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Even if the machine is used in accordance with all the
applicable safety instructions, it is still necessary to take
into account some residual hazards that exist due to the
nature of the machine's design. These residual hazards
can be minimised by carefully observing the instructions in
this Owner's Manual, especially the "Safety of work" and
"Machine's Purpose of Use" sections.
Be careful when working with the machine to minimise the
risk of injury or other damage.
• Risk of finger and hand injury when reaching through the
opening to the rotating knife area.
• Risk of finger and hand injury when installing and cleaning
the knife.
• Risk of injury caused by ejected chips of cut material
in the feed spout area.
• Risk of electric shock if a wrong electrical connection
is used.
• Risk of contact with live wires when opening the covers
of the machine.
• Risk of damage to hearing when working without ear
protectors.
In spite of all the measures taken, other hidden residual
hazards may exist.
This machine is intended for cutting:
− branches of any kind up to max. diameter see the
Technical Data (depending on the kind and freshness of
the wood);
− wilted, wet and several days old garden waste alterna
tively with fresh branches.
Cutting glass, metals, plastics, plastic bags, logs, textile
waste, roots with soil and inconsistent waste (e.g., kitchen
refuse) is strictly forbidden.
This garden chipper is intended only for household and
garden use.
Machines intended for household or hobby garden use
are understood as machines which are not used in public
areas, parks, sports grounds, agriculture or forestry.
This chapter also applies to the manufacturer‘s instruc
tions for maintenance, care, repairs and cleaning of the
machine as well as observance of all the safety instruc
tions. Any other use of the machine is outside the range of
its intended use and the user shall bear full responsibility
for all and any hazards resulting from such use.
Wilful modifications or changes to the machine shall relie
ve the manufacturer of its responsibility for any resulting
damage.
The chipper can only be operated by persons who have
been acquainted with these instructions and informed
of any possible hazards. Any repairs of the chipper can
only be performed by the manufacturer or an authorised
service centre.
There is a risk of danger or a dangerous
situation.
Failing to observe these warnings
can result in injury or damage to property.
Important instructions for the proper
procedure.
Failing to observe these
instructions can result in failures.
Instructions for the user.
These
instructions will help you to optimally use all
the machine's features.
Installation, operation and maintenance.
Here an explanation of the required
procedures is provided.
Machine's Purpose of Use
Symbols Used
in the Owner's Manual
Residual Hazards
Do not discard electrical appliances or batteries
together with common household waste. Dispose
of the machine, accessories and packaging in
an environmentallyfriendly way. In accordance
with Directive 2012/19/EU on used electrical
and electronic devices, used electrical devices must
be collected separately and sent for environmentally
friendly recycling. The electrical appliance's owner is
obliged to provide the necessary cooperation when the
used appliance is recycled, as an alternative to back
acceptance. A used appliance can also be delivered to
a collecting organisation for liquidation in accordance with
the national waste recycling law. This provision does not
apply to used appliance accessories or auxiliary parts if
they do not contain electrical components.
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Wear eye
and hearing
protective
aids.
Wear
protective
gloves.
Protect
from water.
Wait until all
machine parts
have come to
a dead stop
before touching
them.
Do not use
as footstep.
STOP
Danger Rotating knives.
Keep your hands and feet
out of the holes while the
machine is running.
Retaining
basket locked
Retaining
basket
unlocked
Danger of injury caused
by ejected particles of cut
material when the motor is
running. Keep other per
sons, pets or other animals
away from the work area of the machine.
