Yard Machines MTD1400K manual Shredder Safety Rules

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheat- ing. Table 1 shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. Number, the heav- ier the cord. To reduce the risk of disconnection of appliance cord from the extension cord during oper- ating: Make a knot as shown in Fig. 2;

		Volts		Total length of cord in feet
		120V		25		50		100	150
	Ampere Rating
	More than Not more than
		0-6		18	16		16		16
		6-10		18	16		14		14
		10-12		16	16		14		14
		12-16		14	12
							Not recommended
			TABLE 1
		METHOD OF SECURING EXTENSION CORD
CORD SET
		APPLIANCE CORD

(A) TIE CORD AS SHOWN	(B) CONNECT PLUG AND
		RECEPTACLE
	Fig. 2

17.DO NOT FORCE TOOL. The correct tools will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

18.DISCONNECT THE PLUG FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENT, CHANGING ACCESSORIES, OR STORING THE TOOL. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

19.STORE IDLE TOOLS INDOORS. When not in use, tools should be stored indoors in dry, and high or locked-up place, out of reach of children.

20.MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect tool cord periodi- cally, and if damaged, have it repaired by an author- ized service facility. Keep handling surface dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.

21.CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other 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. A guard or other part that is damaged should be prop- erly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.

SHREDDER SAFETY RULES:

1.Extreme caution should be taken to ensure shredda- ble material does not contain metal. Rocks, bottles. Cans or other foreign objects.

2.Do not allow hands or any other part of the body, or clothing to enter inside the feeding chambers or dis- charge chute, while machine is operating.

3.Wear gloves while operating the machine.

4.Before starting the machine, ensure that all screws and other fasteners are properly secured.

5.Machine should be operated on firm level surfaces only.

6. Before starting the machine, check that the cutting chamber is empty.

7.Motor should be kept clean of debris and other accumulations.

8.Keep all guards and deflections in good working condition.

9.Stand clear of discharge chute at all times.

10.Do not over reach and keep face and body back form the feed opening.

11.Never pull the machine by the power cord and keep cord away form water or sharp edges.

12.Disconnect the power cord when the machine is not in use.

13.If machine should become clogged, switch off the

motor, disconnect the power cord, make sure all mov- ing parts are completely stopped before cleaning clogged debris.

14. Ensure the power cord is always in good condition. A cord with broken insulation is extremely dangerous and can result in fire, electric shock or serious per- sonal injury.

15.The operation of any tools can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage Before operating power tool, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We rec- ommend wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eye- glasses or standard safety glasses with side shields.

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