For advice on the safety and suitability of this equipment
contact HSS Hire.
There is a serious risk of personal injury if you do not
follow all instructions laid down in this guide.
The hirer has a responsibility to ensure that all
necessary risk assessments have been completed prior
to the use of this equipment.
This equipment should only be used by an operator
who has been deemed competent to do so by his/her
employer.
This equipment should only be used by a competent
adult who has read and understood these instructions.
Anyone with either a temporary or permanent disability,
should seek expert advice before using it.
Keep children, animals and bystanders away from the
work area. Cordon off a NO GO area using cones and
either barriers or tape, available for hire from HSS Hire.
Never use this equipment if you are ill, feeling
tired, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Wear practical, protective clothing,
gloves and footwear. Avoid loose
garments and jewellery that could catch in moving parts,
tie back long hair.
This equipment generates potentially harmful
noise levels. To comply with health and safety at work
regulations, ear defenders must be worn by everyone in
the vicinity.
Safety Goggles must be worn by everyone in the
work area.
This shredder must be operated in a safe and
unobstructed location.
Only operate the machine in open space (e. g. not close
to a wall or other fixed objects).
Do not operate the machine on paved or gravel surface
where ejected material could cause injury.
Never stand at a higher level than the base of the
machine when feeding material.
Always stand clear of the discharge zone when
operating the machine.
Never pick up or carry the machine while the motor is
running.
Do not tilt the machine while it is running.
During operation, do not reach into the chute assembly.
Keep your face and body away from it.
The machine runs on for a few seconds after being
switched off. Always switch off, unplug and wait for
moving parts to stop before attempting to clean or
adjust the equipment in any way.
Never leave the equipment switched ON and
unattended.
Never carry, lift or pull the equipment by its power
supply cable.
Keep the unit upright at all times, never run it at an angle.
This equipment can cause serious injury, so take care.
Never look down the entry of the top chute and always
switch the unit off when not actually shredding.
GENERAL SAFETY
IDENTIFIER
GETTING STARTED
Never use the HSS Electric Shredder until you have fully
read and understood this User Guide and the machine
has been properly set up using the information it contains.
HSS Electric Shredder is designed for cutting garden
waste and wood for composting.
The collection box is intended for collecting shredded
waste. It may also be used for storing the chute assembly
and prodder.
Before operating the shredder check the material you are
going to use. Foreign material such as stones, glass,
metals, fabrics or plastics must not enter the chute, as
they may damage the cutting roller.
Place the unit on firm level ground in open space, away
from structures.
Fit the collection container and position the chute.
The machine is fitted with sensors, unless the collection
box is fitted correctly and the chute is correctly
positioned, the machine will not start and the buzzer will
beep.
Check the power cable for damage before switching on.
Plug in shredder to power supply. You
can start operating the machine by
pressing green button.
Do not attempt to shred metal or plastic items, this
machine is only for garden waste!
Do not exceed the units maximum diameter capacity.
Use the top chute entry for items up to 45mm.
If the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign object or if
the machine should start making any unusual noise or
vibration, immediately switch off and allow the cutter
to stop.
Watch your footing. Take special care if working other
than on firm, level ground.
Do not overreach.
Always check the collection container and empty it
regularly. Do not allow processed material to build up.
This may prevent proper discharge which can result in
kickback of material through the chute assembly.
Keep the motor cooling vents clean of debris and other
accumulations to prevent damage to the motor or
possible fire.
Before switching on, make sure all the machine’s parts
are put together correctly. Check that all screws, nuts,
bolts and other fasteners are properly secured and that
guards and screens are in place.
Check that there are no damaged or missing elements.
If it shows signs of damage or excessive wear return the
shredder to HSS Hire.
Do not try to repair or modify the equipment. If this tool
can’t do what you expect or fails to work return to HSS Hire.
Do not expose the machine to rain. Store the machine in
a dry place.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
The HSS Electric Shredder plugs into a standard 230V
13amp power socket.
If the equipment fails, or if its power supply cable or plug
becomes damaged, return it. Never try to repair it yourself.
Keep cables out of harm’s way, and clear of the work area.
When necessary, use only extension cords of a type
approved for the application and with conductors of
adequate cross section. The power tool may otherwise
lose performance and the extension cord may overheat.
Extension leads should be fully unwound and loosely
coiled, away from the equipment.
Check the extension cord for damage at regular
intervals. Replace damaged extension cords.
Never run them through water, over sharp edges or
where they could trip someone.
When working outdoors, use only extension cords that
are approved and correspondingly marked for this
application.
Never touch the plug or socket with wet hands.
Always remove the plug from the current socket before
undertaking any type of intervention on the HSS Electric
Shredder or if it is left unattended or within children or
people’s reach not quite conscious of their own actions.
Always before removing the plug, switch off the
machine.
Always when unplugging pull the plug, not the supply.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, always use a
suitable RCD (Residual Current-Operated Device)
available from HSS Hire.
Ensure the machine and power socket are switched OFF
before plugging into the power supply.
SHREDDING WASTE
NORMAL GARDEN WASTE AND SMALL TWIGS CAN BE
FED IN TO THE CHUTE. PAPER AND CARDBOARD (IF
POSSIBLE MADE DAMP TO ACCELERATE
DECOMPOSITION) CAN ALSO BE FED THROUGH THE
CHUTE WITHOUT DIFFICULTY.
Collection container
Adjustment knob
Chute
Prodder
Yellow
“reverse”
button
Red
“stop”
button
Green
“Start”
button
Ventilation slots
Power cable with plug Undercarriage
Clamping knob
LED
indicator
Cutting
roller
Pressure
plate
BASIC TECHNIQUES
Always place the machine on firm level ground. During
operation, do not tilt or move.
Wear protective gloves as some materials may be sharp
and may cause injury to your hands.
Eye protectors are also required by anyone within the
work area.
This machine generates noise, it is recommended to
wear ear defenders whilst in use.
Always place yourself in a comfortable position. When
inserting waste into the chute be very careful. Do not
push the waste past the chute opening with your hands.
This can be very dangerous and can cause severe injury
to your body. Always use the prodder to push waste
through the chute.
