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1. MBLACKS DECKER Ireland Australia New Zealand ei Intended use Your Black amp Decker garden shredder GS2400 has been designed for shredding most kitchen and garden waste including prunings hedge trimmings twigs and other organic garden waste as well as paper and cardboard The shredded waste is ideal for composting purposes or to obtain a smaller volume of waste for easy disposal This garden shredder is intended for consumer use only It is intended for intermittent use the recommended material feed time is 40 of the total run time of the shredder Selecting and picking up the material will normally provide a sufficient idle time Safety instructions Warning When using mains powered appliances basic safety precautions including the following should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock personal injury and material damage Read all of this manual carefully before operating the appliance Retain this manual for future reference Remove the plug from the socket before carrying out any adjustment servicing or maintenance Training Never allow children or persons who are unfamiliar with this type of appliance to use it nor anyone who has not read this user manual Remember that the operator is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property Preparation Do not ope2. The processing of materials with a low moisture content may affect the life of the product Cut into short lengths before shredding The following materials are suitable for composting without shredding Grass clippings Soft vegetation especially when wet or when natural decomposition has commenced Damp paper or cardboard 7A BACKS DECKER Partial support Only parts shown available Nur die aufgefuerten teile sind lieferbar Reparation partielle Seules les pieces indiquees sont disponibles Supporto parziale Sono disponibili soltanto le parti evidenziate Solo estan disponibles las peizas listadas So se encontram disponiveis as pecas listadas Gedeeltelijke ondersteuning alleen de getoonde onderdelen zijn beschikbaar E15288 www 2helpU com 07 01 08 Australia Black 8 Decker Australia Pty Ltd 20 Fletcher Road Mooroolbark Victoria 3138 New Zealand Black 8 Decker 5 Te Apunga Place Mt Wellington Auckland 1060 United Kingdom Black 8 Decker 210 Bath Road Slough Berkshire SL1 3YD 90523160 Tel 03 8720 5100 Fax 03 9727 5940 Tel 64 9 259 1133 Fax 64 9 259 1122 Tel 01753 511234 Fax 01753 551155 Helpline 01753 574277 02 08
3. authorised repair agent Never attempt any repairs yourself Ifthe supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or ts service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard Replace damaged or unreadable labels Guard against electric shock The appliance must be connected to a socket or extension cable containing an earth connection Electric safety can be further improved by using a high sensitivity 30 mA 30 mS residual current device RCD Your appliance is designed for use on AC mains electrical supplies only Do not attempt to use it on any other supply Extension cables When using the appliance outdoors only use extension cables intended for outdoor use Up to 25 m 1 5 mm 3 core extension cable can be used without loss of power Mains supply The product meets the technical requirements of EN 61000 3 11 This equipment is subject to conditional connection and the user in consultation with the supply authority if necessary shall be instructed to connect it only to a supply of impedance 0 087 j0 087 Ohm or less Operation Before starting the appliance look into the feeding chamber to make certain that it is empty Keep your face and body away from the feed intake opening long branches may lash out when being pulled in by the cutting gear Do not allow hands or any other part of the body or clothing inside the feeding chamber discharge chute or near any mo
4. ay with the appliance Do not tilt the appliance while the power source is running Maintenance and storage When the appliance is stopped for servicing inspection or storage or to change an accessory turn the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains Make sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop before making any inspections adjustments etc Store the appliance in a dry and locked location Children should not have access to stored appliances The following warning symbols are found on the appliance Read the manual prior to operation Danger rotating blades Keep hands and feet out of openings Do not use the tool in wet conditions of expose it to rain Always wear eye protection Before performing any maintenance switch off and unplug the appliance Keep bystanders away Always wear safety glasses ear protection and a respirator d Wear gloves when operating this tool Electrical safety If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorised Black A Decker Service Centre in order to avoid a hazard Features 1 On off switch Direction selector Overload protection button Funnel Stand Collection bag Adjustment knob NOOR WP Assembly Warning Before assembly make sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged Assembling the stand fig A1 A3 Warning Seek assistance when fitting the stand The applian
5. ce is too heavy to be handled by one person Turn the appliance upside down and place it on the floor Align the holes in the support legs with those in the appliance Match the leg mark with the mark on the housing Left leg nozzle mark L Right leg nozzle mark R Secure the legs on the appliance using the Allen screws 13 the spring washers 14 and the saddle washers 15 as shown fig A1 Slide the end frame 8 over the right leg 10 and left leg 9 Secure the end frame using the screw 11 and the lock washer 12 Align the holes in the wheel shaft 16 with those in the stand fig A2 Secure the wheel shaft with the saddle washers 15 spring washers 14 and the Allen screws 13 as shown Fitting the wheels fig A3 Fitthe wheel 17 on the wheel shaft 16 Secure the wheel with the flat washer 18 the spring washer 14 and the Allen screw 19 Fit the wheel cover 20 by clicking it on the wheel Repeat the above procedure for the other wheel Fitting the collection bag fig B Place the collection bag 6 under the outlet opening as shown Fitthe handles of the collection bag over the hooks 21 Use Warning Let the tool work at its own pace Do not overload Do not switch the appliance off before it is completely empty as it may clog and be difficult to restart Remove soil and stones from plant roots before shredding Firmly hold branches when feeding them
