Maintenance And Servicing - MTD HT 51 E Manual

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Starting the machine
Warning!
Only use this machine for applications
described in the chapter 'application
range'.
Switching on / off
Switching on: Press the on/off switch (5) of the
rear handle and the switch (4) of the front handle
with both hands at the same time.
Switching off: release one of the switch (5) or (4).
-The blade brake makes the blades stop
immediately within 0.2s. the small flash in the
area of the upper ventilation slots is normal and
dose not harm to you or the machine.
Cutting hedges
Before you start your work, select branches with
a diameter bigger than 20mm and cut them with
a pruning shear. A trapezoidal cut corresponds to
the natural, growth of plants and results in optimal
hedge growing.
-First cut the sides from the bottom to the top. Cut
the upper part giving it the shape you prefer, in a
straight horizontal form, roof-like or rounded.
-The safety blade has laterally rounded and
staggered cutting teeth to reduce danger of
injury. The additional shock protection avoids
inconvenient kickback when the blades come into
contact with walls, fences etc.
-If the blades are jammed or blocked by obstacles,
switch the motor off immediately, pull the plug, and
then remove the object jamming the blades.
-Caution! Metal obstacles like fences etc. may
damaged the cutting blades.
-Always make sure to keep the extension cord
behind your back and to start cutting the hedge at
the point nearest to the supply socked. Therefore
plan your working direction before staring.
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5. Maintenance and servicing

-Before carrying out any checks or maintenance
operations, disconnect the plug from the electric
power supply.
-Check your machine regularly before starting
the work.
Damaged cutting blades have to be repaired or
exchanged by a qualified service man before
working with the machine.
-After each cutting operation, clean the cutting
blade with a soft brush and cloth with lubricating
fluid oil and spray a thin layer of fluid protective
oil on the completes.
-Always keep the ventilation slots in motor housing
clean
-Never clean or spray a machine with water. Clean
the motor housing only with a moist cloth and
never apply detergents or solvents! These could
ruin the plastic parts of the machine. finally, dry
the motor housing carefully.
-Store the machine with the supplied protection
cover (1).
-Only use original accessories and spare parts.