GLH-E 2540 - Mechanical chipper Gardol - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GLH-E 2540 Gardol

Danger! When using the equipment, a few safety pre- cautions must be observed to avoid injuries and damage. Please read the complete operating instructions and safety regulations with due care. Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the in- formation is available at all times. If you give the equipment to any other person, hand over these operating instructions and safety regulations as well. We cannot accept any liability for damage or accidents which arise due to a failure to follow these instructions and the safety instructions.

1. Safety regulations

The corresponding safety information can be found in the enclosed booklet. Danger! Read all safety regulations and instructions. Any errors made in following the safety regula- tions and instructions may result in an electric shock, fi re and/or serious injury. Keep all safety regulations and instructions in a safe place for future use. Description of the warning sign (see Figure

1: Important! Read the operating instructions and follow the warnings and safety instruc- tions 2: Take care when the blades are rotating. Do not put your hands or feet into openings when the machine is running. 3: Important! Keep other persons and animals away from the danger zone. 4: Important! Protect the machine from the damp and never expose it to rain. 5: Important! Always wear safety goggles, ear muff s, protective gloves and heavy-duty work clothes! 6: Always set the ON/OFF switch to OFF and pull the power plug out of the socket-outlet before doing any work on the shredder, e.g. cleaning the shredder and making adjust- ments, or if the power cable becomes damaged. 7: Changeover switch: For a description of the changeover switch see point 6.3 8: Explanation of the lever for adjusting the counter blade: Turning clockwise reduces the distance bet- ween the cutting unit and the counter blade. Turning counter-clockwise increases the distance between the cutting unit and the counter blade. 9: Wait for all machine parts to come to a com- plete standstill before you touch them!

2. Layout and items supplied

Please check that the article is complete as specifi ed in the scope of delivery. If parts are missing, please contact our service center or the sales outlet where you made your purchase at the latest within 5 working days after purchasing the product and upon presentation of a valid bill of purchase. Also, refer to the warranty table in the service information at the end of the operating instructions.

Open the packaging and take out the equip- ment with care.

Remove the packaging material and any packaging and/or transportation braces (if available).

Check to see if all items are supplied.

Inspect the equipment and accessories for transport damage.

If possible, please keep the packaging until the end of the guarantee period. Danger! The equipment and packaging material are not toys. Do not let children play with plastic bags, foils or small parts. There is a danger of swallowing or suff ocating!

Original operating instructions

This electric garden refuse shredder is designed only for shredding organic garden waste. Place biologi-cally degradable material, e.g. leaves, branches, dead fl owers etc., into the loading fun- nel inlet. The equipment is to be used only for its prescri- bed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The user / operator and not the manufacturer will be liable for any damage or inju- ries of any kind caused as a result of this. Please note that our equipment has not been de- signed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided if the machine is used in commercial, trade or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.

Only use appliances which are in perfect wor- king order.

Service and clean the appliance regularly.

Adapt your working style to suit the appliance.

Do not overload the appliance.

Have the appliance serviced whenever ne- cessary.

Switch the appliance off when it is not in use.

Wear protective gloves. Caution! Residual risks Even if you use this electric power tool in accordance with instructions, certain resi- dual risks cannot be rules out. The following hazards may arise in connection with the equipment’s construction and layout:

3. Health damage caused by hand-arm vib-

rations if the equipment is used over a pro- longed period or is not properly guided and maintained.

5. Before starting the equipment

Before you connect the equipment to the mains supply make sure that the data on the rating plate are identical to the mains data. Warning! Always pull the power plug before making adjustments to the equipment. Assembly (Fig. 3)

Take all the parts out of the packaging.

Fit the chassis to the housing using the four lock nuts (Item 2).

Fit the axle (Item 3) to the chassis using the two M6 x 50 screws (Item 4) and nuts (Item 2).

Push the wheels (Item 5) onto the axle.

Secure the wheel cover (Item 6) on the axle using a hammer.

Press the wheel caps onto the wheels.

