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© 2020 by Snow Joe
®
, LLC
All rights reserved. Original instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Model MTS-ELS13
Form No. SJ-MTS-ELS13-880E-MR1
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
ELECTRIC LEAF SHREDDER
13-AMP | BLADELESS
IMPORTANT!
Safety Instructions
All Operators Must Read These
Instructions Before Use
Always follow these safety guidelines. Failure to do so may
result in serious bodily injury or property loss.
General Safety WARNINGS!
You and any other operator of this leaf m shredder
must read, understand, and follow these instructions in
their entirety. Failure to follow these instructions may result
in ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE, and/or serious PERSONAL
INJURY.
Notice the personal safety alert symbol
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used in this
manual to draw your attention to a WARNING given along
with the particular operating instruction. This means that
the operation requires special ATTENTION, CAUTION, and
AWARENESS.
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WARNING!
Wear appropriate personal hearing
protection during use. Under some conditions and duration of
use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
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WARNING!
The rotating part can hurt you. Keep
your hands and other body parts and loose articles of clothing
away from the funnel and discharge area.
Before using the leaf shredder, familiarize yourself
with the controls, especially how to stop the unit in an
emergency. The only individuals who should use the leaf
m shredder are those who thoroughly understand
these instructions and know how to properly operate the unit.
Children should never be allowed access to the leaf m
shredder.
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WARNING!
This electric leaf m shredder
is designed to shred leaves, thatch, grass clippings, and pine
needles. It cannot be used to shred branches, sticks, or brush.
General Safety
1. Avoid dangerous environments – Do not use the leaf
m shredder in rain or in damp or wet locations. Do
not operate the unit in gaseous or explosive atmospheres
or use the unit near flammable or combustible liquids.
Motors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks
might ignite fumes.
2. Keep children, bystanders, and pets away – All
spectators, including pets, should be kept a safe distance
away from the work area.
3. Dress properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as
such articles can become caught in moving parts. Wear
a protective covering to contain long hair. Wearing rubber
gloves and substantial non-slip footwear is recommended
when working outdoors.
4. Use safety glasses – Also use dust mask, safety
footwear, snug-fitting clothing, protective gloves, hearing,
and head protection.
5. Use the right tool – Do not use this machine for any job
except that for which it was intended.
6. Avoid accidental starting – Do not carry the leaf mulcher
+ shredder with your finger on the switch. Make sure the
switch is off before plugging in or unplugging the unit.
7. Do not abuse the cord – Never carry the leaf mulcher
+ shredder by the cord or yank the cord to disconnect it
from the receptacle. Keep the cord away from heat, oil,
and sharp edges.
8. Do not force the appliance – It will do the job better and
with less likelihood of a risk of injury if it is used at the rate
for which it was designed.
9. Do not overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
10. Never leave a running tool unattended – Turn the
leaf m shredder off and wait until it comes to a
complete stop before leaving the work area.
11. Stay alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate the leaf m shredder when
you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
other medication.
12. Disconnect the appliance – Disconnect the appliance
from the power supply when it is not in use, before
servicing it, and when changing accessories.
13. Store idle appliances indoors – When not in use, the leaf
m shredder should be stored indoors in a dry and
high or locked-up place out of the reach of children.
