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PERSONAL SAFETY
10. Keep children away. All bystanders should be kept at
a safe distance from work area.
11. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
They can be caught in moving parts. Use of gloves and
substantial footwear is recommended when working
outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long
hair.
12. Use safety glasses. Use of safety glasses is recom-
mended at all times when operating this unit.
13. Dusty conditions. Always use face or dust mask if
conditions are dusty.
14. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com-
mon sense when operating a power tool. Do not use
tools while tired or under the influence of drugs, alco-
hol, or medication. A moment of inattention while oper-
ating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
15. Avoid unintentional starting. Do not move plugged-in
appliance with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off
when plugging in.
16. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times. Proper footing and balance enables better
control of the tool in unexpected conditions.
17. No accessories or attachments are necessary for
the operation of this gardening tool. The use of any
accessories or attachments for this gardening tool is
not recommended. Such use of any attachment or
accessory may increase the risk of injury to the user.
(Except trash bag)
18. Do not force tool. The correct tools will do the job bet-
ter and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
19. Disconnect the plug from the power source before
making any adjustment, or storing the tool. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the tool accidentally.
20. Store idle tools indoors. When not in use, tools
should be stored indoors in dry, and high or locked-up
place, out of reach of children.
21. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp
and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk
of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and chang-
ing accessories. Inspect tool cord periodically, and if
damaged, have it repaired by an authorized service
facility. Keep handling surface dry, clean, and free from
oil and grease.
22. Check damaged parts. Before further use of the tool,
a guard or other part that is damaged should be care-
fully checked to determine that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function. check for alignment
of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, mounting, and any other condition that may
affect its operation. A guard or other part that is dam-
aged should be properly repaired or replaced by an
authorized service center unless indicated elsewhere
in this manual.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
PRECAUTIONS FOR USING
CHIPPER/SHREDDER
1.
Extreme caution should be taken to ensure
shreddable material does not contain metal, rocks,
bottles, cans or other foreign objects.
2.
Do not allow hands or any other part of the body,
or clothing to enter inside the feeding chambers or
discharge chute, while machine is operating.
3. Wear gloves while operating the machine.
4. Before starting the machine, ensure that all screws
and other fasteners are properly secured.
5. Machine should be operated on firm level surfaces
only.
6. Before starting the machine, check that the cutting
chamber is empty.
7. Motor should be kept clean of debris and other
accumulations.
8. Keep all guards and deflectors in good working
condition.
9. Stand clear of discharge chute at all times.
10. Do not over reach and keep face and body back form
the feed opening.
11. Never pull the machine by the power cord and keep
cord away from water or sharp edges.
12. Disconnect the power cord when the machine is not in
use.
13.
If machine should become clogged, switch off the
motor, disconnect the power cord, make sure all moving
parts are completely stopped before cleaning clogged
debris.
14.
Ensure the power cord is always in good condition. A
cord with broken insulation is extremely dangerous and
can result in fire, electric shock or serious personal injury.
15.
The operation of any tools can result in foreign objects
being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe
eye damage. Before operating power tool, always wear
safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a
full face shield when needed. We recommend wide Vision
Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety
glasses with side shields.
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