Please observe the statutory regulations gover- ning noise abatement during operating times, which may diff er from town to town.

6.1 Mains connection

Connect the device with an extension lead con- nected to the integrated power plug (Fig. 1/Item 7). Be sure to observe the relevant information in the safety instructions. Anl_GLH_E_2540_SPK7.indb 14Anl_GLH_E_2540_SPK7.indb 14 05.12.2017 11:12:1805.12.2017 11:12:18GB

Press the green knob to switch on the shred- der.

Press the red knob to switch it off. Note: The device has a zero voltage switch. This prevents the device restarting unintentionally after a power failure.

6.3 Direction selection switch (Fig.1/Item 4)

Important! The switch for selecting the direc- tion of rotation can only be moved when the shredder is switched off . Position “⇓” The material is automatically drawn in by the bla- de and shredded. Position “⇑” The blade rotates in the opposite direction to release jammed material. After moving the selec- tor switch to the “⇑” position, press and hold the green knob of the ON/OFF switch. The blade will start to rotate in the opposite direction. As soon as you release the ON/OFF switch, the shredder will stop automatically. Important! Always wait until the shredder has reached a standstill before you switch it on again. Note: If the switch for selecting the direction of rotation is in its center position, the motor will not start. Large items or pieces of wood will be discharged both in the cutting and in the release direction after the blade has been started and reversed several times.

6.4 Motor protection (Fig. 1 / Item 2)

An overload (for example if the blade is jammed) will cause the machine to cut out after a few seconds. To protect the motor from damage the motor protection switch stops the power supply automatically. Wait for at least one minute before you press the reset knob so that you can restart the machine. Then press the ON/OFF switch. If the blade becomes jammed, turn the switch for selecting the direction of rotation to the left to po- sition “⇑” before you switch on the shredder again.

Be sure to observe the safety instructions (see supplied booklet).

Fill in the material you want to shred at the funnel on the side with the larger opening (Fig. 1/Item 1).

The material is drawn into the shredder auto- matically. CAUTION! Long pieces of material projecting out of the funnel inlet may whiplash when it is drawn in – keep a safe distance between yourself and the machine.

Judge the quantity of material which you put into the funnel inlet so that the funnel does not clog.

If you want to shred withered, damp material that has been lying in the garden for several days, alternate between putting in this materi- al and branches. This will help to prevent the loading funnel becoming clogged with materi- al.

Do not shred soft waste (e.g. kitchen waste) – put it straight in the compost box.

Entangled branches and leaves should be tho roughly shredded before loading any more material.

Do not allow the discharge opening to be- come clogged with shredded material – risk of pile-ups.

Do not cover the ventilation slits.

Do not place heavy material or thick bran- ches into the machine continuously. This may cause the blade to jam.

Use a plunger or hook to remove jammed ob- jects from the funnel or discharge openings. Important: The material will be crushed, mashed and shredded by the cutting unit, thus accelera- ting the decomposition process for composting.

6.6 Adjusting the counter blade (Fig. 4)

The counter blade and cutting unit are perfectly adjusted at the factory. Only if it suff ers wear does the counter blade require adjustment (switch the machine on for this purpose). To ensure the best possible results from your shredder, the gap bet- ween the counter blade (item B) and the shred- ding blade (item A) should be approx. 0.50 mm. There is an adjustment device on the right-hand side of the plastic housing for this purpose. Turn the knob clockwise so that the screw (item C) moves towards the shredding blade. After a half- turn the counter blade will have moved 0.50 mm closer to the shredding blade. After completing Anl_GLH_E_2540_SPK7.indb 15Anl_GLH_E_2540_SPK7.indb 15 05.12.2017 11:12:1805.12.2017 11:12:18GB

this adjustment check whether the blade produ- ces the desired results. IMPORTANT: If the shredding blade touches the counter blade, it will cut it and small metal chips may fall out of the discharge opening. This is not a fault, but it must only be adjusted as much as necessary since otherwise the counter blade will suff er premature wear.

