BGU GSB 242, Operator'S Manual

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Damaged or buckled blades (very likely to break during operation) should not be used.
Always wear work gloves to protect your hands while replacing worn blades/hammers.
Strictly ask a skilled licensed electrician for any intervention on the electric system.
Operate the shredder in dry conditions. Using an electrical appliance in wet conditions, such as rain
or snow, or near a pool or sprinkler system could result in damage to the on/off motor switch or to the
electric motor itself.
Do not try to defeat or override any safety features. Never operate the machine without its protection
safeties. Strictly use original spare parts of the manufacturer.
3.1 Mandatory application field
Strictly use this equipment for shredding pruning material and reducing tree branches, small logs and
bark, bush, stalks, and garden waste to fine particle size. All other applications are forbidden and
considered as “misuse”. Make sure that no foreign matter (nails, screws, stones or alike) in or on
wooden material gets trapped in the machine.
This machine is not suitable for chipping stones, metals and glass, plastic ropes/lines and other similar
workshop material. Grass and vignards waste should be stored for at least one week before shredding.
Strictly perform installation, set-up, maintenance, cleaning and transpor-
tation with the motor switched off and the tool/moving parts of the machi-
ne firmly secured against accidental operation.
NEVER leave the machine unattended with the running motor.
Before leaving the operator‘s station for any reason, stop the machine motor or the tractor engine,
disconnect power (or PTO drive), make sure to remove the ignition key of the tractor and secure the
machine against accidental operation.
Never allow anyone to stand in the dangerous area of the machine while in operation.
REMEMBER: the operator is responsible for safety of all nearby thirds on site. Never direct the discharge
of material towards bystanders.
Due and proper illumination of the working site must be provided at all times.
To ensure stability during operation make sure to choose a flat, dry floor free from any tall grass, brush or
other interferences.
Always wear suitable hearing (ear plugs or muffs) while operating the machine.
Operators must wear steel toe safety shoes, tear-resistant gloves, safety glasses and snug-fitting work
cloths.
3. General safety rules