Parkside PGK 1400 A1 Translation Of The Original Instructions page 7

Read this instruction manual
carefully before you start work-
ing with the tool, and familiar-
ise yourself with its controls.
If the power cable for this
equipment is damaged, it
must be replaced with a spe-
cial power cable, which is
available from the manufac-
turer or a customer service
agent of the same.
Please read the following
safety guidelines in order
to avoid risk of ire, electric
shock, personal injury and
damage to objects:
Preparation:
• This appliance is not intended
for use by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental ca-
pabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsi-
ble for their safety.
• Children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
• The equipment is to be used
only by people who are ad-
equately trained.
• Never allow children or other
persons unfamiliar with the user
manual to use the shredder. Lo-
cal regulations or bylaws may
determine the minimum age for
using the device.
• Never use the tool while others,
especially children or pets, are
close by.
• Remember: the user is responsi-
ble for accidents involving other
people or their property.
• Familiarise yourself with han-
dling the tool and pay attention
to all possible dangers that may
be overheard while working
with the tool.
• Check the terrain on which
you will be using the tool, and
remove stones, sticks, wires or
other foreign objects that may
be caught up and spun off.
• Wear proper working clothes,
such as irm footwear with
non-slip soles and strong long
trousers. Do not use the tool
barefoot or wearing open-toed
sandals.
• Use personal protective equip-
ment. Always wear eye protec-
tion. Protective equipment such
as dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal
injuries.
• To prevent injury from the tines,
only switch the tool on in its
working position.
• Examine the tool beforehand
every time you use it. Do not
use the tool when the safety
components (such as the power
safety catch or guard), cutting
parts or bolts are missing, worn
or damaged. In particular,
check the mains cable and
dead-man lever for damage.
• Only replace damaged bolts or
tines in complete sets to prevent
imbalance.
• Only use replacement and ac-
cessory parts delivered and rec-
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