Attachment And Operation; Working Instructions; Maintenance - Scheppach TPH500 Manual Del Usuario

Information concerning noise emission measured ac-
cording to relevant standards:
Sound pressure L = 84 dB(A)
pA
Sound power L = 91 dB(A)
WA
Uncertainty K = 3 dB(A)
PA
Wear ear-muffs.
The impact of noise can cause damage to hearing.
Vibration left hand A = 4,8 m/s
hv
Vibration right hand A = 3,5 m/s
hv
Uncertainty K = 1.5 m/s
2
PA
Reduce noise generation and vibration to a minimum!
• Use only equipment that is in perfect condition.
• Maintain and clean the equipment regularly.
• Adopt your way of working to the equipment.
• Do not overload the equipment.
• Have the equipment checked if necessary.
• Switch off the equipment when not in use.
• Wear gloves.
In these operating instructions we have marked the places
that have to do with your safety with this sign: m

7. Attachment and operation

ATTENTION! Before working on the device ­ cleaning, in­
spection, maintenance or other work ­ always turn off the
device and separate it from the power supply.
ASSEMBLY
Assembling the motor casing (Fig. 2)
• Open the qick acting lock (11) from the motor casing
(9).
• Insert the telescopic tube (6) into the casing's hold-
ing fixture.
• Close the casing's quick acting lock (11) again,
Attaching the shoulder strap, Fig. 3
Assembly and use:
• Fix the shoulder strap on the flap (4)
• By changing the adjuster, the length of the shoulder
strap can be altered. Adjust the length of the shoul-
der strap in such a way that it ensures a comfortable
working posture.
• Put the shoulder strap over your right shoulder.
• Carry the tool's motor on the right side of your body.
Never put the shoulder strap over your shoulder
and across your chest, but put it on one shoulder.
In this way, you will be able to quickly remove the
tool from your body in case of emergency.
m Warning! Use only original manufacturer's replace-
ment parts, accessories and attachments. Failure to
do so can cause poor performance, possible injury and
may void your warranty. Never use the machine with-
out the guard assembled!
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Starting and stopping the telescopic hedge trim-
mer, (Fig. 4)
• Starting the device: First, press the safety switch (3)
on the back handle left, then the trigger (2). After
starting the motor, you can release the safety switch
(3).
• Stopping the device: Let go of the trigger (2).
Adjusting the telescopic tube (Fig. 5)
Disconnect the tool from the electricity supply
first!
• Open the locking handle (5) for length adjustment
• Adjust the telescopic tube (6) to the required length.
• After the adjustment, close the locking handle (5)
again, so that the length adjustment is secure.
Adjusting the motor head (Fig.6)
Disconnect the tool from the electricity supply
first!
Angle adjustment A
• Press the button (10) for the angle adjustment on
both sides and rotate the head to the required po-
sition (from 0° to 120°). Make sure that the motor
head clicks into place again.
Make sure that the adjustment buttons return to their
initial position after adjustment. Otherwise, the tool will
not start.
Do not connect the tool to the electricity supply until
assembly has been completed. If this is not done, the
device could start unintentionally and cause severe
injuries.

8. Working instructions

NOTICES AND TIPS FOR HEDGE TRIMMER
• Find safe footing, operate the device with both hands
and turn it on.
• Cut the hedge from both sides and start at the bottom.
In this way, you can prevent cutting-waste falling into
the area that still needs to be cut.
• Guide the device gently through the area of the hedge.
• Do not attempt to cut too deeply.
• Then cut the upper part of the hedge.
• For older hedges which need more pruning, cut strong-
er branches and twigs with loppers first before cutting
the hedge with the device.

9. Maintenance

NJURY WARNING!
Before working on the device, disconnect the mains
cable from the socket.
Always wear protective gloves when working on or
around cutting tools.
• Regularly check the device before starting work.
• Damaged blades have to be repaired or replaced by
an authorised service department before you can work
with the device.