General Safety Rules; Specific Safety Rules - Ryobi RGS1500R Owner's Operating Manual

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING
T h i s a p p l i a n c e c o m p l i e s w i t h t h e
compulsory safety regulations for electric
equipment. However, improper use can
be harmful to people and property. Please
read these operating instructions carefully
and completely before switching the
appliance on. Save these instructions.
Refer to them frequently and use them to
instruct others who may use this product.
If you loan someone this tool, loan them
these instructions also.
WARNING
The appliance is not intended for use by
young children or infirm persons unless
they have been adequately supervised by
a responsible person to ensure that they
can use the appliance safely.
Young children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
WARNING
When using this garden shredder basic
safety precautions, including the following,
should be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury. Read all
of these safety instructions carefully before
operating this garden shredder. Make sure
that you are familiar with the controls and
the proper and safe use of the garden
shredder.
■ This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

TRAINING
■ Become familiar with this user guide before
attempting to operate this shredder.
■ Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the garden shredder.
Local regulations may restrict the age of the
operator.
■ The operator or user of this garden shredder is
responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to
other people or their property.
PREPARATION
■ Do not allow children to operate this equipment.
■ Do not operate this equipment in the vicinity of
bystanders.
■ Wear ear protection and safety glasses at all
times while operating the machine.
■ Avoid wearing clothing that is loose fitting or that
has hanging cords or ties.
■ Only operate the machine in open space (e.g.
not close to a wall or a fixed object) and on a
firm, level surface.
■ Do not operate the machine on a paved or
gravel surface where ejected material could
cause injury.
■ It is recommended that the shredder should be
used with a Residual Current Device (RCD) with
a tripping current of no more than 30mA.
■ Before starting the machine, check that all
screws, nuts, bolts, and other fasteners are
properly secured and that guards and screens
are in place. Replace damaged or unreadable
labels.
■ Do not use this machine in wet, damp or raining
conditions.
OPERATION
■ Before starting the machine, look into the feeding
chamber to make certain that it is empty.
■ Keep your face and body away from the feed
intake opening.
■ Do not allow hands or any other part of the
body or clothing inside the feeding chamber,
discharge chute, or near any moving part.
■ Keep proper balance and footing all times. Do
not overreach. Never stand at a higher level than
the base of the machine when feeding material
into it.
■ Always stand clear of the discharge zone when
operating this machine.
■ When feeding material into the machine be
extremely careful that pieces of metal, rocks,
bottles, cans or other foreign objects are not
included.
■ If the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign
objects or if the machine should start making
any unusual noise or vibration, shut off the
power source and allow the machine to stop.
Disconnect from supply and take the following
steps:
● Inspect for damage.
● Check and tighten any loose parts.
● Have any damaged parts replaced or repaired
with parts having equivalent specifications.
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