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30. Never use replacement parts or accessories
which are not recommended by the
manufacturer.
31. Pull out the power plug before carrying out
any inspection, cleaning or other work on the
shredder and whenever it is not being used.
32. Before you begin your work, examine the
material you want to shred. Remove any
foreign bodies. Continue to watch out for
foreign bodies while you are working. If you
come across any foreign bodies while
shredding, shut down the machine and remove
the items in question.
33. Keep the machine away from other persons,
particularly children and pets.
34. Use the machine only in the way described in
these operating instructions.
35. Only ever connect the device to a shock-proof
socket which has been installed in accordance
with regulations and which is protected by a
16A fuse as a minimum.
36. The efficiency of the machine will be greatly
reduced if a connecting cable with too small
a cross section is used. A conductor cross
section of at least 3x1.5 mm
2
is required for
cables up to 25 m long, and one of at least
3x2.5 mm
2
for cables longer than 25 m.
37. If the machine has to be lifted for transporting,
be sure to switch off the motor first and wait
for the cutter to come to a standstill. Each
time before you leave the machine, switch off
the motor and pull out the power plug. Before
you connect the machine to the power supply,
make sure that the loading funnel is properly
connected to the motor housing and the
release screw tightened.
38. If the garden refuse shredder vibrates
excessively, turn off the motor, pull out the
power plug, and find out immediately what is
causing the vibrations. Intensive vibration is
usually a sign that something is wrong.
39. Do not wear loose clothing or clothing with
hanging belts or cords.
40. Do not use the machine on a paved area that
has been graveled where discharged material
may cause injuries.
41. Ensure that the loading funnel inlet is empty
before you start the machine.
42. Keep your head and body away from the
infeed opening.
43. Do not move your hands, other body parts or
clothing into the infeed chamber, ejector
chute or near other moving parts.
44. Make sure that you are balanced and standing
on a firm surface at all times. Do not stretch
forwards. Never stand higher than the
machine when feeding material into it.
45. Keep away from the discharge zone when you
start the machine.
46. If foreign bodies get into the cutting tool or
the machine generates unusual noises or
vibrates in a strange way, switch off the motor
immediately and allow the machine to come
to a standstill. Pull the plug and carry out the
following work:
• Check the machine for signs of damage
• Check that all the parts are secure and
tighten them if necessary.
• Have any damaged parts replaced or
repaired, but use only spare parts of the
same type and equivalent quality
47. If the machine is blocked switch off the motor
and pull the plug before you start the cleaning
procedure. Ensure that the motor is clear
of waste and other accumulations to protect
the motor from suffering damage or possibly
catching fire.
48. Ensure that all the covers and guards are in
position and in good working order.
49. Do not tip the machine whilst the motor is
running.
50. Switch off the machine before you fit or
remove the collection container.
51. The tool may only be used outdoors (i.e. not
in the vicinity of a wall or any other ridged
object)
52. Damaged or illegible labels must be replaced
53. Allow the tool to cool before carrying out any
main tenance work, adjustments, etc.
54. Never use the machine while other people are
nearby
