EM 1300 P - Lawn mower GUDE - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL EM 1300 P GUDE

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Original Operating Instructions

ELECTRIC MOWER

Français FR 15

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Einleitung

To enjoy your new ELECTRIC MOWER as long as possible, please read carefully the Operating Instructions and the attached safety instructions before putting the appliance into operation. We also recommend keeping the Operating Instructions for future reference.

Making technical changes to improve the appliance as part of the continuous product development reserved. Illustrations may therefore be different.

This document represents the original Operating Instructions.

Supply includes

Take the appliance out of the transport container and check whether there are the following parts:

• EM 1300 P or EM 1000 P ELECTRIC MOWER
- Small parts bag (screws, cable clamps, cable strain relief eye)
- Wheels with fastening screws (4 pcs)
• Upper part of the handle
- Bottom part of the handle (two-piece with #06016)
- Grass catcher (disassembled)
• Original Operating Instructions
- Warranty certificate

If any parts are missing or are damaged, please contact your dealer.

Appliance description (pic. a

1.	Lock	button
2.	Cable	clamps
3.	Star	screw
4.	Grass catcher
5.	Wheels
6.	Engine	housing
7.	Buffer
8.	Bottom part of the handle (tw #06002)
9.	Upper part of the handle
10.	Cable strain relief eye
11.	Starting	lever
12.	Appliance	cable

EM 1300 P ELECTRIC MOWER technical specifications

Voltage/frequency:	230V~50Hz
Engine output: 1,300 W
Protection type: IPX4
Engine speed: 2,800 per min		-1
Cutting width:	340	mm
Grass catcher capacity: 28 litres
Cutting height adjusting:	4	levels
		31/40/50/60 mm
Noise:		LWA91 dB
Mounting dimensions in mm:		1,080 x 380 x
		1,000
Weight:		12.1 kg

EM 1000 P ELECTRIC MOWER technical specifications

Voltage/frequency:	230V~50Hz
Engine output: 1,000 W
Protection type: IPX4
Engine speed: 2,800 per min		-1
Cutting width:	300	mm
Grass catcher capacity: 20 litres
Cutting height adjusting:	3	levels
		32/45/58 mm

Noise:	L_WA 89 dB
Mounting dimensions in mm:	1,130 x 375 x 1,020
Weight:	11 kg

General safety instructions

Please read carefully the Operating Instructions. Familiarise with the control elements and appropriate use of the appliance. Keep the Operating Instructions for future reference.

Keep the place of your work clean!

Mess in the place of your work may result in injuries.

Consider the environment

Do not expose the appliance to rain.
Do not use the appliance in a wet or moist environment.
Provide adequate lighting.
Do not use the appliance near flammable liquids or gases

Keep other persons in a safe distance!

Do not let other persons, especially children, touch the appliance and cable. Keep them in a sufficient distance from the place of your work.

Store the appliance properly!

An appliance that is not used should be kept in a dry, locked place inapproachable to children.

Do not overload your appliance!

Work within the specified output range.

Use the right appliance!

Do not use the appliance for purposes for which it has not been designed.

Look after your appliance!

Follow the servicing regulations and appropriate instructions.

Check regularly the appliance cable and have it replaced by an authorised professional if damaged. Check regularly the extension cable and have it replaced if damaged.

Keep the handles clean, with no sign of oil and grease.

Be careful!

Pay attention to what you are doing. Use common sense when working. Do not use the appliance when you are tired.

CAUTION:

Use of any other accessory equipment may lead to a risk of injury.

Have your appliance repaired by a professional only!

This appliance corresponds to appropriate safety regulations. Repairs may only be executed by a professional, using original spare parts; otherwise, the user will face a risk of injury.

Never cut when there are persons, especially children, near the appliance.

Cut under adequate visibility only.

Appliance-specific safety instructions

Rotating knife

Works/adjustment on the appliance only to be performed when the engine is off, the appliance unplugged and cutting knife in an idle condition.

Before cutting

Cut with solid shoes and long trousers only; never cut when barefooted or in sandals.

Check the ground where the appliance is to be used for any items that may get caught and be thrown-away by the mower and remove such items (stones, branches, etc.)

Check the appliance cables for any damage or aging (fragility) and have them repaired by an electrician if necessary.

