Chicago Electric 66910 User Manual

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Chicago Electric 66910 User Manual

CHIPPER SHREDDER

2.5 HP

Model 66910

Set up and Operating Instructions

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Important Safety

Instructions

In this manual, on the labeling, and all other information provided with this product:

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result

in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION, used with the safety alert

symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE is used to address practices not

related to personal injury.

CAUTION, without the safety alert symbol, is

used to address practices not related to personal injury.

When using electric gardening equipment,

basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:

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Power Cord Safety

1.Warning! - To reduce the risk of electric shock, use

only with an extension cord intended for outdoor use,

such as an extension cord of cord type SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A. or SJTOW-A.

2.Extension Cord - Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your Chipper Shredder will draw. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.

TABLE A – MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS (120 VOLT)

Ampere

 

EXTENSION CORD

Rating

 

 

LENGTH

 

(at full load)

25’

 

50’

100’

150’

0

– 6

18

 

16

16

14

6 – 10

18

 

16

14

12

10

– 12

16

 

16

14

12

12

– 16

14

 

12

Not recommended

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3.Table A shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. To reduce the risk of disconnection of appliance cord from the extension cord during operating:

6.Use only three-wire outdoor extension cords that have three-prong grounding plugs and grounding receptacles that accept the appliance’s plug.

7.This Chipper Shredder should be grounded while in use to reduce the risk of electric shock to the operator. The unit is equipped with a 3-conductor cord and

3-prong grounding plug to fit the proper grounding receptacle. The green or green and yellow conductor in the cord is the grounding wire. Do not connect the green or green and yellow wire to a live terminal.

 

 

 

Your unit has a plug as illustrated above.

 

 

 

The outlet used should look like the

 

 

 

outlet illustrated above. Do not remove

 

 

 

the grounding prong from the plug. If

a. Make a knot as shown in Method of

 

the plug will not fit the outlet, have a

 

proper outlet installed by a qualified

Securing Extension Cord; or

 

electrician.

 

b. Use one of the plug-receptacle retaining

8.

To reduce the risk of electric shock,

straps or connectors described in this

 

this appliance has a polarized plug

manual.

 

 

 

 

(one blade is wider than the other)

 

 

 

4. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)

 

and will require the use of a polarized

 

extension cord. The power plug will fit

protection should be provided on the

 

 

into a polarized extension cord only one

circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the

 

 

way. If the plug does not fit fully into the

gardening equipment. Receptacles are

 

 

extension cord, reverse the plug. If the

available having built-in GFCI protection

 

 

plug still does not fit, obtain a correct

and may be used for this measure of

 

 

polarized extension cord. A polarized

safety.

 

 

 

 

extension cord will require the use of a

5. Do not abuse the Cord - Do not carry

 

 

polarized wall outlet. This plug will fit into

appliance by cord or pull on it to

 

the polarized wall outlet only one way.

disconnect from receptacle. Keep the

 

If the plug does not fit fully into the wall

cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

 

outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug still

 

 

 

does not fit, contact a qualified electrician

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to install the proper wall outlet. Do not change the equipment plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way. This design is referred to as double-insulated, indicated by .

9.WARNING: Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. (California Health &

Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

Personal Safety

1.Dress Properly - Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of heavy duty work gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

2.Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and heavy-duty work gloves. Use face or dust mask

if the operation is dusty.

3.Avoid unintentional starting - Do not move plugged-in equipment with your finger on the power switch. Be sure the switch is off when plugging in.

4.Do not overreach - Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

5.Stay alert - Watch what you are doing.

Use common sense. Do not operate the equipment when you are tired.

6.Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the equipment.

7.Keep hands and feet away from the cutting area.

8.Keephandsawayfromtheblades.

9.

Wear thick jeans and steeltoed work boots to help prevent injury caused by

flying debris.

Equipment Use and Care

1.Avoid a dangerous environment - Do not use equipment in damp or wet locations.

2.Do not use in rain.

3.Keep children away - All visitors should be kept at a distance from the work area.

4.When servicing use only identical replacement parts.

5.Use the right equipment - Do not use the equipment for any job except that for which it is intended.

6.Do not force the equipment - It will do the job better and with less likelihood of injury at the rate for which it was designed.

7.Store idle equipment indoors - When not in use, equipment should be stored indoors in a clean, dry, safe location out of reach of children.

8.Maintain the equipment with care -

Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect the power cord periodically and, if damaged, have it repaired by an authorized service facility.

Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.

9.Check for damaged parts - Before using the equipment, checked to determine that all guards will operate properly and perform their intended function. Check

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for misalignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition that may affect its operation. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified technician.

10.Disconnect the equipment - Disconnect the equipment from the power supply when not in use, before servicing, when changing blades and other accessories.

11.Keep all guards in place and in working order. A guard that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified technician.

12.Keep the blades sharp. Using dull blades will cause excessive wear on the motor and will cause jamming.

General Safety

1.Never place your hands or any other part of your body or clothing inside the Hopper when the Chipper Shredder is plugged into an electrical outlet.

2.Never attempt to cut limbs over 1-1/4” in diameter. Doing so can cause equipment damage and/or serious personal injury.

3.This Chipper Shredder should only be operated on a solid, level surface.

4.Never feed pieces of metal, rocks, bottles, cans, or other foreign objects into the Chipper Shredder.

5.If the cutting mechanism strikes a foreign object or if the Chipper Shredder makes an unusual noise or vibration, immediately turn off the unit. Wait

until the Chipper Shredder comes to a complete stop. Disconnect the Power Cord, and take the following steps:

a.Remove any foreign or clogged material.

b.Check for any loose parts and tighten.

c.Replace or repair damaged parts.

6.Periodically stop the Chipper Shredder and check the discharge area to ensure the processed material does not build up and clog the Chute.

7.Do not move the Chipper Shredder when the Motor is running or with your finger on the Power Switch.

8.Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare to begin work before turning on the Chipper

Shredder.

9.Do not leave the Chipper Shredder unattended when it is plugged into an electrical outlet. Turn off the unit, and unplug it from its outlet before leaving.

10.This product is not a toy. Keep it out of reach of children.

11.People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before use.

Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure. In addition, people with pacemakers should:

Avoid operating alone.

Do not use with the Power Switch locked on.

Properly maintain and inspect to avoid electrical shock.

12.Maintain labels and nameplates on the Chipper Shredder. These carry important safety information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor

Freight Tools for a replacement.

13.The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur.

It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are

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