B&Q Shredder Performance Power 1600 W 2000 W 8217 3042 02 Instructions Manual

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Performance Power 
1600 W / 2000 W
8217-3042-02INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 
						

							Read these 
instructions for 
use carefully.War ning - 
rotating blades!Remove the 
plug from the 
wall socket 
before carry-
ing out any 
kind of mainte-
nance.The blades will 
continue to 
rotate after the 
machine has 
been switched 
off.Wear safety 
gloves, safety 
goggles and 
hearing protec-
tion.
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EC declaration of 
conformity
ProductElectric compost shredder
modelPerformance Power 1600 W
Performance Power 2000 W
Ty p eK801
Article No.17-2411, 17-2421
Serial No.See machine
Measured sound power level104 dB(A)
Guaranteed sound power level106 dB(A)
ManufacturerSTIGA AB, P.O. Box 1006
573 28  Tranås, Sweden
The product conforms with:
- Low voltage directive 73/23/EEC
- Electromagnetic Compatibility directive 89/336/EEC.
- Machine directives 98/37/EEC with special reference to the directives Annex 
1 regarding essential health and safety requirements in association with 
manufacturing.
- Noise Emission Directive 2000/14/EC
Issued at Tranås,
2002-01-26 Mats Antonsson / General Manager 
						

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This symbol means WARNING. Failure to 
follow the instructions carefully may lead to 
injury or damage.
GENERAL
• Study the warning stickers on the machine. Re-
place any damaged or illegible warning stickers.
• Read the instructions carefully. Find out what the 
controls do and learn how to use the machine 
correctly.
• Never use the machine if there are people, espe-
cially children, or animals nearby. Never let a 
child or adult use the machine if they are not fa-
miliar with these instructions.
• The user is responsible for any accidents that 
happen to other people or their property.
PREPARATIONS
• Wear safety gloves, safety goggles and hearing 
protection. Avoid wearing loose-fitting clothes.
• Keep a steady stance. Do not lean over the ma-
chine.
• Make sure the machine is on firm, level ground 
before starting. Do not stand the machine on 
gravel paths or the like. Objects that are thrown 
out may bounce and cause damage.
• Make sure that all nuts and bolts are securely 
tightened before use.
• Only use the machine in dry surroundings, never 
outdoors in the rain.
• Do not use the machine if it has a faulty safety 
device or if a guard is missing.
OPERATION
• Avoid starting accidentally. Make sure machine 
is switched off before plugging it in.
• Do not feed hard objects, such as stones, bottles, 
cans or pieces of metal into the machine. They 
can cause damage to the blades and motor.
• If the machine is blocked, stop the engine and un-
plug from the mains. Remove obstruction and 
check for damage.• Do not jerk the power lead or stretch it tight. Oth-
erwise connections or insulation may be dam-
aged. Such damage is invisible but dangerous.
• Always keep the power lead clear of the ma-
chine. Remove the plug from the socket and 
check the lead regularly for signs of damage or 
ageing. Replace the lead if necessary. Do not use 
the machine if the power lead is damaged.
• If the fuse blows or the overload cut-out trips this 
is a sign that the machine is overloaded, or that 
too many items are connected to the same supply. 
Investigate the cause and correct it. Do not fit a 
larger fuse.
• Keep your limbs and clothes away from the feed 
funnel and outlet.
• Do not stand near the outlet when the machine is 
running.
• Keep your face and the rest of your body away 
from the feed funnel.
• Never move the machine by dragging the power 
lead. Stop the motor before moving the machine.
• Never leave the machine unattended without first 
switching off and unplugging it.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
• Take care when cleaning or maintaining the ma-
chine. The blades will continue to rotate for some 
time after the motor is switched off.
• Switch off the motor, unplug the machine and 
wait until the blades have stopped before inspect-
ing the machine or doing any maintenance.
• If a foreign object strikes the blades or if the ma-
chine sounds strange or vibrates excessively, 
switch the motor off immediately. Unplug the 
machine and inspect for damage. Repair or re-
place damaged components. Tighten any loose 
components. Do not try to repair the machine if 
you are not sure how.
• The manufacturers undertaking and liabilities 
(according to product liability legislation) apply 
solely on condition that all spare parts used are 
approved by the manufacturer or of at least the 
same quality.
• Store the machine in a dry place. 
						

