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Service
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Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
6 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR SHREDDERS
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Wear protective gloves, protective glasses and hearing protectors. Avoid loose clothing.
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Always stand steadily and in balance. Do not stretch towards the machine.
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During use, the machine should be level and on a firm surface.
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Ensure that all screws and nuts are properly tightened before use.
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Only use the machine in dry conditions and never use outdoors when it is raining.
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Never use the machine with damaged safety devices or without protection.
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Keep hands, other parts of your body and clothing away from the feeding hopper and the
discharge chute.
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Keep your face and the rest of your body away from the feeding hopper.
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Do not leave the machine unsupervised, switch off the motor and disconnect the plug.
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Hard objects such as stones, bottle, cans or pieces of metal must not be fed into the inlet
chute. This can cause damage to the machine.
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If the machine becomes blocked, stop the motor and disconnect the plug. Pull out any
objects and check for damage.
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If the fuse blows or if the overload protection is triggered, this is a sign that the machine is
overloaded and/or that too many appliances are connected to the same extension cable.
Check the cause and remedy. Do not install a more powerful fuse.
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Do not tug on the extension cable. Do not hold the cable taut. This can cause damage in
the plugs or in the cables insulation. Such damage is invisible but can be dangerous.
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Always keep the extension cable away from the machine. Disconnect the plug from the
electric socket and check the cable regularly for signs of damage or aging. Do not use the
machine with a damaged extension cable.
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If the cable is damaged, it must be replaced by an authorized service centre in order to
avoid a hazard.
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Never move the machine by pulling the cable. The machine must not be moved with the
motor running.
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The shredder must be assembled correctly before use.
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Warning!
This appliance must be earthed!
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Warning!
Use only three core extension cables with the earth wire connected.
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Only use extension cables that are approved for outdoor use and check that they are in
good condition before use.
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Before inserting the plug in the mains socket, make sure that the socket ratings are correct
and correspond to those indicated on the rating label on the shredder.
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Always switch off the shredder before disconnecting any plug and socket connector or
extension cables.
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Keep children and pets away. All onlookers should be kept a safe distance away from the
shredder when it is in use.
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Do not allow children or any person who has not read this instruction leaflet or who is not
familiar with the shredder to operate it.
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The operator is responsible for third parties while working with the shredder.
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Only use the shredder for its intended purposes.
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Caution!
There are rotating blades on this machine.
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Caution!
Blades do not stop immediately after switching off.
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Always switch off the shredder, disconnect the plug and wait until the cutting disc stops
before carrying out maintenance or cleaning work.
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It is forbidden to move or modify any of the electrical and mechanical safety devices.
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Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
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Do not put your hands into the feed funnel or ejection slot.
