General Safety Warnings; General Safety Instructions; Electrical Safety - ATIKA KSH 710 SDS Manual Original

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 the
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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.
 Persons who work with the power pruner must exhibit on
request a training certificate appropriate to the intended use
and be familiar with the use of the power pruner and
personal protective equipment.
 Be attentive. Be careful what you do. Behave sensibly when
working. 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.
 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").
 Do not modify the device or parts of the device respectively.
 Supervise children to make sure they do not play with the
device.
 Do not allow other persons, especially children, to touch the
tool or the cable.
Persons under the age of 18 may not operate the power
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pruner.
 The operator is responsible to third persons within the area
of operations.
 The operator is responsible for accidents or risks which
occur to other persons or their properties.
Before leaving the power pruner for work breaks bring it in a
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safe condition (cover the chain guard) and put it on a place
where nobody is endangered. Secure the power pruner
against unauthorized access.
 Never work without suited protective equipment.
− Do not wear loose-fitting clothes or jewellery; they could
be caught by movable parts.
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− Hairnet in case of long hair
− certificated hardhat
− Visor
− ear protection
− Protective jacket with striking colour
− Cut-proof trousers and gloves
− Anti-slipping cut-proof boots (safety shoes) with steel-
toes
First-aid material
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Mobile telephone if required
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 Switch the machine off and remove the mains plug from the
socket when
Contacting the power pruner with soil, stones, nails or
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other foreign substances
Check immediately chain and guide bar.
carrying out repair works
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− maintenance and cleaning
− Eliminating faults.
− cut through connection cables
− Checking connecting lines, whether these are knotted or
damaged.
− Transport
− clamping again the chain
− chain change
− Leaving the machine (also during temporary interruption)
 Protect yourself against an electric shock. Avoid body
contact with grounded parts (e.g. pipes, heating apparatus,
cookers, fridges etc.)
 Maintain your power pruner with care:
− Comply with the maintenance instructions and the
advices for lubrication and for the tool change.
Keep your tools sharp and clean in order to be able to
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work better and safer.
Keep the handholds dry and free from resin, oil and
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grease.
 Do not expose the power pruner to rain.
 Check the machine for possible damage:
Before further use of the machine the safety devices
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must be checked carefully for their proper and intended
function. Only operate the machine with complete and
correctly attached safety equipment and do not alter
anything on the machine that could impair the safety.
Check whether movable parts function perfectly and do
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not stick or whether parts are damaged. All parts must
be correctly installed and fulfil all conditions to ensure
perfect operation of the machine.
Damaged guards and parts must be properly repaired or
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exchanged by a recognized, specialist workshop; insofar
as nothing else is stated in the instructions for use.
− Damaged or illegible safety labels should be replaced
immediately.
 Do not allow any tool to be plugged in!
Before switching on, check always that all tools are
removed.

Electrical safety

 Design of the connection cable according to IEC 60245 (H 07
RN-F) with a core cross-section of at least
− 1.5 mm² for cable lengths up to 25 m
− 2.5 mm² for cable lengths over 25m