Flex GBL 790 18-EC Original Operating Instructions page 13

GBL 790 18-EC
trousers. Do not operate the machine
when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
Avoid wearing clothing that is loose
fitting or that has hanging cords or ties.
c) Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery
that can be drawn into the air inlet. Keep
long hair away from the air inlets.
d) Operate the machine in a recommended
position and only on a firm, level surface.
e) Do not operate the machine on a paved
or gravel surface where ejected material
could cause injury.
f) Before using, always visually inspect to
see, that the shredding means, shredding
means bolts and other fasteners are
secure, the housing is undamaged and
that guards and screens are in place.
Replace worn or damaged components
in sets to preserve balance. Replace
damaged or unreadable labels.
g) Never operate the machine while people,
especially children, or pets are nearby.
Operation
a) Before starting the machine, make certain
that the feeding chamber is empty.
b) Keep your face and body away from the
feed intake opening.
c) Do not allow hands or any other part of
the body or clothing inside the feeding
chamber, discharge chute, or near any
moving part.
d) Keep proper balance and footing at all
times. Do not overreach. Never stand at a
higher level than the base of the machine
when feeding material into it.
e) Always stand clear of the discharge zone
when operating this machine.
f) When feeding material into the machine
be extremely careful that pieces of metal,
rocks, bottles, cans or other foreign
objects are not included.
g) If the cutting mechanism strikes any
foreign objects or if the machine should
start making any unusual noise or
vibration, immediately shut off the power
source and allow the machine to stop.
Disconnect the machine from the supply
and take the following steps before
restarting and operating the machine:
i) inspect for damage;
ii) replace or repair any damaged
parts;
iii) check for and tighten any loose
parts.
h) Do not allow processed material to
build up in the discharge zone; this may
prevent proper discharge and can result
in kickback of material through the intake
opening.
i) If the machine becomes clogged, shut-
off the power source and disconnect the
machine from supply before cleaning
debris.
j) Never operate the machine with
defective guards or shields, or without
safety devices, for example debris
collector in place.
Maintenance and storage
a) When the machine is stopped for
servicing, inspection, or storage, or
to change an accessory, shut off the
machine and make sure that all moving
parts are come to a complete stop. Allow
the machine to cool before making any
inspections, adjustments, etc. Maintain
the machine with care and keep it clean.
b) Store the machine in a dry place out of
the reach of children.
c) Always allow the machine to cool before
storing.
d) When servicing the shredding means be
aware that, even though the machine is
switched off due to the interlock feature
of the guard, the shredding means can
still be moved.
e) Replace worn or damaged parts for
safety. Use only genuine replacement
parts and accessorises.
f) Never attempt to override the interlocked
feature of the guard.
Additional safety instructions for units with
bagging attachments
Switch-off the machine before attaching or
removing the bag.
■ Do not use the machine in bad weather
conditions, especially when there is a
risk of lightning. This decreases the risk of
being struck by lightning.
■ Wear eye protection and ear protection.
Adequate protective equipment will reduce
the risk of personal injury.
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