Ryobi RSH2845T ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
RSH2845T
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
Electric Silent
Shredder
Important!
It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before assembling,
operating and maintaining the product.
Subject to technical modification.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING
The product is not intended for use by
children or persons with reduced physical,
mental or sensory capabilities. Young
children should be supervised at all times
by someone other than the operator to
ensure that they do not play near or with the
product.
WARNING
When using the product, basic safety
precautions should be followed to reduce
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injury. Read all of these safety instructions
carefully before operating the product.
Make sure you are familiar with the controls
and the proper and safe use of the product.
Please keep these instructions safe for later
use.
TRAINING
Ŷ Become familiar with the user guide before
attempting to operate the product.
Ŷ Never allow children or people unfamiliar
with these instructions to use the product.
Local regulations may restrict the age of the
operator.
Ŷ The operator or user of the product is
responsible for accidents or hazards
occurring to other people or their property.
PREPARATION
Ŷ Do not allow children to operate the product.
Ŷ Do not operate the product in the vicinity of
bystanders, especially children and pets.
Ŷ Wear ear protection and safety glasses at all
times while operating the product.
Ŷ Always wear protective non-slip footwear and
long trousers. Avoid wearing clothing that is
loose fitting or that has hanging cords or ties.
Ŷ Only operate the product in open space (e.g.
not close to a wall or a fixed object) and on a
firm, level surface.
Ŷ Do not operate the product on a paved or
gravel surface where ejected material could
cause injury.
Ŷ Before starting the product, check that all
screws, nuts, bolts, and other fasteners
are properly secured and that guards and
collection box are in place. Return to an
authorised service centre to replace damaged
or unreadable labels.
Ŷ Before use, check the supply and extension
cord for signs of damage or aging. If the cord
becomes damaged during use, disconnect
the cord from the supply immediately. Do
not touch the cord before disconnecting the
supply. Do not use the product if the cord is
damaged or worn.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Ŷ Read these safety instructions thoroughly
before connecting the product to the mains
supply.
Ŷ Before switching on, make sure that the
voltage of your electricity supply is the same
as that indicated on the rating plate. The
manufacturer recommends you connect to a
power socket protected by an RCD with a trip
of 30 mA.
Ŷ Connecting it to any other power source may
cause damage.
Ŷ If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order
to avoid a hazard.
Ŷ If you need to use an extension cord, ensure
it is suitable for outdoor use and has a current
capacity rating sufficient to supply your
product. The extension cord cable should be
marked with either “H05 RN-F” or “H05VV-F”.
Check it before every use for damage, always
uncoil it during use because coiled cords can
overheat. Damaged extension cords should
not be repaired, they should be replaced with
an equivalent type.
Ŷ The power plug supplied must be connected
to an indoor socket. Failure to comply with
this rule could result in electric shock and
serious injury/death.
Ŷ A power spike causes voltage fluctuations
and may affect other electrical products in
the same power line. Connect the product
to a power supply with an impedance equal
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fluctuations. Contact your electric power
supplier for further clarification.
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SPECIFIC SHREDDER SAFETY RULES
OPERATION
Ŷ Before starting the product, look into the
feeding chamber to make certain that it is
empty.
Ŷ Keep your face and body away from the feed
intake opening.
Ŷ Do not allow hands or any other part of the
body or clothing inside the feeding chamber,
discharge chute, or near any moving part.
Ŷ Always be sure of your footing. Keep firm
footing and balance. Do not overreach. Never
stand at a higher level than the base of the
product when feeding material into it.
Ŷ Always stand clear of the discharge zone
when operating the product.
Ŷ When feeding material into the product be
extremely careful that pieces of metal, rocks,
bottles, cans or other foreign objects are not
included.
Ŷ If the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign
objects or if the product should start making
any unusual noise or vibration, switch the
product off and allow the cutters to completely
stop. Disconnect the product from its power
supply, and take the following steps:
Ɣ inspect for damage;
Ɣ check for and tighten any loose parts;
Ɣ have any damaged parts replaced or
repaired with genuine Ryobi spare parts.
