FLORABEST FMH 2400 A1 User manual

FMH 2400 A1
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Garden Shredder
Translation of original operation manual
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Intended purpose
The shredder is intended for compacting
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 fell the shredder with stones,
glass, metal, bones, plastics or fab-
rics.
The operator or user is responsible for
accidents and injury or damage to third
parties.
The manufacturer will not be held respon-
sible for any damage caused by improper
operation or use beyond the purpose
intended.
Safety precautions
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 instruc-
tions
 Hazardsymbolswithinforma-
tiononpreventionofpersonal
injuryandpropertydamage.
Precaution symbol (explanation of
precaution instead of exclamation
mark) with information on preventi-
on of harm / damage.
Contents
Intended purpose ................................. 5
Safety precautions ............................... 5
Symbols used in the instructions ...... 5
Symbols on the shredder ................. 6
General notes on safety .................. 6
General description .............................. 8
Functional description ...................... 8
Summary .......................................... 8
Installation manual ............................... 9
Scope of delivery .............................. 9
Assembling the shredder ................. 9
Operation ............................................... 9
Start-up ............................................ 9
Switching the shredder on and off ....9
Emptying the collection bag ............. 9
Overload protection ........................ 10
Restart prevention .......................... 10
Working methods ............................... 10
General working instructions .......... 10
Freeing up a jam ............................ 10
Sharpening, turning or
replacing the blades ....................... 10
Maintenance and cleaning ..................11
General cleaning and servicing ......11
Replacement parts ..............................11
Waste disposal and environmental
protection .............................................11
Guarantee .............................................11
Technical specications .................... 12
Troubleshooting ................................. 13
EU declaration of conformity ............ 15
Exploded Drawing .............................. 16
Grizzly Service-Center ....................... 17

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Notice symbol with information on
how to handle the device properly.
Symbols on the shredder
Warning!
Read the manual.
Wear ear and eye protection.
Wear hand protection.
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 ex is caught or
has been damaged.
Warning! Risk of injury by rotat-
ing blade!
Keep your hands and feet away
from the funnel feeder while the
shredder is in operation.
Warning! Danger from spin-off.
Keep your distance from the
feeder and ejection area, and
keep others away from the dan-
ger area.
Caution!
Trailing blade
Warning! Electric shock hazard.
Always unplug the shredder be-
fore working on it.
Guaranteed noise power level
Do not dispose of electrical
equipment in the domestic
waste.
General notes on safety
• This equipment is not intended for
use by people (including children) with
limited physical, sensory or intellectual
abilities or lack of experience and/or lack
of knowledge, other than with the super-
vision of a person responsible for their
safety or with the instruction of the same
in terms of how to use the equipment.
• Children must be supervised in order
to ensure that they do not play with the
equipment.
• Never allow children or other persons
unfamiliar with the user manual to use
the shredder. Local regulations or by-
laws may determine the minimum age
for using the shredder.
Observe noise control and local re-
gulations.
Caution! When using power tools,
observe the following basic safety
measures for the prevention of
electric shocks and the risk of inju-
ry and re:
Preparation:
• Never use the shredder with other per-
sons 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
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• Only use the shredder in the open (that
is, away from walls or other rigid struc-
tures) on a rm, level surface.
• Do not use the machine on a paved,
gravelled area, which could be dam-
aged by ejected material.
• Before you start up the shredder, check
that all of the nuts, bolts and other fas-
tenings are tight. Covers and shields
must be fastened properly and in good
working order. Replace any damaged or
illegible stickers.
• Only use replacement parts and acces-
sories supplied and recommended by
the manufacturer. Using third-party parts
will immediately invalidate the guaran-
tee.
• Do not leave the shredder working unat-
tended and keep it in a dry place out of
children’s reach.
• Only connect the shredder to a prop-
erly earthed mains power supply. Make
sure that the extension cable and socket
are properly earthed.
• 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.
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 dur-
ing operation. The shredder will continue
to run for a short period after you switch
it off.
• Always stay outside of the ejection zone
during initial operation of the equipment.
