11. Lighting – Only operate your wood chipper + shredder in
daylight or good artificial light.
12. Do not overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.
13. Never leave a running tool unattended – Turn the wood
chipper + shredder off and wait until it comes to a complete
stop before leaving the work area.
14. Avoid accidental starting – Do not carry the wood chipper
+ shredder with your finger on the switch.
Make sure the switch is off before plugging in or unplugging
the unit.
15. Use the right tool – Do not use this machine for any job
except that for which it was intended.
16. Keep children, bystanders, and pets away –
All spectators, including pets, should be kept a safe distance
away from the work area.
Personal Safety
1. Before starting the wood chipper + shredder, make sure that
the hopper inlet is empty.
2. Keep your face and body away from the opening.
3. Do not allow hands or any other part of the body or
clothing near the hopper or discharge chute.
4. Never put your hands into the hopper while the wood
chipper + shredder is running. Always use the paddle
supplied with your wood chipper + shredder to push items
into the hopper.
5. Do not try to force objects larger than the recommended
diameter of 1-1/2" into the hopper.
6. Always stand clear of the discharge zone when operating the
wood chipper + shredder. Never reach under the unit until it
has come to a complete stop.
7. When feeding material into the wood chipper + shredder, be
careful to remove pieces of metal, rocks, bottles, cans or
other foreign objects that may damage the blades.
8. If the cutting mechanism strikes a foreign object or if the
wood chipper + shredder should start making any unusual
noise or vibration, turn it off and allow it to come to a
complete stop. Disconnect from power supply and take the
following steps:
– Inspect for damage;
– Check for and tighten any loose parts.
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WARNING!
Never reach into the hopper until the
wood chipper + shredder has come to a complete stop and is
unplugged. The blades will continue to rotate for a few seconds
after the unit is turned off.
9. 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 hopper.
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WARNING!
Never put your hands near the discharge
chute. Failure to heed the warning could result in serious injury.
10. If the wood chipper + shredder becomes clogged, turn it
OFF and disconnect from power supply before clearing
debris. Keep the power source clear of debris and other
accumulations to prevent damage to the power source.
Remember that the starting mechanism on engine powered
tools will cause the cutting mechanism to move.
11. Keep all guards and deflectors in place and in good working
condition.
12. Do not operate the wood chipper + shredder on a paved or
gravel surface where ejected material could cause injury.
13. Turn off the wood chipper + shredder and disconnect it from
the power supply whenever you leave the work area.
14. Do not tilt the wood chipper + shredder while it is running.
15. Never reach into the hopper until the wood chipper +
shredder has come to a complete stop and has been
disconnected from the power supply.
Electric Safety
1. Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection should
be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for
this electric wood chipper + shredder. Receptacles are
available having built-in GFCI protection and may be used for
this measure of safety.
2. To prevent electric shock, use only with an extension cord
suitable for outdoor use, such as SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A,
STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A.
Before use, check that the extension cord is in good
condition. When using an extension cord, make sure to use
one heavy enough to carry the current to the product. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in
loss of power and overheating.
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