Ŷ Do not allow processed material to build up
in the discharge chute as this may prevent
proper discharge or blockage and can result
in kickback of material through the feed
intake opening.
Ŷ If the product becomes clogged, switch the
product off and allow the cutters to completely
stop. Disconnect the product from its power
supply before clearing debris.
Ŷ Never operate the product if the guards,
covers, collection box, or other safety devices
are defective, not in place, and not in good
working order.
Ŷ If dust is created by the shredding process,
wear a suitable dust mask to prevent
respiratory injury.
Ŷ Do not move or transport the product while
the motor is running.
Ŷ Switch off the product and disconnect from
the power supply whenever you leave work
area.
Ŷ Do not tilt the product while the motor is
running.
Ŷ You must never modify parts from the product
or use parts not recommended by Ryobi, this
may increase the risk of serious injury to
yourself or others.
Ŷ Always ensure that ventilation openings are
kept clear of debris; otherwise, the motor may
overheat resulting in possible damage to the
product or increase the risk of fire.
Ŷ Switch off the product before attaching or
removing the collection box.
WARNING
Injuries may be caused, or aggravated, by
prolonged use of a tool. When using any
tool for prolonged periods, ensure you take
regular breaks.
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
Make sure that the product has been
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thoroughly cleaned before storing it in a
clean, dry place and secured out of the reach
of children.
Ŷ Allow the product to adequately cool down
before storing or transporting.
Ŷ When transporting the product, make sure it
is secured against falling or movement within
the vehicle.
MAINTENANCE
Before cleaning, inspecting or servicing the
product, switch it off and allow the cutters
to completely stop, disconnect the electric
supply. After some time of shredding the
cutting mechanism will become hot. Allow
it to adequately cool down before cleaning,
inspecting or adjusting.
WARNING
The cutter blades are extremely sharp. To
avoid injury, exercise extreme caution and
care when cleaning or working near the
blades or inside the opened enclosure when
the collection box is removed. Always wear
heavy-duty protective gloves.
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Ŷ Be aware that the cutting means can still be
moved even when the power is off or if the
interlock switch is engaged.
Ŷ To ensure the best performance from the
product, it must be kept clean.
Ŷ Always clean the product immediately after
use. Wherever possible use a stiff brush
inside the feed and discharge chutes and a
dry cloth on the outside of the product.
Ŷ Do not allow material to become dry and
hard on any of the product surfaces, but
particularly on the blades. This will directly
affect the shredding performance.
Ŷ Make sure that the feed hopper and the
ejection chute are kept clean and clear of all
waste material
Ŷ Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws
(except the adjusting screw) are tight and
secure.
Ŷ Always have any damaged or worn parts
repaired, or replaced by qualified personnel
at an approved Ryobi service centre.
Ŷ Never attempt to bypass the interlock
switches on the collection box or the front
cover of the cutter assembly.
WARNING
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petroleum-based products, penetrating oils,
etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Never
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products, or any solvents to clean tool. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from
various types of commercial solvents and
may be damaged by their use.
shaving plate while the motor is turned off
could lead to serious damage of the product.
Ŷ While the product is still running, turn the
adjusting knob clockwise. When you hear the
metal-on-metal contact or see fine aluminium
shavings falling out of the discharge chute,
stop adjusting the knob.
INTENDED USE
The product is designed for reducing organic
garden waste materials such as branches,
twigs and foliage to small pieces and is for
use outdoors in a stationary position by an
operator standing on the ground. The product
is not intended for non-organic material, metal
or material which exceeds its maximum cutting
capacity of 45 mm diameter.
The product must be mounted on the stand
provided and must be used with the collection
box provided. It must not be mounted in any
other way than shown in this manual.
RESIDUAL RISK
Even when the product is used as prescribed, it
is still impossible to completely eliminate certain
residual risk factors. The following hazards may
arise in use and the operator should pay special
attention to avoid the following:
Ŷ Exposure to noise can cause hearing injury.
Wear ear protection and limit exposure.
Ŷ Inhalation of dust and particles. Wear dust
mask / filter when necessary.
Ŷ Contact with the cutting mechanism. Keep
unprotected body parts away from the cutting
mechanism at all times.
