Proper Use; Residual Risks; Safety Instructions - ATIKA VT 32 Instructions D'utilisation

User information. This information helps you to use all
the functions optimally.
Assembly, operation and servicing. Here you are
explained exactly what to do.

Proper use

The thatcher / lawn aerator is suitable for raking and
thatching lawns as well as collecting leaves on lawns in the
private home and hobby garden.
The device is not allowed to be used in public gardens,
parks, sports centres or at roadsides as well as in agriculture
and forestry.The device is not allowed to be used in public
gardens, parks, sports centres or at roadsides as well as in
agriculture and forestry.
The thatcher / lawn aerator may not be used:
- to trim bushes, hedges and shrubs
- to level uneven grounds (e.g. mole hills)
- as power tiller
- on plastered or gravelled areas
Risk of injuries existing!
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 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 thatcher / lawn aerator exclude
a liability of the manufacturer for damages of all kinds
resulting from it.
Only persons who are familiarised with the device and
informed about possible risks are allowed to prepare,
operate and service this device. 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.

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.
Risk injury of hands and feet if they come close to or under
the rotating parts.
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Risk of injury of fingers and hands during assembly and
cleaning activities on the thatcher drum.
Stones and soil may be thrown off.
Danger resulting from electric current, if improper connecting
wires are used.
Touching live parts of opened electrical components.
Impairment of hearing when working on the machine for
longer periods of time without ear protection.
In addition, in spite of all the precautionary measures taken,
non-obvious residual risks can still exist.

Safety instructions

Thatchers / lawn aerators can be dangerous when
used improperly. The use of electrical tools requires the
observation of basic safety precautions to eliminate risk of
fire, electrical shock and personal injuries.
Before commissioning this product, 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.
Pass the safety instructions on to all persons who work
with the machine.
Keep these safety instructions in a safe place.
Make yourself familiar with the equipment before using it, by
reading and understanding the operating instructions.
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.
Do not use the device for purposes it is not intended for (see
"Intended use").
Familiarize yourself with your environment and pay attention
to possible dangers which you may not be able to hear
because of the motor noise.
Within his area of work the operator is responsible for third
parties.
Children and young persons under 16 years of age as well
as persons who have not read the instruction manual are not
allowed to operate this product.
Keep bystanders and animals away from your working
area.
Do not allow other persons, especially children, to touch
the tool or cable.
Switch off the machine if persons, in particular children or
pets, are close to you or if you change your working area.
Never leave the device unattended.
Wear protective clothing:
− safety goggles
− ear protection (Sound intensity level at workplace can
exceed 85 dB (A))
Wear suitable work clothes:
− do not wear loose-fitting clothes or jewellery; they can
catch in moving parts.