Symbols Used In The Operating Instructions; Normal Intended Use; Residual Risks - ATIKA HHS 710/56 Notice Originale

Do not operate the high hedge shear near
cables, power or phone lines.
Keep a safety distance of 10 m to overhead
power lines when working with the high hedge
shear.
Cutting length 510 mm
Length of sword 560 mm
Max. branch opening (cutting width) 27 mm
This product complies with European regulations
specifically applicable to it.
Machine of the protection class II (double
insulated)
Electrical devices do not go into the domestic
rubbish. Give
packaging to an eco-friendly recycling.
According to the European Directive 2012/19/EU
on electrical and electronic scrap, electrical devices that are
no longer serviceable must be separately collected and
brought to a facility for an environmentally compatible
recycling.

Symbols used in the operating instructions

Threatened hazard or hazardous situation. Not
observing this instruction can lead to injuries or
cause damage to property.
 Important information on proper handling. Not
observing this instruction can lead to faults in the
machine.
 User information. This information helps you to
use all the functions optimally.
Assembly, operation and servicing. Here you are
explained exactly what to do.

Normal intended use

 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.

This hedge trimmer is designed for cutting
and soft branches
, shrubs and ground-cover plants in
house and hobby gardens. Do not cut branches the
diameter of which exceeds 27 mm.

The device shall not be used for cutting grass, grass borders
or in order to chop for composting. Risk of injuries existing!
 The intended usage also includes compliance with the
operating, servicing and repair conditions prescribed by the
devices, accessories and
young shoots
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 use as prescribed. The
manufacturer is not liable for any type of damage resulting
from this: the user bears the sole risk.
 Arbitrary modifications on the hedge shears exclude a
liability of the manufacturer for damages of all kinds resulting
from it.
 The hedge shears shall only be assembled, used and
maintained by persons who are familiar with it and instructed
about the risks. Repair works may only be carried out by us
or by a customer service agent nominated by us.
 The machine may not be used in a potentially explosive
environment or be exposed to the rain.
 Metallic parts (wires etc.) have unconditionally to be
removed from the material to be cut.

Residual 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 information" 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.
 Warning! 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.
 Health impairment resulting from exposure to hand arm
vibration if the machine is used too long or is not properly
guided and maintained.
 isk of injuries of fingers and hands by the tool.
 Injury by catapulted workpiece parts.
 Breaking or catapulting of knife pieces.
 Risk from electricity, by using non-standard electrical
connections.
 Electric shock.
 Touching live parts of opened electrical components.
 Impairment of hearing when working on the machine for
longer periods of time without ear protection.
 Eye injury when failing to wear safety goggles or visor.
In addition, in spite of all the precautionary measures taken,
non-obvious residual risks can still exist.
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