RSH3045U - Mechanical chipper RYOBI - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL RSH3045U RYOBI

Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of your electric silent shredder. INTENDED USE The electric silent shredder is intended for use outdoors in a stationary position by an operator standing on the ground. The product is designed for reducing organic garden waste materials, such as branches, twigs, and foliage. The product is not intended for non-organic material, metal or material which exceeds its maximum cutting capacity of 45 mm diameter. The product must be mounted on the stand provided and must be used with the collection bin provided. It must not be mounted in any other way than shown in this manual. Do not use the product for any other purpose.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING The product is not intended for use by children or persons with reduced physical, mental, or sensory capabilities. Young children should be supervised at all times by someone other than the operator to ensure that they do not play near or with the product. WARNING When using the product, basic safety precautions should be followed to reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock, and personal injury. Read all of these safety instructions carefully before operating the product. Make sure you are familiar with the controls and the proper and safe use of the product. Please keep these instructions safe for later use. TRAINING ■ Become familiar with the user guide before attempting to operate the product. ■ Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the product. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator. ■ The operator or user of the product is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property. PREPARATION ■ Never operate the product in the vicinity of bystanders, especially children and pets. ■ Never use the product in bad weather or when there is a risk of lightning. ■ Wear ear protection and safety glasses at all times while operating the product. ■ While operating the product, always wear substantial (non-slip) footwear and long trousers. Avoid wearing clothing that is loose fitting or that has hanging cords or ties. Do not operate the product when barefoot or when wearing open sandals. ■ Only operate the product in open space (e.g. not close to a wall or a fixed object) and on a firm, level surface. ■ Do not operate the product on a paved or gravel surface where ejected material could cause injury. ■ Before starting the product, check that all screws, nuts, bolts, and other fasteners are properly secured and that guards and collection bin are in place. Return to an authorised service centre to replace damaged or unreadable labels. ■ Before use check the supply and extension cord for signs of damage or aging. If the cord becomes damaged during use, disconnect the cord from the supply immediately. Do not touch the cord before disconnecting the supply. Do not use the product if the cord is damaged or worn. ELECTRICAL SAFETY ■ Read these safety instructions thoroughly before connecting the product to the mains supply. ■ Before turning on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate. The manufacturer recommends that you connect to a power socket protected by an RCD with a trip current of not more than 30 mA. ■ Connecting it to any other power source may cause damage. ■ If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.2 | English ■ If you need to use an extension cord, ensure it is suitable for outdoor use and has a current capacity rating sufficient to supply your product. The extension cord cable should be marked with either “H05 RN-F” or “H05 VV-F”. Check it before every use for damage, always uncoil it during use because coiled cords can overheat. Damaged extension cords should not be repaired, they should be replaced with an equivalent type. ■ Keep extension cords away from moving hazardous parts to avoid damages to the cords, which can lead to contact with live parts.

SHREDDER SAFETY WARNINGS

ASSEMBLY ■ While setting up the product for use, make sure that the product is secured so that it does not tip over. See page 197. OPERATION ■ Before starting the product, look into the feeding chamber to make certain that it is empty. ■ Keep your face and body away from the feed intake opening. ■ Do not allow hands or any other part of the body or clothing inside the feeding chamber, discharge chute, or near any moving part. ■ Always be sure of your footing. Keep firm footing and balance at all times. Do not overreach. Never stand at a higher level than the base of the product when feeding material into it. Be careful when using the product on slopes. Walk, never run. ■ Always stand clear of the discharge zone when operating the product. ■ When feeding material into the product be extremely careful that pieces of metal, rocks, bottles, cans or other foreign objects are not included. ■ If the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign objects or if the product should start making any unusual noise or vibration, turn off the product and allow the cutters to completely stop. Disconnect the product from its power supply, and take the following steps: ● inspect for damage; ● check for and tighten any loose parts; ● have any damaged parts replaced or repaired with genuine RYOBI spare parts. ■ Do not allow processed material to build up in the discharge chute as this may prevent proper discharge or blockage and can result in kickback of material through the feed intake opening. ■ If the product becomes clogged, turn off the product and allow the cutters to completely stop. Disconnect the product from its power supply before clearing debris. ■ Never operate the product if the guards, covers, collection bin, or other safety devices are defective, not in place, and not in good working order. ■ If dust is created by the shredding process, wear a suitable dust mask to prevent respiratory injury. ■ Do not move or transport the product while the motor is running. ■ Turn off the product and disconnect from the power supply. Make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop: ● before leaving the product unattended ● before clearing a blockage ● before checking, cleaning, or maintaining the product. ■ Do not tilt the product while the motor is running. ■ Never modify parts from the product or use parts not recommended by RYOBI, this may increase the risk of serious injury to yourself or others. ■ Always ensure that ventilation openings are kept clear of debris; otherwise, the motor may overheat resulting in possible damage to the product or increase the risk of fire. ■ Immediately turn off the product and disconnect from the power supply in the event of accident or breakdown. Do not operate the product again until it has been fully checked by an authorised service centre. ■ Turn off the product before attaching or removing the collection bin.3 English |