• Always make sure you are standing in
a rm, balanced position. Do not lean
forwards, and never stand above the
shredder when inserting materials.
• 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 un-
der good lighting conditions.
• Do not operate the shredder when you
are tired or distracted, or under the inu-
ence 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 unattend-
ed;
- 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 ac-
cessories;
- 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 start-
ing it up again)
• Do not allow shredded material to accu-
mulate 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.
• 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 ma-
chine 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 ac-
cumulations in order to safeguard the
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Remember that the cutting tool is also
activated when the starting mecha-
nism 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 ven-
tilation slits regularly; keep to the mainte-
nance 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 our service
centre.
Electrical safety
CAUTION! The following states how
to avoid accidents and injuries due to
electric shock:
• Use the tension relief provided for the x-
ing of the extension cord.
• Damaged cables, coupling and plugs or
connecting leads not corresponding to
specications, must not be employed.
Remove the plug immediately from the
plug socket in case of damage to the
mains cable.
Do not touch the mains power supply
cable under any circumstances until you
have pulled the plug out of the mains
socket.
• If the power cable for this equipment is
damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, a customer service agent
of the same or a similarly qualied per-
son in order to prevent hazards.
• Do not use the appliance if the on/off
switch does not work properly. Always
have a damaged switch repaired by our
Service Centre (See p. 17 for the ad-
dress).
• Only use extension cables that have
been approved for outdoor use and
are resistant to splash water. The core
diameter for extension cables measur-
ing up to 25 m must be at least 1.5 mm²,
and 2.5 mm² for cables longer than 25m.
Always roll the whole cable off the reel
before use. Check the cable for damage.
• Do not unplug the shredder by the cable.
Keep the cable away from heat, oil and
sharp edges.
General description
Functional description
The shredder has a powerful electric motor
with overload protection. Cutting is per-
formed by a system of blades. The sturdy
chassis ensures a stable standing position
with good mobility.
Refer to the following descriptions for a
functional description of the controls.
See the front fold-out page for il-
lustrations.
Summary
A
1 Hopper
2 Pusher
3 Bag mount
4 Collection bag
5 Wheel
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7 Mains lead
8 Housing interlock
9 On/Off switch
10 Handle
Installation manual
Scope of delivery
• Operating and safety instructions
• Shredder
• Chassis
• Collection bag
• Two wheels, wheel covers, and
mounting material
• Allen wrench
• Pusher
Assembling the shredder
B
Slide the axle (6.1) into the
chassis (6).
Mount the two wheels (5) onto
the chassis (6).
Slide the two wheels (5) onto
the chassis axle (6). Slip the
washers (12) onto the axle and
stick the split pins (14) through
the appropriate holes in the
axle.
Clip the wheel covers (11) onto
the wheels.
C
Place the shredder (14) on the
hopper (1). Push the chassis (6)
into the shredder.
Operation
Start-up
Check that the mains voltage
matches the rating on the name
plate.
Hook the collection bag (4) into the bag
mounts (3).
Switching the shredder on and
off
Make a loop at the end of
the extension cable and
hang the loop onto the
strain relief on the mains
cable (7).
Connect the extension cable.
Make sure that the funnel feeder is empty.
1. Set the On/Off switch (9) to turn on
the unit.
Place your chopping material in the ll
hopper. The material is drawn in and
chopped.
2. Set the On/Off switch (9) back to
“OFF” to turn off the unit.
The shredder will continue to run im-
mediately after switching off.
Emptying the collection bag
Avoid lling the collection bag too
much. Mind that the bag will une-
venly ll under the discharge duct!
1. Turn off the unit.
2. Remove and empty the collection bag
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Overload protection
In the event of overload, e.g. due to
branches that are too thick, the equipment
automatically switches off.
To restart, allow the equipment to cool
then switch it back on.
Restart prevention
The unit will not automatically restart
when the power returns after a power cut.
To restart the unit, press the On switch.
Working methods
General working instructions
Keepenoughdistancetothe
shreddersincelongbranchescan
bespunoffwhilebeingdrawninto
theshredder.
Wear ear and eye protection
Wear hand protection
• When feeding branches to the unit,
keep holding them until they are auto-
matically drawn in.
