Fieldmann FZD 4010-E: 9. HOW TO HANDLE THE PRODUCT?

How to use this product? | How to handle the product?

Organic materials have high water and sap content which may cleave on the equipment and

clog it up. Therefore you should store it for a few days before shredding and let it dry up.

However, above mentioned does not apply for bigger branches which can be optimally

processed fresh.

If the knives get stopped during shredding, stop the shredder immediately. Then disconnect it

from the mains and start to search for the cause of the problem.

Remove all processed material remains from the blades of the knives; then inspect the knives

thoroughly to be sure they have not been damaged. Only then go on in shredding.

If the blade gets stopped for more than 5 seconds, the machine gets switched-off by means

of the overvoltage protection switch. Wait at least 1 minute and let the machine cool down

before switching-on the machine again. Then push the overvoltage protection switch and

follow-up the main switch (On/Off) to restart the machine.

If the shredding mechanism blade strikes any foreign object or if the machine starts making

any unusual noise or abnormal vibration, switch it off immediately and wait till the blade

stops rotating and is still in place. Remove the plug from the mains and then follow the

procedure below:

- Inspect for damage.

- Replace or repair any damaged parts.

- Check for and tighten any parts loose by reason of the incident.

If the equipment jams, switch-off the machine and wait till the blade has been stopped. Before

cleaning the equipment, disconnect the power supply/extension cable plug from the mains.

Clean the engine ventilation slots from material remains and other debris; reduce the risk of

engine damage and possible fire.

Whenever you interrupt your work and leave the workplace, switch-off the machine, wait till

the shredding mechanism knives stop and remove the power supply cable plug from the

mains.

Do not allow processed material to build up in the discharge area. By this you eliminate the

kickback risk which might occur through the feed hopper opening.

9. HOW TO HANDLE THE PRODUCT?

Switching-on and stopping the shredder

Use the main switch (10) to turn the shredder on and off (Fig. 2) – ON position is marked with

“I”, OFF position with “O”.

If the machine does not run, push the “interlock switch” (11) (Fig. 2), whereas make sure that

the machine is connected (the power supply cable plug) to the mains.

Let the machine engine run idle for several seconds and only then start shredding.

How to handle the product?

The interlock switch gets activated under the following circumstances:

- build-up of shredded material around the shredder roller.

- the engine capacity overload.

- processed material resists the shredder roller blades.

If the interlock switch was activated, switch-off the shredder and disconnect from the mains.

- Unscrew the control of the reamer at the bottom of the head and open the upper part.

- Remove the debris or obstacle from the shredding zone.

- Put the upper part back on and tighten the reamer control.

- Let the engine at standstill for several minutes to cool down.

- Re-connect to the mains and push the interlock switch.

- To turn on the shredder again, pres the main switch (10) (Fig. 2) – position “I”.

WARNING! NEVER demount the pressure plate cover adjustment knob without switching-

off the main switch („On/Off“ button) and disconnecting the power supply cable plug from

the mains first.

WARNING! The shredder will stop shredding within 5 seconds after switching-off by

pushing the main switch.

The use of the plunger

The plunger serves as an aid when filling the feed hopper with small material (for instance

small twigs, leafage, other garden waste and greens).

Fill-in the feed hopper (Fig. 6)

Press the material through a plunger (12) (Fig. 7) towards the blade disk (Fig. 17).

Wait until the material is shredded and only then insert the next batch.

WARNING! Never allow your fingers inside the feed hopper chute!

WARNING! Never use the equipment without the feed hopper!

WARNING! Do not lean over the feed hopper!

How to collect the shredded material?

Before moving the bag closer or farther, switch-off the drive unit.

For collecting the material, you can use the collection bag (if it is a part of delivery) or you can

place the shredder on a sheet in order to collect the shredded material

If you use the collection bag, you need to attach both hooks of the bag to the discharge chute.

WARNING! Do not cover ventilation slots of the machine body by the collection bag or

shredded material.

How to handle the product?

What to do when replacing knives? (Fig. 8)

Switch-off the shredder and disconnect from the mains.

Take-off the upper part of the feed hopper assembly by unscrewing the adjustment knob of

the pressure plate cover.

The knives are double-sided. If the blade is worn-out, it can be upturned and used by the other

side.

You should wear gloves while handling the knives in order to replace them.

Arrest the shredder roller with the help of a hexagonal wrench (c). Unscrew both inner

hexagonal nuts (b), whereas pay close attention to the knife cutting angle.

Take-off the knife and turn by 180 degrees (a); position the blade on the roller so that the

bottom side points downwards.

Follow the same procedure when replacing the other knife.

If both blades of the knife are worn-out, they must be both replaced at the same time.

They can be re-sharpened. (Sharpening must be carried out by a skilled specialist.) We do not

recommend this solution with regard to the fact that the absolute balance of the knives on the

roller is highly important for the proper functionality of the machine. The slightest unbalance

may result in damage of the machine or even in injury of the operating person.

How to maintain the product?

WARNING! Make sure the machine is disconnected from the mains while performing

maintenance and cleaning.

Before a service inspection, storage or replacement of some part, switch-off the engine and

disconnect the equipment from the mains.

If the extension cable is used, it must not be lighter than the power supply cable belonging to

the equipment.

Check the power supply cable and in case of need the used extension cable for signs of wear

regularly. In the case of damage do not use the equipment.

While carrying out any service maintenance of the shredding mechanism, do not forget that

the mechanism can be switched-on even manually despite of the interlock switch stop.

Never deactivate the interlock switch.

Remove dirtiness from the equipment with the help of a brush.

Always clean the machine after each use. Use soap and a wet rag for cleaning the plastic

parts. Do not use aggressive substances and solvents.

Never clean the shredder by water stream. Keep the equipment protected against water.

Use the shredder only with recommended accessories.