Symbols On The Device; Symbols In The Operating Manual; Proper Use; Residual Risks - ATIKA ALF 2300 Originalbetriebsanleitung

Danger – objects may be thrown out at
high speed when motor is running. Keep
bystanders, pets and domestic animals
out of the danger area.
Wait until all machine parts have come to
a dead stop before touching them.
Danger – rotating blades. Keep hands
and feet out of openings while machine is
running.
Wear eye and ear protection.
Wear protective gloves.
Protect against humidity.
Do not use as footstep.
Material is cut
Retaining basket locked
Retaining basket unlocked
This product complies with European regulations
specifically applicable to it.
Electrical devices do not go into the domestic
rubbish. Give devices, accessories and packaging
to an ecofriendly 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 in the operating manual

Potential hazard or hazardous situation. Failure to
observe this instruction may lead to injuries or cause
damage to property.
 Important information on proper handling. Failure to
observe this instruction may lead to faults.
 User information. This information helps you to use all
the functions optimally.
Assembly, operation and servicing. Here you are
explained exactly what to do.
Material is not cut

Proper use

The proper use includes the shredding of
- all types of branches up to a max. diameter (depending on
wood species and freshness)
- wilted, moist garden refuse that has already been stored for
several days, alternating with branches
Shredding of glass, metal, plastic parts, plastic bags, stones,
fabric cut-offs, roots with soil, waste without solid consistency
(e.g. kitchen scraps) is explicitly excluded.
The garden shredders are suitable for private use in gardens
and allotments.
As garden shredders for private gardens and allotments are
considered such devices that are not applied in public facilities,
parks, and sports facilities as well as in agriculture and forestry
on a commercial basis.
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.
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 on the garden shredder exclude a
liability of the manufacturer for damages of any kind 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.

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 instructions"
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 of injury to the fingers and hands, if your hand grasps
through an opening and reaches the blade unit.
 Risk of injury to the fingers and hands, when carrying out
assembly work and cleaning on the blade unit.
 Injury by the chopped material spinning away near the
hopper.
 Risk from electricity when using improper electrical
connections.
 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.
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