Working Instructions - Scheppach C-HT570-X Instruction Manual

WARNING
Electric shock and damage to the product
possible!
Contact with a live cable during cutting can result in
electric shock. Cutting into foreign objects can cause
damage to the cutter bar.
– Scan hedges and bushes for hidden objects, such
as live wires, wire fences and plant supports, before
cutting
ATTENTION
Blunt blades overload the product! Do not use the prod-
uct if the cutters are faulty or heavily worn.
ATTENTION
Make sure that the ambient temperature does not ex-
ceed 50°C and does not fall below -20°C during work.
ATTENTION
The product is part of the 20V gomag series and may
only be operated with batteries of this series. Batteries
may only be charged with battery chargers of this se-
ries. Observe the manufacturer's instructions.
8.1 Inserting/removing the battery (11)
into/from the battery mount (5)
(Fig. 3)
Inserting the battery
1. Push the battery (11) into the battery mount (5). The
battery (11) clicks into place audibly.
Removing the battery
1. Press the unlock button (10) of the battery (11) and
remove it from the battery mount (5).
8.2 Switching the product on/off and
operating it (Fig. 1)
Notes:
Before switching on, make sure that the product does not
touch any objects.
1. Before switching on the product, pull the blade guard
(9) off the cutter bar (7) (Fig. 2).
2. Press and hold down the safety switch (6) on the front
handle (2).
3. To switch on the product, push the on/off switch (4).
4. To switch it off, simply release the on/off switch (4).
8.3 Overload protection
Note:
In the event of overloading, the motor will switch itself off.
After a cool-down period (time varies) the motor can be
switched back on again.
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Working instructions

WARNING
Danger of injury!
If you remove blockages with your bare hands, you may
injure yourself.
– Wear protective gloves.
– Use suitable tools (e.g. a wooden stick).
Notes:
Hold the product firmly with both hands during operation
to have better control over the product.
Some noise pollution from this product is unavoidable.
Postpone noisy work to approved and designated times. If
necessary, adhere to rest periods.
• Avoid abnormal postures. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.
9.1 Cutting techniques
• Cut out thick branches beforehand with pruning
shears.
• The double-sided cutter bar allows cutting in both di-
rections, or using a pendulum movement, swinging
the trimmer back and forth.
• When cutting vertically, move the product smoothly
forwards or up and down in an arc.
• When cutting horizontally, move the product in a cres-
cent shape towards the edge of the hedge so that cut
branches fall to the ground.
• To get long straight lines, it is advisable to stretch
guide strings.
9.2 Pruned hedges
It is advisable to cut hedges in a trapezoidal shape to pre-
vent the lower branches from becoming bare. This corre-
sponds to natural plant growth and allows hedges to
thrive. When pruning, only the new annual shoots are re-
duced, so that a dense branching and a good screen is
formed.
• Trim the sides of a hedge first. To do this, move the
product with the direction of growth from bottom to
top. If you cut from the top down, thinner branches
move outwards and this can create thin spots or
holes.
• Then cut the top edge straight, roof-shaped or round,
depending on your taste.
• Trim even young plants to the desired shape. The
main shoot should remain undamaged until the hedge
has reached the planned height. All other shoots are
cut in half.
9.3 Maintaining free-growing hedges
Although free-growing hedges are not pruned, they must
be maintained regularly to prevent the hedge from be-
coming too tall.
9.4 Cut at the right time
• Leaf hedge: June and October
• Conifer hedge: April and August
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