Intended Use; Safety Information - Scheppach GS50 Originalbetriebsanleitung

4. Intended use

The shredder is intended for compacting fibrous and
wood-related materials such as hedge and tree cut-
tings, branches, bark and pine cones.
Any use not expressly permitted in this manual may
damage the shredder and pose a serious danger to
the user.
Do not fell the shredder with stones, glass, metal,
bones, plastics or fabrics.
The operator or user is responsible for accidents and
injury or damage to third parties.
The equipment is allowed to be used only for its pre-
scribed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a
case of misuse. The user/operator and not the manu-
facturer will be liable for any damage or injuries of any
kind resulting from such misuse.
Please note that our equipment has not been de-
signed for use in commercial, trade or industrial appli-
cations. Our warranty will be voided if the equipment
is used in commercial, trade or industrial businesses
or for equivalent purposes.

5. Safety information

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervi-
sion or instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
• Never allow children or other persons unfamiliar
with the user manual to use the shredder. Local
regulations or bylaws may determine the minimum
age for using the shredder.
Observe noise control and local regulations.
Caution! When using power tools, observe the fol-
lowing basic safety measures for the prevention of
electric shocks and the risk of injury and fire:
Preparation:
• Never use the shredder with other persons or ani-
mals nearby.
• Wear hearing and eye protection at all times when
using the shredder.
• Wear appropriate protective clothing such as pro-
tective gloves, firm footwear and long trousers. Do
not wear loosely fitting clothes or clothes with dan-
gling cords or belts.
• Only use the shredder in the open (that is, away
from walls or other rigid structures) on a firm, level
surface.
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• Do not use the machine on a paved, gravelled area,
which could be damaged by ejected material.
• Before you start up the shredder, check that all of
the nuts, bolts and other fastenings are tight. Cov-
ers must be fastened properly and in good working
order. Replace any damaged or illegible stickers.
• Only use replacement parts and accessories sup-
plied and recommended by the manufacturer. Us-
ing third-party parts will immediately invalidate the
guarantee.
• Do not leave the shredder working unattended and
keep it in a dry place out of children's reach.
• Only connect the shredder to a properly earthed
mains power supply. Make sure that the extension
cable and socket are properly earthed.
• While being used in the open, connect the shredder
to a residual current (RC) circuit breaker with a trip
current of not more than 30 mA.
Working with the device:
• Make sure that the funnel feeder is empty before
you start the shredder.
• Keep your head, hair and body away from the in-
take opening.
• Do not reach into the funnel feeder during opera-
tion. The shredder will continue to run for a short
period after you switch it off.
• Always make sure you are standing in a firm, bal-
anced position. Do not lean forwards, and never
stand above the shredder when inserting materials.
• Make sure that the material inserted into the shred-
der does not contain hard objects made of metal,
stone, glass or similar.
• Do not use the shredder in the rain and in bad
weather. Work in daylight or under good lighting
conditions.
• Do not operate the shredder when you are tired or
distracted, or under the influence of alcohol or med-
ication. Always take a break when you need one.
• Switch the shredder off and pull the plug under the
following circumstances:
- when you are not using the device,
- transporting it or leaving it unattended;
- before releasing a jammed blade.
- when you are checking the device, cleaning it or
removing blockages;
- when you are carrying out cleaning or mainte-
nance work or replacing accessories;
- Before moving or lifting the shredder
- If foreign objects should enter the shredder, if
the shredder is making unfamiliar noises or vi-
brations (check the shredder for damage before
starting it up again)
• Do not allow shredded material to accumulate near
the ejection area. This may otherwise hinder prop-
er ejection and force the material back up through
the feeder.