Intended Use; Safety Instruction - Black and Decker GS2400 Manual De Instrucciones

Garden Shredder GS2400 has been designed for shredding most kitchen and garden waste,
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including prunings, hedge trimmings, twigs and other organic garden waste as well as paper and cardboard. The shredded
waste is ideal for composting purposes or to obtain a smaller volume of waste for easy disposal.
This garden shredder is intended for consumer use only. It is intended for intermittent use: the recomm ended material
feed time is 40% of the total run time of the shredder. Selecting and picking up the material will normally provide a
sufficient idle time.
WARNING!
When using mains-powered appliances, basic safety precautions, including the following, should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury and material damage.
• Read all of this manual carefully before operating the appliance.
• Retain this manual for future reference.
• Remove the plug from the socket before carrying out any adjustment, servicing or maintenance.
TRAINING
• Never allow children or persons who are unfamiliar with this type of appliance to use it, nor anyone who has not read this
user manual.
• Remember that the operator is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.
PREPARATION
• Do not operate this equipment in the vicinity of bystanders.
• Only operate the appliance in open space (e.g. not close to a wall or other fixed objects) and on a firm, level surface.
• Wear safety glasses at all times while operating the appliance.
• Hearing protection should be worn whenever the sound level seems uncomfortable.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery, as these can be caught in moving parts. Preferably wear rubber gloves and non-slip
footwear when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to keep long hair out of the way.
• Do not expose the appliance to rain. Do not use the appliance where there is a risk of causing fire or explosion, e.g. in the
presence of flammable liquids and gases.
• Do not operate the appliance on a paved or gravel surface where ejected material could cause injury.
• To prevent damage to the cutting gear, remove earth from roots. Do not attempt to shred bones, stone, glass, metal,
plastics or rags.
• Before use, carefully check the appliance and mains cable for damage. Check for misalignment and seizure of moving parts,
breakage of parts, damage to guards and switches and any other conditions that may affect its operation. Ensure that the
appliance will operate properly and perform its intended function. Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or
defective. Do not use the appliance if the switch does not turn it on and off.
• Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced by an authorised repair agent. Never attempt any repairs yourself.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in
order to avoid a hazard. Replace damaged or unreadable labels.
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INTENDED USE

SAFETY INSTRUCTION

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