Operator’s Manual
Garden Shredder Mulcher
Model
MTD1400K
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES
AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
P/N 6096-200123 © 2006
PRINTED IN CHINA
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your atten-
SYMBOL
MEANING
tion to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their
explanations, deserve your careful attention and under-
standing. The safety warnings do not by themselves
eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they
give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention
measures.
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:
SYMBOL
MEANING
Failure to obey a
WARNING:
safety warning can
Indicates
danger,
result in injury to yourself and others.
Always follow the safety precautions to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury.
SAFETY ALERT:
warning or
caution. Attention is required in order to
avoid serious personal injury. May be used
in conjunction with other symbols or pic-
tographs.
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.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to
CAUTION:
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.
FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-668-1238
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •
• Carefully inspect the area before starting the unit.
Remove all debris and hard or sharp objects such as
glass, wire, etc.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING
• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and proper use of the unit.
• Clear the area of children, bystanders, and pets. At a
minimum, keep all children, bystanders, and pets out-
side 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
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:
approached, stop the unit immediately.
• 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 dam-
aged parts.
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4. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT - Do not use
PLEASE READ - SAVE THESE
appliance in damp or wet locations.
INSTRUCTIONS
5. DON’T USE IN RAIN - Water entering a power tool
When using an electrical gardening tools, basic safety pre-
cautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the fol-
lowing.
will increase the risk of electric shock.
6. DO NOT ABUSE CORD - Never yank it to discon-
nect from receptacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged
cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk
of electric shock.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, BURNS, FIRE OR PERSONAL
INJURY:
7. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY - All visitors should be kept
at a distance from work area.
8. DRESS PROPERLY - Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of
rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recom-
mended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
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 3-
conductor 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.
9. USE SAFETY GLASSES - Always use face or dust
mask if operation is dusty.
10. STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND
USE COMMON SENSE WHEN OPERATING A
POWER TOOL. Do not use tools while tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
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.
11. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Do not move
plugged-in appliance with finger on switch. Be sure
switch is off when plugging in.
12. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables
better control of the tool in unexpected conditions.
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 with-
out 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.
13. NO ACCESSORIES OR ATTACHMENTS ARE
NECESSARY FOR THE OPERATION OF THIS
GARDENING TOOL. The use of any accessories or
attachments for this gardening tool is not recom-
mended. Such use of any attachment or accessory
may increase the risk of injury to the user.
14. USE RIGHT APPLIANCE. Do not use appliance for
any job except that for which it is intended.
15. GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER(GFCI)
PROTECTION SHOULD BE PROVIDED ON THE
CIRCUIT(S) OR OUTLET(S) TO BE USED FOR
THE GARDENING APPLIANCE. Receptacles are
available having built-in GFCI protection and may be
used for this measure of safety.
METAL SCREW
COVER OF
GROUNDED
GROUNDING
DUTLET BOX
(A)
ADAPTER
PIN
(B)
(D)
16. WARNING! DTo reduce the risk of electric shock,
use only with an extension cord intended for out-
door use, such as an extension cord of cord type
SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A,
SJTW-A, SJTOW-A.
GROUNDIN
G MEANS
(C)
GROUNDIN
G PIN
Extension cords of the type specified above are
available at local hardware stores.Extension cord-
Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extension cord, be sure to use one
Fig. 1
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heavy enough to carry the current your product will
other condition that may affect its operation. A
guard or other part that is damaged should be prop-
erly repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.
draw. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop
in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheat-
ing. Table 1 shows the correct size to use depending
on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in
doubt, use the next heavier gage. Number, the heav-
ier the cord. To reduce the risk of disconnection of
appliance cord from the extension cord during oper-
ating: Make a knot as shown in Fig. 2;
SHREDDER SAFETY RULES:
1. Extreme caution should be taken to ensure shredda-
ble material does not contain metal. Rocks, bottles.
Cans or other foreign objects.
2. Do not allow hands or any other part of the body, or
clothing to enter inside the feeding chambers or dis-
charge chute, while machine is operating.
