If this Shredder is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THIS SHREDDER TO THE NEAREST MTD REPAIR DEALER. This warraanty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. 1 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION SYMBOL MEANING The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. SYMBOL MEANING Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to oth- ers. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in injury to yourself and others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. WARNING: Indicates danger, warning or caution. Attention is required in order to avoid serious personal injury. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pic- tographs. SAFETY ALERT: NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment. Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders. Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. CAUTION: FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-668-1238 • IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING • Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and proper use of the unit. When using the unit, safety rules. Please read these instructions before oper- ating the unit in order to ensure the safety of the operator and any bystanders. Please keep these instructions for later use. WARNING: • Do not operate this unit when tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication. • Children must not operate the unit. Teens must be accompanied and guided by an adult. • All guards and safety attachments must be installed properly before operating the unit. • Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts. Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure. Replace parts that are cracked, chipped or damaged in any way. Do not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts. • Carefully inspect the area before starting the unit. Remove all debris and hard or sharp objects such as glass, wire, etc. • Clear the area of children, bystanders, and pets. At a minimum, keep all children, bystanders, and pets outside a 50 feet (15m.) radius; there still may be a risk to bystanders from thrown objects. Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye protection. If you are approached, stop the unit immediately. 2 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION PLEASE READ - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical gardening tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, BURNS, FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY: 1. FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS listed in this manual before/during operation of this shredder. 2. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS this tool should be grounded while in use to reduce the risk of electric shock to the operator. The tool is equipped with a 3conductor cord and 3-prong grounding plug to fit the proper grounding receptacle. The green or green and yellow wire to live terminal. If your unit is for use on less than 150 volts, it has a plug as illustrated in sketch A in Figure 1 on page 2. If it is for use on 150 to 250 volts, it has a plug as illustrated in sketch D, Fig.1, Page 2. An adapter, sketches B and C, is available for connecting plugs as illustrated in sketch A to 2-prong receptacles. The green-colored rigid ear, lug, or the like, must be connected to permanent ground, such as a properly grounded outlet box. No adapter is available for the plug illustrated in sketch D. 3. EXTENSION CORD - Use only with an extension cord intended for outdoor use. Match wire gauge to the cord length. See table below. A 2-wire cord without a ground connection may be used since this appliance is double insulated. If in doubt of proper wire size, use the next heavier gauge. Please note that the smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. GROUNDING PIN METAL SCREW COVER OF GROUNDED DUTLET BOX ADAPTER GROUNDIN G MEANS GROUNDIN G PIN (A) (C) (B) (D) Fig. 1 4. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT -Do not use appliance in damp or wet locations. 5. DON’T USE IN RAIN -Water entering a power tool will...