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WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Safety Instructions

PRECAUTIONS AGAINST UNREASONABLE USE OF YOUR COMPACTOR:

■Never compact shotgun shells, cartridges for firearms, fireworks, etc., which are highly explosive.

■Never compact flammable materials such as paint, oil- or gasoline-saturated rags, engine starting fluid cans, paint thinner cans, etc.— spontaneous combustion or explosive vapor concentrations could occur.

■Never compact containers of toxic chemicals such as strong insecticides or other poisonous materials—compaction could release hazardous fumes.

■Never compact aerosol cans containing explosive or highly toxic chemicals.

(If you are sure the aerosol cans contain non-hazardous materials such as shaving cream, cheese spread and whipped cream, they may be compacted.)

■Do not compact lighted cigarettes, cigars, or other hot or burning items.

■Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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