ATIKA ALA 2500-2 Notice Originale page 18

 Immediately switch off the equipment and allow it to come to
a stop, if foreign objects enter the filling hopper or if the
equipment starts to make unusual noises or vibrates.
Remove the mains plug and carry out the following checks:
 inspect for damage,
 replace or repair damaged parts,
 check the equipment and tighten loose parts.
You must not repair the equipment yourself if you are
unauthorized to do so.
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What can I shred?
Yes:
 all types of branches up to a max. diameter, depending on
wood species and freshness.
 withered garden refuse which has lain a number of days.

Only shred in alternation with branches.
No:

glass, metal, plastic, plastic bags, stones, cloth, roots with
soil

refuse which does not have a solid consistency, e. g. kitchen
waste

Special tips on shredding:
 Always fill the material to be
shredded into the filling hopper from
the right.
 Branches, twigs and wood should be
broken
down immediately after they have
been cut
 Material of this kinds gets very hard when it is dry, and
the maximum allowed branch diameter to be processed
has to be reduced.
 Remove any side shoots from branches with a large number
of twigs.
 How to shred garden and kitchen waste with hight water
content and a tendency to clog
 to prevent the machine from clogging, alternate waste with
wood containing material.
 Do not allow the shredded material to pile up too high in the
area of the ejection opening. This can lead to shredded
material blocking the ejection channel, and backing up to the
filler opening.
 Clean out the filler opening and ejection channel thoroughly
if the machine becomes blocked. Before doing this, switch
the motor off and disconnect the machine from the mains
power supply.
 Please do not exceed the maximum branch diameter
specified (cutting fresh wood) for your appliance (see
Technical data). Depending on the wood's nature and
freshness the maximum branch diameter the machine can
process may be smaller.
 The cutter automatically draws the shredding material into
the machine through the slow rotation of the cutting rollers.
 Automatic switch-over in the direction of rotation:
 If the unit suddenly clogs, the blades may start to turn in the
opposite direction and push the shredded material back out.
 Switch off unit
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 Wait until the blades come to a standstill
 Switch unit back on and use material which is easier to
process.
 If the machine is overloaded, a protective motor switch
ensures that the machine turns itself off automatically.
Turn the shredder on again after about 5 minutes.

If you cannot turn on the machine after this waiting time

refer to „Operational faults".
Adjusting the fixed counter blade
It is possible to adjust the counter blade (B) at the cutting roller
(A) free of clearance. For an effective operation, an as small as
possible clearance should be maintained.
Soft material or wet branches may tear instead of being cut. A
counter blade that is worn after repeated use may also lead to
this problem.
Setting the clearance.
Switch on the device.
There is an adjustment device on the right hand side of the
plastic housing. To adjust the distance turn the adjusting knob
(D) clockwisely so that the screw (C) moves toward the cutting
roller. (A). Turn until fine aluminium chips are falling from the
ejection slot.
Maintenance / Cleaning / Storage

Each time before starting maintenance work:
 Switch off the motor and pull out the mains plug.
 Allow the machine to cool down.
Risk of injury through moving hazardous parts.
Wear protective gloves in order to avoid injury to the hands.
When the machine is stopped for purpose of maintenance,
storage or accessory replacement make sure that the
energy source is isolated and the mains plug is
disconnected. Make sure that all movable parts are
stationary and the key (if applicable) is removed. Allow the
machine to cool down before maintenance, adjustment etc.
The cutters will not come to a standstill immediately after
cut-off. Before starting any service work wait until all parts
are stationary.
When performing maintenance operations on the cutting
tool be aware that it can still move due to the start