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INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electr

ical appliance, basic precautions

should always be followed to assure maximum safety and

optimum performance. Read this manual before assem-

bling and operating this appliance. Failure to comply with

instructions may result in electrical shock, burns, fire, or

personal injury.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, BURNS, FIRE OR PERSONAL

INJURY:

1. FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS listed in

this manual before/during operation of this shredder.

2. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK this

shredder must be grounded. It is equipped with a

cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and

grounding plug to reduce the risk of electric shock.

Plug into an appropriate outlet that is properly

installed and grounded in accordance with all local

codes and ordinances.

DANGER: Improper connection of the equipment-

grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric

shock in the event of a malfunction. Contact a quali-

fied electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the

receptacle is properly grounded. Do not modify the

plug provided with the shredder.

3. INSPECT UNIT FOR DAMAGE to the housing, cord

or plug. Keep all fasteners tight. Do not use if the

switch does not turn the unit off properly. Never use

unit if cord or plug has been damaged, the motor or

unit itself is not working as it should or has been

dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped in

ater

ver operate with any air opening blocked.

Keep air openings free of debris that may reduce air

flow. Replace damaged parts that are chipped,

ed or damaged in an

y way.This product is dou-

ble insulated - there are no serviceable parts inside.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This tool should be

rounded while in use to reduce the r

isk of electric

shoc

k to the oper

ator

The tool is equipped with a 3-

conductor cord and 3-prong grounding plug to fit the

proper g

rounding receptacle. If your unit is for use on

less than 150 v

olts

, it has a plug as illustr

ated in

sketch A in Figure 1-1A. If it is for use on 150 to 250

olts, it has a plug as illustrated in sketch D, Fig.1-1A

An adapter

, sk

etches B and C, is available for con-

necting plugs as illustr

ated in sk

etch A to 2-prong

receptacles.The green-colored rigid ear, lug, or the

lik

, must be connected to permanent ground, such

as a proper

ly g

rounded outlet bo

No adapter is

available for the plug illustrated in sketch D.

EXTENSION CORD - Use only three-wire outdoor

extension cords that have three-prong grounding

plugs and grounding receptacles that accept the

appliance’

s plug.

• When using the appliance, an extension cord of ade-

quate size must be used for safety and to prevent loss

of po

wer and overheating.

• The extension cord must be specifically intended for

outdoor use and marked “SJ” or “SJT” and with the

suffix “WA”. In Canada, the extension cord must be

mar

ked “SFTW”.

• Inspect extension power cord for loose or exposed

wires and damaged insulation.

If damaged, replace

before using appliance.

DO NO

T ABUSE CORD

- Ne

ver carry appliance by

cord or pull cord to disconnect from outlet. Keep cord

clear of operator and obstacles at all times. Do not

expose cord to heated surfaces, oil or water. Do not

pull cord around sharp edges, corners or close door

on cord.

6. Avoid dangerous environment. Do not use appli-

ance in damp or wet locations.

7. Don’t use in rain. Water entering a power tool will

increase the risk of electric shock.

Do not ab

use cor

er y

ank it to disconnect from

receptacle

. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp

edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords

immediately

Damaged cords increase the r

isk of elec

tric shock.

PERSONAL SAFETY

10. K

eep children away.

All b

ystanders should be kept at

a safe distance from work area.

11. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.

They can be caught in moving parts.Use of gloves and

substantial footwear is recommended when working

outdoors.Wear protective hair covering to contain long

hair.

12. Use safety glasses. Use of safety glasses is recom-

mended at all times when operating this unit.

13.

Dusty conditions. Always use face or dust mask if

conditions are dusty.

14. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com-

mon sense when operating a po

wer tool.

Do not use

tools while tired or under the influence of drugs, alco-

hol, or medication. A moment of inattention while oper-

ating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

15.

Avoid unintentional starting. Do not move plugged-in

appliance with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off

when plugging in.

16. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at

all times. Proper footing and balance enables better

control of the tool in unexpected conditions.

17. No accessories or attachments are necessary for

the operation of this gardening tool. The use of any

accessories or attachments for this gardening tool is

not recommended. Such use of any attachment or

accessory may increase the risk of injury to the user.

(Except trash bag)

18.

Do not force tool. The correct tools will do the job bet-

ter and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

19. Disconnect the plug from the power source before

making any adjustment, or storing the tool. Such

preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting

the tool accidentally

20. Store idle tools indoors. When not in use, tools

should be stored indoors in dr

, and high or loc

ked-up

place

, out of reach of children.

21.

Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp

and clean f

or best perf

mance and to reduce the risk

of injur

ollo

w instr

uctions for lubricating and chang-

ing accessories. Inspect tool cord periodically, and if

damaged, ha

e it repaired by an authorized service

acility

eep handling surf

ace dr

y, clean, and free from

oil and grease.

22.

Chec

k dama

ged parts.

Bef

ore fur

ther use of the tool,

a guard or other par

t that is damaged should be care

fully checked to determine that it will operate properly

and perf

m its intended function. check for alignment

of mo

ving par

, binding of mo

ving par

ts, breakage of

parts, mounting, and any other condition that may

aff

ect its operation. A guard or other part that is dam-

aged should be proper

ly repaired or replaced b

y an

authorized service center unless indicated elsewhere

in this man

ual.

PRECAUTIONS FOR USING

CHIPPER/SHREDDER

1. Extreme caution should be taken to ensure

shreddab

le material does not contain metal, rocks,

bottles, cans or other foreign objects.

2. Do not allow hands or any other part of the body,

or clothing to enter inside the feeding chambers or

discharge chute, while machine is operating.

3. Wear gloves while operating the machine.

4. Before starting the machine, ensure that all screws

and other fasteners are properly secured.

5. Machine should be operated on firm level surfaces

only.

6. Before starting the machine, check that the cutting

chamber is empty.

7. Motor should be kept clean of debris and other

accumulations.

8. Keep all guards and deflectors in good working

condition.

9. Stand clear of discharge chute at all times.

10. Do not over reach and keep face and body back form

the feed opening.

11. Never pull the machine by the power cord and keep

cord away from water or sharp edges.

12. Disconnect the power cord when the machine is not in

use.

13. If machine should become clogged, switch off the

motor, disconnect the power cord, make sure all moving

parts are completely stopped before cleaning clogged

debris.

14.

Ensure the po

er cord is alw

ays in good condition. A

cord with broken insulation is extremely dangerous and

can result in fire, electric shock or serious personal injury.

15. The operation of any tools can result in foreign objects

being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe

eye damage. Before operating power tool, always wear

safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a

full face shield when needed.We recommend wide Vision

Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety

glasses with side shields.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

Fig. 1

GROUNDING

MET

AL SCREW

COVER OF

GROUNDED

DUTLET BOX

ADAPTER

GROUNDING

MEANS

GROUNDING

(A)

(C)

(B)

(D)

Table 1

Fig. 2

METHOD OF SECURING EXTENSION CORD

CORD SET

APPLIANCE CORD

(A) TIE CORD AS SHOWN

(B) CONNECT PLUG AND

RECEPTACLE

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