RSH2455G ELECTRIC QUIET CHIPPER SHREDDER OPERATOR S MANUAL Important! It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before mounting and operating this machine. Subject to technical modifications.
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ENGLISH GENERAL SAFETY RULES When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury, including the following. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS Be familiar with the controls and proper use of the product. Clear the work area before each use. Remove all objects, such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire that can lead to accidents. Wear heavy, long trousers, boots and gloves. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, shorts or jewellery of any kind. Always wear shoes. Secure hair above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in moving parts. Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this product. Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 15m from the operating area. Do not operate this product when you are tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication. Do not operate in poor lighting. Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light. Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Overreaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to hazards. Keep all parts of your body away from moving parts. Inspect the product before use. Replace any damaged parts before use. Do not operate the product in damp or wet locations. Do not use the product in the rain. Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating this product. Use the right product. Use the product for the intended purpose only. Do not handle the product with wet hands. Do not use the product if the switch does not turn the product on or off. A product that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. Avoid accidental starting. Stay alert and pay attention to what you are doing. Use common sense when using this product. Do not force the product. It will do a better job with less likelihood of a risk of injury when you operate it at the rate for which it was designed. Pull the plug out immediately if the mains or extension lead is damaged or severed. Disconnect the product from the power supply when it is not in use, before servicing and when changing accessories. Read and understand the instructions carefully before using the shredder. Keep instructions for future reference. Never attempt to use an incomplete machine or one fitted with an unauthorised modification. Use only original accessories provided by the manufacturer. The user is responsible for the safety of other people and their property. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES SPECIFIC SHREDDER SAFETY RULES Always ensure all parts are properly fitted when using the shredder. Ensure all screws and nuts are properly tightened before use. Before starting the machine, always make sure the feed hopper is empty. Before cleaning the shredder, switch off the tool and unplug from the mains. Do not allow children to operate this shredder. Ensure both the shredder and the user are standing on a flat, steady surface. Do not stretch towards the shredder. Never stand at a higher level than the machine during operation. Hard objects such as stones, bottles or pieces of metal can cause damage to the machine and must never be fed into the feeding hopper. If the machine becomes blocked, stop the motor and disconnect the plug from the mains. Pull out any blockages and check the machine for damage. Do not pull the machine using the cable or place pressure on it in any way. Keep hands, face and the rest of the body away from the hopper and the discharge chute. Keep away from the discharge chute when switching on the motor. Do not allow the discharge chute to become stacked with debris. This blocks new material coming down the chute and can cause the shredder to change its direction of rotation. The machine must not be moved when the motor is 4
ENGLISH running. Never leave the machine unsupervised. First switch off the motor and disconnect from the mains. ELECTRICAL SAFETY RULES Make sure the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress. Do not abuse the power cord. Never carry the product by the cord. Never pull the plug out of the power point by the cord. Keep the cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges. For outdoors work, use only suitably approved extension cables with a minimum conductor cross section of 1.5mm 2. The plug connectors must have earthing contacts and be water-proof. Inspect extension cords for deterioration, cuts or cracks in the insulation. Repair or replace the cords if any defects appear. A nameplate on the product indicates the unit s voltage. Never connect the product to an AC voltage that differs from this voltage. If the power cord or extension cable becomes damaged during use, disconnect the cord from the power supply immediately. DO NOT TOUCH THE CORD BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY. Electrical power should be supplied via a Residual Current Device (RCD) with a tripping current of not more than 30mA. Before carrying out any maintenance operations, cut off the electric power supply by disconnecting the plug from the mains. SERVICE RULES Service on this product must be performed by qualified repair personnel only. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in injury to the user or damage to the product. Such service may also void your warranty. Use only identical replacement parts when servicing the product. Follow the instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorised parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock, serious injury to the user or damage to the product. Such use may also void your warranty. STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION RULES Store the product in a dry place. Lock it up to prevent unauthorised use or damage. Keep the product out of the reach of children. Secure the product when transporting it. Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this product. If you loan someone this product, loan these instructions also. MAINTENANCE RULES Maintain the product with care. Follow instructions for changing accessories. Keep the product dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Unplug the product before making adjustments or repairs. Do not use the product if parts have been damaged. Check the product regularly to make sure that it will operate properly and perform the intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the unit's operation. Inspect the unit s power connection. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by Ryobi authorised service centre. Never douse or squirt the product with water or any other liquid. Do not use detergents or solvents. Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris. After each use, clean with a soft and dry cloth. 5
