Stiga SILENCIUM 8217-3033-01 - Manual (Page 5)

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ENGLISH GB
CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF
ROTATION
Always switch the device off, wait until it comes to
a standstill and shift the safety catch before chang-
ing the direction of rotation.
Switch on:
Turn On-Off switch to “I”.
Switch off:
Turn On-Off switch to “0”.
CHOPPING
What can I chop?
Yes:
- all types of branches.
- withered garden refuse which has lain a num-
ber of days. Only shred in alternation with
branches.
- hard wood, though only with sharp cutter.
No:
- glass, metal, plastic, plastic bags, stones, cloth,
roots with soil.
- refuse which does not have a solid consistency,
e.g. kitchen waste.
SPECIAL TIPS ON CHOPPING
Please do not exceed the maximum branch diame-
ter specified for your appliance (see page 38).
Branches, twigs and wood should be broken down
immediately after they have been cut. Material of
this kinds gets very hard when it is dry, and it there-
fore makers sense to reduce the maximum branch
diameters, so that it is ready for chopping.
Remove any side shoots from branches with a
large number of twigs.
The cutter automatically draws the shredding ma-
terial into the machine through the slow rotation of
the cutting rollers.
If the machine is overloaded, a protective motor
switch ensures that the machine turns itself off au-
tomatically:
- turn the shredder on again after about 5
minutes.
- during those five minutes you cannot turn the
machine on. See “Operational faults”.
AUTOMATIC SWITCH-OVER IN THE DI-
RECTION OF ROTATION
If the unit suddenly clogs, the blades may start to
turn in the opposite direction and push the shred-
ded material back out.
- switch off unit.
- wait until the blades come to a standstill.
- switch unit back on and use material which is
easier to process.
ADJUSTING THE SHAVING PLATE
The cutting mechanism is adjusted in the works
and does not have to be set during initial commis-
sioning.
Switch on device (switch top right position)
Turn adjusting knob in a clockwise direction with
the motor running until scraping noises are heard
and fine aluminium chips fall out of the delivery
chute. Worn points on the shaving plate are opti-
mally compensated.
This improves the cutting of the shredding
material.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
Each time before starting maintenance work:
- switch off the motor and withdraw the mains
plug.
- wear protective gloves to prevent injury.
left position:
cutting rollers run back-
wards and release blocked
shredding material
right position:
cutting rollers draw in and
cut shredding material
safety catch
Adjusting
knob