WARNING Injuries may be caused, or aggravated, by prolonged use of a tool. When using any tool for prolonged periods, ensure you take regular breaks.

Make sure that the product has been thoroughly cleaned before storing it in a clean, dry place, and secured out of the reach of children. ■ Allow the product to adequately cool down before storing or transporting. ■ When transporting the product in a vehicle, secure it against movement or falling to prevent injury to persons or damage to the product. MAINTENANCE Before cleaning, inspecting or servicing the product, turn it off and allow the cutters to completely stop, disconnect the electric supply. After some time of shredding the cutting mechanism will become hot. Allow it to adequately cool down before cleaning, inspecting or adjusting. WARNING The cutter blades are extremely sharp. To avoid injury, exercise extreme caution and care when cleaning or working near the blades or inside the opened enclosure when the collection bin is removed. Always wear heavy-duty protective gloves. ■ Be aware that the cutting means can still be moved even when the power is off or if the interlock switch is engaged. ■ To ensure the best performance from the product, it must be kept clean. ■ Always clean the product immediately after use. Wherever possible use a stiff brush inside the feed and discharge chutes and a dry cloth on the outside of the product. ■ Do not allow material to become dry and hard on any of the product surfaces, but particularly on the blades. This will directly affect the shredding performance. ■ Make sure that the feeding chute and the ejection chute are kept clean and clear of all waste material ■ Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws (except the adjusting screw) are tight and secure. ■ Always have any damaged or worn parts repaired, or replaced by qualified personnel at an approved RYOBI service centre. ■ Never attempt to bypass the interlock switches on the collection bin or the front cover of the cutter assembly. WARNING Do not at any time let brake fl uids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Never use brake fl uids, gasoline, petroleum- based products, or any solvents to clean the product. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. ■ You may perform maintenance tasks described in this manual. For other repairs or advice, seek the assistance of an approved RYOBI service centre.

SHAVING PLATE ADJUSTMENT

■ The product performs at its best by following these steps. Before use, always check that the blades are not in contact with the shaving plate. For optimal performance, keep a 1 mm gap between the blades and the shaving plate. ■ If the product fails to shred material, the shaving plate may need adjustment or the blades may need to be sharpened. ■ Over time the blades on the product need to be adjusted. This can be completed by adjusting the shaving plate so it will come into light contact with the blades. Ensure the product is turned on and working in normal forward direction. Adjusting the shaving plate while the motor is turned off could lead to serious damage to the product. NOTE: Adjusting the shaving plate should only be attempted when deemed totally necessary. Adjusting the shaving plate too often or too far could cause the product to stop working. ■ While the product is running, turn the adjusting knob clockwise.4 | English ■ When you hear metal on metal contact or you see fine aluminium shavings in the bottom of the collection container, stop the adjustment and allow the product to run for 30 seconds to sharpen the blades. Once sharpening is complete, turn the adjustment knob counterclockwise until it is no longer in contact with the shaving plate, leaving a 1 mm gap. NOTE: Sharpening the blades requires very light contact with the shaving plate. Complete any adjustment slowly to avoid damaging the product. Over adjusting the plate can cause serious damage to the product. RESIDUAL RISK Even when the product is used as prescribed, it is still impossible to completely eliminate certain residual risk factors. The following hazards may arise during use and the operator should pay special attention to avoid the following: ■ injury caused by exposure to noise – Wear hearing protection and limit exposure. ■ injury caused by inhalation of dust and particles – Wear dust mask with filter when necessary. ■ injury caused by contact with the cutting mechanism – Keep unprotected body parts away from the cutting mechanism at all times. RISK REDUCTION It has been reported that vibrations from handheld tools may contribute to a condition called Raynaud’s Syndrome. Symptoms may include tingling, numbness, and blanching of the fi ngers, usually apparent upon exposure to cold. Hereditary factors, exposure to cold and dampness, diet, smoking, and work practices are all thought to contribute to the development of these symptoms. There are measures that can be taken bythe operator to possibly reduce the effects of vibration: ■ Keep your body warm in cold weather. When operating the product, wear gloves to keep the hands and wrists warm. It is reported that cold weather is a major factor contributing to Raynaud’s Syndrome. ■ After each period of operation, exercise to increase blood circulation. ■ Take frequent work breaks. Limit the amount of exposure per day. If you experience any of the symptoms of this condition, immediately discontinue use and see your physician. WARNING Injuries may be caused, or aggravated, by prolonged use of a product. When using any product for prolonged periods, ensure you take regular breaks.

