Black & Decker Gs2200 Instruction Manual

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Intended use

Your Black & Decker garden shredder GS2200 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.

◆ 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 authorised repair agent. Never attempt any repairs
yourself.

◆ If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the

manufacturer or its 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 of Black & Decker 1.5 mm 3-core extension

cable can be used without loss of power.

Preparation

◆ Do not operate 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.

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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 moving 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.