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14. Risks
• Be sure to read the below list of hazards and risks associated with storing, transporting and/or
working with this shredder. Take note of these dangers and avoid these risks by following the
instructions contained in this manual.
• Keep in mind that not only is the operator in danger, but any bystanders are also exposed to
these risks.
• Keep all bystanders at a safe distance.
• Risk of injury to the hands if they come into contact with the feed roller.
• Risk of catching and crushing body parts that come into contact with the feed roller.
• Risk of strangulation after catching clothing in the feed roller.
• Risk of being strangled, trapped or disfigured by the machine if loose-fitting clothing becomes
caught in the feed roller.
• Risk of injury from wood chips ejected into the feed hopper.
• Risk of suffering injuries due to projection along the feed and discharge sides after a foreign
object has been introduced (stone, metal, textile, PVC, etc.).
• Risk of injury due to wood chips being ejected around the opening of the blow chute when the
machine is operating.
• Risk of suffering serious injuries or death because a machine part (blades, bolts, etc.) has be-
come loose, due to a lack of regular maintenance and monitoring.
• Bruises and injuries may occur while feeding material into the machine due to the force of the
blades on the wood.
• Contusions and injuries may occur due to sudden movements by the wood as it is introduced
into the feed hopper.
• Risk of injury and cuts to the hands if they come into contact with the blades after opening the
shredding chamber.
• Risk of injury through contact with the blades or cutting elements during unclogging, maintai-
ning or cleaning the machine.
• Risk of crushing or catching your fingers between the impeller blades and the turbine during
maintenance.
• Risk of cutting your hands if a wrench slips while loosening or tightening the blades.
• Always use high-quality, long-handled wrenches!
• Risk of crushing your hands or fingers while closing the maintenance hatch.
• Risk of crushing or catching your fingers between the hopper, anti-projectile shield and feed
roller.
• Risk of crushing, catching or cutting off your fingers when the drive belt has been started.
• Risk of crushing, catching or cutting off your fingers when the transmission chain is moving.
• Risk of crushing your hands from moving springs or feed roller compression.
• Risk of crushing or injuring your hands by lowering the blow chute in an uncontrolled manner.
• Risk of burn injuries when touching the exhaust pipe or other engine parts when they have not
yet cooled down.
• Risk of fire from wood chips and wood dust residue blocking the cooling fins.
• Risk of fire due to fuel catching fire during refuelling.
• Risk of poisoning from ingesting fuel, oils or lubricants.
• Risk of burns or skin irritation from contact with fuel, oils or lubricants.
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