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Grounding Instructions
This shredder should be grounded while in use to
reduce the risk of electric shock to the operator.
The shredder is equipped with a three-conductor cord
and three-prong grounding plug. The green or green
and yellow conductor in the cord is the grounding wire.
Never connect the green or green and yellow wire to a
live terminal.
The shredder is intended for use on a circuit that has a
grounded outlet box that looks like the one illustrated
in figure 9, sketch A.
An adapter which looks like the adapter illustrated in
figure 9, sketch B is available for connecting three-
prong plugs to two-prong receptacles. The green col-
ored rigid ear, lug, or the like on the adapter, must be
connected to a permanent ground, such as a properly
grounded outlet box, using a metal screw.
Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if the
grounding instructions are not completely understood,
or if in doubt as to whether the shredder is properly
grounded.
Extensions Cords
Only use three-wire extension cords that have three-
prong grounding plugs and three-hole receptacles that
accept the shredder’s plug. When using an extension
cord, make sure that it is in good condition.
Use a 14 ga. or heavier extension cord with a maxi-
mum length of 100 ft. An undersized extension cord
will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating.
Warning – To reduce the risk of electric shock, only use
extension cords intended for outdoor use, such as cord
types SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STO W -A, SJW- A ,
S J O W -A, SJTW- A or SJTO W - A .
To prevent disconnection of the shredder cord from the
extension cord during operation, make a knot as
shown in figure 10. Devices for retaining extension
cords are also available at your local hardware retailer.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
I m p o r tant: Use a 14 ga. or heavier extension cord with a maximum length of 100 ft.
MOTOR INFORMATION
FIGURE 10
Method of Securing Extension Cord
(A) (B)
Extension
Cord
Tie Cord As Shown Connect Plug & Receptacle
Shredder
Cord
FIGURE 9
Grounding Method
(A)
Grounding Pin
Plug
Lug
Metal Screw
Adapter
(B)
Cover of
Grounded Outlet Box
1. ON/OFF Switch
The ON/OFF switch is located on the side of the hous-
ing. To turn unit ''on'', push switch to “ON” position. To
turn unit “OFF”, push switch down to “OFF” position.
See figure 11.
2. Circuit Breaker Reset Button
The circuit breaker/reset button is located under the
Flowtron Leaf-Eater enclosure on the side of the motor
housing as shown in figure 11. The unit is designed to
shut down in the event of an overload. To restart, shut
off switch, wait approximately three minutes, push
reset button, and place switch to ON position.
FIGURE 11
Motor Housing
Circuit
Breaker
Under Unit
Switch
Enclosure