User Guide

Clean the air filter every 25 operating hours, or more frequently
in dusty environments.
1. Loosen the screw and remove the cover (20).
2. Remove the holding clamp (32) and the foam air filter (21)
from the cover.
3. Clean holding clamp, cover and air filter plate (33).
4. Wash the foam air filter using water and liquid cleaner.
5. Squeeze the air filter in a dry and clean cloth.
6. Allow the air filter to dry well.
7. Dip the air filter into engine oil and then squeeze it in a dry
and clean cloth to remove surplus oil.
8. Install the air filter and the holding clamp in the cover.
9. Re-mount the cover.
Replace the air filter on a regular basis.
 Damaged air filters must be replaced without delay.
Checking / replacing the spark plug (26)
Do not touch the spark plug or the spark plug connector
while the engine is running. High voltage!
Risk of burning on the hot engine.
Wear protective
gloves.
Check the spark plug and the spark gap on a regular basis.
For this proceed as follows:
1. Allow the engine to cool down.
2. Remove the air filter cover (21).
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3. Pull the spark plug connector (27) from the
spark plug.
4. Remove the spark plug using the supplied
spark plug wrench (36).
5. Clean the spark plug when it is contaminated.
6. The electrode gap must be 0.76mm.
Replace the spark plug:
− every 100 hours or each season (whichever case comes
first)
− when the insulating body is damaged,
− when the electrodes show excessive erosion,
− when the electrodes show excessive dirt or oil.
Use the following spark plug type:
− Champion RC12YC
− or equivalent types
Checking the ignition spark
1. Allow the engine to cool down.
2. Remove the air filter cover (21).
3. Pull the spark plug connector (27) from the spark
plug (26).
4. Remove the spark plug using the supplied spark plug
socket spanner (36).
5. Remove the spark plug.
6. Firmly connect the spark plug connector.
7. Adjust the engine as described in "Before starting the
engine".
8. Use an insulated pair of tongs to press the spark plug
against the engine body (away from the spark plug hole).
9. Firmly pull the cranking rope on the cranking handle.
 A spark between the electrodes is a sign of proper
functioning.
Silencer / exhaust outlet
Check the silencer regularly.
Clean the exhaust outlet (41) on a regular basis.
Oil change
 Change the oil as long as the engine is still warm.
The oil must be changed after the first 5 operating hours.
Then, only every 100 operating hours or once in a season.
 Two persons are required.
1. Remove the shroud (5) of the ejection slot.
2. Loosen the oil drain plug (4).
3.
First person:
Hold a container with a capacity of at least 0.6 litres below
the oil drain plug.
Second person:
Tilt the garden shredder to allow the oil to flow out.
4. Thoroughly clean the area around the oil outlet.
5. Retighten the oil drain plug.
6. Re-mount the shroud of the ejection slot.
7. Remove the oil filling plug (3).
8. Slowly pour 0.6 litres of new oil (for oil type see “Fuelling”)
into the hole.
9. Tighten the oil filling plug.
10. Wipe off oil residues/spilling.
11. Re-mount the shroud of the ejection slot.
Machine blocked
Sticked material within the machine reduces the machine’s
performance.
How to remove blockings?
1. Remove the screw M8x205.
2. Pull out the both spring cotter pins (34) and the
bolt (35).
3. Fold down the ejection screen (6).
4. Remove all contamination from the machine.
5. Fold up the ejection screen and fix it.
6. Re-mount the distance sleeve (9) and the screw M8x205.
Care
Clean the machine thouroughly after each application so that
the faultless function is kept. To maintain their efficiency and a
long life, observe the following:
− Keep vent slits clean and free from obstructions.
− Check the locking screws (tighten where necessary).
− Clean the device after shredding.
To clean your product only use a warm moist cloth and a
soft brush.