Check regularly the grass catcher for any wear and deformation.

Never use the appliance when the grass catcher or buffer is not fully mounted. Risk of injury.

Every time the appliance is to be used, check (visually) the cutting tools and their means of attachment for any damage.

When cutting

Make sure the extension cable may move freely (pic. B/7) and keep it out of reach of the cutting knives. In any case, the extension cable must not be crossed by the mower. Risk of injury!

Do not incline the appliance when starting the engine and if the appliance is plugged.

Keep a safe distance delimited by the handles.

The engine to be started only when your feet are in a safe distance from the cutting knife.

Make sure your posture is safe. Move the mower comfortably forward.

Cutting on slopes:

• At all times, cut across slopes, not up and down
• Be particularly careful when changing direction
• Do not cut on too steep slopes

Be especially careful when reversing or pulling the mower towards you.

Never touch the rotating cutting knife.

After being switched off, the knife keeps rotating for a few seconds. Never touch the rotating knife.

Never stand in front of the grass ejection hole when opened.

Never open the grass ejection hole when the engine is running.

Never run the mower on gravel when the engine is running. RISK OF HITTING BY STONES!!!

Do not cut in wet grass.

Under the following circumstances, the appliance must be switched off, unplugged and you need to wait until the appliance fully stops.

• When leaving the mower
• When releasing a blocked knife
• When adjusting the cutting height
• When emptying the grass catcher
• When hitting an undesirable item

• If the mower is strongly vibrating due to the lack of balance (to be switched off immediately and the cause identified)

• When lifting and carrying the mower

• When inclining or carrying the mower (e.g. from/to lawn or across paths.

Servicing

ROTATING CUTTING KNIFE!!!

Every time the appliance is to be serviced and cleaned:

• Unplug the appliance.
• Do not touch the rotating edges.

Check all the visible fastening screws and nuts, especially on the cutting bar, if tightened and tighten them if necessary.

Do not keep the mower in moist rooms.

For safety reasons, any worn or damaged parts must immediately be replaced.

Spare parts of the manufacturer to be used only.

Marking

Product safety:

Product corresponds to appropriate EU standards		Protection class II

Prohibitions:

Protect against rain and moisture! Do not cut wet grass!

Warning:

Warning/caution		Risk of injury by thrown-away items. Keep all bystanders in safe distance from the mower.
Switch off the engine and unplug the appliance before any adjusting and cleaning or if the feeder cable has been caught or damaged.		Risk as a result of damaged feeder cable. Keep the feeder cable in safe distance from the appliance and cutting knives!
Caution – Sharp cutting knives! Keep your feet and hands in safe distance. Risk of injury!

Commands:

Do not touch these parts to avoid burns. Learn carefully how the appliance works before operating it.			Use protective glasses and headphones.
Use protective gloves Use safety shoes

Environment protection:

				[DASC]
Dispose waste professionally so as not to harm the environment.				Packing cardboard material may be delivered to collecting centres for recycling.
Any faulty and/or disposed electric or electronic devices must be delivered to appropriate collection centres.

Package:

Protect against moisture This side up
Interseroh-Recycling

Technical specifications:

Connection	Engine
Engine speed Cutting width
Grass catcher capacity Weight
Noise

Training

Please read carefully the Operating Instructions and the servicing instructions. Familiarise thoroughly with the controls and proper using of the appliance. You must know how the appliance works and how controls can quickly be switched off.

Never let children work with the appliance. Never let an adult person work with the appliance without proper training.

Do not let any persons, especially small children and pets, to the place of your work.

Be careful to prevent slipping or falling.

Use as designated

The electric mower has been designed to treat grass plots and lawns in private spaces.

The appliance cannot be used for other works than those for which it has been designed and which are specified in the Operating Instructions.

Any other use will be considered a use in conflict with the designation. The manufacturer will not be liable for any consequential damage and injuries. Please be sure to know that the appliance has not been designed for industrial purposes.

Assembly (pic. B)

Mounting the handles (pic. B/3,4)

1. Insert the bottom part of the handle or the two bottom parts in appropriate holes on the mower so that the bottom parts of the handle snapped in, i.e. fasten them using two socket-head screws and washers (included in the supply), depending on the model.
2. Move the cable strain relief eye above the upper part of the handle.
3. Now attach the upper part of the handle to the bottom part of the handle using screws and fly nuts (included in the supply).
4. Attach the appliance cable to the upper and bottom part of the handle using cable clamps.

