Shred'N'Vac® 3

Operator's Manual

Safety

manual safety symbols and important information

Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you.

DANGER

The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “DANGER” calls attention to an act or condition which WILL lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided.

WARNING

The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “WARNING” calls attention to an act or condition which CAN lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided.

CAUTION

The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “CAUTION” calls attention to an act or condition which may lead to minor or moderate personal injury if not avoided.

Circle and slash symbol

This symbol means the specific action shown is prohibited. Ignoring these prohibitions can result in serious or fatal injury.

NOTE

This enclosed message provides tips for use, care and maintenance of the unit.

IMPORTANT

The enclosed message provides information necessary for the protection of the unit.

international symbols

Symbol form/shape

Symbol

Symbol form/shape

Symbol

description/application

description/application

 

Read and understand

 

Fuel and oil mixture

 

Operator's Manual.

 

 

 

 

 

Wear eyes, ears and

 

Finger Severing

 

 

 

 

head protection

 

 

 

 

 

Wear hand

 

Hot

 

protection. Use

 

Surface

 

two handed.

 

Safety/Alert

 

Wear slip resistant

 

 

foot wear.

 

or sparks near fuel.

 

DO NOT smoke

 

 

 

 

 

 

near fuel.

 

 

 

DO NOT allow flames

Symbol form/shape

Symbol

Symbol form/shape

Symbol

description/application

description/application

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ignition

 

Emergency stop

 

ON/OFF

 

 

 

 

 

Carburetoradjustment

 

Primer bulb

 

- Low speed mixture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carburetor adjustment

 

Carburetor adjustment

 

- Idle speed

 

- High speed mixture

 

 

 

 

 

Choke Control

 

Choke Control

 

"Cold Start"

 

"Run"

 

Position

 

Position

 

(Choke Closed)

 

(Choke Open)

 

 

 

 

 

Idle Speed

 

Fast Speed

 

 

 

 

personal condition and safety equipment

WARNING

SHRED'N'VAC® users risk injury to themselves and others if the SHRED'N'VAC® is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating SHRED'N'VAC® .