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ASSEMBLY
LEGS
1. Turn the motor housing upside-down. Insert the 
screws into the machine from the bottom (fig. 1).
2. The right and left legs differ. Check that the legs 
are attached so that they are angled outwards 
(fig. 2).
3. Fix the legs to the machine using washers and 
nuts (fig. 3). Do not tighten the nuts yet.
4. The axle components are assembled for packing 
and transportation. Loosen the nuts, wheel 
bushings and two washers on each side. Insert 
the axle between the legs (fig. 4).
5. Mount the wheels on the axles using the wash-
ers, bushings and nuts (fig. 5). Do not tighten 
the nuts yet.
6. Turn the machine the right way up and stand it 
on a level surface.
7. Tighten all the nuts. The legs can be secured by 
using a spanner to hold each bolt in place from 
below while tightening the nut (fig. 6). Secure 
each wheel by holding the one opposite in place 
with a spanner while tightening the nut on the 
other (fig. 7). Tighten each wheel approximate-
ly the same amount.
8. Snap the hub-caps onto the wheels. (fig. 8).
FUNNEL
Attach the funnel to the motor housing by hooking 
it onto the front of the housing then tipping it back-
wards. Make sure that the spring in the funnel is in-
serted into the hole of the housing (fig. 9).
Secure the funnel by tightening the locking knob 
(fig. 10).
OPERATION
GENERAL
This machine is designed solely for private use, not 
for professional applications.
The compost shredder is designed to shred organic 
material, such as plant waste, twigs, brush, small 
branches, etc.The shredder must not be used to mix 
topsoil. This will destroy the blades.
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
Through poor conditions of the electrical mains, 
short voltage drops can appear when starting the 
equipment. This can influence other equipment 
(e.g. blinking of a lamp).
If the mains-impedance Z
max < 0,38+j0,24 ohm 
such disturbances are not probable.
Connect the machine to an earthed, single phase 
electric socket. The circuit must be protected by a 
13A fuse (fig. 11).
Always use an earthed, rubber covered extension 
lead. Use a high quality lead designed for outdoor 
use. 
The conductor area must be at least 3 x 1.5 mm
2.
The socket fitted to the lead must be of the water-
proof type.
We recommend that you use an earth leakage cir-
cuit breaker that will cut off the power if anything 
happens to the machine or the extension lead.
If you use a portable earth leakage circuit breaker 
this must be fitted between the electric socket and 
the extension lead.
The use of an earth leakage circuit breaker does not 
guarantee your safety. Always follow the safety 
precautions. We recommend you wear shoes with 
thick rubber soles.
Test the operation of the earth leakage circuit 
breaker before use.
STARTING THE MOTOR
The motor will not start until the feed funnel is cor-
rectly fitted.
Make sure the shredder is empty before 
you start the motor.
Start the motor by pressing the toggle switch to set-
ting 1 (fig. 12).
Let the motor reach working speed before you feed 
anything in.
MOTOR CUT - OUT
The shredder has a built-in motor cut-out that pre-
vents the motor from being overloaded.
In the event of overload the toggle switch automat-
ically switches to the 0 setting. 
						

