BioPower - Mechanical chipper STIGA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL BioPower STIGA

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This symbol indicates WARNING. Personal injury and/or damage to property may result if the instructions are not followed carefully. GENERAL

• Study the warning stickers on the machine. Replace damaged or illegible warning stickers.

• Please read through these instructions carefully. Learn all the controls and the correct use of the machine. Keep these instructions.

• Never use the machine if others, particularly children or animals, are in the vicinity. Anyone who is not aware of these regulations may not use the machine. Never let children use the machine.

• The user is responsible for accidents that happen to other people or their property. PREPARATIONS

• Wear protective gloves, protective glasses and hearing protectors. Avoid loose clothing.

• Always stand steadily and in balance. Do not stretch towards the machine. Never stand at a higher level than the machine during use.

• During use, the machine should be flat and on a firm surface.

• Ensure that all screws and nuts are properly tightened before use.

• Only use the machine in dry conditions and never outdoors when it is raining.

• Never use the machine with damaged safety devices or without protection.

• Hard objects such as stones, bottle, cans or pieces of metal must not be fed into the feeding hopper. This can cause damage to the machine.

• If the machine becomes blocked, stop the motor and disconnect the plug. Pull out any objects and check for damage.

• Do not tug on the connection cable. Do not hold the cable taught. This can cause damage in the plugs or in the cable’s insulation. Such damage is invisible but can be dangerous.

• Always keep the connection cable away from the machine. Disconnect the plug from the electric socket and check the cable regularly for signs of damage or ageing. Do not use the machine with a damaged connection cable.

• If the fuse blows or if the overload protection is triggered, this is a sign that the machine is overloaded and/or that two many appliances are connected to the same lead. Check the cause and remedy. Do not install a more powerful fuse.

• Keep hands, other parts of your body and clothing away from the feeding hopper and the discharge chute. Never wear loose clothing or clothes with belts or straps when using the machine.

• Keep away from the discharge zone when starting the motor.

• Do not allow the pile of processed material to build up inside the discharge chute. This blocks new material and can block the machine.

• Keep your face and the rest of your body away from the feeding hopper.

• Never move the machine by pulling the cable. The machine must not be moved with the motor running.

• Do not leave the machine unsupervised, but first switch off the motor and disconnect the plug.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

• During cleaning and maintenance, wear protective gloves to avoid injury.

• Switch off the motor and disconnect the plug before carrying out checks or maintenance on the machine.

• If a foreign object comes into contact with the blades or if the machine produces an abnormal noise level or abnormal vibrations, switch off the motor immediately. Disconnect the plug and check for any damage.

• The manufacturer’s obligations and liability (according to the Product Liability Act) only apply on the condition that only spare parts approved by the manufacturer or spare parts of at least the same quality are used.

• Store the machine in a dry place.

• When, after many years of service, your machine needs to be replaced or is no longer required, we recommend that the machine is returned to your distributor for recycling.29 ENGLISH

1 GENERAL This symbol indicates WARNING. Serious personal injury and/or damage to property may result if the instructions are not followed carefully. You must read these instructions for use and its SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS carefully, before starting up the machine. SYMBOLS The following symbols appear on the machine. They are there to remind you of the care and attention required during use and maintenance. This is what the symbols mean: Warning! Read the instruction manual and the safety instructions before using the machine. Warning! Keep spectators away. Beware of objects being flung out. Warning! Do not put hands or feet under the cover of the machine when it is running. Warning - rotating blades! The blades will continue to rotate after the machine has been switched off. Warning! Remove the plug from the wall socket before carrying out any kind of maintenance. Warning! Only use the machine in dry conditions and never outdoors when it is raining. Warning! Wear safety gloves, safety goggles and hearing protection. ASSEMBLY

1. Open the box and unpack all the parts.

2. See fig. 1. Open the casing (A) by releasing the

knob (E) to access the leg’s mounting holes.

3. Install the legs using two screws M6x20 (B).

Tighten using the Allen key provided.

4. Install the wheel axle (I) using the two M6x50

screws (C) and nuts. Use the wrenches provid- ed.

5. Slide the wheels (H) on to the axles.

6. Install the lugs (G) in the end of the axles.

GENERAL This machine is only intended for private use, not to be used professionally. The compost grinder is designed to grind organic material such as dry plant residue, twigs, sticks and branches. TRANSPORT Take great care during transport and when the machine is to be lifted. Lift the machine by taking a firm grip of the legs by the mounting to the motor housing, under the compost grinder, and lift carefully. Never lift the machine using the cover. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Connect the machine to a 230-240 VAC single phase electric socket with a protective conductor (earth). The electric circuit should be fused with a 10A inert fuse. Always use a protectively earthed rubber connection cable. The cable should be of good quality, intended for outdoor use. The cable’s cross-section should be at least 3 x 1.5

The connector (female contact) must be moisture- proof. You are recommended to use an earth leakage circuit breaker which interrupts the current in the event of something happening to the machine or connection cable.30 ENGLISH

If a portable earth leakage circuit breaker (e.g. STIGA, order no. 8290-9010-01) is used, it should always be placed between the electric socket and the connection cable. Even if an earth leakage circuit breaker is used, safety cannot be guaranteed. Always follow the safety instructions provided. Ideally wear shoes with thick rubber soles. Test the operation of the earth leakage circuit breaker before each use. In the event of unfavourable electrical mains conditions, brief voltage drops can occur when you start the apparatus which can affect other appliances (e.g. causing lights to flicker). With a mains impedance of Z max < 0,35 ohm, such disturbances are unlikely.

