General Power Tool Safety Warnings - Worx WG401E Manual Original

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SAfETy WArnInGS
WARNING! Read all safety
warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for
future reference.
- This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order
to avoid a hazard.
SAFETy INSTRucTIONS
IMPORTANT
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SAFE OPERATING PRAcTIcES
1. TRAINING
Become familiar with the owner's manual
before attempting to operate this equipment.
2. PREPARATION
1) Do not allow children to operate this
equipment.
2) Do not operate this equipment in the
vicinity of bystanders.
3) Wear ear protection and safety glasses at
all times while operating the machine.
4) Avoid wearing clothing that is loose fitting
or that has hanging cords or ties.
5) Only operate the machine in open space
(e.g. not close to a wall or other fixed
object) and on a firm, level surface'
6) Do not operate the machine on a paved or
gravel surface where ejected material could
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cause injury.
7) Before starting the machine, check that all
screws, nuts, bolts, and other fasteners
are properly secured and that guards and
screens are in place. Replace damaged or
unreadable labels.
3. OPERATION
1) Before starting the machine, look into the
feeding chamber to make certain that it is
empty.
2) Keep your face and body away from the
feed intake opening.
3) Do not allow hands or any other part of
the body or clothing inside the feeding
chamber, discharge chute, or near any
moving part.
4) Keep proper balance and footing at all
times. Do not overreach. Never stand at a
higher level than the base of the machine
when feeding material into it.
5) Always stand clear of the discharge zone
when operating this machine.
6) When feeding material into the machine
be extremely careful that pieces of metals,
rocks, bottles, cans or other foreign objects
are not included.
7) If the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign
objects or if the machine should start
making any unusual noise or vibration,
switch off the machine, disconnect the
supply and take the following steps:
• Inspect for damage;
• Check for and tighten any loose parts ;
• Have any damaged parts replaced or
repaired with parts having equivalent
specifications.
8) Do not allow processed material to build
up in the discharge zone; this may prevent
proper discharge and can result in kickback
of material through the feed intake
opening.
9) If the machine becomes clogged, shut off
the power source and disconnect from
supply before cleaning debris. Keep the
power source clear of debris and other
accumulations to prevent damage to the
power source or possible fire. Remember
that operating the starting mechanism on
engine powered machines will still cause
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