How do I create an automator task to run TimeMachine at only certain hours?

Hi
In another forum it was suggested I make an Automator task for setting TimeMachine to only run at certain hours of the day.
I've not used Automator in the past.
I'd like to set it to run TimeMachine from only 1AM to 7 AM.
Can anyone point me to a good source to figure out how to do this?  Or just share with me how to write the task?
Thanks

You might look at this program.
TimeMachineEditor - Time Software - Free

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