Eliet Superprof 2000, Manual

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ity of the operator.
• Never attempt to shred branches that are frozen.
• Think about what you are doing whenever you operate the machine. Do not be tempted to let
routine dull your attention. Never act impulsi vely or in reflex.
• Despite the extensive safety features, do not seek out dangerous situations.
• Take care to preclude any tools falling into the in-feed funnel.
• Do not feed foreign material s. (string, stones, m etal, plastic, textil e, etc.)
• According to the manufacturer, this model will take branches up to 120 mm diameter. For your
own safety on no account should any attempt be made to introduce stems thicker than the stated
capacity.
• The machine is not designed to be subjected to the stated maximum capacity for longer peri-
ods. As a guideline: no more than 10 % of the garden waste that is to be fed into the machine m ay
have a diameter in excess of 90 mm.
• Never stand on a step when feeding garden waste into the loading hopper.
• Do not use a fork or a shovel to or a fork to feed the machine with garden waste.
• Do not use your feet to feed garden waste in the loading hopper.
• Never work in conditions where light intensity is less than 500 Lux.
• Always remember to lock the wheels under shredding, so as to prevent the machine form m ov- ing.
• For deontologi cal reasons, ELIET accept no responsibili ty whatsoever for any accidental injury
to pets or persons caused by its machines.
7.3.3 Responsibilities of the Operator
• All persons using the machine are assumed to be fully conversant with the safety instructions.
• The operator is fully liable for the use of the machine in regard to himself and to third parties.
• Operators are presumed to possess a certain level of maturity that permits them to make deci-
sions based on common sense.
• Underage persons must not operate the machine. However, this does not apply to youths above the
age of 16 years, who are learning to operate the machine under the supervision of an experi- enced
operator.
• A disabled person m ay only operate the machine when under the supervision of an experienced
operator.
• Children and animals must be kept well away from the machine.
• ELIET recommend that the machine should not be lent to others. However, if this is done, only
lend it to persons who are conversant with the machine.
Always ensure that the user is aware of the
potential hazards and ensure that he reads the
manual before he uses the machine.
(an indicative li st of potential hazards can be found at Appendix)
• This machine must only be operated by persons who are in good physical condition. If you become
tired during the work, take a rest in due time. Persons consuming alcohol or drugs must not operate
this machine.