BGU GSB 242, Operator'S Manual

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Make sure to comply at all times with relevant instructions for use, installation, maintenance and repair. 

Failure to comply with the manufacturer’s instructions may lead to severe danger and damages both for the 

operator and surrounding properties. 

The shredder may be only used, maintained or repaired by skilled operators who have previously gained 

familiar with the machine and relevant instructions. 

Also make sure to comply with all applicable national safety standards other technical health and road 

regulations as required by the country of use.  

Do not let young people below 18 operate any shredder or chipper and make sure that the working area is 

always clean and well illuminated in order to assure safest operation. 

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When working always wear protection gloves, glasses and over-the-head hearing protectors 

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Do not ever leave the shredder unattended!

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Comply with applicable electrical connections rules 

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Before installation, make sure that all sockets and connections are duly insulated and provide for 

             replacement of eventual damaged cables and sockets 

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Immediately replace damaged lines, wires and plugs 

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Never handle the shred material in the machine with bare hands: always use a suitable leaves 

             tamper! 

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When starting an electric model make sure to check the engine rotation is correct and unplug 

             power before performing repair or maintenance works on the machine  

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Do not shred with wore blades on the machine

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Remember that machine users are responsible for thirds safety and health at all times 

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When leaving work for some time make sure to switch off the machine (unplug electric power, pull 

             off the cardan shaft or switch the motor off) 

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On GSZ model 242 make sure to provide due shaft shielding

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Do not feed in stones, glass, metal pieces,  plastic cords or sheets or other equivalent material  

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Install and use the shredder only in safe and due location 

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Never reach inside the hopper or any ejection chute while the shredder is working

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Strictly use mechanical tools (i.e. wood stocks) to turn and release jammed or skewed branched/

             sticks inside  the hopper or discharge chute. Never reach with your hands inside the hopper or    

             discharge chute when the machine is running.  

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Never attempt to remove a jammed piece of wood or material before disconnecting/unplugging 

             the machine from the power and before the cutting tools (blades and hammers) 

             have come to a complete stop.

8.1 Disposal precautions 

Electric  parts  and  components  are  polluting  and  dangerous  for  the  environment,  therefore  they  should 

be separately disposed of.  In case of fire do not extinguish with water, use preferably chemical agents 

(powders).

9. Transportation

When on the highway, make sure that the shredder does not cover any of the tractor illumination/signal lights 

(back drive lights, stops or turn indicators). If so provide for an additional electric arrangement when transporting 

on public roads. The same applies for all other machines infringing the tractor light beam by respectively 1 

meter rear and 40cm laterally (in which latter case a clearance light is also required in front).      .

CAREFUL!  Dangerous area !

Standing  in this area is very dangerous  and 

forbidden! – 

WARNING! 

Standing in this area is  forbidden!

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