Maintenance - EarthWise GS70115 Manual Del Operador

WARNING! Always turn off the garden shredder and unplug the power cord from the outlet before
maintaining the shredder.
WARNING! Always wear gloves when cleaning.
1. Cleaning garden shredder: (See Fig. 8)
a) Unscrew the locking knob (D) counter clockwise and open the cover.
b) Clean cutting blades and discharge area and remove wood sticks or objects that may clog
the blades.
c) The garden shredder has two blades that are attached to a rotary plate with two screws,
(See Fig. 9). Before any maintenance or cleaning is done on the blades, always turn the switch
off and disconnect the plug from the outlet.
d) Check blades for damage. Use only identical replacement parts if it becomes necessary to
replace them.
e) Return the cover to its upright position and tighten the knob before operating the garden
shredder.
2. Use only a warm damp cloth and a soft brush to clean your garden shredder. Always wear
safety glasses to protect your eyes during cleaning.
3. Never spray water on the garden shredder or wash it with water. Do not use detergents or
solvents as these could cause irreparable damage to your shredder.
4. The fastening screws of the stand assembly should be checked from time to time. Periodically
check all nuts, bolts and screws to be sure the shredder is in safe working condition.
5. Make sure the ventilation slots are always kept clean and are free of debris.
6. To protect the garden shredder from corrosion when storing for a long period, treat the cutting
blade with oil.
7. Cutting blade replacement. (See Fig. 8 & 9)
a) The reversible blade is fastened to the rotary plate with two screws. Before any maintenance or
cleaning of the blades, always turn the switch off and disconnect the plug from the outlet.
b) Turn the Locking Knob counterclockwise until the housing cover can be opened.
c) Lift up the housing cover to expose the two blades.
d) Align the slots on the board, the blade support and the main body and insert a metal rod like a
screwdriver into the slots to prevent rotating when removing the blade with the supplied socket
wrench.
e) Remove the old blade. Either reverse the blade so the sharp edge is in the cutting position or
insert a replacement blade. Use the same method to replace the other blade.
f) Replace and tighten the two screws to secure the new blade to the support.
Fig. 8

MAINTENANCE

D
B
12
Fig. 9