Working Instructions - Scheppach PHT600 Originalanleitung

Stopping the engine
1. Release the throttle trigger (14).
2. Slide the ON/OFF switch (6) to the „0„ position.
ATTENTION: The switch (6) is auto-returned
switch, and would always stay or return back to
"IN" position after switching off.
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 crank-
ing 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 "Maintenance".)
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.
3. Release the slider (13). Make sure that the un-
locking 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 "Maintenance".
• 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 function-
ing?
• 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 dis-
tance (15 m 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. Re-
move 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
exhaust 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).
• If you release the throttle trigger the cutting device
will after run for a short time (free wheeling effect).
• Start trimming with the cutting device moving.
• Never touch the cutting device with your hands
during operation.
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