Roper KU155OV Grounding Instructions, Additional safety instructions, responsibilities, and your

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Grounding Instructions

Grounding Instructions

Polarized 3-prong

grounding type

outlet

3-Prong grounding

Plug -

The compactor is for use on a single phase, 115-volt, 60 Hz, AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly grounded circuit and is equipped with a grounding plug as shown above. Time delay fuse or

circuit breaker is recommended. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. For your personal safety, the compactor must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a polarized 3-prong grounding plug. It must be plugged into a correctly polarized mating 3-prong grounding type outlet, properly installed and grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances. No adapter should be used with this appliance.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Do not modify the power supply plug provided with the compactor. If it will not fit the outlet, or if you are in doubt as to whether the wall outlet is properly grounded, check with a qualified electrician.

Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your compactor, follow basic precautions, including the following:

1.Read all instructions before using the compactor.

2.Close supervision of children is necessary when the compactor is used near children.

3.Do not allow compactor to be used as a toy, or to run unat- tended at any time. Lock key switch when not in use and store key out of reach of children.

4.Do not touch moving parts.

5.Have appliance examined, repaired or adjusted by an au- thorized serviceman.

6.Do not compact:

-lighted cigarettes, cigars or other hot or burning items.

-any container or aerosol can containing insecticide, hair spray, paint, engine starting

fluid or other poisonous, toxic, or explosive products. volatile flammable material such as oily rags, thinner, etc., which would create a fire hazard or explosion.

7.Do not take apart this appliance. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when subse- quently used.

8.Use only for intended use as de- scribed in this manual. Do not use other than manufacturer’s recommended attachments.

9.Never lift the bag by the sides. Broken glass or other sharp objects in the bag can cause injury.

10.This compactor is designed for household use only.

11.Unplug compactor from electrical outlet before servicing.

12.The compactor must be electri- tally grounded. See the ground- ing instructions.

13.Do not overload trash bag with heavy material such as glass.

14.Never operate the compactor if:

-it is not working right,

-it is damaged.

-parts are missing.

-the cord set, plug or motor is damaged in any manner.

15.Never use or store flammable fluids (dry cleaning solvents, gasoline, kerosene, etc.) in or near your compactor. These sub- stances give off vapors that can create a fire hazard or explosion.

16.See Installation Instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Additional safety instructions

1.Do not shove items down into the compactor with hands or feet. Let the compactor do the compacting.

2.Always place glass bottles, etc., on their sides in the center of the

and your

responsibilities

 

 

 

 

drawer.

The waste paper below

4. You are responsible

for making

and beside the bottle can help

sure that

your compactor:

keep broken glass near center of

- is used only for jobs normally

bag.

 

 

expected

of home compactors.

3. Do not

install

or store compactor

- is properly

installed

and

where

it will

be exposed to the

leveled

on a floor that can

weather.

 

support

its weight.

 

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