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for misalignment 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 by a qualied technician.
Disconnect the equipment - Disconnect 10. the equipment from the power supply
when not in use, before servicing, when
changing blades and other accessories.
Keep all guards in place and in working 11. order. A guard that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced by a
qualied technician.
Keep the blades sharp. Using dull
12. blades will cause excessive wear on the
motor and will cause jamming.
general Safety
Never place your hands or any other 1. part of your body or clothing inside the
Hopper when the Chipper Shredder is
plugged into an electrical outlet.
Never attempt to cut limbs over 1-1/4” 2. in diameter. Doing so can cause
equipment damage and/or serious
personal injury.
This Chipper Shredder should only be 3. operated on a solid, level surface.
Never feed pieces of metal, rocks, 4. bottles, cans, or other foreign objects
into the Chipper Shredder.
If the cutting mechanism strikes a 5. foreign object or if the Chipper Shredder
makes an unusual noise or vibration,
immediately turn off the unit. Wait
until the Chipper Shredder comes to a
complete stop. Disconnect the Power
Cord, and take the following steps:
Remove any foreign or clogged a. material.
Check for any loose parts and tighten.b.
Replace or repair damaged parts.c.
Periodically stop the Chipper Shredder 6. and check the discharge area to ensure
the processed material does not build up
and clog the Chute.
Do not move the Chipper Shredder when
7.
the Motor is running or with your nger
on the Power Switch.
Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare to 8. begin work before turning on the Chipper
Shredder.
Do not leave the Chipper Shredder 9. unattended when it is plugged into an
electrical outlet. Turn off the unit, and
unplug it from its outlet before leaving.
This product is not a toy. Keep it out of 10. reach of children.
People with pacemakers should 11. consult their physician(s) before use.
Electromagnetic elds in close proximity
to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker
failure. In addition, people with
pacemakers should:
• Avoid operating alone.
• Do not use with the Power Switch
locked on.
• Properly maintain and inspect to avoid
electrical shock.
Maintain labels and nameplates on 12. the Chipper Shredder. These carry
important safety information. If
unreadable or missing, contact Harbor
Freight Tools for a replacement.
The warnings, precautions, and
13. instructions discussed in this instruction
manual cannot cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur.
It must be understood by the operator
that common sense and caution are