GSS 850 - Snow brushcutter GUDE - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Self-Propelled Snow Blower
Model	GSS 850
Article Number	95184
Dimensions (L x W x H)	1960 x 900 x 990 mm
Weight	22.5 kg
Forward Speed (1st gear)	2.0 km/h
Forward Speed (2nd gear)	3.7 km/h
Reverse Speed (1st gear)	1.4 km/h
Reverse Speed (2nd gear)	2.7 km/h
Sound Power Level	102 dB(A)
Engine Type	4-Stroke Petrol Engine
Starting System	Recoil Start
Fuel Type	Petrol (Gasoline)
Noise Protection Required	Yes (Hearing protection recommended)
Safety Gear Recommended	Protective glasses, gloves, solid shoes
Warranty (Private Use)	24 months from purchase date
Warranty (Commercial Use)	12 months from purchase date
Intended Use	Home, yard, garden, agriculture, forestry
Oil Requirement	Engine oil must be filled before first use
Maintenance Interval	Check before each use; service after 1, 3, 6, 12 months
Included Accessories	Main unit, assembly hardware, user manual

Frequently Asked Questions - GSS 850 GUDE

How do I start the snow blower?

Ensure the engine is filled with oil and fuel. Follow the starting procedure in the manual: set the choke, turn the ignition key (if equipped), and pull the recoil starter rope firmly.

What type of oil should I use?

Use a high-quality engine oil (SAE 30 or 10W-30) suitable for 4-stroke engines. Check the oil level before each use and add if necessary.

How should I store the snow blower during summer?

Drain the fuel tank completely. Run the engine until it stops to remove remaining fuel. Clean the machine, oil metal parts to prevent corrosion, and store in a dry, closed room.

What safety precautions must I take?

Always wear protective glasses, gloves, and solid shoes. Keep children and pets at least 4 meters away. Never put hands near rotating parts. Switch off the engine before clearing jams or performing maintenance.

How do I clear a jam in the auger?

Immediately switch off the engine and disconnect the spark plug cable. Wait for all moving parts to stop completely. Then carefully remove the blockage using a tool, not your hands.

What is the warranty period?

The warranty is 24 months for private use and 12 months for commercial use, starting from the purchase date. It covers material and manufacturing defects.

Can I use the snow blower on gravel surfaces?

It is not recommended. Gravel can be thrown by the auger causing injury or damage. If necessary, adjust the skid shoes to avoid direct contact and proceed with caution.

How do I adjust the chute direction?

The chute direction is adjusted manually using a lever or handle (if equipped). Refer to the assembly section of the manual for your specific model. Always adjust when the engine is off.

How often should I change the engine oil?

Change the oil after the first month of use, then every 3 months or after 25 hours of operation, whichever comes first. Follow the maintenance plan in the manual.

Why won't my engine start?

Check that the fuel tank has fresh fuel and the engine oil level is correct. Ensure the spark plug is connected and clean. Verify the choke is set properly and the ignition switch is on. Refer to the failure removal section in the manual.

USER MANUAL GSS 850 GUDE

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ENGLISH Please read the instructions carefully before starting the machine.

TechnicalData | Specified Conditions Of Use | Delivereditems | Residualrisks | Safety instructions | Requirements for operating staff | Emergency procedure | Maintenance Symbols | Guarantee | Service | Inspection and mainten ance plan | Failure removal ____ 9

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EG-Konformitätserklärung | EC-Declaration of Conformity | Vyhlásenie o zhode EÚ ____ 18

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LIEFERUMFANG | DELIVERED ITEMS | ROZSAH DODÁVKY

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Technische Daten

Artikel-Nr. 95184

Single-axle tractor speed....

2 times forward....2,0/3,7 Km/h

2 times backward ....1,4/2,7 Km/h

Dimensions L x W x H 1960 x 900 x 990

Weight....22,5 kg

Noise and Vibration Information

¹ Sound power level L _WA¹⁾ 102 dB (A)

BRead and understand the operating instructions before using the appliance. Do it yourself

with the controls and the proper use of the device.

Abide by all the safety measures stated in the service manual. Act responsibly toward third parties.

In case of any doubts about connection and operation refer please to our customer center

Caution!

Always keep in mind the respective manual of the attachment (snow plow, choppers, etc.) and the manual of Single-axle tractor GME 6,5 PS

Specified Conditions Of Use

The device is designed for use in / around house, yard, garden, agriculture and forestry, and for ground maintenance.