NOTE: Pulling up the safety switch after the collection bin is inserted into the product activates the safety switch. SHREDDING GUIDE For best results when shredding, follow the guidelines shown in the table below.

MATERIAL SHREDDING METHOD

Twigs up to 6 mm diameter. Feed into the feeding chute at a rate which the product will accept without overloading. Branches up to 45 mm in diameter. Clip off all side growth with secateurs before feeding into the feeding chute. Bedding plants, weeds and shrubby growth. Knock soil and stones off the roots to avoid damage to the blades.5 English |

Dry sticks and twigs By inserting these at the end of your shredding task, this will help to clean the moisture and plant sap from the inside of the product and the cutting assembly. ■ Do not allow garden waste to accumulate before shredding as it will begin to compost, become too damp and clog the cutting assembly. Dry material will help most material to clear the ejection chute. Save some dry sticks until last to help clean the blade area. ■ Frequently monitor the build up/collection of shredded material. ■ The exit of the discharge chute must be clear at all times to prevent blockages. ■ When the collection bin is full, turn off the product before emptying. WARNING Do not put your hands up inside the shredder’s discharge chute to clear away shredded material while the product is turned on or connected to the mains supply. The blades are sharp. Wear heavy-duty gloves and exercise extreme caution when cleaning and clearing blockages. WARNING When feeding long woody branches/stems into the product be careful of whip and vibrations as they get caught by the cutter. The operator must wear eye protection whenever using the product. WARNING The cutting device has a tendency to pull branches/stems into the product. Do not try to impede entry of the material being cut once feeding has started. Always wear gloves to prevent skin lacerations when feeding material into the product. NOTE: While setting up the product for use, make sure that the product is secured so that it does not tip over (see steps 2 to 6 on page 197). NOTE: In normal use, do not turn off the product until all of the shredded material has cleared the cutter assembly. If the product is turned off too quickly, remaining pieces of material may clog the blade assembly and stall the motor when the product is turned back on.

SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT

Read and understand all instructions before operating the product, follow all warnings and safety instructions. Beware of thrown or fl ying objects. Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 15 m away from the operating area Danger - Rotating blades. Keep hands and feet out of openings while the product is running. Turn off and remove plug from mains before maintenance or if cord is damaged. Wear eye and ear protection. Do not use as a step. Wait until all machine components have completely stopped before touching them. Wear non-slip, heavy duty gloves. Conforms to all regulatory standards in the country in the EU where the product is purchased. EurAsian Conformity Mark Ukrainian mark of conformity6 | English

The guaranteed sound power level is 102 dB Class II: Protection against electric shock rely on double insulation or reinforced insulation. Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice. Start Stop Reverse If the product fails to shred material, the shaving plate may need adjusting.

1. Turn on the product.

2. Turn the shaving plate adjustment

knob clockwise till you hear metal on metal contact or you see fine aluminum shavings in the bottom of the collection container.

3. After 30 seconds, turn the knob

counterclockwise until the shaving plate has a gap of 1 mm from the blades.

SYMBOLS IN THIS MANUAL

Connect to power outlet. Disconnect from power outlet. Parts or accessories sold separately Note Warning Lock Unlock Keep hands away from blades The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION Without safety alert symbol Indicates a situation that may result in property damage.7 English |

PROBLEM CAUSE ACTION

Motor does not run. The overload protection device has operated Wait for the motor to cool, press the overload protective device reset button. Turn on the product again. Power failure Check the power supply cable, the plug and the house fuse. Collection bin is not inserted into the product and/or safety switch is not activated. Insert the collection bin and then pull up the safety switch to activate it. Material to be shredded is not drawn in The material is jammed in the feeding funnel. Follow instruction in the manual for clearing obstructions. Shaving plate is too far from the cutting means. Follow instruction in the manual for shaving plate adjustment.8 | Français La plus grande priorité a été donnée à la sécurité, aux performances et à la fi abilité de votre broyeur électrique silencieux lors de sa conception.

