Power smart PS12 - Trouble Shooting

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Maintenance and storage
Clean the machine regularly. This will help to keep the machine in good working order and is the basis
for a long working life.
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Keep the vent slots clean while you work.
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Clean the plastic body and other plastic parts with a mild household cleaning agent and a damp cloth.
Do not use any aggressive agents or solvents for cleaning purposes.
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Never clean the shredder by spraying with water.
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Prevent water getting inside the machine at all cost.
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Check the chassis securing screws from time to time to ensure that they are tight.
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If you do not intend to use the shredder for a lengthy period, protect it from corrosion using
environmentally friendly oil.
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Store the device in a dry room.
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Store the device out of reach of children.
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When you have finished your work, pull the loading funnel forwards and clean the inside.
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Use a brush to remove deposits from metal parts on the inside. Apply a thin coating of oil to the
cleaned blade plate and blades.
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When you close the loading funnel, make sure that the safety switch and the release screw are clean.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
WARNING: Read instruction manual first! Remove battery pack from the tool before
making adjustments or assembling accessories.
Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
The motor does not
run.
Power failure/unit not
plugged into a working
receptacle.
Check to make sure unit is plugged into a
working outlet.
The overload protection has
responded.
Press control on overload switch.
The hopper is opened.
Check to make sure the hopper is secured
and the lock knob is tightened.
The material to be
chopped is not pulled
in.
The material is jammed in
the feed inlet.
Disconnect the power supply and open the
hopper. Pull the material from the feed inlet.
Replace the hopper.
The cutting blade is
blocked.
Disconnect the power supply and open the
hopper. Open the blade cover. Remove the
blocked material and replace the blade cover
and hopper.
The discharge chute is
blocked.
Disconnect the power supply and open the
hopper. Open the plate of the discharge
chute to clear the blocked material.
Shredding
performance
unsatisfactory
Blades worn
Turn, sharpen or replace blades