• Adapt to the speed of the shredder
and avoid overloading the unit.
• To avoid the unit clogging up, mix the
branches with twigs and gardening
waste allowed to wither for several
days.
• To prevent the blades from becoming
blunt quickly, remove mud and stones
from the roots before shredding.
• Do not shred but directly compost all
soft and wet material such as kitchen
waste.
• Keep a couple of dry branches to use
them for cleaning the unit at the end.
• Do not turn off the unit until all the ma-
terial has passed the blades. Remain-
ing material may otherwise block the
blade when you restart the unit.
Freeing up a jam
D
Before starting to service or clean
the unit, turn off the unit, pull the
power plug, and wait until the blade
stands still. Risk of injury from elec-
tric shock, re and rotating blades.
• Check that the power plug ( A7) is
pulled properly.
• Unlock the housing interlock (8).
• Tip forward the front part of the shred-
der housing. You can remove it com-
pletely and put it aside.
• You now have full access to the
blades (18).
• Remove the blockage.
Sharpening, turning or replacing
the blades
Before starting to service or clean
the unit, turn off the unit, pull the
power plug, and wait until the blade
stands still. Risk of injury from elec-
tric shock, re and rotating blades.
• Check that the power plug (
A
7) is
pulled properly.
• Unlock the housing interlock (8).
• Tip forward the front part of the shred-
der housing. You can remove it com-
pletely and put it aside.
• You now have full access to the blade
(18).
• Use a screwdriver to block the blade
plate (16). Slot the screwdriver into
the access hole (19) and carefully turn
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two blocking apertures appears. Now
block the blade plate (16) by slotting
the screwdriver right through it.
• Use the Allen wrench (15) to unscrew
the screw (17) in the blade plate (16)
and remove the blade (18).
To assemble the blade you must
use a new screw and tighten it with
an torque of 16 Nm.
Maintenance and cleaning
 Leaveallworknotdescribedin
thismanualtoanauthorisedcu-
stomerservicecentre.Onlyuse
originalparts.
Wear hand protection when work-
ing on the blade.
Before starting to service or clean
the unit, turn off the unit, pull the
power plug, and wait until the blade
stands still. Risk of injury from elec-
tric shock, re and rotating blades.
General cleaning and servicing
 Donotspraywaterontothe
shredder.Electricshockhazard.
• Always keep the shredder, wheels and
air vents clean. Use a brush or cloth to
clean it, avoid cleaners and solvents.
• Always check that the shredder and
especially the guards are not worn
down or damaged but rmly attached
before use. Check that the nuts, bolts
and screws are tight.
• Check the covers and guards for dam-
age and improper attachment. If nec-
essary, change the components
• Keep the shredder in a dry place out
of children’s reach. Do not cover the
shredder in nylon bags, as moisture
may develop.
Replacement parts
Replacement parts can be ordered direct-
ly from our service centre (see address on
page 17). In your order, quote the equip-
ment type and position number in the
exploded view.
Screw........................................ 91097183
Blade ........................................ 91093080
Waste disposal and
environmental protection
Be environmentally friendly. Return the
tool, accessories and packaging to a recy-
cling centre when you have nished with
them.
Machines do not belong with do-
mestic waste.
Hand over the device at an utilization lo-
cation. The plastic and metal parts emplo-
yed can be separated out into pure mate-
rials and recycling can be implemented.
Ask your Service Center about this.
Guarantee
• We provide a 36-month guarantee on
this unit, or 12 months for commercial
use according to the statutory regula-
tions in Germany.
If you have reason to launch a claim
on guarantee, please call our serv-
ice centre (see page 17 for our tel.,
fax and e-mail address). They will
give you further information on the
complaints management process.
• The guarantee does not cover damage
from natural wear, overloading or im-
proper use. Certain components, such
as the blade are subject to normal
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• Guarantee is conditional on adherence
to instructions on cleaning and servic-
ing instructions.
• Damage resulting from material or
manufacturing defects shall be rem-
edied by replacement or repair free of
charge.
• Our service centre will also repair parts
not covered by guarantee for a fee.
