Maintenance - Scheppach PHT600 Original Bedienungsanleitung

• Never work
- with your arms stretched
- in hard to reach places
- leaning too far forward
• Never work with the hedge trimmer above shoulder
height.
• Never touch wire fences or the floor with the run-
ning cutting device.
• Switch the motor off and pull out the spark plug
- If there are any noticeable changes in the behav-
iour of the device
- To eliminate jammed material to be cut
- To check the cutting device if you hit any stones,
nails, or other hard objects with it.
- To eliminate faults
- With breaks in work
- Before leaving the hedge trimmer
• Do not place the hedge trimmer which is hot direct-
ly onto dry grass or other flammable objects.
• Before starting work, make sure that:
- There are no other persons or animals in the
work area.
- An obstacle free path to the rear is available for
you.
- The floor is free from all foreign bodies, brush-
wood and branches.
- You have firm footing.
If people with blood circulation disorders are ex-
posed to vibrations too often, damage to the nervous
system or blood vessels can occur.
You can reduce the vibrations:
- With strong, warm work gloves.
- Shortening the work time (take several long
breaks).
See a doctor if your fingers swell up, you feel unwell
or your fingers go numb.
Working with the hedge trimmer
Hold the hedge trimmer at a safe distance away from
your body with two hands.
• The maximal diameter to cut depends on the
wood's type, age, moisture and hardness.
• Therefore cut very thick branches using branch
shears to your desired length before trimming the
hedge.
• Thanks to the its double-sided cutting unit, the
hedge trimmer can be moved forward and back-
ward or from one side to the other swinging it back
and forth.
• Cut the sides of the hedges first and then the top
edge.
• Cut the hedges from bottom to the top.
• Cut the hedges in trapezium shape. This prevents
the lower hedge area from becoming bare due to
insufficient light.
• Stretch a guide over the complete length of the
hedge when you want to shorten the upper edge of
the hedge evenly.
• Trim in several passes if you have to cut down a
large portion of the hedge.
The right time to cut:
• Leaf hedge: June and October
• Conifer hedge: April and August
• Fast growing hedge: around every 6 weeks from
May
Pay attention to nesting birds in the hedge. Delay the
hedge cut or leave this area out if this is the case.
Always observe all safety instructions.

10. Maintenance

Before any maintenance and cleaning work
- Shut off engine
- Wait until the cutting device is at a standstill
- Remove the spark plug connector (except for idling
adjustments)
Do not carry out maintenance work in the vicini-
ty of naked flames. Risk of fire!
Further maintenance and cleaning work, as de-
scribed in this chapter, may only be carried out by
customer service.
Safety devices removed for maintenance and
cleaning must always be properly reattached
and checked.
Only use original parts. Other parts may cause un-
foreseeable damage and injuries.
Wear gloves in order to prevent potential injuries.
In order to ensure reliable use of the hedge trimmer
for a long time, carry out the following maintenance
work on a regular basis.
Check the hedge trimmer for obvious defects
such as
- loose fastenings
- worn or damaged components
- bent, broken or damaged cutting device
- Tank plug and fuel lines for leaks
Check the hedge trimmer after every use
- Wear, especially sliding clearance of the cutting
device.
- covers or protective devices correctly mounted and
intact.
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