Sovereign FD2402 User manual

Instruction Manual

Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly

These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from

your mower, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely.

If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline

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COVEREIGN

2400W Shredder (Model: FD2402)

2948610

Sep 2014

UK/Ireland 0345 640 0800

Web www.argosspares.co.uk

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Contents

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Intended Purpose........................................................................................................................................... 3

Safety Information............................................................................................................................................4

Symbols Used in the Instructions...............................................................................................................4

Symbols on the Shredder............................................................................................................................4

General Safety..............................................................................................................................................6

General description ...................................................................................................................................12

In the Box .......................................................................................................................................................13

Parts............................................................................................................................................................13

Box Contents .............................................................................................................................................14

Assembly ........................................................................................................................................................15

Operating........................................................................................................................................................16

Start- Up .....................................................................................................................................................16

ON/OFF Operation.....................................................................................................................................16

Emptying the Collection Bag ....................................................................................................................16

Overload Protection...................................................................................................................................16

Restart Prevention .....................................................................................................................................16

Usage..............................................................................................................................................................17

General Working Instructions....................................................................................................................17

Clearing a Blockage...................................................................................................................................18

Reversing, Sharpening or Replacing the Blade.......................................................................................18

Maintenance...................................................................................................................................................19

Maintenance and Cleaning ...........................................................................................................................19

General Cleaning and Servicing....................................................................................................................19

Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................20

General Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................................20

Technical Data................................................................................................................................................20

Technical Data Table..................................................................................................................................20

Disposal..........................................................................................................................................................21

Disposal and Recycling.............................................................................................................................21

Getting Help ...................................................................................................................................................21

Intended Purpose

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The shredder is intended for shredding brous and wood-related materials such as hedge and tree

cuttings, branches, bark and pine cones.

Any use not expressly permitted in this manual may damage the shredder and pose a serious danger to

the user.

Do not put stones, glass, metal, bones, plastics or fabrics into the shredder.

The operator or user is responsible for accidents and injury or damage to third parties.

The manufacturer will not be held responsible for any damage caused by improper operation or use

outside of intended usage..

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This shredder may cause serious injuries if improperly used.

Before using the shredder, read the user manual carefully

and familiarise yourself with all of the controls. In cases of

uncertainty, ask an expert for advice. Keep the manual in

a safe place and pass it on to any subsequent owner to

ensure that the information contained therein is available at

all times.

Symbols used in the instructions

Hazard symbols with information on prevention of personal

injury and property damage.

Precaution symbol (other symbol may be used instead of

exclamation mark) with information on prevention of harm /

damage.

Notice symbol with information on how to handle the device

properly.

Warning!

Read the manual.

Wear ear and eye protection.

Wear hand protection.

Safety Information

Symbols on the shredder

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Do not expose the unit to rain.

Caution! Switch off the motor and disconnect from the

mains before adjustment or cleaning work, or if the cable is

caught or has been damaged.

Warning! Risk of injury by rotating blade!

Danger-Rotating blades. Keep hands and feet out of

openings while machine is running.

Warning! Danger from thrown objects.

Keep your distance from the feeder and ejection area, and

keep others away from the danger area.

Caution!

Moving blade

Warning! Electric shock hazard.

Always unplug the shredder before working on it.

Guaranteed noise power level

Safety Information

Symbols on the shredder (continued)

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Do not dispose of electrical equipment in the domestic

waste.

The equipment is intended only for use in premises in which

the current bearing capacity of the network is >=100 A per

phase and which are supplied by a distribution grid with a

nominal voltage of 230/240V.

Safety class II

Protection against contact with the ngers and solid foreign

bodies with Ø > 12 mm as well as protection against

splashed water from all directions.

The product complies with the applicable European

directives and an evaluation method of conformity for these

directives was done.

Symbols on the shredder (continued)

Safety Information

IMPORTANT! Read carefully before use and keep for

future reference

• The device must not be used by people (including

children) with limited physical, sensory or mental faculties

or who lack the necessary experience and/or knowledge

- unless they are supervised by a person responsible for

safety or are being instructed to operate the shredder by

such a person.

• Keep children and pets at a safe distance away from the

device. Children must be supervised in order to ensure

that they do not play with the equipment.