MACHEN SIE SICH MIT IHREM PRODUKT

SYMBOLE AUF DEM PRODUKT

PROBLEEM REDEN ACTIE

KJENN PRODUKTET DITT

prole of 40 seconds load and 60 seconds idle time per cycle of intermittent operation.

2. The maximum cutting

diameter depends on the hardness of the wood. REMARQUE:

prole of 40 seconds load and 60 seconds idle time per cycle of intermittent operation.

2. The maximum cutting

diameter depends on the hardness of the wood. REMARQUE:

CONDITIONS D'APPLICATION DE LA GARANTIE

WARRANTY APPLICATION CONDITIONS

In addition to any statutory rights resulting from the purchase, this product is covered by a warranty as stated below.

1. The warranty period is 24 months for consumers and commences on the

date when the product was purchased. This date has to be documented by an invoice or other proof of purchase. The product is designed and dedicated to consumer and private use only. So there is no warranty provided in case of professional or commercial use. This warranty applies only on new products.

2. There is a possibility to extend for a part of the range of power tools

(AC/DC) the warranty period over the period described above using the registration on the www.ryobitools.eu website. The eligibility of products for extended warranty is clearly displayed in stores and / or on packaging and is contained within the product documentation. The end user is required to register his/her newly-acquired products online within 30 days from the date of purchase. The end user may register for the extended warranty in his/her country of residence if listed on the online registration form where this option is valid. Furthermore, end users must give their consent to the storage of their personal data that is required to be entered online. They must also accept the terms and conditions. The registration conrmation receipt, which is sent out by e-mail, and the original invoice showing the date of purchase will serve as proof of the extended warranty.

3. The warranty covers all defects of the product during the warranty period

due to faults in workmanship or material at the purchase date. The warranty is limited to repair and/or replacement and does not include any other obligations including but not limited to incidental or consequential damages. The warranty is not valid if the product has been misused, used contrary to the instruction manual, or has been incorrectly connected to a power supply. This warranty does not apply to: – any damage to the product that is the result of improper or lack of maintenance – any product that has been altered or modified – any product where original identification (trade mark, serial number) markings have been defaced, altered or removed – any damage caused by non-observance of the instruction manual – any product not displaying the CE approval mark on the rating plate – any product that has been attempted to be repaired by a non-authorised warranty service centre or without prior authorisation by Techtronic Industries – any product connected to improper power supply (amps, voltage, frequency) – any product used with inappropriate fuel mixture (fuel, oil, ratio of oil/ fuel mixture) – any damage caused by external influences (water, chemical, physical, shocks) or foreign substances – normal wear and tear spare parts – inappropriate use, overloading of the tool – use of non-approved accessories or parts – Accessories provided with the tool or purchased separately including but not limited to blades, saw chains, cutting lines, etc. – Any periodic adjustments to or maintenance cleaning of carburettors – Components (parts and accessories) subject to natural wear and tear, including but not limited to bump knobs, drive belts, clutch, blades of hedge trimmers or lawn mowers, harness, cable throttle, carbon brushes, power cord, tines, felt washers, hitch pins, blower fans, blower and vacuum tubes, vacuum bag and straps, guide bars, saw chains, hoses, connector fittings, spray nozzles, wheels, spray wands, inner reels, outer spools, cutting lines, spark plugs, air filters, gas filters, mulching blades, etc.

4. For servicing, the product must be sent or presented to a RYOBI authorised

service station listed for each country in the following list of service station addresses. In some countries your local RYOBI dealer undertakes to send the product to the RYOBI service organisation. When sending a product to a RYOBI service station, the product should be safely packed without any dangerous contents such as petrol, marked with sender’s address and accompanied by a short description of the fault.

5. A repair / replacement under this warranty is free of charge. It does not

constitute an extension or a new start of the warranty period. Exchanged parts or products become our property. In some countries delivery charges or postage will have to be paid by the sender. Your statutory rights arising from the purchase of the product remain unaffected.

6. This warranty is valid in the European Community, Switzerland, Iceland,

Norway, Liechtenstein, Turkey and Russia. Outside these areas, please contact your authorised RYOBI dealer to determine if another warranty applies.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY