Proper Use; Residual Risks; Hand-Arm-Vibrations - ATIKA GTC 40-305 Notice Originale

Proper use

• This lawn trimmer is designed for cutting grass and similar
soft vegetation and for trimming lawn edges in private and
hobby garden areas which are not accessible with a
lawnmower.
• The device is not allowed to be used in public gardens,
parks, sports centres or at roadsides as well as in agriculture
and forestry.
This lawn trimmer is not allowed to be used for
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cutting or chopping:
− hedges, shrubs and bushes,
− flowers,
− in terms of composting.
Otherwise, there is a risk of injury.
• Equipment that is not used in public areas, parks, sports
facilities as well as in agriculture and forestry is regarded as
lawn trimmer for private home gardens and hobby gardens.
• The intended usage also includes compliance with the
assembly, 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 use as prescribed. The
manufacturer is not liable for any type of damage resulting
from this: the user bears the sole risk.
• Unauthorised modifications at the lawn trimmer will exempt
the manufacturer from any liability for damages of any kind
arising from this.
• Only persons who are familiar with the device and informed
about possible risks are allowed to prepare, operate and
service this device. Repair work may only be carried out by
us or a customer service agent authorised by us.
• The machine may not be used in a potentially explosive
environment or be exposed to rain.

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.
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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.
• Risk of injuries of fingers and hands by contact with the
rotating cutting tool.
• Risk of injury at feet by contact with the cutting tool at a no-
covered area.
• Risk of injury from stones and earth flung away.
• 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.
• Electric shock.
• Touching live parts of opened electrical components.
• Fire danger
In addition, in spite of all the precautionary measures taken,
non-obvious residual risks can still exist
Vibrations (hand arm vibrations)
Vibration a = 3.5 m/s²
h
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 power tools.
It can also be used for an initial estimate of the vibration
exposure.
Warning:
The actual vibration emission level during the use of the
machine may differ from that indicated in the operating
instructions or indicated by the manufacturer. This may be
caused by the following factors to be minded before and during
the use:
Proper use of the machine.
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Correct cutting or machining of material.
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Proper condition of the machine for use.
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Use of the correct and sharp cutting tool.
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Handles and optional anti-vibration handles properly
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mounted on the machine body.
When you feel uncomfortable or notice discoloration of skin on
your hands during the use of the machine, stop working
immediately. Observe sufficient break times to rest. Failure to
have sufficient break times may result in a hand-arm vibration
syndrome.
The extent of exposure depending on the type of work or
machine use should be estimated and appropriate breaks
taken. In this way, the extent of exposure can be considerably
reduced over the entire work time. Minimise the risk caused by
vibrations. Maintain this machine according to the instructions
in the manual.
Avoid the use of this machine at temperatures under 10°C.
Create a work schedule in order to minimise vibration
exposure.