Assembly of wheels/cutting height adjusting (pic. B/5)

1. Depending on the required cutting height, fit the small front and big rear wheels in appropriate holes. The same cutting height score needs to be used for every wheel.

Grass catcher assembly (pic. B/2)

1. Assemble the grass catcher as shown in picture B/2.

Operation

Rotating knife

Works/adjustment on the appliance only to be performed when the engine is off, the appliance unplugged and cutting knife in an idle condition.

Operation in general

Grass catcher fitting

1. Lift the buffer and fit the grass catcher in the appropriate bracket on the rear side of the mower.

2. Lower the buffer.

Switching the mower on/off (pic. B/6)

Start the mower on a flat surface. Do not switch it in high grass – mower to be inclined in high grass if necessary.

Starting the engine

• Use the end of the extension cable to make a loop and hang it on the cable strain relief eye.
• Plug the mower.
• Press the ON button (pic. 1/1).
• Pull the starting lever (pic. 1/11) with the ON button being pressed.
• Release the ON button.

Switching the engine off

- Release the starting lever (pic. 1/11) and unplug the extension cable.

Emptying the grass catcher (pic. B/8)

• Unhook and empty the grass catcher.
• Release the mower cutting mechanism if blocked.
• Refit the grass catcher.

EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We,

Güde GmbH & Co. KG

Birkichstrasse 6

D-74549 Wolpertshausen

Germany,

herewith declare that the following appliance complies with the appropriate basic safety and health requirements of the EU Directives based on its design and type, as brought into circulation by us.

In case of alternation of the machine, not agreed upon by us, this declaration will lose its validity.

Machine description:

EM 1300 P ELECTRIC MOWER

EM 1000 P ELECTRIC MOWER

Art. No.

06002

06016

Applicable EU Directives:

2006/42 EG

2006/95 EG

2004/108 EG

2000/14 EG (#06016 only)

2002/95 EG (#06016 only)

Applicable harmonised standards:

EN 60335-1:2002+A1+A11+A12+A2+A13

EN 60335-2-77:2006

EN 62233:2008

ZEK 01.2-08/12.08

EN 55014-1:2006

EN 55014-2:1997/+A1:2001

EN 61000-3-2:2006

EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001/+A2:2005

Place of certification:

TÜV Rheinland Product Safety GmbH

Am Grauen Stein

D-51105 Cologne

Germany

Reference #06002:

S 50104521

Reference #06016

S 50165400

Noise #06002:

L_WA 91 dB

L_PA 71 dB

Noise #06016:

L_WA 89 dB

L_PA 69 dB

Date/authorised signature: 22 Dec, 2010

Title of signatory: Managing Director

Mr

Technical documentation: J. Bürkle FBL; QS

Arnold

Warranty

The warranty exclusively applies to material or manufacturing defects. Original purchase voucher with the purchase date must be provided for lodging a claim in the warranty period. The warranty does not cover any unauthorised use such as appliance overload, violent use, damage by a foreign person or an undesirable item.

Failure to follow the Operating Instructions or assembly instructions and ordinary wear and tear are also excluded from the warranty.

Residual risks and protective measures

Mechanical residual risks:

Risk	Description	Protective measure(s)
Cutting, amputation	Rotating knives may cause serious cutting injuries or amputate parts of your body.	Never touch under the cover when the appliance is running.
		Wear protective shoes.
	Rotating knives may catch the feeder cable and wind it up or cut it off.	Never remove the grass catcher when the engine is running.
Getting caught, winding-up		At all times, keep sufficient distance from the cable on the ground and do not cross the cable when working.

Electrical residual risks:

Risk	Description	Protective measure(s)
Direct electrical contact	Cable may be cut off by knives.	To be worked on electric connection with (FI) only.

Other risks

Risk	Description	Protective measure(s)
Thrown-away items	Thrown-away stones or soil may cause injuries.	Remove any undesirable items off the area you wish to cut before using the appliance.Make sure the grass catcher is fitted properly.Wear protective glasses when working.

