General Safety Instructions; Normal Intended Use; Risidual Risks; Residual Risks - ATIKA KSHC 40-20 Originalbetriebsanleitung

Normal intended use

 The power pruner is only suitable for cutting branches on
standing trees.
 The power pruner is not suitable to cut down trees, saplings
or shrubs.
 Do not use the power pruner for sawing building materials
and plastics.
 The power pruner is only suitable for private use in gardens
and allotments.
 The power pruner is not suitable for forestry works (pruning
branches in the forest). The necessary safety of the operator
is not guaranteed by the cable joint.
 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 intended use. The
manufacturer is not liable for any type of damage resulting
from this: the user bears the sole risk.

Risidual 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 "Normal intended use" 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 backstrokes when touching the guide bar tip with a
hard object.
 Risk of injuries of fingers and hands by the tool (saw chain).
 Injury by catapulted work piece parts.
 Electric shock.
 Risk from electricity, by using non-standard 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.
 Risk of fire.
In addition, in spite of all the precautionary measures taken,
non-obvious residual risks can still exist.

Safety instructions

Power pruner safety warnings:
 Keep all parts of the body away from power pruner when
the chain saw is operating. Before you start the power
pruner, make sure the saw chain is not contacting
anything. A moment of inattention while operating power
pruner may cause entanglement of your clothing or body with
the saw chain.
 Always hold the power pruner with your right hand on
the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle.
Holding the power pruner with a reversed hand configuration
increases the risk of personal injury and should never be
done.
 Hold the power tool on the insulated handle surfaces as
the saw chain may come into contact with the unit's
mains supply cable. A contact of the saw chain with a live
conductor may apply hazardous voltage to metallic parts of
the unit and cause electric shock.
 Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Further
protective equipment for head, hands, legs and feet is
recommended. Adequate protective clothing will reduce
personal injury by flying debris or accidental contact with the
saw chain.
 Do not operate a power pruner in a tree. Operation of a
power pruner while up in a tree may result in personal injury.
 Always keep proper footing and operate power pruner
only when standing on fixed, secure and level surface.
Slippery or unstable surfaces such as ladders may cause a
loss of balance or control of the power pruner.
 When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for
spring back. When the tension in the wood fibres is
released the spring loaded limb may strike the operator
and/or throw the power pruner out of control.
 Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings.
The slender material may catch the saw chain and be
whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
 Carry the power pruner by the front handle with the chain
saw switched off and away from your body. When
transporting or storing the power pruner always fit the
guide bar cover. Proper handling of the power pruner will
reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with the moving saw
chain.
 Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and
changing accessories. Improperly tensioned or lubricated
chain may either break or increase the chance for kickback.
 Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Greasy, oily handles are slippery causing loss of control.
 Cut wood only. Do not use power pruner for purposes
not intended. For example: do not use power pruner for
cutting plastic, masonry or non-wood building materials.
Use of the power pruner for operations different than
intended could result in a hazardous situation.

General Safety Warnings

Before starting this device, 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.
Keep these safety instructions (operating instructions)
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always together with the power pruner.
Give or lend the power pruner only to persons who are
familiar with the power pruner and its operation. Pass
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the safety instructions on to all persons who work with
the machine.
Repair works on the device must be carried out by the
manufacturer or by companies appointed by the
manufacturer respectively.
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