General Information
& Safety Instructions
When using the equipment, a few safety
precautions must be observed to avoid
injuries and damage.
1. Read the operating instructions carefully and
comply with them at all times. It is important
to consult these instructions in order to
acquaint yourself with the unit, its proper use
and the important safety regulations.
2. Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the
information is available at all times.
3. If you give the equipment to any other person,
make sure that you pass on these operating
instructions as well.
We can accept no liability for damage or accidents
which arise due to non-compliance with these
instructions.
Safety information
Description of the warning sign on the machine
1. Important! Read the operating instructions and
follow the warnings and safety instructions
2. Take care when the blades are rotating. Do
not put your hands or feet into openings when
the machine is running.
3. Important: Keep other persons and animals
away from the danger zone.
4. Important: Protect the machine from the damp
and never expose it to rain.
5. Important: Always wear safety goggles, ear
defenders, protective gloves and heavy-duty
work clothes!
6. Always set the ON/OFF switch to OFF and
pull the power plug out of the socket-outlet
before doing any work on the mulcher, e.g.
cleaning the mulcher and making adjustments,
or if the power cable becomes damaged.
7. Explanation of the safety switch on the
debris box: The switch is in the “Lock is
closed” position: The mulcher material
debris box is locked. The mulcher can be
switched on. The switch is in the “Lock is
open” position: The shredded material debris
box is not locked and can be removed. The
mulcher cannot be switched on.
8. Explanation of the lever for adjusting the
counter blade: Turning clockwise reduces the
distance between the cutting unit and the
counter blade. Turning counterclockwise
increases the distance between the cutting unit
and the counter blade.
General Safety information
1. The mulcher is not to be used by individuals
under 16 years of age or any other persons who
are not acquainted with these directions for
use.
2. The operator is responsible for the safety of
third parties within the working radius of the
mulcher.
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Caution! The cutters continue to run for a few
seconds after the motor is switched off.
Caution! The ON/OFF switch must be set to OFF and
the power plug removed from the socket outlet
before cleaning or doing any other work on the
mulcher and whenever the cable becomes tangled.
switched off.
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Withdraw main plug
before working on blade!
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