7. Replacing the power cable

Danger! If the power cable for this equipment is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its after-sales service or similarly trained personnel to avoid danger.

8. Cleaning, maintenance and

ordering of spare parts Danger! Always pull out the mains power plug before star- ting any cleaning work.

8.1 Maintenance and storage

Clean the machine regularly. This will help to keep the machine in good working order and is the basis for a long working life.

Keep the vent slots clean while you work.

Clean the plastic body and other plastic parts with a mild household cleaning agent and a damp cloth. Do not use any aggressive agents or solvents for cleaning purposes.

Never clean the shredder by spraying with water.

Prevent water getting inside the machine at all cost.

Check the chassis securing screws from time to time to ensure that they are tight.

If you do not intend to use the shredder for a lengthy period, protect it from corrosion using environmentally friendly oil.

Store the device in a dry room.

Store the device out of reach of children.

8.2 Ordering replacement parts:

Please quote the following data when ordering replacement parts:

Article number of the machine

Identification number of the machine

Replacement part number of the part required For our latest prices and information please go to www.isc-gmbh.info

9. Disposal and recycling

The equipment is supplied in packaging to pre- vent it from being damaged in transit. The raw materials in this packaging can be reused or recycled. The equipment and its accessories are made of various types of material, such as metal and plastic. Never place defective equipment in your household refuse. The equipment should be taken to a suitable collection center for proper disposal. If you do not know the whereabouts of such a collection point, you should ask in your local council offi ces.

Store the equipment and accessories in a dark and dry place at above freezing temperature. The ideal storage temperature is between 5 and 30 °C. Store the electric tool in its original packaging. Anl_GLH_E_2540_SPK7.indb 16Anl_GLH_E_2540_SPK7.indb 16 05.12.2017 11:12:1805.12.2017 11:12:18GB

Fault Possible cause Remedy The motor does not start - Power failure - Motor circuit breaker has been trig- gered - The switch for selecting the direc- tion of rotation is in its center positi- on. - Check the mains lead, plug and fuse. - Press the Reset button (see point 6.4) - Set the direction of rotation on the switch Material is not drawn in by the shredder - The shredding blade is running in reverse. - Material blockage in the fi lling fun- nel - The shredding blade is jammed - Change the direction of rotation. - Change the direction of rotation and pull the material out of the fun- nel. Feed in thick branches again so that the blade does not immedi- ately engage again in the notches it previously cut. - Change the direction of rotation. The blade will now release the jam- med material. The material is not shredded properly - The counter blade is not set cor- rectly. - Adjust the counter blade. See sec- tion 6.6 on how to do so. Anl_GLH_E_2540_SPK7.indb 17Anl_GLH_E_2540_SPK7.indb 17 05.12.2017 11:12:1805.12.2017 11:12:18GB

For EU countries only Never place any electric power tools in your household refuse. To comply with European Directive 2012/19/EC concerning old electric and electronic equipment and its implementation in national laws, old electric power tools have to be separated from other waste and disposed of in an environment-friendly fashion, e.g. by taking to a recycling depot. Recycling alternative to the return request: As an alternative to returning the equipment to the manufacturer, the owner of the electrical equipment must make sure that the equipment is properly disposed of if he no longer wants to keep the equipment. The old equipment can be returned to a suitable collection point that will dispose of the equipment in accordance with the national recycling and waste disposal regulations. This does not apply to any ac- cessories or aids without electrical components supplied with the old equipment. The reprinting or reproduction by any other means, in whole or in part, of documentation and papers accompanying products is permitted only with the express consent of the iSC GmbH. Subject to technical changes Given unfavorable conditions in the power supply the equipment may cause the voltage to drop tem- porarily. If the supply impedance “Z” at the connection point to the public power supply exceeds 0.329 Ω it may be necessary to take further measures before the equipment can be used as intended from this power supply. If necessary, you can ask your local electricity supply company for the impedance value. Anl_GLH_E_2540_SPK7.indb 18Anl_GLH_E_2540_SPK7.indb 18 05.12.2017 11:12:1805.12.2017 11:12:18GB