6. chain as shown in fig D adjust as follows Switch the appliance on Turn very slowly and slightly the adjustment knob 7 clockwise until you hear a light grinding sound or a small amount of aluminium shavings will fall out of the discharge chute The shredded material will now be separated as shown in fig E Warning Ensure the appliance is switched on and working in normal forward direction Adjusting the cutter plate while the appliance is switched off can lead to serious damage of the appliance Overload protection fig C This appliance has an overload protection If the appliance becomes blocked and the motor stalls the power will automatically be switched off Wait for about 5 minutes for the protection to reset Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply Clear the blockage as described above Connect the appliance to the mains supply Press the overload protection button 3 Switch the appliance on Mains plug replacement U K amp Ireland only If a new mains plug needs to be fitted Safely dispose of the old plug Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the new plug Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal Connect the green yellow lead to the earth terminal Warning Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs Recommended fuse 13 A Protecting the environment R Should you find one day that your Black amp Decker product needs replacemen
7. eign objects substances or accidents Repairs have been attempted by persons other than authorised repair agents or Black amp Decker service staff To claim on the guarantee you will need to submit proof of purchase to the seller or an authorised repair agent You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair agent by contacting your local Black amp Decker office at the address indicated in this manual Alternatively a list of authorised Black 8 Decker repair agents and full details of our after sales service and contacts are available on the Internet at www 2helpU com Please visit our website www blackanddecker co uk to register your new Black 8 Decker product and to be kept up to date on new products and special offers Further information on the Black amp Decker brand and our range of products is available at www blackanddecker co uk Hints for optimum use Material Recommended condition for shredding Remarks Twigs and prunings As cut Feed without overloading Branches As cut Clip off side growth Feed without overloading Firmly hold large diameter branches Bedding plants weeds shrubby growth As cut fairly dry Freshly cut foliage hedge prunings vegetable waste As cut no surface moisture Fibrous foliage pampas grass stems Very dry Knock soil and stones off roots Do not shred seeded weeds When shredding materials with a high moisture content regularly feed dry material to clean the shredder
8. into the shredder Switching on and off fig C Switching on Set the direction selector 2 to left position Press the button of the on off switch Switching off Press the O button of the on off switch Warning Do not operate the direction selector switches in sequence using abrupt motions Sudden switching may generate current spikes potentially damaging the shredder Clearing a blockage fig C If the appliance becomes jammed by branches which are too thick or hard or foreign bodies the shredder will most of the time release itself automatically The rotating direction will automatically reverse thereby releasing the material back through the top To return the rotation back to normal proceed as follows Switch off and wait until the cutting blade has stopped completely Switch on again with and the appliance will be back to forward rotation When the material is jammed Switch the appliance off Set the direction selector 2 to the right position Press the button until the blockage is removed Warning Branches may be ejected from the inlet funnel when the appliance is running in reverse If the blockage has not cleared Switch off and unplug the appliance Use a piece of wood to loosen the debris within the cutting chamber Replace the plug in the mains socket and operate the appliance as described above to remove any debris Warning Always switch off and unplug the appliance when removing a bloc
9. kage Do not attempt to remove blockages by hand through the inlet funnel or outlet opening Keep your hands clear of the cutting chamber Hints for optimum use Shred dry materials last as this will help to clear moist material from the shredder Do not allow material to pile up and compost prior to shredding You may feed shreddings into the shredder for a second time to further reduce their volume Refer to the chart at the end of this text Maintenance Your Black amp Decker appliance has been designed to operate over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper appliance care and regular cleaning Keep the unit clean and dry Do not use any abrasive or solvent based cleaner Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your appliance using a soft brush or dry cloth Adjusting the cutter plate The cutter plate needs to be adjusted if the appliance fails to shred material Turn the adjustment knob 7 clockwise half a turn into the cutting position to cut through light material completely Turn the adjustment knob counter clockwise half a turn into the crushing position to shred heavy materials The materials may need to be put through the appliance twice to crush the material before cutting it completely Make sure the cutting blade does not touch the anvil blade to avoid damage to the appliance When the shredded material starts to hang like a
