GE GCG1540 - Manual (Page 3)

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WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric shock
or personal injury.
PRECAUTIONS AGAINST UNREASONABLE USE OF
YOUR COMPACTOR:
■ Never compact shotgun shells, cartridges for
firearms, fireworks, etc., which are highly
explosive.
■ Never compact flammable materials such as
paint, oil- or gasoline-saturated rags, engine
starting fluid cans, paint thinner cans, etc.—
spontaneous combustion or explosive vapor
concentrations could occur.
■ Never compact containers of toxic chemicals
such as strong insecticides or other poisonous
materials—compaction could release
hazardous fumes.
■ Never compact aerosol cans containing
explosive or highly toxic chemicals.
(If you are sure the aerosol cans contain
non-hazardous materials such as shaving
cream, cheese spread and whipped cream,
they may be compacted.)
■ Do not compact lighted cigarettes, cigars, or
other hot or burning items.
■ Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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