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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
When using electric gardening appliances, basic
safety precautions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury, including the following.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
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Be familiar with the controls and proper use of the
product.
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Clear the work area before each use. Remove all
objects, such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire that
can lead to accidents.
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Wear heavy, long trousers, boots and gloves. Do not
wear loose fitting clothing, shorts or jewellery of any
kind. Always wear shoes.
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Secure hair above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in moving parts.
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Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use
this product.
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Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at
least 15m from the operating area.
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Do not operate this product when you are tired, ill or
under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
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Do not operate in poor lighting. Use the unit only in
daylight or good artificial light.
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Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
Overreaching can result in loss of balance or exposure
to hazards.
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Keep all parts of your body away from moving parts.
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Inspect the product before use. Replace any damaged
parts before use.
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Do not operate the product in damp or wet locations.
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Do not use the product in the rain.
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Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating this
product.
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Use the right product. Use the product for the intended
purpose only.
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Do not handle the product with wet hands.
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Do not use the product if the switch does not turn the
product on or off. A product that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
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Avoid accidental starting.
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Stay alert and pay attention to what you are doing. Use
common sense when using this product.
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Do not force the product. It will do a better job with less
likelihood of a risk of injury when you operate it at the
rate for which it was designed.
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Pull the plug out immediately if the mains or extension
lead is damaged or severed.
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Disconnect the product from the power supply when
it is not in use, before servicing and when changing
accessories.
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Read and understand the instructions carefully before
using the shredder. Keep instructions for future
reference.
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Never attempt to use an incomplete machine or one
fitted with an unauthorised modification.
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Use only original accessories provided by the
manufacturer.
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The user is responsible for the safety of other people
and their property.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
SPECIFIC SHREDDER SAFETY RULES
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Always ensure all parts are properly fitted when using
the shredder. Ensure all screws and nuts are properly
tightened before use.
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Before starting the machine, always make sure the
feed hopper is empty.
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Before cleaning the shredder, switch off the tool and
unplug from the mains.
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Do not allow children to operate this shredder.
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Ensure both the shredder and the user are standing
on a flat, steady surface. Do not stretch towards
the shredder. Never stand at a higher level than the
machine during operation.
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Hard objects such as stones, bottles or pieces of metal
can cause damage to the machine and must never be
fed into the feeding hopper.
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If the machine becomes blocked, stop the motor and
disconnect the plug from the mains. Pull out any
blockages and check the machine for damage.
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Do not pull the machine using the cable or place
pressure on it in any way.
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Keep hands, face and the rest of the body away from
the hopper and the discharge chute.
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Keep away from the discharge chute when switching
on the motor.
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Do not allow the discharge chute to become stacked
with debris. This blocks new material coming down
the chute and can cause the shredder to change its
direction of rotation.
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The machine must not be moved when the motor is
