Scheppach MFH5200-4P Originalbetriebsanleitung Seite 52

• Check the product for obvious defects such as loose,
worn or damaged parts before each use.
• Switch on the product and only then approach the ma-
terial to be processed.
• Always ensure that you have a safe and firm footing
so that you can control the product and maintain your
working posture even in the event of unexpected
movements.
• Take regular breaks and change your working position
regularly.
• Do not exert excessive pressure on the product. Let
the product do the work.
• Always hold the product tight with both hands
during work. Make sure that you have a secure foot-
ing.
• Avoid abnormal postures.
• Check that the shoulder strap is in a comfortable posi-
tion to make it easier for you to hold the product.
11.1 Brush cutter/grass trimmer
ATTENTION
All protective covers must be fitted when working with
the product!
Note:
Check the nylon thread regularly for damage and whether
the cutting thread is still the length specified by the thread
cutter.
• Do not hold the tool attachment at an angle.
• Grass is best cut when it is dry and not too long.
• Avoid contact with solid obstacles (stones, walls, fenc-
es, etc.).
• Do not use the product to cut wild growth or under-
growth.
• For technical reasons, wet grass and weeds wrap
around the drive axle beneath the protective cover
(15) while working. Remove this, otherwise the engine
will overheat due to excessive friction.
11.1.1 Lengthening the cutting thread
(Figs. 15-17)
The grass trimmer is supplied with a filled coil capsule
(17).
This line will wear out during work.
So that new thread is fed in, press the trigger (38a) on the
coil capsule (17) firmly on the floor with the motor running.
If the thread is initially longer than the cutting circle speci-
fied, it is automatically shortened to the correct length by
the thread cutter (15b).
Notes:
Check the nylon thread regularly for damage and whether
the cutting thread is still the length specified by the thread
cutter.
If no thread end is visible:
1. Replace the thread coil (38) as described in 12.2.2.1.
11.1.2 Cutting grass (Fig. 18)
1. Cut grass by swivelling the product to the right and
left.
52 | GB
2. Cut slowly and keep the product tilted forwards by ap-
prox. 30° when cutting.
3. Cut long grass in layers from top to bottom.
11.2 Hedge trimmer
11.2.1
WARNING
Switch off the product and remove the spark
plug connector from the spark plug!
CAUTION
The cutter bar must not be swivelled com-
pletely back, parallel to the front tubular
shaft! Never work with this setting!
This position is only used as a transport po-
sition.
The cutter bar (28) can be adjusted to the working condi-
tions by swivelling the blade head from +90° to 0°.
1. Press both unlocking levers (27a/27b) on the handle
(27) and adjust to the desired position.
2. To do this, use the handle (27).
3. Release both unlocking levers (27a/27b) until they en-
gage into the toothing.
4. Before commissioning, check that the unlocking levers
(27a/27b) are properly engaged.
ATTENTION
The tool attachment may only be used when both un-
locking levers are engaged!
11.2.2
• Cut out thick branches beforehand with pruning
shears.
• The double-sided cutter bar allows cutting in both di-
rections, or using a pendulum movement, swinging
the trimmer back and forth.
• When cutting vertically, move the product smoothly
forwards or up and down in an arc.
• When cutting horizontally, move the product in a cres-
cent shape towards the edge of the hedge so that cut
branches fall to the ground.
• To get long straight lines, it is advisable to stretch
guide strings.
11.2.3
It is advisable to cut hedges in a trapezoidal shape to pre-
vent the lower branches from becoming bare. This corre-
sponds to natural plant growth and allows hedges to
thrive. When pruning, only the new annual shoots are re-
duced, so that a dense branching and a good screen is
formed.
• Trim the sides of a hedge first. To do this, move the
product with the direction of growth from bottom to
top. If you cut from the top down, thinner branches
move outwards and this can create thin spots or
holes.
• Then cut the top edge straight, roof-shaped or round,
depending on your taste.
www.scheppach.com
Angle adjustment (Fig. 19, 20)
Cutting techniques (Fig. 32)
Cutting hedges (Fig. 32)