machine" ( 10.). Starting the machine in
accordance with these instructions
reduces the risk of injury.
Risk of injury!
If the starter rope recoils at speed, the
hand and arm will be pulled towards the
engine faster than the starter rope can be
released. This kickback can result in
broken bones, crush injuries and sprains.
Do not stand in front of the discharge
opening when starting the engine or
switching on the motor. There must be no
shredding material in the garden shredder
when it is started or switched on.
Shredding material may be ejected and
lead to injuries.
The machine must not be tilted during
start-up.
Working:
Risk of injury!
Never place your hands or feet
above, underneath or on rotating
parts.
When the machine is running, never put
your face or any other part of your body
above the feed chute or in front of the
ejection opening. Always keep you head
and body away from the feed opening.
Never put your hands or any
other part of your body or
clothing into the feed chute or
ejection chute. There is a
considerable risk of injury to eyes, face,
fingers, hands etc.
Always maintain your balance and firm
footing. Do not stretch forward.
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The operator must stand in the working
area described when feeding the
shredder. Stay inside the working area and
outside of the ejection zone at all times
during operation of the machine. ( 8.1)
Risk of injury!
Shredding material may be ejected
back up during operation. This may
result in serious injury to the user's
face, eyes and hands. Therefore
wear safety glasses and protective
gloves ( 4.3) and keep your head
away from the feed opening.
Never tilt the machine when the engine or
motor is running.
If the machine falls over during operation,
immediately switch off the engine and
detach the spark plug socket.
Make sure that there is no shredding
material blocking the ejection chute, as
this could result in poor shredding
performance or kickbacks.
When feeding the garden shredder, pay
particular attention to ensuring that no
foreign objects such as bits of metal,
stones, plastic, glass, etc. get into the
shredding chamber as this could result in
damage or kickbacks from the feed chute.
Risk of injury!
Shredding material kickback and
foreign objects may result in severe
injury to the user. Keep foreign
objects away from the machine and
remove blockages immediately.
Risk of injury!
Kickbacks can occur when feeding
the garden shredder with branch
material. Shredding material
kickback may result in serious
injury to the user. Wear protective
gloves and safety glasses ( 4.3).
Stop the engine
– before tilting, pushing or pulling the
machine,
– before unscrewing the closure screws
and opening the machine,
– before re-filling the tank. Allow the
engine to cool down before re-filling the
tank.
Fire hazard!
Beware of the cutting tool
running on for several seconds
before coming to a standstill.
Switch off the engine, detach
the spark plug socket and allow
all rotating tools to come to a complete
standstill
– before leaving the machine unattended
– before lifting or carrying the machine
– before transporting the machine
– before removing blockages at the
cutting unit, in the feed chute or in the
discharge chute
– before working on the cutting unit
– before checking or cleaning the
machine or before carrying out any
other work on it.
If foreign objects get into the cutting tool or
if the machine makes strange noises or
vibrates in an unusual way, switch off the
engine immediately and allow the machine
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