Operation Manual

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Any other use is deemed not to be use as prescribed. The manu-
facturer is not liable for any type of damage resulting from this:
the user bears the sole risk.
Unauthorised modifications on the garden shredder exclude a
liability of the manufacturer for damages of any kind resulting
from it.
Only persons who are familiarised with the device and informed
about possible risks are allowed to prepare, operate and service
this device. Repair works may only be carried out by us or by a
customer service agent nominated by us.
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Even if used properly, residual risks can exist even if the relevant
safety regulations are complied with due to the design determined
by the intended purpose.
Residual risks can be minimised if the “Safety information” and
the “Intended usage” as well as the whole of the original instruc-
tions are observed.
Observing these instructions, and taking proper care, will reduce
the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment.
 Risk of injury to the fingers and hands, if your hand grasps
through an opening and reaches the blade unit.
 Risk of injury to the fingers and hands, when carrying out
assembly work and cleaning on the blade unit.
 Injury by the chopped material spinning away near the hop-
per.
 Risk from electricity when using improper electrical connec-
tions.
 Touching live parts of opened electrical components.
 Impairment of hearing when working on the machine for long-
er periods of time without ear protection.
In addition, in spite of all the precautionary measures taken, non-
obvious residual risks can still exist.
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Before commissioning this product, read and keep to
the following advice. Also observe the preventive regulations
of your professional association and the safety provisions
applicable in the respective country, in order to protect
yourself and others from possible injury.
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Pass the safety instructions on to all persons who work
with the machine.
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Keep these safety instructions in a safe place.
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Machine including safety cut-out
The safety cut-out, including an automatic motor brake,
which is attached to the shredder is used for the safety of
the machine, preventing the motor being started when
the machine is open and the rotating knives could be
reached by the operator’s hand.
Repair works on the safety cut out must be carried
out by the manufacturer or by companies appointed
by the manufacturer respectively.
 Make yourself familiar with the equipment before using it, by
reading and understanding the original instructions.
 Do not use the machine for unsuitable purposes (see 'Normal
intended use' and 'Working with the garden shredder').
 Provide a safe standing position and keep at any time the
balance. Do not lean forward. When placing material into the
shredder, always stand on the same level as the machine.
When placing material into the shredder, always stand on the
same level as the machine.
 Be observant. Attend to what you do. Start working with ra-
tionality. Do not use the device when you are tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or medicaments. One moment
of carelessness when using the device can result in serious
injuries.
 Wear protective goggles, gloves and noise protection while
working with the machine.
 Wear suitable work clothes:
- do not wear loose-fitting clothes
- slip-proof shoes
 Within his area of work the operator is responsible for third
parties.
 The machine must not be operated by children or young peo-
ple under 16 years of age.
 Physically, sensorially or mentally handicapped persons or
persons who have no relevant experience and/or knowledge
are not allowed to operate the device, unless a person
responsible for their safety supervises them or instruct them
on how to use the device.
 Children must be supervised to make sure that they do not
play with the device.
 Keep children away form machine.
 Never operate the machine if other persons are in the imme-
diate vicinity.
 Never leave the device unattended.
 Keep your workplace in an orderly condition! Untidiness can
result in accidents.
 Choose a working position alongside the equipment or behind
it. Never stand near the ejection opening.
 Never reach into the filling or ejection opening.
 Keep your face and body away from the filling opening.
 Do not overload the machine! You work better and safer in the
given performance range.
 Only operate the machine with complete and correctly at-
tached safety equipment and do not alter anything on the ma-
chine that could impair the safety.
 Do not alter the revolution speed of the motor, since this con-
trols the safe maximum operating speed, and protects the mo-
tor and all rotating parts against damage due to excess
speed.
 Do not operate without the funnel.
 Do not modify the device or parts of the device respectively.
 Close machine properly before enabling motor.
 Do not hose down the device with water. (Origin of danger
electric current).
 Take into consideration environmental influences:
− Do not use the device in moist or wet ambience.
− Do not leave the machine standing in the rain or use when
raining.
− Provide for good illumination.