Intended Use; Important Information - Scheppach MFH5200-4P Bedienungs- Und Wartungsanleitung

Fig. 1 + 2
• Motor drive unit
• Pole saw
• Hedge trimmer
• Power scythe
• Grastrimmer
• Spark plug wrench (19)
• Open-ended spanner (8 mm / 10 mm) (20)
• Allen key (size 4) (21)
• Allen key (size 5) (22)
• 3 x cable ties (23)
• Combined oil/petrol cylinder (24)
• Belt (25)
• Front handle (Fig. 2)
• 4 screws M5 x 35 (Fig. 2)
• Cover (Fig. 2)
• 4 nuts M5 (Fig. 2)

4. Intended use

The brush cutter (using the cutting blade) is designed
for cutting young trees, strong weeds and under-
growth.
The power trimmer (using the line spool with cutting
line) is designed for cutting lawns, grassed areas
and small weeds.
The hedge trimmer is suitable for cutting hedges,
bushes and shrubs.
The pole-mounted petrol-powered pruner is de-
signed for lopping off tree branches. It is not suitable
for extensive sawing work, felling trees or sawing any
materials other than wood.
The operating instructions as supplied by the manu-
facturer must be obeyed to ensure that the equip-
ment is used properly. Any use which is not express-
ly permitted in the manual may result in damage to
the equipment and place the user in serious danger.
Be sure to observe the restrictions in the safety in-
structions.
Please note that our equipment has not been de-
signed for use in commercial, trade or industri-
al applications. Our warranty will be voided if the
equipment is used in commercial, trade or industrial
businesses or for equivalent purposes.
Important. Due to the high risk of bodily injury to the
user, the petrol power scythe must not be used to
carry out the following work: to clean dirt and debris
off walkways, or to chop up tree or hedge clippings.
Similarly, the petrol power scythe must not be used
to level out high areas such as molehills. For safety
reasons, the petrol power scythe must not be used
as a drive unit for other work tools or toolkits of any
kind.
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The equipment is allowed to be used only for its pre-
scribed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a
case of misuse. The user/operator and not the man-
ufacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries of
any kind resulting from such misuse.
Non-permitted users:
People who are not familiar with the operating man-
ual, children under the age of 16 and people under
the influence of alcohol, drugs and medication, as
well as those who are tired or ill.

5. Important information

Safety instructions
During transport of equipment
• During transport, always turn off the motor.
• Never carry or transport the power tool with run-
ning cutting tools.
• Only ever carry the power tool in work posture:
• Power tool on your back, left hand on the front
handle and right hand on the operating lever (also
applies to left-handed people), with the cutting
tools lowered towards the ground.
• In order to prevent damage and injury, or fuel from
leaking, secure the tool against tipping over when
transporting it in vehicles. Check the fuel tank for
tightness. We recommend emptying the fuel tank
before transport.
• The fuel tank must be emptied before shipment.
• Make sure that no persons or animals are close
to the working area (minimum distance of 15 m).
Grass being cut and thrown up may contain foreign
objects such as stones. You are responsible for the
safety in your working area, and you are liable for
damages to persons or property.
• It is not permitted to either start or use the petrol
brush cutter in the vicinity of persons or animals.
• Do not use the tool when you are tired or distracted,
or your ability to react is impaired when you are
under the influence of alcohol or medication. Inat-
tentiveness may cause serious injuries.
• Use approved safety goggles. Use approved ear
protection. Use high-quality safety gloves.
• Use high-quality skid-proof protective shoes with
safety steel caps. Never operate the tool wearing
sandals, or when barefoot.
• Always wear an approved safety helmet for work-
ing in a forest.
• Do not wear wide clothing or jewelry. Wear long
trousers to protect your legs. Wear safety helmet
for long hair. Loose clothing, jewelry, and long hair
can get caught in the moving parts. Wear suitable
and durable tight working clothes.
• Keep body parts and clothing away from the cutting
tool when you start the engine, or keep it running.