Residual Risks; Safety Instructions - ATIKA AMF 2300 Originalbetriebsanleitung

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
and the Intended usage
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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.

Safety instructions

Before commissioning this product, read and
keep to the following advice. Also observe the
preventive regulations
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
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with the machine.
Keep these safety instructions in a safe place.
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Repair works on the shredder must be carried out by
the manufacturer or by companies appointed by the
manufacturer respectively.
 Make yourself familiar with the equipment before using it, by
reading and understanding the operating instructions.
 Do not use the machine for unsuitable purposes (see
'Normal intended use' and 'Working with the garden
shredder').
 Provide a safe standing position and keep at any time the
balance. Do not lean forward. When placing material into the
shredder, always stand on the same level as the machine.
When placing material into the shredder, always stand on the
same level as the machine.
 When working on slopes always make sure to have a safe
standing position.
Safety information
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as well as the whole of the
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of your professional
 Only move the machine at walking speed, never run with it
(changing locations).
 Be observant. Attend to what you do. Start working with
rationality. 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.
 Always wear safety goggles, work gloves and noise
protection when working with the machine.
 Always wear suitable work clothing when operating the
machine:
− do not wear loose-fitting clothes or jewellery; they can
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catch in moving parts.
− slip-proof shoes
− trousers to protect the legs
− no loose clothing or such with hanging bands or
drawstrings
 Do not work with the device barfooted or only with thongs on
your feet.
 Within his area of work the operator is responsible for third
parties.
 Do not allow children to play with this machine.
 Keep children away from machine.
 Do not allow children to perform cleaning and maintenance
tasks.
 Never operate the machine if other persons, especially
children, or animals are in the immediate vicinity.
 The operator is responsible for accidents or hazards which
occur to other persons or their properties.
 Never leave the device unattended.
 Keep your workplace in an orderly condition! Untidiness can
result in accidents.
 Choose a working position alongside the equipment.
 Never reach into the filling or ejection opening.
 Keep your face and body away from the filling opening.
 Do not overload the machine! You work better and safer in
the given performance range.
 Only operate the machine with complete and correctly
attached safety equipment and do not alter anything on the
machine that could impair the safety.
 Never try to bypass the interlocking function of the safety
device.
 Do not alter the motor controller setting, since the rotary
speed controls the safe maximum operating speed, and
protects the motor and all rotating parts against damage due
to excess speed. Contact the customer service in case of
problems.
 Do not operate without the funnel.
 Do not modify the device or parts of the device respectively.
 Close machine properly before enabling motor.
 Do not hose down the device with water. (Origin of danger
electric current).
 Take into consideration environmental influences:
Do not use the device in moist or wet ambience.
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Do not leave the machine standing in the rain.
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Do not work in bad weather conditions (e.g. rain, risk of
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lightning).
Provide for good illumination.
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 To prevent danger of injury to fingers during assembly or
cleaning operations wear protecting gloves.
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