Neglecting the ergonomic principles

Risk	Description	Protective	mea
Inadequate local lighting	Inadequate lighting / poor visibility represents a high safety risk	Provide adequate lighting or good visibility whenever you work with the appliance.

Behaviour in case of emergency

Provide necessary first aid treatment corresponding to the injury nature and seek qualified medical help as soon as possible. Protect the injured person from other injuries and calm him/her down.

First aid kit must always be available in the place of your work in case of accident in accordance with DIN 13164. Material taken out of the first aid kit needs to be supplemented right away. If help is needed, please provide the following details:

1. Place of accident
2. Accident nature
3. Number of injured persons
4. Injury type

Disposal

The disposal instructions are based on icons placed on the appliance or its package. The description of the meanings can be found in the "Marking" section.

Transport package disposal

The package protects the appliance against damage during transport. Packing materials are usually chosen depending on their environmental friendliness and disposal method and can therefore be recycled. Returning the package to material circulation saves raw materials and reduces waste disposal costs. Parts of packages (e.g. foils, styropor) can be dangerous to children. Risk of suffocation! Keep parts of packages away from children and dispose them as soon as possible.

Operator requirements

The operator must carefully read the Operating Instructions before using the appliance.

Qualification

No special qualification is necessary for using the appliance apart from detailed instruction by an expert.

Minimum age

The appliance can only be operated by persons over 18 years of age. An exception includes youngsters operating the appliance within their professional education to achieve necessary skills under trainer's supervision.

Training

Using the appliance only requires appropriate instructions by a professional or reading the Operating Instructions. No special training necessary.

Maintenance

Do you have any technical questions? A claim? Do you need spare parts or the Operating Instructions? You will be helped quickly and without needless bureaucracy at our webpage www.guede.com in the Services part. Please help us be able to assist you. To be

able to identify your appliance when claimed, we need to sure(s)ow its serial No., order No. and year of production. All these details can be found on the type label. Enter the details below for future reference.

Serial No.

Order No.

Year of production:

Tel.: [phone] / 700-360

Fax: [phone]

E-Mail: [e-mail]

Servicing

Rotating knife

Works/adjustment on the appliance only to be performed when the engine is off, the appliance unplugged and cutting knife in an idle condition.

Servicing works not specified in these Operating Instructions must be performed by authorised staff as there may be dangerous situations the operator is unable to handle. Spare parts may only be replaced by authorised staff.

Cleaning

Every time the mower is used, clean it using a manual brush.

In any case, do not spray water on the mower.

Winterising

Clean the mower thoroughly.

Keep the mower in a dry room.

Changing the knife (pic. B/9)

Rotating knife

Works/adjustment on the appliance only to be performed when the engine is off, the appliance unplugged and cutting knife in an idle condition.

Protective gloves to be worn when changing knives.

Loosen the bolt on the knife. The cutting knife may not be removed.

Troubleshooting

The table shows potential failures, their possible cause and removal options. However, if you are unable to remove the problem, contact a professional to assist you.

Switch off and unplug the appliance before any ing and cleaning.

Risk of electric shock.

Symptom	Possible cause	Remedy
Engine not starting	No system voltage	Check the outlet, cable, conductor, plug and have them repaired by an electrician if necessary
	On/Off defective	Have it repaired by an electrician
	Engine defective	Have it repaired by an electrician
	Grass too high	Increase the cutting height by pressing the sliding handle down and slightly lifting the front wheels.
Engine failing	Blocking by undesirable items	Remove any undesirable items
Unsatisfactory cutting result; engine running irregular	Grass too low	Lower the cutting height
	Knife blunt	Have the knife sharpened or changed
	Knife area blocked	Remove any blocking
	Knife fitted wrongly	Fit the knife correctly
Cutting knife not rotating	Knife blocked	Remove the grass
	Bolt on the knife loosened	Tighten the bolt on the knife
Abnormal sounds, clattering or abnormally strong vibrations	Bolt on the knife loosened	Tighten the bolt on the knife
	Knife damaged	Have the knife changed

Introduction

DÉCLARATION DE CONFORMITÉ CE

Nous,

Güde GmbH & Co. KG

Birkichstrasse 6

D-74549 Wolpertshausen

Allemagne