SYMBOLS ENGLISH Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool more safely and effectively. SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION Safety alert Precautions that involve your safety. Eye and ear protection Always wear eye and ear protection when operating this product. Keep bystanders away Keep all bystanders at least 15m away. Wet conditions alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations. Read operator's manual To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual before using this product. Electric shock precaution Wear gloves Keep hands and feet away Keep hands away after stop Remove plug from the mains immediately before maintenance or if cable is damaged or cut. Always wear nonslip, heavy duty protective gloves when operating this product. Warning! Do not put hands or feet under the cover of the machine when it is running. The blades will continue to rotate after the machine has been switched off. Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM). Product meets applicable regulatory requirements. The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: CAUTION: CAUTION: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. (Without safety alert symbol) indicates a situation that may result in property damage. 6
ENGLISH SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you to return the product to your nearest authorised service centre for repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Observe all normal safety precautions related to avoiding electrical shock. To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator's manual. Save this operator's manual and review frequently for safe operation. The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which may cause severe eye damage. Before beginning operation, always wear eye protection such as safety goggles, safety glasses with side shields or a full face shield. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eye glasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFICATIONS Model Voltage Rated power Maximum idle speed Maximum cutting diameter Weight Guaranteed sound power level NOTES: RSH2455G 230-240V~, 50Hz 2400W (S6-40%), 2000W (S1) 46/min 40mm 29kg L WA : 94 db(a) Wet material can block the cutting assembly. To help prevent blocking feed dry materials through the machine at regular intervals. The S6-40% indicates a load profile of 4 min. load and 6 min. idle time. For practical application, continuous operation is permitted. The maximum cutting diameter depends on the hardness of the wood. DESCRIPTION a. Feed hopper b. Switch panel c. Handle d. Discharge chute e. Plunger f. On/Off Switch g. Forward/Reverse selection knob h. LiveTool indicator i. Over-load protector 1. Supporting legs 2. Axle 3. Main body 4. Lock washer 5. Round screw M5*8 6. End frame 7. Spring washer 8. Saddle washer 9. Hex socket screw M8*55 10. Flat washer 11. Wheel 12. Hitch pin 13. Adjusting hole 14. Allen key ASSEMBLY LEGS CAUTION: Assembly of your shredder requires two people. Insert the axle (2) through the holes into each supporting leg (1). Note: The legs should be angled outwards (see fig 3) and the pin holes on the legs should face inside. Turn the shredder upside down (see fig 4). Insert the leg frame onto the motor housing (see fig 5). Attach the end frame (6) onto the leg frame. Secure the legs with hex screws (9), spring washer (7) and a saddle washer (8). Secure the end frame with round screws (5) and lock washer (4) (see fig 6). Tighten all nuts and screws. Insert wheels (11) onto the ends of the axle and secure with flat washer (10) and hitch pin (12) (see fig 7). Your shredder is now ready for use. OPERATION Your shredder is designed to shred dry garden waste in a private garden. It is not suitable for shredding 7
ENGLISH glass, metal, plastic or fabric. For best results use dry, hard materials. This product is not intended for professional use. Plug the shredder into the mains supply. The LiveTool indicator (h) will glow blue. Select forward rotation by turning the forward/reverse selection knob (g) to the right. Turn on using the on/off switch (f). To get the maximum service from your shredder, we recommend that you do not attempt to shred any twigs or branches over 40mm in diameter. Feed the material to be shredded into the hopper (a). Material will be automatically pulled through the cutting assembly and emerge at the discharge chute (d). If the shredder becomes jammed by foreign bodies or by branches which are too thick or hard, the shredder will release itself automatically. The rotating direction of the shredder will automatically reverse, thereby releasing the material back through the top. To return the shredder rotation to normal, press the OFF switch and wait until the cutting assembly has stopped completely. Then switch the machine on again with the ON switch and the shredder will be back to forward rotation. If the shredder does not automatically unblock itself, turn the machine off and turn the forward/reverse selection knob to the left. Then turn the shredder on again. This should clear the blockage. Once the blockage is free, turn the shredder off and turn the forward/reverse selection knob to the right (forward rotation) before turning the shredder back on. If the machine is overloaded, the circuit breaker will cut off the shredder. Leave it for about 5 minutes,then press the over-load protector (i), followed by the On switch. The shredder should then start. CAUTION: Do not operate the knob/switches in sequence using abrupt motions. Sudden switching may generate current spikes potentially damaging the shredder. MAINTENANCE SHAVING PLATE ADJUSTMENT shredder to cease working completely. Ensure the shredder is turned on and working in normal forward direction. (see fig 8-9). Turn the screw inside the adjusting hole (13) with the allen key (14) very slowly and very slightly in a clockwise direction with the motor running until fine aluminium chips fall out of the discharge chute. MAINTENANCE Your shredder requires very little maintenance. Always disconnect the plug from the socket before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning procedures. Ensure the air openings are kept clean and free of obstructions. Check all nuts and screws are tight. Spray the cutting wheel after each use with a biodegradeable oil via the feed hopper at the top to protect it against corrosion. To clean the shredder, brush away dirt and waste residue that may be caught in the cutter. Wipe clean the motor housing with a damp cloth. Do not use running water, solvents, strong detergents or a high pressure washer to clean your shredder. If a foreign object comes into contact with the cutting wheel or the machine starts to judder or produce abnormal noises, switch off the motor immediately. Disconnect the plug and check for damage. DISPOSAL Waste electrical products should not be disposed of together with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. Adjusting the shaving plate while the motor is turned off could lead to serious damage of your shredder. If the shredder fails to shred material, the shaving plate may need adjusting. Note: Adjusting the shaving plate should only be attempted when deemed totally necessary. Adjusting the shaving plate too often or too far could cause your 8
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