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COVEREIGN 2400W Shredder 2948610 (Model: FD2402) Instruction Manual After Sales Support UK/Ireland 0345 640 0800 www.argosspares.co.uk Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your mower, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely.
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Contents Intended Purpose ............................3 Safety Information ............................4 Symbols Used in the Instructions .......................4 Symbols on the Shredder ..........................4 General Safety ..............................6 General description ...........................12 In the Box ...............................13 Parts ................................13 Box Contents .............................14 Assembly ................................15 Operating ................................16 Start- Up ..............................16 ON/OFF Operation .............................16 Emptying the Collection Bag ........................16 Overload Protection ...........................16...
Intended Purpose The shredder is intended for shredding fibrous and wood-related materials such as hedge and tree cuttings, branches, bark and pine cones. Any use not expressly permitted in this manual may damage the shredder and pose a serious danger to the user.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly This shredder may cause serious injuries if improperly used. Before using the shredder, read the user manual carefully and familiarise yourself with all of the controls. In cases of uncertainty, ask an expert for advice.
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Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Symbols on the shredder (continued) Do not expose the unit to rain. Caution! Switch off the motor and disconnect from the mains before adjustment or cleaning work, or if the cable is caught or has been damaged.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Symbols on the shredder (continued) Do not dispose of electrical equipment in the domestic waste. The equipment is intended only for use in premises in which the current bearing capacity of the network is >=100 A per phase and which are supplied by a distribution grid with a nominal voltage of 230/240V.
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Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly General Safety (continued) • Never allow children or other persons unfamiliar with the user manual to use the shredder. Local regulations or bylaws may determine the minimum age for using the shredder.
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Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly General Safety (continued) • Only use replacement parts and accessories supplied and recommended by the manufacturer. Using third- party parts will immediately invalidate the guarantee. • Do not leave the shredder working unattended and keep it in a dry place out of children’s reach.
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Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly General Safety (continued) • Make sure that the material inserted into the shredder does not contain hard objects made of metal, stone, glass or similar. • Do not use the shredder in the rain and in bad weather. Work in daylight or under good lighting conditions.
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Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly General Safety (continued) • Keep hands, other body parts and clothing out of the filling chamber and ejection channel and away from other moving parts. • In the event of blockages in the machine intake or ejection, switch off the motor and disconnect the machine from the mains before removing leftover material in the intake opening or ejection channel.
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Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly General Safety (continued) Electrical safety CAUTION! The following states how to avoid accidents and injuries due to electric shock: • Damaged cables, coupling and plugs or connecting leads not corresponding to specifications, must not be employed.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly General Description Functional description The shredder has a powerful electric motor with overload protection. Cutting is performed by a system of fast rotating. Refer to the following descriptions for a functional description of the various components and controls.
In the Box Parts Hopper Collection bag Mains lead On/Off switch Pusher Wheel Reset button Handle Bag mount Chassis Housing interlock Customer Helpline 0345 640 0800...
In the Box Box Contents • Operating and safety instructions • Shredder • Chassis • Collection bag • Two wheels, wheel covers, and mounting materials. • Allen wrench • Pusher Customer Helpline 0345 640 0800...
Assembly • Slide the axle into the chassis • Mount the two wheels onto the chassis • Slide the two wheels onto the chassis axle . Slip the washers onto the axle and push the split pins through the appropriate holes in the axle. •...
Operation Start- up Check that the mains voltage matches the rating on the name plate. Hook the collection bag into the bag mounts ON/OFF Operation If your shredder is fitted with a long mains cable, plug it directly into the mains supply, using an RCD device if necessary.
Usage General Working Instructions Keep your body at a safe enough distance from the shredder as long branches may be spun round while being drawn into the shredder. Wear ear and eye protection. Wear hand protection. • When feeding branches into the unit, keep holding them firmly until they are automatically drawn •...
Usage Clearing a Blockage 17 18 Clearing a blockage Before starting to service or clean the unit, turn off the unit, disconnect the power plug, and wait until the blade comes to a standstill. • Check that the power plug is removed from the mains supply. •...
Usage Reversing, Sharpening, Replacing the Blade • Use a screwdriver to block the blade plate . Slot the screwdriver into the access hole carefully turn the blade plate until one of the two blocking apertures appears. Now block the blade plate by slotting the screwdriver right through it.
Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting The following table provides solutions to common problems encountered with the shredder. Fault Possible Cause Solution Motor will not start No mains power supply Check the socket, cable, lead and plug for damage, and if necessary, have any damage repaired by qualified repair personnel.
Technical Data Technical Data Table (continued) * The max. branch thickness that can be shredded is dependent on the type of wood and the quality of the material being cut. For hard wood (e.g. oak/beech branches), the max. branch thickness that can be shredded is less than for soft wood (e.g.
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