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The motor can be restarted after leaving it to cool 
for about 5 minutes.
Do not start the motor, set the switch to 0, unplug 
the machine and remove the feed funnel. Clean 
around the blade disc (fig. 13). 
Replace the feed funnel and restart. NOTE! A safe-
ty switch in the motor housing prevents the motor 
from starting if the feed funnel is not fitted
correctly.
STOPPING THE MOTOR
Stop the motor by pressing the toggle switch to set-
ting 0 (fig. 12).
Do not feed in any material after the mo-
tor has stopped. It will jam in the ma-
chine and may prevent restarting.
Unplug the machine before leaving it unattended.
SHREDDING
The following types of material can be shredded in 
the shredder:
- twigs and branches
- waste from pruning bushes
- waste from trimming hedges
- plant remains and other garden waste that is 
suitable for shredding
To prevent damaging the machine we recommend 
that you do not exceed the following maximum 
sizes for twigs and branches:
1600 W < 35 mm in diameter
2000 W < 40 mm in diameter
It is a good idea to place the shredder on a tarpaulin 
or the like before shredding. This will catch shred-
ded material and simplify clearing up.
Feed the material you want to shred into the feed 
funnel. If it is not too bulky it will be drawn in by 
the blades.
A feeder device is supplied with all shredders. The 
feeder device is used for feeding in small twigs, 
leafy material and vegetation. Insert the feeder de-
vice its full length (fig. 14). Wait until the existing 
material has been completely shredded before add-
ing new material.
Shredded material can be shredded a second time 
to make finer compost.Large branches are best shredded when they are 
fresh.
Garden waste often contains a lot of water which 
can cause it to stick to the shredder. It is a good 
idea to let such material dry for a few days before 
shredding it.
Shredded material is ejected and collects beneath 
the outlet. The pile soon builds up and can block 
the outlet and stop the machine. Material may even 
be thrown back out of the feed funnel. 
Move the shredder or remove the pile of shredded 
material before this can happen.
Reverse or replace the blades regularly. Sharp 
blades make the work much easier, especially 
feeding in.
Feed in loose shredded material in amounts that 
the machine can cope with.
Do not force large branches against the blades. 
This overloads the motor and blades unnecessarily.
To avoid stoppages listen to the motor. If the 
speed drops suddenly pull back the branch and 
wait until the speed picks up. Feed the branch in 
gently.
If the blades become jammed, read the safety pre-
cautions before you open up the machine.
Make sure there is no material left in the feed fun-
nel when you stop the machine. The blades may 
jam when the machine is restarted.
Store the shredder indoors in a dry place.
MAKING COMPOST
You can make compost from shredded material in 
a variety of ways:
- Material may be laid in a heap on the ground 
(cold composting)
- Shredded material can be placed in a plastic bin, 
wooden compost box, mesh container, etc. 
(cold composting).
- Material may be placed in an insulated compost 
container. This keeps it warm and allows com-
posting to continue in the winter. This method 
gives faster results (warm composting).
- Material can be spread straight on the garden 
(surface composting). 
						

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MAINTENANCE
Always unplug the machine from the 
electrical supply before carrying out ad-
justment or maintenance.
REPLACING THE BLADES
The blades of the shredder have two cutting edges, 
so they can be reversed.
When both edges are worn the blades must be re-
placed. Always replace with genuine replacement 
blades.
Replace the blades as follows:
1. Switch off the motor and unplug the shredder. 
Wait until the blades have stopped.
2. Loosen the locking knob and remove the fun-
nel.
Always wear safety gloves when clean-
ing or replacing the blade disc.
3. Loosen the screws with a screwdriver. There 
are holes in the blades to simplify this. Inserting 
the screwdriver through these holes prevents 
the rotary blade from turning (Fig. 15).
4. Reverse the blades and fit them with the sharp 
edge facing in the direction of rotation. Tighten 
the screws securely.
If both edges of the blades are worn, replace with 
genuine spare parts or resharpen.
SHARPENING BLADES
The blades are hardened and therefore must not be 
ground on an emery wheel.
They should only be sharpened wet on a whetstone 
or carborundum stone.
To avoid imbalance the blades must be ground so 
that each weighs exactly the same.
CLEANING
Always clean the compost shredder after you have 
used it. 
Turn off the motor and remove the plug from the 
wall socket. Loosen the locking knob and remove 
the funnel. Clean thoroughly round the rotary 
blade.
Never use water to clean the shredder!Brush off any dirt or plant remains that are stuck to 
the blades.
SERVICE
Authorised service agents carry out repairs and 
service. They use genuine spare parts. 
Do you do basic repairs yourself? Then make sure 
you use genuine spare parts. They fit immediately 
and make your task easier.
When ordering spare parts please state the model, 
part number and serial number. This information is 
on the rating plate on the machine.
Do not fit any parts other than genuine 
spare parts. This is a requirement of the 
Swedish Testing Institute. The machine 
has been tested and approved with these 
parts.
the manufacturer reserves the right to modify the 
product without prior notice.
GUARANTEE
This guarantee is valid for one year from the date 
of purchase.
Any defects due to faulty materials or workman-
ship will be repaired free of charge at an authorised 
service station.
Any machine returned by the purchaser for repair 
must be in a clean condition.
Carriage costs to and from the service station are 
the responsibility of the purchaser.
This guarantee does not apply to: Routine wear. 
Careless use. Personal injury or damage to proper-
ty. Machines that have been repaired at an unau-
thorised workshop.  
						

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