What Can I Shred; Special Tips On Shredding; Adjusting The Fixed Counter Blade; Maintenance / Cleaning / Storage - ATIKA ALF 2600 Originalbetriebsanleitung

 Immediately switch off the equipment and allow it to come to a
stop, if foreign objects enter the filling hopper or if the equip-
ment starts to make unusual noises or vibrates. Remove the
mains plug and carry out the following checks:
inspect for damage,
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replace or repair damaged parts,
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check the equipment and tighten loose parts.
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You must not repair the equipment yourself if you are
unauthorized to do so.

What can I shred?

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Yes:
• all types of branches up to a max. diameter, depending on
wood species and freshness.
• withered garden refuse which has lain a number of days.
Only shred in alternation with branches.
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No:
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glass, metal, plastic, plastic bags, stones, cloth, roots with soil
• refuse which does not have a solid consistency, e. g. kitchen
waste

Special tips on shredding:

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 Always fill the material to be
shredded into the filling hopper
from the right.
 Use the supplied stuffer to restuff
material to be shredded.
 Branches, twigs and
should be broken down immediately after they have been cut
material of this kinds gets very hard when it is dry, and the
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maximum allowed branch diameter to be processed has to
be reduced.
 Remove any side shoots from branches with a large number
of twigs.
How to shred garden waste with hight water content and a
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tendency to clog
to prevent the machine from clogging, alternate waste with
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wood containing material.
 Do not allow the shredded material to pile up too high in the
area of the ejection opening. This can lead to shredded mate-
rial blocking the ejection channel, and backing up to the filler
opening. Empty the retaining basket on a regular basis.
 Clean out the filler opening and ejection channel thoroughly if
the machine becomes blocked. Before doing this, switch the
motor off and disconnect the machine from the mains power
supply.
 Please do not exceed the maximum branch diameter speci-
fied (cutting fresh wood) for your appliance (∅ see "Technical
data"). Depending on the wood's nature and freshness the
maximum branch diameter the machine can process may be
smaller.
 The cutter automatically draws the shredding material into the
machine through the slow rotation of the cutting rollers.
 Automatic switch-over in the direction of rotation:
If the unit suddenly clogs, the blades may start to turn in the
opposite direction and push the shredded material back out.
Switch off unit
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wood
Wait until the blades come to a standstill
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Switch unit back on and use material which is easier to
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process.
 If the machine is overloaded, a protective motor switch en-
sures that the machine turns itself off automatically.
Turn the shredder on again after about 5 minutes.
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If you cannot turn on the machine after this waiting time re-
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fer to „Operational faults".

Adjusting the fixed counter blade

It is possible to adjust the counter blade (B) at the cutting roller
(A) free of clearance. For an effective operation, an as small as
possible clearance should be maintained.
Soft material or wet branches may tear instead of being cut. A
counter blade that is worn after repeated use may also lead to
this problem.
Setting the clearance.
Switch on the device.
There is an adjustment device on the right hand side of the plastic
housing. To adjust the distance turn the adjusting knob (D) clock-
wisely so that the screw (C) moves toward the cutting roller. Turn
until fine aluminium chips are falling from the ejection slot.

Maintenance / Cleaning / Storage

• Each time before starting maintenance work:
− Switch off the motor and pull out the mains plug.
− Allow the machine to cool down.
− Wear protective gloves to prevent injury.
When the machine is stopped for purpose of maintenance,
storage or accessory replacement make sure that the energy
source is isolated and the mains plug is disconnected. Make
sure that all movable parts are stationary and the key (if
applicable) is removed. Allow the machine to cool down
before maintenance, adjustment etc.
The cutters will not come to a standstill immediately after
cut-off. Before starting any service work wait until all parts
are stationary.
When performing maintenance operations on the cutting tool
be aware that it can still move due to the start mechanism
even if the motor does not run by the cover interlocking.
Be sure to have removed any tools from the machine after
completion of service work.