Operating instructions for PartnerCHIP shredder return to Shredder Page

Setting up
Position shredder so cable can be routed out of harm's way, where it won't be covered by shreddings or tripped over. Use with the circuit breaker provided and always unwind the leads completely (otherwise the cable can overheat). Do not use with any further extension leads - we have found from experience that it causes the shredder to stall and jam due to loss of power.
After plugging in and switching on at the wall socket, press Reset button on RCD plug.

NEVER use (or leave) the shredder in the rain.

Starting and stopping (NB Before use, check there are no foreign bodies in the shredder)
ALWAYS start the motor before putting anything in, and wait until chute is fully clear of material before stopping.

Turn switch to Right (forward) or Left (reverse). (Whenever you wish to change the direction of the shredder, you must allow the shredder to stop completely before starting again. Otherwise it will just continue in the same direction, even if you have changed the Forward / Reverse switch.)
To START, press Green button.
To STOP. - Press Red Button.

General

• Size - Anything up to the width of the slot is fine if freshly cut. Avoid old, dry wood.
• For composting (or mulch), it is always better to shred the day the wood is cut, to retain the moisture.
• It is better to keep the material for shredding in as long lengths as possible (to make it quicker to shred)
• If material is flimsy, feeding it in interspersed with woodier longer pieces is easiest. Also, keeping a few pieces of stick handy for poking in to dislodge odd bits that are 'floating' around inside.
• Be very careful to avoid getting stones into shredder. YOU will be responsible for any damage.
• Remember to empty the container regularly so that outlet chute doesn't get blocked!
• It is quite easy really - and like most equipment, it works best if you don't overload it.

Jams
If it jams, it will either :-
Ø Switch off
Ø Go automatically into reverse *
Ø Just stall the motor - (humming / buzzing sound) - PRESS STOP IMMEDIATELY

Often, by putting into Reverse and running briefly, the material will come back out enough to pull it out.
If material is soft, it sometimes builds up around the cutter. Running in Reverse often clears it.
Only use wooden sticks if trying to unjam by poking.