Normal Intended Use; Risidual Risks; Vibrations; Safety Instructions - ATIKA HB 60-2 Original Instructions Manual

Normal intended use

 The hedge trimmer is only suitable for the private use in the
house and hobby garden.
 As hedge shears for the private house and hobby garden are
considered such devices that are not applied in public
facilities, parks, and sports facilities as well as in the
agriculture and silviculture.
 The device shall not be used for cutting grass, grass borders
or in order to chop for composting. Otherwise, there is a risk
of injury.
 The intended usage also includes compliance with the
operating, servicing and repair conditions prescribed by the
manufacturer and following the safety instructions included in
the instructions.
 The relevant accident prevention regulations for the
operation as well as the other generally acknowledged
occupational medicine and safety rules must be complied
with.
 Any other use is deemed not to be intended use. The
manufacturer is not liable for any type of damage resulting
from this: the user bears the sole risk.
 Unauthorized modifications to the hedge trimmer preclude
any liability of the manufacturer for resulting damages of any
kind.
 The machine may only be equipped, used and serviced by
persons who are familiar with it and have been instructed on
the hazards. Repair work may only be performed by us or
authorized service centres.
 The machine may not be used in a potentially explosive
environment or be exposed to rain.
 Metallic parts (wires etc.) have unconditionally to be
removed from the material to be cut.
 Persons under the age of 18 must not operate the device.
 Children must never use the device.

Risidual risks

Even if used properly, residual risks can exist even if the
relevant safety regulations are complied with due to the design
determined by the intended purpose.
Residual risks can be minimised if the "Safety instructions" and
the "Intended usage" as well as the whole of the operating
instructions are observed.
Observing these instructions, and taking proper care, will reduce
the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment.
 Injury by catapulted parts.
 Breaking or catapulting of knife pieces.
 Carbon monoxide poisioning when using the device in
closed or poorly ventilated rooms.
 Burning when touching hot parts.
 Impairment of hearing when working on the machine for
longer periods of time without ear protection.
 This device generates an electromagnetic field during
operation. Such a field may affect active or passive medical
implants under certain circumstances. To reduce the risk of
serious injuries we recommend persons who carry medical
implants to consult their doctor and the manufacturer of the
medical implant before operating this device.
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 Health impairment resulting from exposure to hand arm
vibration if the machine is used too long or is not properly
guided and maintained.
In addition, in spite of all the precautionary measures taken,
non-obvious residual risks can still exist.

Vibrations

front handle ahv,eq = 3.225 m/s²
rear handle ahv,eq = 4.128 m/s²
Measuring uncertainty K = 1.5 m/s²
The indicated vibration emission level has been measured
according to a standardised test method and can be used to
compare tools.
It can also be used for an initial estimate of exposure.
Warning!
The vibration emission level can differ from the indicated value
during actual use of the tool depending on the manner of usage.
It is necessary to define safety measures to protect the operator
that are based on an estimate of exposure at the actual conditions
of usage (for this, all parts of the operation cycle have to be
considered, e.g. times during which the tool is cut off and times
during which it is switched on but runs in no-load mode).

Safety instructions

This hedge trimmer can cause serious injuries.
Carefully read the instructions on how to handle,
prepare, service, start and stop this hedge trimmer.
Familiarize yourself with all controls and the proper
operating of this hedge trimmer.
Before starting this device, read and keep to the
following advice. Also observe the preventive
regulations of your professional association and the
safety provisions applicable in the respective country,
in order to protect yourself and others from possible
injury.
Keep these security advices (operating instructions)
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always together with the hedge trimmer.
The hedge trimmer shall only be operated by persons
 with sufficient experience.
Give or lend the hedge trimmer only to persons who are
familiar with the hedge trimmer and its operation. Give
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always the operating instruction to take with them.
Repair works on the device must be carried out by
the manufacturer or by companies appointed by the
manufacturer respectively.
 Primary users
Persons working for the first time with the hedge trimmer
must obtain a practical instruction to the use of the hedge
trimmer and the operator protection equipment by an
experienced operating person.
 Be attentive. Be careful what you do. Behave sensibly when
working. Do not use the device when you are tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or medicaments. One moment
of carelessness when using the device can result in serious
injuries.