Steele Products SP-GM655 User Manual

SP-GM655

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

The purpose of safety rules is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols
and the explanations with them require 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.

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

Indicates caution or warning. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictures.
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to you or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read thoroughly and understood
completely, safety rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to comply can result in accidents
involving fire, electric shock or serious personal injury. Save owners manual and review frequently
for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this tool.

The operation of any tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power equipment operation, always wear safety
goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. Wear a wide
vision safety mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields.

1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owners manual carefully. Learn its applications and limita­tions as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.

2. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED
SURFACES. For example, pipes, radiators, ranges,refrigerator enclosures.

3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas invite accidents.

4. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIROMENT. Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose
to rain. Keep work area well lit.

5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. Visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe
distance from work area. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord.

6. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry and high or locked place
out of reach of children.

7. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate at which it was designed.

8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool.
Don’t use a tool for a purpose not intended.

9. DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts.
Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Also wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.

10. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses,
they are not safety glasses.

11. PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a dust mask if operation is dusty.

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12. PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection during operation.

13. DON’T OVEREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Do not use tool on an unstable support.

14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

15. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form a habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.

16. NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.

17. KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN AND FREE OF OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when
cleaning. Never use break fluids, gasoline, petroleum based products or any strong solvents
to clean you tool.

18. STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what you are doing and use common sense.
Do not rush.

19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool a guard or any other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its
intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or any other
part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center.

20. DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF.
Have defective switches replaced by authorized service center.

21. DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR ANY
MEDICATIONS.

ASSEMBLE FRAME & WHEELS

Align the holes in the wheels to the holes in the axle section of the frame and secure tightly with the
bolts, spring washers and nuts provided as shown in Fig. 1.
Affix the hub caps to the wheels. Fig. 2

TOP HOPPER

Place the Top Hopper onto the metal feed tube and align the attaching holes.
Secure the one way screw.Fig. 3

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Due to continued product refinement policy, product features and specifications can and will
change without notice.Check current features and specifications with your retailer.

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HANDLE

Insert the handle bar into the handle shafts located at the rear of the machine. Align the holes in the
handle bar to the holes in the handle shafts and secure with the 2 knobs as shown in Fig. 4 & 5.

SAFTEY SWITCH

The safety switch that is located on the cutter base is activated when the
Top Hopper assembly is removed to help prevent accidental starting. Fig. 6

OPERATION

Read and understand the safety instructions in this owner’s manual before using your STEELE®
SHREDDER. Connect the machine to a suitable power outlet.
To start the machine, place the On/Off switch located at the rear of the motor to “ON” position.
Fig. 7. To stop the machine, switch to the “OFF” position.

ATTACHING MULCH BAG

Place a heavy duty garbage bag over the lip of the discharge chute and secure into position using
a strap. Fig. 8

MAINTENANCE

Your STEELE® SHREDDER has been designed for a low level of maintenance, involving routine
cleaning and inspection. The motor of the machine is maintenance free and requires no attention.
For best results the blades must be kept sharp at all times. The blades have dramatically less
cutting power when dull. The machine will tear rather than cut when the blades are dull. When this
occurs rotate the double sided blades or replace the blades immediately.

WARNING

Before attempting any maintenance, switch the machine off and disconnect the power cord from
power source.

JAMMING

If blades become jammed, switch off the machine and disconnect the power cord from the power
source. Always wear gloves when attempting maintenance of the cutting chamber. Unscrew the 3
securing Top Hopper assembly knobs. Remove the Top Hopper assembly and remove the
obstruction from the cutting chamber.

WARNING

Take extreme care not to come in contact with cutting blades. Assemble the Top Hopper in reverse
order stated above.

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