Switching Off; Adjustments On The Hedge Trimmer; Working Instructions; Maintenance And Care - ATIKA HS 680/61 Bedienungsanleitung

Switch on
Do not use any device where the switch can not be
switched on and off. Damaged switches must be repaired or
replaced immediately by the customer service.
The hedge shears has a two-hand protective shut-down which
prevents an unintended switching on.
Push the circuit closer/breaker on the rear handhold (6)
and operate at the same time with the other hand the switch
button on the front handhold (3), page 3, fig. A.

Switching off

For switching off the device release the circuit
closer/breaker or the switch button.

Adjustments on the hedge trimmer

Turn handhold, page 4 fig. B
The handhold can be set to 5 working positions (45° raster)
1. During the setting the circuit closer/breaker on the rear
handhold (6) can not be operated.
2. Hold the hedge shear on the front handhold (3), page 4, fig.
B.
3. Push the switch (5) backwards.
4. The rear handhold (6) can be turned into the desired
position.
5. Release the switch (5) and make sure that it engages. The
handhold is fixed.

Working instructions

Before commencing work, ensure the following:
Workplace tidied?
You may not start to operate the machine until you have
read these operating instructions, observed all the
instructions given and installed the machine as described!
Scare animals off the hedge before starting to cut in order to
prevent them from being injured.
Working with the hedge trimmer, page 5, fig. D - F
Hold the hedge trimmer with both hands on a safe
distance from the body.
The extension cable must be kept behind the hedge trimmer
when cutting so that it can not be caught by the knives, fig.
D.
Due to its double sided knives the hedge trimmer can be
guided forward and backward or by oscillating movements
from one to another side, fig. E
At first cut the sides of the hedge and then the upper edge.
Cut the hedge from the bottom up.
Cut the hedge in trapezium shape, fig. C.
Stretch a guide over the complete length of the hedge when
you want to shorten the upper edge of the hedge evenly.
Remove unconditionally any foreign objects out of the hedge
(e.g. wires) as these can damage the knives of the hedge
trimmer.
Ensure that you always comply with the safety
instructions given on p. 14 ff.

Maintenance and Care

Remove the plug from the power socket
before starting any maintenance or
cleaning work.
For maintaining and cleaning, removed security devices must
unconditionally be mounted properly and proved again.
Use only original parts. Other parts can result in unexpected
damages and injuries.
Observe the following to maintain the functionality of the
hedge trimmer.
Clean and oil all moving parts regularly.
Clean or suck off respectively the ventilation slots.
Never clean the knives with water
Never use any grease!
Use environmentally friendly oil.

Storage

Remove the mains plug
from the socket.
Store unused equipment in a dry, locked place out of the
reach of children.
To extend the service life of the hedge trimmer and
guarantee smooth operation, before storing for a longer
period
− thoroughly clean the hedge trimmer
− treat all movable parts with an environmentally friendly oil
Never use any grease!
Push the knife protection on the knife.
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Risk of corrosion!