SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1.READ AND UNDERSTAND OPERATOR'S MANUAL PRIOR TO USE OF THE
CHIPPER/SHREDDER.
Do not start the machine before you are familiar with all operating elements.
Children and persons under 16 years of age as well as persons who are not acquainted with the
operating instructions should not be allowed to use the shredder.
2. Before operating chipper/shredder, ensure that it is structurally and mechanically safe.
a.Check if all motor controls and the brake action functioning within acceptable tolerances.
b. Keep all nuts and bolts in good working condition, tight and keep all guards and deflectors in
place and in good working condition.
c. Check the cutting disk is in good working order to avoid any risks. The screw connections
should be checked after every 20 working hours
If any of the above checks fail, please take necessary steps to maintain or
repair the unit before operating It in any environment.
3. The shredder is designed for private use in household or hobby gardens .If used in public gardens,
parks, sports grounds, streets and in forestry and agricultural enterprises, particular care must be
taken. The shredder is designed to chop up organic materials such as tree or hedge cuttings,
rootstocks, bark and similar materials.• La biotrituradora está diseñada para triturar material
orgánico como recortes de árboles o setos, raíces, corteza y materiales similares.
• The shredder should not be used to chop up stones, glass, textiles, metals, plastics and soil. Any
attempt to chop up these materials will damage the cutting blade.
• The shredder may not be used as a drive aggregate for other tools.
• The shredder should not be used if other person, especially children, or household pets are in the
vicinity.
• Only chop when visibility is good.
• The shredder should never be used with a missing, damaged or incorrectly mounted filling hopper.
• Damaged or missing filling hoppers must be replaced for safety reasons.
ALWAYS OPERATE CHIPPER/SHREDDER OUTDOORS!!
4. When operating the chipper/shredder, follow these guidelines for operator's personal safety:
• Always wear proper safety clothing and equipment for the job. These can and should include eye
and ear protection, garden gloves, dust mask and any other items that are appropriate for the job
and jobsite requirements.
• When using the shredder always wear closed shoes with non-slip soles. The machine should be
not be used when barefoot or when wearing open sandals.
• Always operate the machine in a recommended position and only on a firm, level surface.
• Do not operate the machine on a paved, concrete, or hard gravel surface. Operating on a hard
surface may cause discharge material to rebound and kickback. It will also cause increased
machine vibration, premature wear of parts, and loosening of fasteners.
• Never wear any jewelry, neck ties, or other loose or hanging items that can be caught on any part
of the machine.
• Tie back or remove any loose hair, clothing and any other potential hazards and obstructions.
• Before starting the machine, make certain that the cutting chamber is empty.
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