Scheppach MGT410 Traduction Des Instructions D'origine page 26

Switching on/off
Switching on
• Hold the equipment by the handles with both hands
• Push Safety lock-off (Fig. 14 / Item 4).
• Switch on the equipment with the On/Off switch
(Fig. 14/Item 3).
• You can then release the safety lock-off.
Switching off
Release the On/Off switch (Fig. 3/Item 3).
Working with the hedge trimmer mount-
ing kit
• Check that the cutters work properly. The twin-
bladed cutters rotate in opposite directions, thus
guaranteeing high cutting performance and smooth
operation.
• Take care to maintain a steady foothold and hold
the equipment firmly in both hands away from your
body. Before you switch on, make sure that the
equipment is not touching any objects.
Adjust inclination of the motor housing (Fig. 15)
• Press the two locking knobs (27) and adjust the in-
cline of the motor housing in a latching steps.
Work practice
• A hedge trimmer can be used to cut shrubs and
bushes as well as hedges.
• To obtain the best cutting results, hold the hedge
trimmer so that the cutter teeth are at an angle of
approx. 15° in relation to the hedge.
• The twin-bladed cutters rotate in opposite direc-
tions, thus enabling cutting in both directions.
• It is recommended to tie a guide line of string or the
like along the hedge so that you cut the hedge to
a level height. Cut off all branches which protrude
beyond the guide line.
• Cut the sides of the hedge with curve-shaped
movements from the bottom up.
Working with the chainsaw mounting kit
Preparations
To ensure that you can work safely, check the follow-
ing points before every use:
Condition of the chainsaw
Inspect the chainsaw before the start of work for
damage to the housing, the power cable, the saw
chain and the cutter rail. Never use a chainsaw which
is obviously damaged.
Oil container
Fill level of the oil container. Even while working, keep
checking that sufficient oil is in the system. To avoid
damaging the chainsaw, never run the saw if there is no
oil in the system or if the oil drops below the "min" mark.
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On average, a single filling will last around 20 minutes
depending on the number of pauses in cutting and
the loads involved.
Saw chain
Tension of the saw chain, condition of the cutting el-
ements. The sharper the chainsaw, the easier and
more controllable it is to operate the chainsaw. The
same also applies to the chain tension. Also while
working you should check the chain tension no less
than every 10 minutes in order to increase your safe-
ty. New saw chains in particular often tend to expand
more.
Safety clothing
Always wear appropriate tight-fitting safety clothing
like special trousers which protect against cuts, pro-
tective gloves and safety shoes.
Hearing protection and protective goggles.
Wear a protective helmet with integral face and hear-
ing protection. This will offer protection against falling
branches and any branches if they spring back.
Safe working
• To ensure that you can work in safety you must use
the equipment at a working angle of max. 60°.
• Never stand under the branch you want to saw.
• Use special caution when working with branches
under tension and splintered wood.
• Possible risk of injury caused by falling branches
and catapulting pieces of wood.
• When the equipment is in operation keep other per-
sons and animals away from the danger zone.
• The equipment is not protected from electric shock
through contact with high-voltage cables. Keep a
minimum distance of 10 m from live cables. Electric
shock can cause fatal injury.
• When working on slopes always stand to the upper
or left or right side of the branch you wish to cut.
• Hold the equipment as close as possible to your
body. This will help you to keep your balance.
Cutting techniques
• When removing branches, hold the equipment at
an angle of max. 60° to the horizontal to avoid be-
ing hit by a falling branch (Fig. 15.1).
• Start with the bottom branches on the tree. This will
make it easier for the cut branches to drop.
• After completing a cut, the weight of the saw will
abruptly increase for the operator as the saw is no
longer supported by the branch. This can result in
you losing control over the saw.
• Remove the saw from the cut only with the saw
chain still running. This will prevent the saw from
getting jammed.
• Never cut with the tip of the saw.
• Never cut into the bulging branch
Sawing off smaller branches (Fig. 16):
Place the contact surface of the saw onto the branch.