is a risk that some objects could be thrown out by the

shredder. Keep bystanders away.

Warning: if the cord becomes damaged during use, do not touch.

Immediately disconnect the plug from the supply or disconnect the

shredder from the mains supply. Also when the appliance is not in

use or during work on the machine itself (e.g. maintenance, repair,

cleaning).

Warning: Always wear safety glasses, ear mus and protecve

gloves.

Warning: Do not use the shredder in the rain or damp condions.

Protect it from moisture.

Warning: Wear protecve gloves

Warning: Take great care that no metal parts, stones, boles, cans or

other debris are included when you introduce material into the

device.

Warning: Always disconnect from the mains before manipulang the

machine.

Symbols

Disposal of the appliance

Please note that this Andrew James product is mark with this Symbol:

This means that this product must not be disposed of together with ordinary

household waste, as electrical and electronic waste must be disposed of

separately.

In accordance with the WEEE direcve, every member state must ensure correct

collecon, recovery, handling and recycling of electrical and electronic waste. Private

households in the E.U. can take used equipment to special recycling staons free of

charge. In certain member states used apparatus can be returned to the dealer where

they were bought on the condion you buy new products. Contact your retailer,

distributor or the municipal authories for further informaon on what you should do

with electrical and electronic waste.

UK and EU Guarantee

Your new Andrew James product comes with a 24 month guarantee and a 2 year xed

warranty, eecve from receipt conrmaon. Your receipt or order number is required

as proof of purchase date so it is imperave that you keep it safe. This guarantee only

applies if the item has been used solely for the use intended, and all instrucons have

been followed accordingly. Please note this product is for domesc use only and not for

commercial use.

Abuse of your product will invalidate the guarantee. Returned goods can only be

accepted if repackaged properly within the original colour product box, and presented

with the original receipt of sale/order number. This does not aect your statutory

rights.

Returned products must be cleaned and returned to us in as close to delivery condion

as possible.

If your product develops a problem within the rst 12 months of the xed warranty, we

will pay all shipping costs to have it returned to us. Aer 12 months the customer will

be liable for the cost of returning the product to us. We will then pay to have the

repaired/replaced item shipped back to the customer.

If you wish to return your item for a full refund, you have the right to do so within the

rst 7 days. For our returns policy please go to www.andrewjamesworldwide.com

Customers are responsible for any taxes applied to our products when they are shipped

outside of the EU.

All of our prices are inclusive of VAT.

Once a product has been returned to us, we will aim to repair or replace it within 30

days of receipt.

The guarantee does not cover any defect arising from improper use, damage, build-up

of lime scale or repair aempts made by third-pares. Also, the guarantee does not

cover normal wear and tear of individual parts.

Electrical informaon

Please note:

It is extremely important that the wires or cores in the ex are connected to the correct

terminals in the plug. If the colour of the mains lead of the appliance does not

correspond with the coloured

markings idenfying the terminals

in your plug proceed as follows:

 The Live (Brown) wire

connects to the right- most

live (L) terminal nearest to

the fuse.

 The Neutral (Blue) wire

connects to the le-most

neutral (N) terminal.

 The Earth (Green and

Yellow) wire connects to

the central, top most

earthed (E) terminal.

Warning:

If the appliance is double insulated indicated by the double insulated symbol:

it should not have an earth wire or earth connecon.

Plug

The plug must be protected by the correct AMP fuse; this will be indicated on the case

of the plug. Only BSI or ASTA approved fuses should be used. When changing the fuse

always replace it with a fuse that is of the same idencal rang as the original. If you

are unsure about which plug or fuse to use, always refer to a qualied electrician.

Please note aer replacing the fuse, ensure that the cover is correctly ed back onto

the plug. Never aempt to run the appliance if the plug does not have a cover. If a

moulded plug is ed and has to be removed take great care in disposing of the plug

and severed cable, it must be destroyed to prevent it from engaging into a socket. If the

supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by a service agent or a similarly qualied

person in order to avoid a hazard.

All of our electrical appliances conform to pre-exisng EC Direcves 2006/95/EC (Low

Voltage Direcve) and 2004/108/EC (EMC Direcves).

For further informaon please visit hp://www.esc.org.uk/industry/product-safety/

product-tesng-screening/kitchen-appliances/

Andrew James Electric Garden Shredder & Ear Protectors User manual

Brand: Andrew James

Model: Electric Garden Shredder & Ear Protectors

Category: Garden shredders

Type: User manual

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