Volts
120V
Total length of cord in feet
100
150
25
50
Ampere Rating
More than Not more than
3. Wear gloves while operating the machine.
4. Before starting the machine, ensure that all screws
and other fasteners are properly secured.
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18
16
14
16
16
16
12
16
14
14
16
14
14
0-6
6-10
10-12
12-16
5. Machine should be operated on firm level surfaces
only.
Not recommended
TABLE 1
6. Before starting the machine, check that the cutting
chamber is empty.
METHOD OF SECURING EXTENSION CORD
APPLIANCE CORD
7. Motor should be kept clean of debris and other
accumulations.
CORD SET
8. Keep all guards and deflections in good working
condition.
9. Stand clear of discharge chute at all times.
10. Do not over reach and keep face and body back form
the feed opening.
11. Never pull the machine by the power cord and keep
cord away form water or sharp edges.
(A) TIE CORD AS SHOWN
(B) CONNECT PLUG AND
RECEPTACLE
Fig. 2
12. Disconnect the power cord when the machine is not
in use.
17. DO NOT FORCE TOOL. The correct tools will do the
job better and safer at the rate for which it is
designed.
13. If machine should become clogged, switch off the
motor, disconnect the power cord, make sure all mov-
ing parts are completely stopped before cleaning
clogged debris.
18. DISCONNECT THE PLUG FROM THE POWER
SOURCE BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENT,
CHANGING ACCESSORIES, OR STORING THE
TOOL. Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the tool accidentally.
14. Ensure the power cord is always in good condition. A
cord with broken insulation is extremely dangerous
and can result in fire, electric shock or serious per-
sonal injury.
19. STORE IDLE TOOLS INDOORS. When not in use,
tools should be stored indoors in dry, and high or
locked-up place, out of reach of children.
15. The operation of any tools can result in foreign objects
being thrown into your eyes, which can result in
severe eye damage Before operating power tool,
always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields and a full face shield when needed. We rec-
ommend wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eye-
glasses or standard safety glasses with side shields.
20. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep cutting tools
sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce
the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories. Inspect tool cord periodi-
cally, and if damaged, have it repaired by an author-
ized service facility. Keep handling surface dry,
clean, and free from oil and grease.
21. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of
the tool, a guard or 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
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
EXPLANATION OF NOTE, WARNING, and
WARRANTY SYMBOL
1. A NOTE is used to convey additional information, or
highlight a particular explanation, or to expand a step
instruction.
2. A WARNING identifies a procedure which, if not
undertaken or if improperly done, can result in a seri-
ous personal injury or damage to the unit and/or
both.
3.
(WARRANTY SYMBOL) serves notice that
unless instructions or procedures are followed, any
damage will void the warranty and repairs will be at
owner’s expense. Service other than user mainte-
nance should be performed by a Yard Machines
Authorized Service Center. Damage or conditions
caused by improper maintenance practices which
render this product inoperable will void the manufac-
turer’s warranty.
4. FOR WARRANTY OR SERVICE contact the nearest
Yard Machines Authorized Service Center by calling
800# on back cover.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product.
Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOL
MEANING
SYMBOL
MEANING
• WARNING - WEAR GLOVES TO
PROTECT YOUR HANDS
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning, or caution.
May be used in conjunction with
other symbols or pictographs.
• WARNING - WEAR SAFETY BOOTS
TO PROTECT AGAINST ELECTRIC
SHOCK
• WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
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.
• WEAR HEAD, EYE AND HEARING
PROTECTION
• WARNING - DO NOT ESPOSE TO
RAIN
WARNING: Thrown objects and loud
noise can cause severe eye injury
and hearing loss. Wear eye protec-
tion meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 stan-
dards and ear protection when oper-
ating this unit. Falling objects can
cause severe head injury. Wear head
protection when operating this unit.
Use a full face shield when needed.
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KNOW YOUR UNIT
TOP HOPPER
TOP HOPPER
SAFETY SCREWS
ON/OFF SWITCH
OVERLOAD
PROTECTION
SWITCH
TOP HOPPER
KNOB
DISCHARGE CHUTE
WHEEL(L)
WHEEL(R)
LEG(R)
LEG(L)
WHEEL COVERS
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