Respecting technical data and safety precautions.

Use the appliance only outside, never use it onfined and bad ventilated areas.

Do not use this product in any other way as stated for normal use. Not observing general regulations in force and instructions from this manual does not make the manufacturer liable for damages..

Residual risks

Danger of injury!

Please note the operation instructions of attachments

In spite of compliance with all relevant design regulations, dangers may still present themselves when the machine is operated, e.g. work piece parts being thrown off, parts of damaged tools being thrown off, noise emissions, dust emissions.

Safety instructions

Danger of injury!

Never put parts of your body and clothes near rotating parts.

Warning, hot surfaces

Some parts of the appliance get too hot when the appliance is operated. Do not touch any hot parts, e.g. engine and muffler.

Read carefully the operating and maintenance instructions. Familiarise thoroughly with the controls and proper use of the appliance. You need to know how the appliance works and how controls can immediately be switched off.

Never let children work with the appliance. Never let adults work with the appliance unless they have been properly trained.

Keep all persons, especially small children, and pets out of reach of the place of your work.

Being careful prevents slipping or falling, especially when reversing. Check the ground on which the appliance is going to be used and remove any items that might be caught or thrown off by the appliance.

Wear gloves, protective glasses, closefitting winter clothes and solid shoes with a rough sole when working and providing maintenance.

Do not adjust the appliance when the engine is running (except for settings directly recommended by the manufacturer).

Snow should be removed only after adjusting the machine to the outdoor temperature.

There is a risk of items being thrown off at eyes when working with power appliances.

Protective glasses or a shield should always be used when operating, adjusting or repairing the appliance.

Do not put your hands and legs near the rotating parts. Keep a safe distance from the eject hole.

Be extremely careful when running over or removing snow off brash entrances, footpaths and paths. Be prepared for unexpected risks or moving vehicles.

When you hit a foreign item, switch the engine off, disconnect the cable from the spark plug and check thoroughly the machine for any damage and remove it if necessary – the machine can be put into operation again and worked with now..

If the appliance starts abnormally vibrating, switch the engine off and search for the cause immediately. Generally, vibrations are a warning against operating failure.

Switch the engine off every time you stop operating the appliance, clean the working screw/rotor can/eject tube and when executing repairs, adjusting and inspecting the appliance.

When cleaning, repairing and checking the appliance, make sure that the working screw/rotor and all moving parts are stopped.

Never use the appliance inside rooms; to be used outdoors only.

Do not overload the appliance.

Disconnect the working screw/rotor drive when the machine is to be transported or when not being used.

Use only extensions and accessories approved by the machine manufacturer (e.g. wheel weights, counter weight, cabins, etc.).

The machine must only be used when appropriate visibility or good lighting is provided. Stand fast on the ground and hold the handle tight by hands at all times. Walk, never run.

Do not allow anybody to stand on the appliance.

Switch the engine off and unplug it if you are not working with the appliance or when leaving the appliance or adjusting, maintaining or repairing it.

The appliance should only be used when in a perfect state. Carry out a visual inspection before switching the appliance on. Check especially the safety equipment, electrical control elements, power lines and screw couplings for any damage and if they are tightened appropriately. Replace any damaged parts before the appliance is put into operation if necessary.

Put the appliance out of operation and store it in a closed room only after the engine has cooled down.

The engine must necessarily be filled with engine oil before being put into operation for the first time.

Check the oil level whenever the appliance is to be put into operation. Add engine oil if necessary.

Never store the appliance with petrol in the tank inside a building where petrol fumes may potentially get in touch with open fire or sparks.

When the appliance is not going to be used for a long time, store it with an empty tank.

Do not change the controlled engine setting and do not rev the engine up.

Machine-specific safety instructions

The user is liable for any damage to a third person and his/her property resulting from the use of the machine. As the user of this machine, please read carefully these Operating Instructions before using the machine for the first time. Do your work and keep the Instructions for future reference or for a new owner. Persons using the machine must not be under the influence of narcotics such as alcohol, drugs or pharmaceuticals.

Risk when using the machine

The operating speed must be adapted to the respective work conditions. Otherwise, the driver could get injured by the force of the impact when hitting an obstacle.

