Important Safety Instructions; Work Area Safety; Intended Use - Dolmar AT-3623 Instruction Manual

For European countries only
EC Declaration of Conformity
The undersigned, Tamiro Kishima and Rainer
Bergfeld, as authorized by Dolmar GmbH, declare that
the DOLMAR machine(s):
Designation of Machine:
Cordless String Trimmer
Model No./ Type: AT-3630, AT-3631
Specifications: see "SPECIFICATIONS" table.
are of series production and
Conforms to the following European Directives:
2000/14/EC, 2006/42/EC
And are manufactured in accordance with the following
standards or standardised documents:
EN709, EN/ISO10517, EN/ISO11680, EN/ISO11806,
EN60745
The technical documentation is on file at:
Dolmar GmbH,
Jenfelder Straße 38, Abteilung FZ,
D-22045 Hamburg
The conformity assessment procedure required by
Directive 2000/14/EC was in Accordance with annex VIII.
Notified Body:
TÜV Rheinland LGA Products GmbH
Tillystraße 2
90431 Nürnberg, Germany
Identification number 0197
Measured Sound Power Level: 91.3 dB (A)
Guaranteed Sound Power Level: 93 dB (A)
The EC-Type Examination Certificate No. as a pole saw
with pole saw attachment is:
4811004.12011
The EC-Type Examination per 2006/42/EC was
performed by:
DEKRA Testing and Certification GmbH
Enderstraße 92b
01277 Dresden, Germany
Identification No. 2140
2. 10. 2012
Tamiro Kishima
Managing Director
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
Save all warnings and
instructions for future reference.

Intended use

1. The cordless grass trimmer/brushcutter/string trimmer
is only intended for cutting grass, weeds, bushes and
undergrowth. It should not be used for any other
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Rainer Bergfeld
Managing Director
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purpose such as edging or hedge cutting as this may
cause injury.
General instructions
1. Never allow people unfamiliar with these instructions,
people (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge to use the tool. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
tool.
2. Before starting the tool, read this instruction manual to
become familiar with the handling of the tool.
3. Do not lend the tool to a person with insufficient
experience or knowledge regarding handling of
brushcutters and string trimmers.
4. When lending the tool, always attach this instruction
manual.
5. Handle the tool with the utmost care and attention.
6. Never use the tool after consuming alcohol or drugs,
or if feeling tired or ill.
7. Never attempt to modify the tool.
8. Follow the regulations about handling of brushcutters
and string trimmers in your country.
Personal protective equipment (Fig. 1)
1. Wear safety helmet, protective goggles and protective
gloves to protect yourself from flying debris or falling
objects.
2. Wear ear protection such as ear muffs to prevent
hearing loss.
3. Wear proper clothing and shoes for safe operation,
such as a work overall and sturdy, non-slip shoes. Do
not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Loose clothes,
jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
4. When touching the cutting blade, wear protective
gloves. Cutting blades can cut bare hands severely.

Work area safety

1. Operate the tool under good visibility and daylight
conditions only. Do not operate the tool in darkness or
fog.
2. Do not operate the tool in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or
dust. The tool creates sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
3. During operation, never stand on an unstable or
slippery surface or a steep slope. During the cold
season, beware of ice and snow and always ensure
secure footing.
4. During operation, keep bystanders or animals at least
15 m away from the tool. Stop the tool as soon as
someone approaches.
5. Before operation, examine the work area for stones or
other solid objects. They can be thrown or cause
dangerous kickback and result in serious injury and/or
property damage.
6. WARNING: Use of this product can create dust
containing chemicals which may cause respiratory or
other illnesses. Some examples of these chemicals
are compounds found in pesticides, insecticides,
fertilizers and herbicides. Your risk from these
exposures varies, depending on how often you do this
type of work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work
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