Adjustments On The Hedge Trimmer; Working Instructions; Maintenance And Care - ATIKA HA 500/51 Original Instructions Manual

Do not use any device where the switch can not be
switched on and off. Damaged switches must be repaired
or replaced immediately by the customer service.
The hedge shears has a two-hand protective shut-down which
prevents an unintended switching on.
Push the circuit closer/breaker on the rear handhold (7)
and operate at the same time with the other hand the switch
button on the front handhold (5).
Switching off
For switching off the device release the circuit closer/breaker or
the switch button.

Adjustments on the hedge trimmer

Turn handhold (Type HA 620/55; HA 710/61)
The handhold can be set to 5 working positions (45° raster)
During the setting the circuit closer/breaker on the rear
handhold (7) can not be operated.
Hold the hedge shear on the front handhold (5).
Push the switch (11) backwards.
The rear handhold (7) can be turned into the desired
position.
Release the switch (11) and make sure that it engages. The
handhold is fixed.

Working instructions

You may not start to operate the machine until
you have read these operating instructions,
observed all the instructions given and installed
the machine as described!
Observe all safety instructions in any case.
Before commencing work, ensure the following:
Workplace tidied?
You may not start to operate the machine until you have
read these operating instructions, observed all the
instructions given and installed the machine as described!
Always keep the ventilation apertures free.
Scare animals off the hedge before starting to cut in order to
prevent them from being injured.
Best time for hedge trimming:
Leaved hedge:
⇒
Conifer hedge:
⇒
Quickly growing hedge:
⇒
18
June and October
April and August
from May and then every 6
weeks
Working with the hedge trimmer
Hold the hedge trimmer with both hands on a safe
distance from the body.
The extension cable must be kept behind the hedge
trimmer when cutting so that it cannot be caught by the
knives.
Due to its double sided knives the hedge trimmer can
be guided forward and backward or by oscillating
movements from one to another side?
At first cut the sides of the hedge and then the upper
edge.
Cut the hedge from the bottom up.
Cut the hedge in trapezium shape.
Stretch a guide over the complete length of the hedge when
you want to shorten the upper edge of the hedge evenly.
Remove unconditionally any foreign objects out of the
hedge (e.g. wires) as these can damage the knives of the
hedge trimmer.

Maintenance and Care

Remove the plug from the power socket
before starting any maintenance or
cleaning work.
Maintenance and repair work other than those described in this
chapter is only allowed to be carried out by service staff.
For maintaining and cleaning, removed security devices must
unconditionally be mounted properly and proved again.
Use only original parts. Other parts can result in unexpected
damages and injuries.
Maintenance
The cutting tool will not come to a standstill immediately after
cut-off. Before starting any service work wait until all parts are
stationary.
To guarantee a long and reliable usage of the product carry out
the following maintenance works regularly.
Check the machine for obvious defects such as
− loose, hung out or damaged cutting tools
− worn or damaged components
− correct assembly and faultless covers and protective
devices.
Necessary repair works or maintenance have to be carried
out before using the power tool.