Assembly; Start-Up; Work Instructions - ATIKA HSC 60-400 Originalbetriebsanleitung

Assembly

The hedge shears is already fully assembled at the factory.
You only need to charge the battery before starting the
device and insert it into the device.
Charging the battery:
See operating instructions for the battery and/or the
charger.
Inserting the battery:
Slide the battery into the guide of the battery holder
until the contacts of the battery are firmly seated on
the contact plugs of the device (audible click).
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The lithium ion batteries AP 40-2000 (Article No. 365501)
or AP 40-4000 (Article No. 365503) as well as the charger
ALG 40-1800 (Article No. 365500) are not included in the
scope of delivery and must be purchased separately.
!
Use only an original battery.
!
Do not use any other charger to charge the batteries.
The charger is optimally matched to the batteries.
Using an unsuitable charger may present a risk of
shock, overheating or escape of caustic battery fluid.
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Refer to the respective "Operating instructions" for further
information on the batteries and the charger.

Start-up

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The hedge shears has a two-hand safety shut-down
which prevents unintended switching on
Make sure before each startup that the switch button
and the front and rear handle are working properly.
Do not use the device if it can be switched on only
with one switch button. Damaged switch buttons
must be repaired or replaced immediately by the
customer service.
Economy / Normal mode
The device may be operated in economy mode or in
normal mode.
The device always starts in normal mode.
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You can only change the mode when the device is
switched on.
Changing the mode
Press the green button:
The device runs in economy mode.
 The battery charge will last longer.
The middle indicator lights up green
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when the device is operated in
economy mode.
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Release one of the two operated switch buttons to switch off
the device.
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 Is the hedge trimmer assembled completely and
 Is the hedge trimmer in good and safe condition?
 Are the switch buttons on both handles working?
 Is the cutting device undamaged and sharpened?
 Is the motor clear of deposits or leaves (risk of fire)?
 Is handhold clean and dry – free of oil, grease and
 Is workplace free of risks to stumble?
 Do you wear the required protective equipment?
 Did you read and understand all advices?
General behavior when working with the
hedge trimmer
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Press the yellow button:
The device runs in normal mode.
 The battery life becomes shorter.
Switching on:
Remove the knife guard (2).
Enclose the front handle (4) with the left hand and the
rear handle (5) with the right hand.
To switch on the device, press first the switch button on
the rear handle (5) and then the switch button on the front
handle (4).
To protect the battery the machine automatically
switches off at a low battery.
Do not continue operating the switch button;
otherwise the battery may be damaged.
Charge the lithium ion battery (
instructions).
Switching off
The device is equipped with a quick-stop function; the
blades will therefore stop immediately after releasing one
switch button.

Work instructions

Carry out the following checks before starting and
regularly during working with the hedge trimmer:
properly?
Check also that all nuts and screws are tightened.
Do all safety devices properly work?
resin?
Never work alone. Another person should stay close
enough to hear calls for help.
Keep children, bystanders and animals at a distance (15 m
min.) from your working area.
Do not work on snow, ice or other slippery ground – slip
hazard.
Do not work under insufficient light conditions (e.g. fog, rain,
snow flurry or twilight).
"Battery" operating
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