General Safety

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• Never allow children or other persons unfamiliar with the

user manual to use the shredder. Local regulations or

bylaws may determine the minimum age for using the

shredder.

Observe noise control and local regulations.

CAUTION! When using power tools, observe the following

basic safety measures for the prevention of electric shocks

and the risk of injury and re:

Preparation

Training Become familiar with the instruction manual

before attempting to operate this equipment.

•Never use the shredder with other persons or animals

nearby.

• Wear hearing and eye protection at all times when using

the shredder.

• Wear appropriate protective clothing such as protective

gloves, rm footwear and long trousers. Do not wear

loosely tting clothes or clothes with dangling cords or

belts.

• Only use the shredder in the open (that is, away from

walls or other rigid structures) on a rm, level surface.

• Do not use the machine on a paved, gravelled area,

which could be damaged by ejected material.

• Before you start up the shredder, check that all of the

nuts, bolts and other fastenings are tight. Covers and

shields must be fastened properly and in good working

order. Replace any damaged or illegible stickers.

General Safety (continued)

Safety Information

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• Only use replacement parts and accessories supplied

and recommended by the manufacturer. Using third-

party parts will immediately invalidate the guarantee.

• Do not leave the shredder working unattended and keep

it in a dry place out of children’s reach.

• While being used in the open, connect the shredder to a

residual current (RC) circuit breaker with a trip current of

not more than 30 mA.

• When servicing the cutting means be aware that,

even though the power source will not start due to the

interlock feature of the guard, the cutting means can still

be moved by a manual starting mechanism.

• Shut-off the power unit before attaching or removing the

bag.

• Keep all guards and deectors in place and in good

working condition.

Working with the device

• Make sure that the funnel feeder is empty before you

start the shredder.

•Keep your head, hair and body away from the intake

opening.

•Do not reach into the funnel feeder during operation. The

shredder will continue to run for a short period after you

switch it off.

• Always make sure you are standing in a rm, balanced

position. Do not lean forwards, and never lean over the

shredder when inserting materials.

General Safety (continued)

Safety Information

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•Make sure that the material inserted into the shredder

does not contain hard objects made of metal, stone,

glass or similar.

•Do not use the shredder in the rain and in bad weather.

Work in daylight or under good lighting conditions.

• Do not operate the shredder when you are tired

or distracted, or under the inuence of alcohol or

medication. Always take a break when you need one

and be sensible about how you work.

• Switch the shredder off and pull the plug under the

following circumstances:

when you are not using the device,

transporting it or leaving it unattended;

before releasing a jammed blade.

when you are checking the device, cleaning it or

removing blockages;

when you are carrying out cleaning or maintenance work

or replacing accessories;

Before moving or lifting the shredder

If foreign objects should enter the shredder, if the

shredder is making unfamiliar noises or vibrations (check

the shredder for damage before starting it up again)

•Do not allow shredded material to accumulate near the

ejection area. This may otherwise hinder proper ejection

and force the material back up through the feeder.

• Do not transport or tip the shredder with the motor

running.

General Safety (continued)

Safety Information

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General Safety (continued)

Safety Information

• Keep hands, other body parts and clothing out of the

lling chamber and ejection channel and away from other

moving parts.

• In the event of blockages in the machine intake or

ejection, switch off the motor and disconnect the

machine from the mains before removing leftover

material in the intake opening or ejection channel. Ensure

that the motor is free of rubbish and other accumulations

in order to safeguard the motor from damage or possible

re.

• Remember that the cutting tool is also activated when

the starting mechanism is started on a motor operated

machine.

CAUTION! The following states how damage to the

trimmer and possible injury to people can be avoided:

•Handle the unit with care. Clean the ventilation slits

regularly; keep to the maintenance instructions.

• Do not overload your device. Work only within the

indicated range of performance. Do not employ any low

power machines for heavy work. Do not use your device

for purposes for which it has not been designed.

• Only switch the shredder off once the funnel feeder is

completely empty since the shredder may otherwise clog

up and not be able to start afterwards.

• Do not attempt to repair the shredder yourself unless

you are qualied to do so. Any work not specied in this

manual may only be carried out by a qualied service

centre.

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