Commissioning; Switching Off; Working Instructions - ATIKA HS 560/45 Bedienungsanleitung

parts must be correctly installed and fulfil all conditions
to ensure perfect operation of the hedge trimmer
− Damaged guards and parts must be properly repaired
or exchanged by a recognized, specialist workshop;
insofar as nothing else is stated in the instructions for
use.
− Damaged or illegible safety warning labels should be
replaced immediately.
Do not allow any tool key to be plugged in!
Before switching on, check always that wrenches and
adjusting tools are removed.
Store the unused machine in a dry locked place away from
the reach of children.
Electrical safety
Design of the connection cable according to IEC 60245
(H 07 RN-F) with a core cross-profile section of at least
1.5 mm for cable lengths up to 25m
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2.5 mm for cable lengths over 25m
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Protect yourself against an electric shock. Avoid touching
earthed parts with your body.
Do not use the cable for purposes for which it is not meant.
Protect the cable against heat, oil and sharp edges. Do
not use the cable to pull the plug from the socket.
Never carry the device at the connecting cable.
Check regularly the cable of the hedge shears and get
possible damages repaired by an accepted specialist.
When taking the connecting line take care that it does not
disturb, is not squeezed, bended and the connection
assembly does not get wet.
Regularly check the extension cables and replace them if
they are damaged.
Do not use any defective connection cables.
When working outdoors, only use extension cables
especially approved and appropriately labelled for outdoor
use.
Do not set up any provisional electrical connections.
Never bypass protective devices or deactivate them.
Connect the device via earth leakage circuit breaker
(30 mA).
The electrical connection or repairs to electrical parts of
the machine must be carried out by a certified electrician
or one of our customer service points. Local regulations –
especially regarding protective measures – must be
observed.
Repairs to other parts of the machine must be carried out
by the manufacturer or one of his customer service
points.
Use only original spare parts, accessories and special
accessory parts. Accidents can arise for the user through
the use of other spare parts. The manufacturer is not
liable for any damage or injury resulting from such action.

Commissioning

Mains connection
Compare the voltage given on the machine model plate e.g.
230 V with the mains voltage and connect the hedge trimmer to
the relevant and properly earthed plug.
Alternating current motor:
Use a shockproof plug, mains voltage 230 V with
residual current circuit breaker and 10 A fuses.
Use connection cable or extension cable respectively with a
cross section of at least 1,5 mm².
Mounting of the extension cable
In order to prevent an unintended loosening of the
connection assembly put the extension cable as noose through
the opening on the rear handhold (5) and put it over the cable
mounting. Page 3, fig. C.
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 (5)
and operate at the same time with the other hand the switch
button on the front handhold (3), page 2, fig. A.

Switching off

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

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!
Always keep the ventilation apertures free.
Scare animals off the hedge before starting to cut in order to
prevent them from being injured.
Working with the hedge trimmer, page 2 - 3, fig. B - E
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.
C.
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. D.
At first cut the sides of the hedge and then the upper edge.
fig. E.
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