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▪ Remove any adjusting keys or spanners before turning on the power tool. A spanner or
key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
▪ Do not reach out too far. Keep your feet firmly on the ground at all times. This will enable
you retain control over the power tool in unexpected situations.
▪ Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from the power tool. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can become
entangled in the moving parts.
▪ If there are devices for connecting dust extraction and collection facilities, please ensure
that they are attached and used correctly. Using such devices can reduce dust-related
hazards.
5.4 Power tool use and care
▪ Do not expect the power tool to do more than it can. Use the correct power tool for what
you want to do. A power tool will achieve better results and be safer if used in the context
for which it was designed.
▪ Do not use the power tool if the switch cannot turn it on and off. A power tool with a broken
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
▪ Disconnect the plug from the power source before making adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
▪ Store power tools, when not in use, out of the reach of children and do not allow people
who are not familiar with the power tool or these instructions to operate it. Power tools are
potentially dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
▪ Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or jammed moving parts, breakages or any
other feature that might affect the operation of the power tool. If it is damaged, the power
tool must be repaired. Many accidents are caused by using poorly maintained power tools.
▪ Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to jam and are easier to control.
▪ Use the power tool, accessories and cutting tools, etc., in accordance with these
instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of power tool, taking into
account the working conditions and the work which needs to be done. Using a power tool
in ways for which it was not intended can lead to potentially hazardous situations.
5.5 Service
▪ Your power tool should be serviced by a qualified specialist using only standard spare
parts. This will ensure that it meets the required safety standards.
6 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR SHREDDERS
▪ Wear protective gloves, protective glasses and hearing protectors. Avoid loose clothing.
▪ Always stand steadily and in balance. Do not stretch towards the machine.
▪ During use, the machine should be level and on a firm surface.
▪ Ensure that all screws and nuts are properly tightened before use.
▪ Only use the machine in dry conditions and never use outdoors when it is raining.
▪ Never use the machine with damaged safety devices or without protection.
▪ Keep hands, other parts of our body and clothing away from the feeding hopper and the
discharge chute.
▪ Keep your face and the rest of your body away from the feeding hopper.
▪ Do not leave the machine unsupervised, switch off the motor and disconnect the plug.
▪ Hard objects such as stones, bottle, cans or pieces of metal must not be fed into the inlet
chute. This can cause damage to the machine.
▪ If the machine becomes blocked, stop the motor and disconnect the plug. Pull out any
objects and check for damage.
▪ If the fuse blows or if the overload protection is triggered, this is a sign that the machine is
overloaded and/or that too many appliances are connected to the same extension cable.
Check the cause and remedy. Do not install a more powerful fuse.
