Troubleshooting - Scheppach HT600 Instruction Manual

12. Troubleshooting

The table below contains a list of fault symptoms and explains what you can do to remedy the problem if your equipment
fails to work properly. If the problem still persists after working through the list, please contact your nearest service work-
shop.
Fault Possible cause
Machine does not start • Supply voltage not on
• On/Off switch faulty
• Worn carbon brushes
• Motor faulty
• Power cable damaged
Machine works with • Power cable damaged
interruptions
• Internal connections are loose
• On/Off switch faulty
Poor cutting quality • Blades are blunt.
Motor is running but the • The power unit is jammed by a thick branch
gears are not or other objects.
engaging
Knives get hot • Knives are edgeless
• Knives are defect
• Missing lubrication => friction
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Remedy
• Check the socket or the electricity supply; if
required, arrange repair by an authorised electri-
cian.
• Contact the service centre
• Contact the service centre
• Contact the service centre
• Check the extension lead and have it replaced, if
required.
• Check the extension lead and have it replaced, if
required.
• Contact the service centre
• Contact the service centre
• Have the blades sharpened or the knife bar
replaced.
• Turn the hedge trimmer off immediately, discon-
nect the electricity supply and remove the block-
age.
• Arrange sharpening of knives
• Exchange knives
• Lubricating of knives