Black & Decker BEGAS5800 Original Instructions Manual page 10

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Insert the screws with washer and lock washer (18)
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through motor unit and into the stand.
Attaching upper funnel (Fig. C1)
Align the holes on the upper funnel (4) with the
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corresponding holes on the motor unit and secure using
the screws without washer and lock washer (17)
Fitting the collection bin (Fig. C1 & C2)
Slide the collection bin (6) into the stand (5) ensuring that
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the safety switch (6a) locks securely.
Note: The unit will not operate unless the safety switch (6a) is
engaged.
Use
Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not overload.
Do not switch the appliance off before it is completely
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empty, as it may clog and be difficult to restart.
Remove soil and stones from plant roots before shredding.
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Firmly hold branches when feeding them into the
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shredder.
Use the plunger (8) when required to feed material into the
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shredder as shown in figure E.
Switching on and off (Fig. D)
Switching on
Set the direction selector (2) to left position.
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Press the I button of the on/off switch.
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Switching off
Press the O button of the on/off switch.
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Warning! Do not operate the direction selector/switches
in sequence using abrupt motions. Sudden switching may
generate current spikes potentially damaging the shredder.
Clearing a blockage
If the appliance becomes jammed by branches which are too
thick or hard, or foreign bodies, the shredder will most of the
time release itself automatically. The rotating direction will
automatically reverse thereby releasing the material back
through the top. To return the rotation back to normal, proceed
as follows:
Switch off and wait until the cutting blade has stopped
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completely.
Switch on again with the appliance set to forward rotation.
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When the material is jammed:
Switch the appliance off.
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Set the direction selector (2) to the right position.
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Press the I button until the blockage is removed.
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Warning! Branches may be ejected from the inlet funnel when
the appliance is running in reverse.
If the blockage has not cleared:
Switch off and unplug the appliance.
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Use a piece of wood or the plunger (8) to loosen the
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debris within the cutting chamber.
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(Original instructions)
Replace the plug in the mains socket and operate the
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appliance as described above to remove any debris.
Warning! Always switch off and unplug the appliance when
removing a blockage. Do not attempt to remove blockages
by hand through the inlet funnel or outlet opening. Keep your
hands clear of the cutting chamber.
Adjusting the cutter plate (Fig. F)
The cutter plate needs to be adjusted if the appliance fails to
shred material.
Turn the adjustment knob (7) clockwise half a turn into the
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cutting position to cut through light material completely.
Turn the adjustment knob counter-clockwise half a turn
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into the crushing position to shred heavy materials.
The materials may need to be put through the appliance
twice to crush the material before cutting it completely.
Make sure the cutting blade does not touch the anvil blade
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to avoid damage to the appliance.
When the shredded material starts to hang like a chain, adjust
as follows:
Switch the appliance on.
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Turn very slowly and slightly the adjustment knob (7)
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clockwise until you hear a light grinding sound or a small
amount of aluminium shavings will fall out of the discharge
chute. The shredded material will now be separated.
Warning! Ensure the appliance is switched on and working in
normal forward direction. Adjusting the cutter plate while the
appliance is switched off can lead to serious damage of the
appliance.
Overload protection
This appliance has an overload protection. If the appliance
becomes blocked and the motor stalls, the power will
automatically be switched off.
Wait for about 5 minutes for the protection to reset.
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Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.
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Clear the blockage as described above.
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Connect the appliance to the mains supply.
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Press the overload protection button (3).
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Switch the appliance on.
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Hints for optimum use
Shred dry materials last, as this will help to clear moist
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material from the shredder.
Do not allow material to pile up and compost prior to
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shredding.
You may feed shreddings into the shredder for a second
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time to further reduce their volume.
Refer to the chart at the end of this text.
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Maintenance
Your BLACK+DECKER corded/cordless appliance/tool has
been designed to operate over a long period of time with a
minimum of maintenance.