Safety Precautions; Personal Safety - McCulloch MCS2003 Manual Del Usuario

2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ - SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
When using power equipment, basic precautions should
always be followed to assure maximum safety and opti-
mum performance. Read this manual before assembling
and operating this chipper shredder. Failure to comply with
instructions may result in electrical shock, burns, fire, or
personal injury.
WARNING
2-1. 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 water.
Never operate with any air opening blocked. Keep air
openings free of debris that may reduce air flow.
Replace damaged parts that are chipped, cracked or
damaged in any way. This product is double insulated
- there are no serviceable parts inside..
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This tool should be
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grounded while in use to reduce the risk of electric
shock to the operator. The tool is equipped with a 3-
conductor cord and 3-prong grounding plug to fit the
proper grounding receptacle. If your unit is for use on
less than 150 volts, it has a plug as illustrated in
sketch A in Figure 2-1A. If it is for use on 150 to 250
volts, it has a plug as illustrated in sketch D, Fig.2-1A
An adapter, sketches B and C, is available for con-
necting plugs as illustrated in sketch A to 2-prong
receptacles. The green-colored rigid ear, lug, or the
like, must be connected to permanent ground, such
as a properly grounded outlet box. No adapter is avail-
able for the plug illustrated in sketch D.
METAL
SCREW
COVER OF
GROUNDED
GROUNDING
OUTLET BOX
PIN
ADAPTER
GROUNDING GROUNDING
MEANS PIN
2-1A
Method of securing extension cord
APPLIANCE
CORD
CORD
SET
ADAPTER
(A) TIE CORD AS SHOWN (B) CONNECT PLUG AND
RECEPTACLE
2-1B
EXTENSION CORD - Use only three-wire outdoor
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extension cords that have three-prong grounding
plugs and grounding receptacles that accept the
appliance's plug.
MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE RECOMMENDATIONS
EXTENSION CORD WIRE SIZE
VOLTS
LENGTH REQUIRED
25 feet / 7.5m 18 A.W.G.*
120 50 feet / 15m 16 A.W.G.*
100 feet / 30m 16 A.W.G.*
*American Wire Gauge
Table
a. When using the chipper shredder, an extension cord
of adequate size must be used for safety and to pre-
vent loss of power and overheating.
b. 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
marked "SFTW".
c. Inspect extension power cord for loose or exposed
wires and damaged insulation. If damaged, replace
before using appliance.
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2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
DO NOT ABUSE POWER CORD - Never carry power
equipment by cord or pull cord to disconnect from out-
let. 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.
Avoid dangerous environment. Do not use power
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equipment in damp or wet locations.
7. Don't use in rain. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
8. Do not abuse cord. Never pull on power cord to dis-
connect from receptacle. Keep cord away from heat,
oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged
cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk
of electric shock.

PERSONAL SAFETY

9. Keep children away. All bystanders should be kept at
a safe distance from work area.
10. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewel-
ry. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of gloves
and substantial footwear is recommended when work-
ing outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair.
11. Use safety glasses. Always use face or dust mask if
operation is dusty.
12. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com-
mon sense when operating a power tool. Do not
use tools while tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious personal
injury.
13. Avoid unintentional starting. Do not move plugged-
in power equipment with finger on switch. Be sure
switch is off when plugging in.
14. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. Proper footing and balance enables bet-
ter control of the tool in unexpected conditions.
15. 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.
16. Do not use force. The correct tools will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
17. Disconnect the plug from the power source before
making any adjustment, changing accessories, or
storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
18. Store tools indoors. When not in use, tools should
be stored indoors in dry, and high or locked-up place,
out of reach of children.
19. Maintain tools. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean
for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories. Inspect tool cord periodically, and if dam-
aged, have it repaired by an authorized service facili-
ty. Keep handling surface dry, clean, and free from oil
and grease.
20. Check damaged parts. Before further use of the tool,
a guard or other part that is damaged should be care-
fully 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
affect 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.
2-2. PRECAUTIONS FOR USING CHIPPER/
SHREDDER
1. Extreme caution should be taken to ensure
shreddable 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 accu-
mulations.
8. Keep all guards and deflectors in good working condi-
tion.
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 clean-
ing clogged debris.
14. Ensure the power cord is always in good condi-
tion. A cord with broken insulation is extremely
dangerous and can result in fire, electric shock or seri-
ous personal injury.
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