Caution! There must be no persons, children or animals before the snow plough when the machine is in operation. Safe distance: 4 metres

When working, keep a sufficient distance, e.g. from parked vehicles that could get damaged by the plough.

Appropriate signal clothes to be necessarily worn!

Follow the traffic rules when on public roads!

Advice! Remove snow immediately after it has fallen on the ground; later, the bottom layer will get icy and make the snow removal more difficult

Mechanical residual risks

Threat from vibrations

A longer time of working with the machine may lead to bodily harm by vibrations. Take regular breaks.

Requirements for operating staff

The operating staff must carefully read the Operating Instructions before using the appliance.

Qualification

Apart from the detailed instructions by a professional, no special qualification is necessary for appliance using.

Minimum age

The product has been designed to be used by persons over 16 years of age.

If the product is to be used by children below the age of 8 or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental skills or with a lack of experience and knowledge, they must be supervised or instructed in the safe use of the appliance and understand the resulting risks. Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by children without supervision.

Training

Using the appliance only requires corresponding training by a professional or the Operating Instructions. No special training is necessary.

The operator is responsible for accidents or risks to third parties.

Emergency procedure

Conduct a first-aid procedure adequate to the injury and summon qualified medical attendance as quickly as possible. Protect the injured person from further harm and calm them down. For the sake of eventual accident, in accordance with DIN 13164, a workplace has to be fitted with a first-aid kit. It is essential to replace any used material in the first-aid kit immediately after it has been used. If you seek help, state the following pieces of information

1. Accident site 2. Accident type
2. Number of injured persons 4. Injury type(s)

Maintenance

Switch the engine off and remove the socket plug before any work on the engine. Wait until all rotating parts have stopped appliance has cooled down.

Keep the appliance, especially the tank and engine, clean at all times.

Apply environment-friendly oil to all moving parts.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Use only original accessories and original spare parts.

Only a regularly maintained and treated appliance can serve as a satisfactory aid. Insufficient maintenance and care can lead to unforeseen accidents and injuries.

If necessary, a list of spare parts can be found at www.guede.com.

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Read the Operating Instructions

Wear hearing protection and protective glasses!

Solid shoes to be worn!

Wear protective gloves!

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Keep distance of persons

Watch for spots of jam and cut when turning the snow shield.

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Guarantee

Warranty period of 12 months applies to commercial use and 24 months applies to private use and commences on the day of purchase of the device.

The guarantee solely covers inadequacies caused by material defect or manufacturing defect. Original payment voucher with the sales date needs to be submitted for any claim in the guarantee period.

The guarantee does not cover any unauthorised use such as appliance overloading, use of violence, damage as a result of any unauthorised interference or caused by foreign items. Failing to follow the operating and assembly instructions and common wear are also not included in the guarantee.

Service

Do you have any technical questions? Any claim? Do you need any spare parts or operating instructions? We will quickly help you and without needles bureaucracy at our web pages at www.guede.com in the Servicing part. Please help us be able to help you. In order to identify your device in case of claim we need the serial No., product No. and year of production. All this data can be found on the type label. Please enter it here for future reference

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Year of production

Important information for the customer

Please be sure to know that returning the product in or after the warranty period must be made in the original packaging.

Inspection and maintenance plan

Regular servicing period Beforeanystartup		After 1 month	After 3 month	After 6 month	After 12 month	At the end of the 20 season
		25 Hours of operation	50 Hours of operation	100 Hours of operation	300 Hours of operation
Check if any parts are not loose	√
Clean	Whenever the machine is put into operation
Clean the Snow plough	Whenever the machine is put into operation

Provide appropriate servicing upon the earlier of the following in the given month or after the specified hours of operation have expired.

Advice! Preserve the metal parts with oil after thorough cleaning; by this, you will prevent premature corrosion by road salt!

Technické údaje

Obj. č 95184

EC-Declaration of Conformity

We, hereby declare the conception and construction of the below mentioned appliances correspond - at the type of construction being launched - to appropriate basic safety and hygienic requirements of EC Directives.

In case of any change to the appliance not discussed with us the Declaration expires.

CE

Güde GmbH & Co. KG

Birkichstraße 6

74549 Wolpertshausen

Germany

Wolpertshausen, 2013-03-19

Joachim Bürkle,

GÜDE GmbH & Co. KG,

Birkichstrasse 6, 74549 Wolpertshausen,

Germany

Helmut Arnold