STARTING AND STOPPING THE

MOTOR Ensure that the grinder is empty before starting the motor.

2. Start the motor by pressing in the green start

3. Stop the motor by pressing in the red stop but-

4. Disconnect the connection cable from the pow-

er socket. MOTOR PROTECTION The grinder is equipped with built-in motor protec- tion which prevents the motor being overloaded. In the event of blockage, the current is cut after a few seconds and the motor stops. Always disconnect the plug from the electric socket before opening the cas- ing. Corrective action in the event of overloading:

1. Disconnect the connection cable so that the

grinder is not powered.

2. Open the casing (A) by releasing the knob (E).

3. Remove the jammed material.

4. Close the casing and tighten the knob.

5. Wait for at least one minute after the motor has

6. Connect the connection cable and reset the mo-

tor protection by pressing the reset button (J). EMERGENCY STOP In order to emergency stop the machine, press the red pushbutton (L). DISCONNECT SWITCH The machine is equipped with a disconnect switch. This means that the main switch is automatically disconnected in the event of a loss of current. The machine can be started again by reconnecting the plug and turning on the main switch. INTERLOCK The grinder is equipped with an electric interlock, which prevents the motor from starting when the casing is open. The interlock must never be tampered with. Risk of serious injury. The interlock consists of the pin (D), which affects an integrated switch. Always tighten the knob (E) fully when closing the casing so that the pin affects the switch correctly. GRINDING The following types of material can be ground in the compost grinder: - twigs and branches - waste from cutting bushes. - waste from hedge-trimming. - plant parts and other garden waste which is suitable for grinding. Examples of materials which are not suitable for grinding include: - glass, metal, plastic bags, stones, fabric, earth- covered roots. - waste that does not have a firm consistency, e.g. kitchen waste. To prevent damage to the machine, you are recommended not to exceed the following maximum sizes of twigs and branches: < 40 mm in diameter. Feel free to stand the grinder on a tarpaulin or similar before grinding. This will catch the ground material and make removal easier. Branches and twigs should be ground shortly after being cut. They become extremely hard when they dry out, and the maximum diameter of what can be ground is reduced.31 ENGLISH

A large proportion of garden waste contains a lot of water and therefore sticks easily. Such material should be allowed to dry for a few days before being processed. Store the grinder indoors in a dry place. COMPOSTING The processed material can be composted in various ways: - The material can be placed in a heap directly on the ground (cold composting). - The material can be placed in a plastic contain- er, wooden crate, skeleton container or similar (cold composting). - The material can be placed in an insulated com- post holder. The heat is then held for longer and the rotting process also continues during the winter. This method produces faster results (warm composting). - The material can be spread directly onto the garden (surface composting). MAINTENANCE Always disconnect the plug from the electric socket before any maintenance. Always wear protective gloves to avoid injury. Generally speaking, compost grinders require very little maintenance. In order to maintain the efficiency of the machine and to achieve a long service life, observe the following:

• keep the air openings clean and free of obstructing material.

• check the customer-installed nuts and screws (tighten if necessary). CLEANING Always clean the compost grinder after each use. Never use a high-pressure washer or running water when cleaning the grinder! Brush away dirt and plant residue, which could be caught in the blades. Wipe the outside of the grinder clean using a cloth which has been moistened with a mild detergent and water.

REPLACING/TURNING BLADES

The grinder is equipped with two blades. Each blade has two edges, only one of which is used. The other edge is a spare. The blades can therefore be turned. When both edges have worn out, the blades must be replaced. Removal and installation of the blades is carried out as follows:

1. Disconnect the connection cable so that the

grinder is not powered.

2. See fig. 1. Open the casing (E) by releasing the

3. Lock the rotor by inserting the wrench provided

5. Turn/replace the blade and tighten the screws.

6. Remove the wrench (N).

7. Carry out the same procedure with the other

blade. SERVICE Authorised service stations carry out repairs and servicing. They use genuine spare parts. Under no circumstances may parts other than genuine spare parts be used. This is a requirement stipulated by the Testing Authority. The machine is approved and tested with these parts. If the machine requires servicing, repairs or maintenance which entail dismantling of the cover, this must be performed by an authorised service station. The manufacturer reserves the right to make alterations to the product without prior notification.32 ENGLISH

PURCHASE TERMS A full warranty is issued against manufacturing and material defects. The user must carefully follow the instructions given in the enclosed documentation. Warranty period According to relevant laws. Exceptions The guarantee does not cover damage due to: - Neglect by the user to acquaint themselves with accompanying documentation - Carelessness - Incorrect and non-permitted use or assembly - The use of non-genuine spare parts - The use of accessories not supplied or approved by GGP Neither does the guarantee cover: - wearing components such as blades, belts, wheels and cables - Normal wear - Motors. These are covered by the motor manu- facturer’s warranties, with separate terms and conditions. The purchaser is covered the national laws of each country. The rights to which the purchaser is entitled with the support of these laws are not restricted by this warranty. RECYCLING Waste handling according to the WEEE Di- rective (2002/96/EC) Protect the environment! Not allowed to be disposed of among household waste! This product contains electric and electronic components to be recycled. Hand over the product for recycling at advised place, e.g. municipal recycling station.33 FRANÇAIS

6. Retire a chave (N).