10. rate this equipment in the vicinity of bystanders Only operate the appliance in open space e g not close to a wall or other fixed objects and on a firm level surface Wear safety glasses at all times while operating the appliance Hearing protection should be worn whenever the sound level seems uncomfortable Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery as these can be caught in moving parts Preferably wear rubber gloves and non slip footwear when working outdoors Wear protective hair covering to keep long hair out of the way Do not expose the appliance to rain Do not use the appliance where there is a risk of causing fire or explosion e g in the presence of flammable liquids and gases Do not operate the appliance on a paved or gravel surface where ejected material could cause injury To prevent damage to the cutting gear remove earth from roots Do not attempt to shred bones stone glass metal plastics or rags Before use carefully check the appliance and mains cable for damage Check for misalignment and seizure of moving parts breakage of parts damage to guards and switches and any other conditions that may affect its operation Ensure that the appliance will operate properly and perform its intended function Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or defective Do not use the appliance if the switch does not turn it on and off Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced by an
11. s S6 40 indicates a load profile of 4 min load and 6 min idle time Max cutting diameter 40 mm EC declaration of conformity GS2400 Black amp Decker declares that these products conform to 98 37 EC 2000 14 EC 2004 108 EC 2006 95 EC EN 13683 EN 55014 EN 60335 EN 61000 La sound pressure 84 dB A Lwa acoustic power 91 dB A Ly guaranteed 93 dB A The undersigned is responsible for compilation of the technical file and makes this declaration on behalf of Black amp Decker b bd Kevin Hewitt Director of Consumer Engineering Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6JG United Kingdom 1 1 2008 Guarantee Black amp Decker is confident of the quality of its products and offers an outstanding guarantee This guarantee statement is in addition to and in no way prejudices your statutory rights The guarantee is valid within the territories of the Member States of the European Union and the European Free Trade Area If a Black amp Decker product becomes defective due to faulty materials workmanship or lack of conformity within 24 months from the date of purchase Black amp Decker guarantees to replace defective parts repair products subjected to fair wear and tear or replace such products to ensure minimum inconvenience to the customer unless The product has been used for trade professional or hire purposes The product has been subjected to misuse or neglect The product has sustained damage through for
12. t or if it is of no further use to you do not dispose of it with household waste Make this product available for separate collection Separate collection This product must not be disposed of with normal household waste Separate collection of used products and packaging allows materials to be recycled and used again Re use of recycled materials helps prevent environmental pollution and reduces the demand for raw materials Local regulations may provide for separate collection of electrical products from the household at municipal waste sites or by the retailer when you purchase a new product Black amp Decker provides a facility for the collection and recycling of Black amp Decker products once they have reached the end of their working life To take advantage of this service please return your product to any authorised repair agent who will collect them on our behalf You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair agent by contacting your local Black amp Decker office at the address indicated in this manual Alternatively a list of authorised Black amp Decker repair agents and full details of our after sales service and contacts are available on the Internet at www 2helpU com Technical data GS2400 Voltage V 230 240 Frequency Hz 50 Power input W 2 400 Motor duty class at 2 400 W S6 40 at 2 000 W S1 No load speed min 46 Max cutting diameter mm 40 Weight kg 26 5 Notes Motor duty clas
13. ving part Keep proper balance and footing at all times Do not overreach Never stand at a higher level than the base of the appliance when feeding material into it Always stand clear of the discharge zone when operating this appliance When feeding material into the appliance be extremely careful that pieces of metal rocks bottles cans or other foreign objects are not included If the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign objects or if the appliance starts making any unusual noise or vibration turn the appliance off remove the plug from the mains and allow the appliance to stop Inspect the appliance for damage Check for and tighten any loose parts Have any damaged parts replaced or repaired with original parts by an authorised repair agent Do not allow processed material to build up in the discharge zone this may prevent proper discharge and can result in kickback of material through the feed intake opening If the appliance becomes clogged turn the appliance off remove the plug from the mains and allow the appliance to stop before clearing debris Keep all guards and deflectors in place and in good working condition Do not transport or tilt the appliance whilst in operation Do not leave the appliance unattended Whenever you leave the work area turn the appliance off remove the plug from the mains and allow the appliance to stop Children must be supervised to ensure they do not pl
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