Safe Handling With Fuels - ATIKA HB 72 Notice Originale

Take into consideration environmental influences:
− Do not expose the hedge trimmer to rain.
− Do not use the hedge trimmer in a damp or wet
environment.
− Delay the work in case of disadvantageous weather (rain,
snow, ice, wind) – increased risk of accidents!
− Provide for good illumination.
− Do not use the hedge trimmer near inflammable liquids
or gases.
Familiarize yourself with your environment and pay attention
to possible dangers which you may not be able to hear
because of the motor noise.
Never leave the hedge trimmer unattended.
For breaks the hedge trimmer has to be put down in such a
manner that no person will be endangered. Assure the
hedge trimmer against unauthorised access.
Persons under the age of 18 must not operate the device.
Keep other persons away.
The operator is responsible for accidents or risks which
occur to other persons or their properties.
The operator is resposnible to third persons within the area
of operations.
Keep children away.
Do not allow other persons, especially children, to touch the
tool or motor.
Keep them away from your working area.
Avoid to use this machine when persons are close to you, in
particular children.
Do not use a blunt, broken or otherwise damaged cutting
device.
Be sure that the cutting device already moves before you
start cutting.
Take special care when operating close to overhead cables.
Do not overload the machine! You work better and safer in
the given performance range.
Only operate the machine with complete and correctly
attached safety equipment and do not alter anything on the
machine that could impair the safety.
Do not modify the device or parts of the device respectively.
Do not use any knives which do not comply with the
indicated characteristics of this instruction manual.
The use of other tools and other accessories can
signify a risk of injury for you.
Stop the machine and remove the spark plug connector from
the spark plug when
− the hedge trimmer had contact with soil,
stones, nails or other foreign substances
checking the device for damages
− carrying out repair works
− maintenance and cleaning
− carrying out servicing and repair works, removal of faults
(including blocking of knives)
− transport and storage
− leaving the hedge trimmer (also for short-term
interruptions)
Maintain your hedge trimmer with care:
− Keep your tools sharp and clean in order to be able to
work better and safer.
− Keep handles dry and free of oil and grease.
− Follow the maintenance instructions.
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Check the machine for possible damage:
− Before continuing to use the machine, the protective
devices must be inspected to ensure that they work
perfectly and with their intended function.
− Check whether the movable parts function perfectly and
do not stick or whether the parts are damaged. All parts
must be correctly installed and fulfil all conditions to
ensure perfect operation of the hedge trimmer.
− Damaged guards and parts must be properly repaired or
exchanged by a recognized, specialist workshop; insofar
as nothing else is stated in the instructions for use.
− Damaged or illegible safety labels should be replaced
immediately.
Do not allow any tool key to be plugged in!
Before switching on, check always that wrenches and
adjusting tools are removed. Before switching on, check
always that wrenches and adjusting tools are removed.
Store unused equipment in a dry, locked place out of the
reach of children.
Do not repair the device unless you are qualified for such
kind of work.
Do not carry out repair operations on the machine other
than those described in section "Maintenance" but contact
the manufacturer or authorized customer service centres.
Repairs to other parts of the machine must be carried out
by the manufacturer or one of his customer service points.
Use only original spare parts. Accidents can arise for the
user through the use of other spare parts. The
manufacturer is not liable for any damage or injury
resulting from such action.

Safe handling with fuels

Fuels and fuel vapours are inflammable and may
cause serious injury on the skin or when inhaled.
Therefore be careful and provide sufficient
ventilation when handling with fuels.
Never remove the tank cap and fuel when the engine is
running or is still hot.
Stop the engine and allow the device to cool down before
fuelling it.
Do not smoke and avoid open flames when fuelling.
Wear gloves when fuelling.
Do not fuel in closed rooms.
Avoid spilling of fuel or oil. Clean the hedge trimmer
immediately when you have spilled fuel or oil. Change your
clothes immediately when you have spilled fuel or oil on
them.
Make sure that no fuel can come into the soil.
Carefully close the tank cap after fuelling and check that it
does not get loose during operation.
Check that there is no leakage on the tank cap and fuel
lines. If there are leaks this device may not be started.
Only transport and store fuels in containers approved and
identified for this.
Keep children away from fuels.
Do not handle and store fuels close to combustible and
highly inflammable materials as well as sparks and open
flames.