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1 . Become familiar with all sections of this owner’s man-
ual before attempting to operate the shredder. T h i s
shredder should be used solely for the purpose it was
i n t e n d e d .
2 . Use only parts or accessories specifically designed for
use with this shredder. Using other parts or acces-
sories could increase risk of injury.
3 . Keep Children Away – all visitors should be kept at a
distance from the work area.
4 . Never allow your hands or any part of your body or
clothing inside the upper housing area.
5 . Avoid Dangerous Environments – do not use shredder
in damp or wet locations. Do not operate or store
shredder in wet areas. Do not operate in rain. Store
indoors when not in use, in a dry, and high or locked-
up place — out of reach of children.
6 . This shredder should be operated on a solid, level sur-
f a c e .
7 . Dress Properly – do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
They can be caught in moving parts. Use of work
gloves and substantial footwear is advised when
working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
8 . Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate shredder when you are tired.
9 . Do not Abuse Power or Extension Cords – Never
carry unit by its power cord or yank cord to disconnect
from receptacle. Keep all cords clean and away from
heat, oil and sharp edges and inspect for damage
before each use.
1 0 . Ground unit properly. Follow instructions on page 7
when connecting to electrical outlet.
11 . Warning – To reduce the risk of electrical shock, use
only an extension cord intended for outdoor use. See
page 7 for additional information on extension cords.
1 2 . Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection
should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be
used for this shredder. Receptacles are available hav-
ing built-in GFCI protection and may be used for this
measure of safety.
1 3 . If it is necessary for any reason to inspect, clean or
repair the shredder, turn the shredder off and wait
until it comes to a complete stop, then disconnect
the power cord before attempting such inspection or
r e p a i r.
1 4 . Disconnect shredder from the power source when not
in use, before servicing, and when changing cutting
l i n e s .
1 5 . When feeding material into the shredder be extremely
careful that pieces of metal, rocks, bottles, cans or
other foreign objects are not included.
1 6 . Do not force the shredder. It will do the job better and
with less likelihood of a risk of injury when used at the
rate for which it was designed.
1 7 . If the cutting mechanism strikes a foreign object or if
your shredder should start making an unusual noise
or vibration, immediately switch it off, wait until the
shredder has come to a complete stop, then discon-
nect the power cord and take the following steps:
A . Remove any foreign or clogged material.
B . Check for any loose parts and tighten to
assure continued safe operation.
C . Replace or repair any damaged parts.
1 8 . Avoid unintentional starting. Be sure switch is off when
plugging in the shredder.
1 9 . Always use safety glasses. Wear face or dust mask if
operation is dusty.
2 0 . Check discharge area periodically after stopping
shredder to assure the processed material does not
build up and clog motor cooling vents.
2 1 . Do Not Overreach – keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
2 2 . Do not move shredder when motor is running or with
finger on the switch.
2 3 . Maintain Shredder With Care – Follow instructions for
replacing cutting lines and for cleaning air filter.
Inspect shredder power cord periodically, and if dam-
aged, have it repaired by an authorized service facility.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
2 4 . Check Damaged Parts – Before further use of the
s h r e d d e r, any part that is damaged should be carefully
checked to determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, mounting, and any other condition that may
a ffect its operation. A guard or other part that is dam-
aged should be properly repaired or replaced by an
authorized service center unless indicated elsewhere
in this manual.
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Wa r n i n g: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, the follow-
ing basic safety precautions should always be followed.
SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONS
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