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POW6451 EN

1 APPLIANCE ..................................................................................... 3

2 DESCRIPTION ................................................................................. 3

3 PACKAGE CONTENT LIST ............................................................. 3

4 SYMBOLS ........................................................................................ 3

5 GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS .......................... 4

5.1 Working area ........................................................................................................... 4

5.2 Electrical safety ....................................................................................................... 4

5.3 Personal safety ....................................................................................................... 5

5.4 Power tool use and care ......................................................................................... 5

5.5 Service ..................................................................................................................... 5

6 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR SHREDDERS ....................... 5

6.1 Preparation: ............................................................................................................. 7

6.2 Operation: ................................................................................................................ 7

6.3 Maintenance and storage ....................................................................................... 8

6.4 Additional safety instructions for units with bagging attachments ..................... 8

7 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................... 8

7.1 Assembly of the shredder ...................................................................................... 8

7.2 Collect box ............................................................................................................. 9

8 OPERATION ..................................................................................... 9

8.1 On/off switch ........................................................................................................... 9

8.2 Overload protection ................................................................................................ 9

8.3 Safety lock ............................................................................................................. 10

8.4 Disassembly .......................................................................................................... 10

8.5 Instructions for use ............................................................................................... 10

9 TECHNICAL DATA ........................................................................ 10

10 NOISE ............................................................................................. 11

11 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ................................................. 11

11.1 Replacement of the cutters .................................................................................. 11

12 STORAGE ...................................................................................... 12

13 TROUBLE SHOOTING .................................................................. 12

Summary of content (14 pages)

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POW6451 EN 1 APPLIANCE ..................................................................................... 3 2 DESCRIPTION ................................................................................. 3 3 PACKAGE CONTENT LIST ............................................................. 3 4 SYMBOLS ........................................................................................ 3 5 GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS .......................... 4 5.1 Working area ...................
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14 POW6451 EN WARRANTY ................................................................................... 12 15 ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................. 13 16 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .............................................. 14 Copyright © 2014 VARO P a g e |2 www.varo.
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EN POW6451 SHREDDER 2500W POW6451 1 APPLIANCE This shredder is designed for composting/cutting of fibrous and woody garden waste. Warning! Read this manual and the general safety instructions carefully before using the machine, for your own safety. Keep this manual for future reference. 2 DESCRIPTION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Feeding hopper Hand screw Collect box Support foot Wheel collect box locking handle 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
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EN POW6451 carrying out maintenance or cleaning work. Keep hands and feet out of openings while machine is running. Wear ear protection. Keep bystanders away. Wear eye protection. 5 GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to heed warnings and follow instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Keep safety warnings and instructions for future reference.
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EN POW6451 5.3 Personal safety  Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool when you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention when operating a power tool may result in serious personal injury.  Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
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EN POW6451              Only use the machine in dry conditions and never use outdoors when it is raining. Never use the machine with damaged safety devices or without protection. Keep hands, other parts of our body and clothing away from the feeding hopper and the discharge chute. Keep your face and the rest of your body away from the feeding hopper. Do not leave the machine unsupervised, switch off the motor and disconnect the plug.
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POW6451         6.1        EN If the shredder should start to vibrate abnormally, switch off the motor and check for the cause immediately. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. Ensure blades are secure before shredding. Do not operate the shredder if any of the blades are not properly mounted. The shredder should be checked carefully before use. You should only work with a shredder that is in good condition.
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EN POW6451      source or possible fire. Remember that operating the starting mechanism on engine powered machines will still cause the cutting means to move Keep all guards and deflectors in place and in good working condition Do not tamper with the power source governor settings; the governor controls the safe maximum operating speed and protects the power source and all moving parts from damage caused by over speed. Seek authorized service if a problem exists.
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EN POW6451 Warning! Take care when tilting the unit onto its wheels as the unit has an uneven weight distribution when tilted and during wheeled transportation. 7.2 Collect box Push the collect box into the undercarriage after pushing the lock button (6) upward. 8 OPERATION 8.1 On/off switch  Press the on/off switch to start and/or stop the machine. Note: the machine is equipped with a safety switch to prevent it from being switched on again accidentally after a power failure. 8.
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EN POW6451 8.3 Safety lock The shredder is equipped with the safety switch at the lock between the top and bottom parts. If the top part does not fit perfectly and sit fast on the bottom part, the SAFETY SWITCH is activated and the motor will not work. If this happens:  Remove the plug from the mains socket.  Remove the top part, as described in the previous paragraph.  Clean carefully the cutting and discharge parts and remove any objects that could obstruct the blades.
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EN POW6451 10 NOISE Noise values measured according to relevant standard. (K=3) Acoustic pressure level LpA 96 dB(A) Acoustic power level LwA 111 dB(A) ATTENTION! The sound power level may exceed 85 dB(A), in this case individual hearing protection shall be worn. aw (Vibration) 3,65 m/s² K = 1,5 m/s² 11 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Before commencing cleaning and maintenance procedures, make sure the garden shredder is switched off and disconnected from the mains supply.
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EN POW6451 CAUTION! Do not over tighten the plate adjustment screw and cut excessive aluminum off of the plate, as this will reduce the life of your shredder. Have your garden shredder inspected and maintained by qualified service personnel. Do not attempt to repair the machine unless you are qualified to do so. WARNING! Never use a high-pressure washer or running water when cleaning the shredder! Brush away dirt and plant residues which may be caught in the spiral cutter.
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POW6451           EN Repairs may only be carried out by an authorised customer service centre for Powerplus tools. You can always obtain more information at the number 00 32 3 292 92 90. Any transportation costs shall always be borne by the customer, unless agreed otherwise in writing. At the same time, no claim can be made on the warranty if the damage of the device is the result of negligent maintenance or overload.
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EN POW6451 16 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY VARO N.V. - Joseph Van Instraat 9 - BE2500 Lier - BELGIUM, declares that, Product: Shredder Trade mark: POWERplus Model: POW6451 is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the applicable European Directives, based on the application of European harmonized standards. Any unauthorized modification of the apparatus voids this declaration.