DISCONNECT UNIT from the power supply
when not in use or when servicing or cleaning.
Do not leave unattended.
DON'T ABUSE CORD-Never carry or pull
this product by the cord or yank the cord to
disconnect from the receptacle. Keep cord
from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
STAY ALERT-Watch what you are doing. Use
common sense. Do not operate the garden
shredder when you are tired or under the
influence of drugs or medication.
STORE IDLE UNIT INDOORS-When not in
use, the garden shredder should be stored
indoors in a dry and high or locked-up place,
out of children's reach.
MAINTAIN UNIT WITH CARE-Keep clean for
best performance and to reduce the risk of
injury. Inspect extension cord periodically and
replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean
and free from oil and grease.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS - Before
further use of the product, any part that is
damaged should be carefully 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.
Any part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced. Call our customer
service help line at 1-800-313-5111 for
assistance.
GENERAL SAFETY
LIGHTING-Only operate your garden shredder
in daylight or good artificial light.
DON'T OVERREACH - Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Wear oil resistant rubber-
soled footwear.
Never leave a running tool unattended. Turn the
garden shredder off and wait until it comes to a
complete stop before leaving the work area.
Avoid accidental start-ups. Make sure switch is
in off position before plugging in the power cord.
USE RIGHT APPLIANCE– Do not use this
product for any job except that for which it is
intended.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY- All visitors, children
and pets should stay at a safe distance from the
work area.
WARNING: Some dust and debris created by
the use of this tool could contain chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
- chemicals in fertilizers
- compounds in insecticides, herbicides and
- arsenic and chromium from chemically
Your risk from exposure to these chemicals
varies depending on how often you do this
type of work. To reduce your exposure, work
in a well-ventilated area and with approved
safety equipment, such as dust masks that are
specifically designed to filter out microscopic
particles.
WARNING: California Proposition 65:
This product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm -
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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