Safety - Sears Kenmore 13501 Series Operating Instructions Manual

Important Safety Instructions
AWARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury
to persons when using your compactor, follow
basic precautions, including the following.
* Read these instructions for important use and safety
information before ysing your compactor.
• Close supervision of children is necessary when the
compactor is used near children.
• Do not allow compactor to be used as a toy, or to run
unattended at any time. Lock key switch when not in use
and store key out of reach of children.
* Do not touch moving parts.
• Have appliance examined, repaired or adjusted by an
authorized serviceman.
• Do not compact:
lighted cigarettes, cigars or other hot or burning items.
- any container or aerosal can containing insecticide, hair
spray, paint, engine starting fluid or other poisonous,
toxic, or explosive products.
- Volatile flammable material such as oity rags, thinner,
etc., which would create a fire hazard.
• Do not take apart this appliance. Incorrect reassembly
can cause electric shock when subsequently used.
• Use only for intended use as described in this manual.
Do not use other than manufacturer's recommended
attachments.
• Never lift the bag by the sides. Broken glass or other
sharp objects in the bag can cause injury.
• This compactor is designed for household use only.
» Unplug compactor from electrical outlet before servicing.
• The compactor must be electrically grounded. See the
grounding instructions.
• Do not overload trash bag with heavy material
such as glass.
« Never operate the compactor if:
~ it is not working nght.
- it is damaged.
- parts are missing
- the cord set, plug or motor is damaged in any manner.
* See installation instructions.
AWARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Do not modify the power supply plug provided
with the compactor. If it will not fit the outlet, or
if you are in doubt as to whether the wall outlet
is properly grounded, check with a qualified
electrician.
Failure to do so could result in electric shock or
personal injury.
For Your Safety
• Do not handle front panels carelessly when changing,
metal edge could cause injury.
• Do not compact when drawer handle is removed.
• Always wipe off any broken glass before touching the
ram cover.
• Never use or store flammable fluids (dry cleaning sol-
vents, gasoline, kerosene, etc.) in or near your compac-
tor. These substances give off vapors that can create a
fire hazard or explosion.
• Do not install or store compactor where it will be
exposed to the weather.
• Do not shove items down into the compactor with hands
or feet. Let the compactor do the compacting.
• Always place glass bottles, etc., on their sides in the
center of the drawer. The waste paper below and beside
the bottle can help keep broken glass near center of
bag.
• Do not use the compactor as a counter for electrical
cooking appliances nor as a cutting board.
• You are personally responsible for making sure that
your compactor:
- is used only for jobs normally expected of home
compactors.
- is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can
support its weight.
• Do not set hot pans, etc. on the compactor lop. Do not
spill any liquids on the compactor top.
Safety First
Do not permit children to operate or play with compactor
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