Ŷ You may perform maintenance tasks
described in the manual, for other repairs or
advice seek the assistance of an approved
Ryobi service centre.
SHAVING PLATE ADJUSTMENT
Ŷ If the product fails to shred material, the
shaving plate may need adjusting.
NOTE: Adjusting the shaving plate should
only be attempted when deemed totally
necessary. Adjusting the shaving plate too
often or too far could cause the product to
cease working.
Ŷ Ensure the product is turned on and working
in normal forward direction. Adjusting the
KNOW YOUR PRODUCT
See page 7
1. Handle
2. Overload protection switch
3. On/off switch
4. Direction switch
5. Feeding chute
6. Shaving plate adjusting knob
7. Collection box
8. Wheel
9. Power cord
SHREDDING GUIDE
For best results when shredding, follow the
guidelines shown in the table below.
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MATERIAL SHREDDING METHOD
Twigs and up to
6 mm diameter.
Feed into the feeding
hopper at a rate which
the product will accept
without overloading.
Branches and
up to 45 mm in
diameter.
Clip off all side growth
with secateurs before
feeding into the feeding
hopper.
Bedding plants,
weeds and
shrubby growth.
Freshly cut
foliage, hedge,
and kitchen
waste.(I.e.
cabbage
leaves,
vegetable
peelings etc.)
Dry sticks and
twigs
Knock soil and stones
off the roots to avoid
damage to the blades.
With any material having
a high moisture content
it is advised to feed in
some drier sticks at
regular intervals to help
push the material trough
the cutting assembly and
prevent it from clogging.
By inserting these at the
end of your shredding
task, this will help to
clean the moisture and
plant sap from the inside
of the product and the
cutting assembly.
Ŷ Do not allow garden waste to accumulate
before shredding as it will begin to compost,
become too damp and clog the cutting
assembly. Dry material will help most material
to clear the ejection chute. Save some dry
sticks until last to help clean the blade area.
Ŷ Frequently monitor the build up/collection of
shredded material.
Ŷ The exit of the discharge chute must be clear
at all times to prevent blockages.
Ŷ When the collection box is full, turn the
product Off before emptying.
WARNING
Do not put your hands up inside the
shredder’s discharge chute to clear away
shredded material while the product is
switched on or connected to the mains
supply. The blades are sharp. Wear heavyduty gloves and exercise extreme caution
when cleaning and clearing blockages.
WARNING
When feeding long woody branches/stems
into the product be careful of whip and
vibrations as they get caught by the cutter.
The operator must wear eye protection
whenever using the product.
WARNING
The cutting device has a tendency to pull
branches/stems into the product. Do not
try to impede entry of the material being
cut once feeding has started. Always wear
gloves to prevent skin lacerations when
feeding material into the product.
NOTE: In normal use, do not switch off the
product until all of the shredded material has
cleared the cutter assembly. If the product is
switched off too quickly, remaining pieces of
material may clog the blade assembly and stall
the motor when the product is switched back on.
SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT
Read and understand all instructions
before operating the product, follow all
warnings and safety instructions.
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Keep all bystanders, especially children
and pets, at least 15 m away from the
operating area
Danger - Rotating blades. Keep hands
and feet out of openings while the
product is running.
Switch off and remove plug from
mains before maintenance or if cord is
damaged.
Wear eye and ear protection.
Do not use as a step.
Wait until all machine components
have completely stopped before
touching them.
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Wear non-slip, heavy duty gloves.
Conforms to all regulatory standards
in the country in the EU where the
product is purchased.
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Waste electrical products should not
be disposed of with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist.
Check with your local authority or
retailer for recycling advice.
The guaranteed sound power level is
102 dB
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WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
Without safety alert symbol
Indicates a situation that may result in property damage.
SYMBOLS IN THIS MANUAL
Connect to power outlet.
Disconnect from power outlet.
Off
Forward
Reverse
Press to reset
1. Turn counterclockwise to unlock.
2. Adjust the position of the shaving plate.
3. Turn clockwise to lock.
The following signal words and meanings are intended to
explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Parts or accessories sold separately
Note
Warning
Lock
Unlock
Keep hands away from blades
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