● Feed the garden shredder with
shredding material in the correct way.
(
8.8)
● Switch off the garden shredder.
(
10.4)
11. Maintenance
Risk of injury:
Carefully read the section "For your
safety" (
4.), particularly the
subsection "Maintenance and
repairs" (
4.7), and follow all
safety instructions exactly before
performing any maintenance or
cleaning operations on the
machine.
Disconnect the mains plug before
performing any maintenance
operations.
11.1 Cleaning the machine
Maintenance interval:
After each use
Clean the machine thoroughly each time it
has been used. Care of the machine will
protect it against damage and extend its
service life.
Electric motors are splashproof.
Protect shredding tools, incl. the shredding
chamber using a commercially available
anti-corrosion agent (e.g. rapeseed oil).
It is only permitted to clean the machine in
the position shown.
● Remove the feed chute. (
Remove dirt from the cooling air guide
(inlet slots) on the motor housing to ensure
that the motor is adequately cooled.
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Never spray water onto
motor or engine components,
seals, bearing points or
electrical parts such as
switches. This would result in
expensive repairs.
If you are unable to remove
the dirt and accumulated
deposits with a brush, a damp
cloth or a stick, VIKING
recommends the use of a
special cleaner (e.g. STIHL special
cleaner).
Do not use aggressive cleaning agents.
Clean the blade discs regularly.
11.2 Installing the feed chute
The closure screws must be
securely fastened to the feed chute.
● Attach feed chute (1) to fastening hooks
on the basic unit (2) and pivot forwards.
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● Tighten both closure screws (3)
simultaneously.
11.3 Removing the feed chute
● Loosen both closure screws (1)
until they turn freely. They remain
on the feed chute
● Pivot the feed chute (2) to the rear and
remove.
11.3)
11.4 Locking the blade disc
Risk of injury:
Always wear gloves.
Do not touch the blades
until they have come to a
standstill.
● Remove the feed chute. (
● Turn blade disc (1) to that the
recess (2) is located in front of the
locking device (3).
● Fold up the locking device (3).
11.5 Removing the blade set
● Lock the blade disc (5). (
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● Loosen screw (1) with
combination spanner (V).
● Remove the screw (1), retaining
washer (2), clamping ring (3), wing
blade (4), wing blade (6, only on
GE 250 and GE 260) and blade
disc (5).
● Remove the reversible blade. (
● GE 250 and GE 260: Unscrew
screws (7) and remove together with
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nuts (9). Remove the shredding
blades (8) downwards.
11.6 Installing the blade set
The installation sequence and
specified tightening torques must
always be observed.
● Attach the reversible blade to the blade
disc. (
11.7)
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11.3)
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11.4)
11.8)
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