Service information We have competent service partners in all countries named on the guarantee certifi cate whose contact details can also be found on the guarantee certifi cate. These partners will help you with all service re- quests such as repairs, spare and wearing part orders or the purchase of consumables. Please note that the following parts of this product are subject to normal or natural wear and that the following parts are therefore also required for use as consumables. Category Example Wear parts* Roller Consumables* Counter blade (pressure plate) Missing parts

• Not necessarily included in the scope of delivery! In the eff ect of defects or faults, please register the problem on the internet at www.isc-gmbh.info. Ple- ase ensure that you provide a precise description of the problem and answer the following questions in all cases:

Did the equipment work at all or was it defective from the beginning?

Did you notice anything (symptom or defect) prior to the failure?

What malfunction does the equipment have in your opinion (main symptom)? Describe this malfunction. Anl_GLH_E_2540_SPK7.indb 19Anl_GLH_E_2540_SPK7.indb 19 05.12.2017 11:12:1805.12.2017 11:12:18GB

Warranty certifi cate Dear Customer, All of our products undergo strict quality checks to ensure that they reach you in perfect condition. In the unlikely event that your device develops a fault, please contact our service department at the address shown on this guarantee card or the sales outlet from where you bought the device. Please note the fol- lowing terms under which guarantee claims can be made:

1. These guarantee terms apply to consumers only, i.e. natural persons intending to use this product

neither for their commercial activities nor for any other self-employed activities. These warranty terms regulate additional warranty services, which the manufacturer mentioned below promises to buyers of its new products in addition to their statutory rights of guarantee. Your statutory guarantee claims are not aff ected by this guarantee. Our guarantee is free of charge to you.

2. The warranty services cover only defects due to material or manufacturing faults on a product which

you have bought from the manufacturer mentioned below and are limited to either the rectifi cation of said defects on the product or the replacement of the product, whichever we prefer. Please note that our devices are not designed for use in commercial, trade or professional applica- tions. A guarantee contract will not be created if the device has been used by commercial, trade or industrial business or has been exposed to similar stresses during the guarantee period.

3. The following are not covered by our guarantee:

- Damage to the device caused by a failure to follow the assembly instructions or due to incorrect installation, a failure to follow the operating instructions (for example connecting it to an incorrect mains voltage or current type) or a failure to follow the maintenance and safety instructions or by ex- posing the device to abnormal environmental conditions or by lack of care and maintenance. - Damage to the device caused by abuse or incorrect use (for example overloading the device or the use or unapproved tools or accessories), ingress of foreign bodies into the device (such as sand, stones or dust, transport damage), the use of force or damage caused by external forces (for ex- ample by dropping it). - Damage to the device or parts of the device caused by normal or natural wear or tear or by normal use of the device.

4. The guarantee is valid for a period of 60 months starting from the purchase date of the device. Gu-

arantee claims should be submitted before the end of the guarantee period within two weeks of the defect being noticed. No guarantee claims will be accepted after the end of the guarantee period. The original guarantee period remains applicable to the device even if repairs are carried out or parts are replaced. In such cases, the work performed or parts fi tted will not result in an extension of the guarantee period, and no new guarantee will become active for the work performed or parts fi tted. This also applies if an on-site service is used.

5. To make a claim under the guarantee, please register the defective device at: www.isc-gmbh.info.

Please keep your bill of purchase or other proof of purchase for the new device. Devices that are returned without proof of purchase or without a rating plate shall not be covered by the guarantee, because appropriate identifi cation will not be possible. If the defect is covered by our guarantee, then the item in question will either be repaired immediately and returned to you or we will send you a new replacement. Also refer to the restrictions of this warranty concerning wear parts, consumables and missing parts as set out in the service information in these operating instructions. Anl_GLH_E_2540_SPK7.indb 20Anl_GLH_E_2540_SPK7.indb 20 05.12.2017 11:12:1805.12.2017 11:12:18FR

Annex V Annex VI Noise: measured L

= 88 dB (A); guaranteed L