The service centre will be pleased to
give you a cost estimate.
We can only repair equipment with suf-
cient postage and packaging by the
sender.
• This requires you to return the non-
dismantled unit together with its
receipt slip and warranty card to our
Service Centre.
• We will not accept bulk consign-
ments, express or other special
freight where postage has not been
paid for.
• We will dispose of your equipment free
of charge.
Technical specications
Blade-type shredder .......... FMH 2400 A1
Nominal power intake ...................2400 W
Nominal voltage .......... 220V-240 V, 50 Hz
Safety class ....................................... II
Degree of protection ..........................IP24
Idling speed (n0) ........................3940 min-1
Branch thickness ................. max. 40 mm*
Volume of collection bag................ca. 60 l
Weight ..............................................12 kg
Guaranteed sound power level
...................................................107 dB(A)
Measured sound power level (LwA)
..........................106 dB(A); KwA= 1 dB(A)
Acoustic pressure level (LpA)
.........................86,4 dB(A); KpA = 1 dB(A)
The sound levels have been determined
in accordance with noise measuring pro-
cess EN 13683:2009-09, appendix F.
* The max. branch thickness that can be chaffed is
dependent on the type of wood and the quality of
the goods being cut.
For hard wood (e.g. oak/beech branches), the
max. branch thickness that can be chaffed is less
than for soft wood (e.g. pine/spruce wood). For
dry or knotted wood, the cutting thickness may
also be less.
≥100A
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 400/230V.
To be on the safe side, check with your
local electric utility to verify that the
junction point of the mains has enough
continuous current carrying capacity for
the unit.
Noise and vibration values were deter-
mined according to the standards and
stipulations mentioned in the declaration
of conformity.
Technical and optical changes can be car-
ried out in the course of further develop-
ment without notice. All dimensions, refer-
ences and information of this instruction
manual are therefore without guarantee.
Legal claims, which are made on the ba-
sis of the instruction manual, cannot thus
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Problem Possible cause Remedy
Motor will not
start
No mains power
supply
Check the socket, cable, lead and
plug for damage, and if necessary,
have any damage repaired by
qualied repair personnel.
Overload protection tripped
Wait until the motor has cooled down,
then press the Reset button and restart
the unit
Lid of housing not closed
properly Tightly screw in the housing interlock
Garden waste is
not drawn in
Shredding material is too
soft
Use the pusher or add dry twigs/
branches
Unit blocked See section „Removing blockages“
Shredding material in
discharge duct
Remove shredding material from
discharge duct
Unit won‘t shred
properly Blades are blunt
Check and turn, sharpen or replace
blades as necessary (see section
„Sharpening, turning, replacing the
blades“)
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EU declaration of conformity
We hereby conrm that the
Blade-type shredder
Design Series FMH 2400 A1
Serial number 100900001 - 101128000
conforms with the following applicable relevant version of the EU guidelines as of mo-
del year 2010 :
2006/42/EC • 2004/108/EC • 2000/14/EC
In order to guarantee consistency, the following harmonised standards as well as nati-
onal standards and stipulations have been applied:
EN 61000-3-2:2006 • EN 61000-3-11:2000 • EN 55014-1:2006
EN 55014-2:1997/A1:2001/A2:2008 • EN 60335-1/A13:2008 • EN 13683/A1:2009
FprEN 50434:2005 • EN 62233:2008
We additionally conrm the following in accordance with the 2000/14/EC emissions gui-
deline:
Guaranteed sound power level: 107 dB(A)
Measured sound power level: 106 dB(A)
Compliance evaluation process carried out in accordance with Appendix V, 2000/14/EC
Labelled with CE identication mark in 2010
Grizzly Gartengeräte GmbH & Co. KG
Am Gewerbepark 2
D-64823 Groß-Umstadt / 28.12.2010
(Andreas Gröschl, Technical Director
and Documentation Representative)
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DES UK Ltd.
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Vulcan Road
Bilston, West Midlands WV14 7LF
Tel: [phone]
Tel from Ireland: 0044 870 787 6177
Fax: [phone]
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Email: [email protected]
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