Working Instructions - Scheppach HTH250/240P Original Anleitungen

- Support the hedge trimmer when starting and hold
it firmly. Make sure that the cutting device can move
freely.
To start the hedge trimmer:
1. Keep a safe distance to flammable materials.
2. Have a safe standing position.
3. Place the hedge trimmer on the ground in front of
you, with the cutting device showing away from
your body.
4. Put the right foot tip in the rear handle.
5. Hold the front handle with your left hand.
Starting with cold engine
1. Slide the ON/OFF switch (6) to the position „I„.
2. Carefully press on the fuel pump (11) several times
until fuel comes into the pump.
3. Slide the choke (4) to „cold start".
4. Slowly pull the cranking rope with its handle (5) un-
til you feel a resistance.
5. Pull the cranking rope quickly and then guide it
back slowly. Do not fully pull out the cranking rope
and do not allow that the cranking handle strikes
against the engine.
6. When the engine starts slide the choke (4) to
„warm start and work".
7. Allow the device to warm up for approx. 1 minute
before starting the work.
Stopping the engine
1. Release the throttle trigger (14).
2. Slide the ON/OFF switch (6) to the „0„ position.
Starting with warm engine
1. Slide the ON/OFF switch (6) to the position „I„.
2. Slide the choke lever (4) to „warm start and work".
3. Hold the cranking handle (5) and pull the cranking
rope until the engine starts.
Throttle lock-out switch
1. Hold the hedge trimmer on its rear handle (15) and
press the throttle lock-out switch (7).
2. Hold the front handle (3) with your other hand.
3. Press the throttle trigger (14).
4. The cutting device will start moving.
• If you release the throttle trigger, the cutting device
will stop and the engine will idle.
If the cutting device runs in spite of non-pressed throttle
trigger, you have to reduce the idle speed. (See "Main-
tenance".)
Adjustments on the hedge trimmer
Adjusting the rear handle (15).
To make working with the hedge trimmer easier it is
possible to choose one of the 3 working positions of the
rear handle.
• When adjusting the throttle trigger (14) can not be
pressed.
1. Use your left hand to hold the hedge trimmer on its
front handle (3).
2. Pull the slider (13) and turn the handle to your de-
sired position.
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3. Release the slider (13). Make sure that the unlock-
ing device engages again and that the handle is
secured.

9. Working instructions

Carry out the following checks before starting and
regularly during working with the hedge trimmer:
• Is the hedge trimmer assembled completely and
properly? Check also that all nuts and screws are
tightened. Screws on the cutting device: See "Main-
tenance".
• Is the hedge trimmer in good and safe condition? Do
all safety devices properly work?
• Is the fuel tank filled?
• Is the cutting device undamaged and sharpened?
• Are engine and silencer free from deposits, leaves or
emerging lubricants.
• Is handhold clean and dry – free of oil, grease and
resin?
• Is workplace free of risks to stumble?
• Do you wear the required protective equipment?
• Did you read and understand all advices?
• Is the throttle trigger easy-running and functioning?
• Does the ON/OFF switch properly work?
• Does the cutting device always stop in idle mode?
If the cutting device moves during idling the idle speed
must be reduced (see "Adjusting the idle speed").
• Check that the gearbox is sufficiently lubricated (see
"Maintenance").
General behaviour when working with the hedge
trimmer
• Never work alone. Another person should stay close
enough to hear calls for help.
• Keep children, bystanders and animals at a distance
(15m 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).
• Scare animals off the hedge before starting to cut in
order to prevent them from being injured.
• Provide for a safe and cleaned workplace. Remove
from the working area objects which might be thrown
off.
• Avoid abnormal posture. Keep at any time the bal-
ance. Do not work with the upper part of the body
leaned forward.
• Operate the hedge trimmer only with safe standing
position.
• Stop the hedge trimmer when moving to another work
place.
• Keep hands and feet away from the cutting device
when it moves.
• Hold the hedge trimmer so that you do not inhale ex-
haust gases. Do not work in closed rooms.
• Do not use the hedge trimmer to pick up or remove
wood pieces or other objects.
• Remove unconditionally any foreign objects out of the
hedge (e.g. wires) as these can damage the knives of
the hedge trimmer.
• Hold the hedge trimmer always firmly with both
hands, left hand on the front handhold and right hand
on the rear handhold).