WM 561 TRI - Lawn mower Güde - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL WM 561 TRI Güde

EU Declaration of Conformity

Cutting instructions

Cleaning / Maintenance

Starting-up the machine

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

To ensure quality, every piece of equipment is subject to a test operation and lled with motor oil. Oil is drained before transport; however, there can be some motor oil remains on the dip stick. Please check carefully the oil level and add motor oil again.

77 dB (A) Measured sound power level L

95 dB (A) Guaranteed sound power level L

97 dB (A) Measured according to 1) EN 14910; 2) 2000/14/ EG; Uncertainty K = 3 dB (A) Wear ear protectors! Vibration details Vibration total values (triaxial vector sum) determined according to EN 14910, Uncertainty K = 1,5 m/s

WARNING: The vibration emission level will vary because of the ways in which a power tool can be used and

may increase above the level given in this information sheet. The vibration emission level may be used to compare one tool with another. It may be used for a preliminary assessment of exposure. An accurate estimate of the vibratory load shouldalso take into account the times when the tool isshut down or when it is running but not actually inuse. This may signicantly reduce the vibratoryload over the total working period. Identify additional safety measures to protect theoperator from the eects of vibration such as:maintain the tool and the accessories, keep thehands warm, organisation of work patterns. Read and understand the operating instructions before using the appliance. Familiarise with the control elements and how to use the appliance properly. Abide by all the safety measures stated in the service manual. Act responsibly toward third parties. The operator is responsible for accidents or risks to third parties. In case of any doubts about connection and operati

on refer please to our customer center Persons over 16 years of age can only workon the appliance.An exception includes youngsters trained in order to reachknowledge under supervision of the trainer duringoccupational education. Local regulations may stipulate the minimum age of the user. The appliance may only be operated and maintained by persons familiarised with it and informed about possible risks. Never let children work with the appliance. Never let adults work with the appliance unless they have been properly trained. Use the appliance only outside, never use it in conned and bad ventilated areas. Specied Conditions Of Use The trimmer mower is designed exclusively for trimming and cutting grass and weeds in natural green spaces. WARNING! Risk of injury The appliance must not be used to cut hedges, hard branches and wood or to crush material for compost. Do not use the appliance to cut grass that is not on the ground, e.g. grass growing on walls, rocks, etc. ENGLISH22

ENGLISH 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 Risk of injury Be careful to avoid injury by the cutting tools. Kickback can lead to casualties. Always have your arms and legs in safe distance from the cutting mechanism, in particular after turning the engine on. Never touch under the housing body when the engine is running. Wear gloves! After the appliance is turned o, the cutting head keep rotating for a couple of seconds. Keep your arms and legs in safe distance. Thrown-o stones or soil may lead to injuries. Before mowing, check the area to be mowed for any undesirable objects. Wear safety goggles when working. Danger of burns ! Some parts of the appliance get too hot when the appliance is operated. Do not touch any hot parts, e.g. engine and muer. Contacting hot parts of the unit may cause burns. Let the unit cool down after its operation is over. Risk of poisoning! Exhaust gases, fuel and lubricants are toxic. Inhaling exhaust gases may be fatal! Do not operate the unit in closed spaces where dan

gerours carbon monoxide gases may accumulate. Risk of explosion! Petrol and petrol vapours are highly ammable, explosive. Do not work with the unit in an environment with a risk of explosion where there are ammable liquids, gases or dust. Never operate the unit near highly ammable materials. Risk of re! Fuel is highly ammable. Prohibited smoking and open re using. Do not store any fuel near the unit. Keep the fuel in suitable containers only. The appliance may only be refuelled outdoors and not near open re or burning cigarettes. Refuel before starting the appliance. If the engine is running or still hot, it must not be refuelled or the tank cover opened. After use, let the unit cool down for at least 10 minutes before refuelling. Make sure the fuel does not overow. If the fuel overows, the engine must not be started. Remove any dirt from the appliance and prevent any at

tempt at ignition until fuel fumes have evaporated. Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely. Fuel tank to be emptied outdoors only. Never keep the unit with petrol in the tank inside a building where petrol vapours could get in contact with open re or sparks. Do not store the appliance in enclosed places just after being switched o but let it cool down outdoors instead. When the appliance is not going to be used for a long time, store it with an empty tank. Even when the device is used properly and all safety regulations are complied with, there still may be some residual risks.

• Hearing damage A longer stay in the immediate vicinity of the running unit may cause hearing damage. Wear ear protectors!

• Damage to health arising from vibrations to hand and arms if the device is used for a long time or if the device is not guided and evaluated properly. Emergency procedure Conduct a rst-aid procedure adequate to the injury and summon qualied medical attendance as quickly as possible. Protect the injured person from further harm and calm them down. If you seek help,state the following pieces ofinformation: 1. Accident site, 2. Accident type, 3. Number of injured persons, 4. Injury type(s) Symbols WARNING! CAUTION!23 ENGLISH

Switch the engine o and remove the socket plug before any work on the engine. Read the operating instructions to reduce the risk of injury. Wear eye protective goggles ! Wear ear protectors! Depending on application, use face shield, safety goggles or safety glasses. Wear safety cut through resistant shoes with safety sole and steel toe ! Wear gloves! Do not let other persons get near due to foreign objects being thrown o. Mini- mum safe distance is 15 m. Warning against hot surfaces! Danger of burns ! Warning against dangerous electric voltage Warning about inammable substances Warning against cutting injury Risk of poisoning! Use the appliance only outside, never use it in conned and bad ventilated areas. Never mount any metal cutting elements. Prohibited smoking and open re using. Switch o the engine before any work on it. Refuel the engine only when switched o. Keep the machine out of reach of children. Keep dry at all times.. Never expose tool to rain. CE marking Any damaged or disposed devices must be delivered to appropriate collection centres. Safety Instructions Keep children and other persons including animals in a safe distance when using the appliance. Minimum safe distance is 15 m. Wear suitable protective clothing such as sturdy shoes with non-slip sole, robust long trousers, gloves, safety glasses and hearing protection! Do not wear loose clothing or jewels. Hear, clothing and gloves must be out of reach of moving parts as they could get caught by the rotating parts. Do not use the appliance when barefooted or in open sandals. Benutzen Sie das Gerät nie barfuß oder in leichten Sandalen. Tragen Sie Schutzhandschuhe, wenn dies notwendig ist. Do not use the appliance if you are tired, ill, under inuence of drugs, alcohol drinks or medicaments. Use the appliance in broad daylight or in a well-lit environment. Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, where feasible; Check carefully the terrain where the appliance is being used and remove any items that could get caught and be thrown away. Check all screw and plug-in connections and protective equipment if rm and tightened properly and whether all moving parts are running smooth whenever the appliance is to be put into operation. Check the cutting equipment function. Cutting units should only be replaced in pairs. The protective equipment on the appliance is strictly prohibited to be disassembled, changed, used in conict with the designation and it is prohibited to attach any protective equipment of other manufacturers. The appliance must not be used if damaged or safety equipment is defective. Replace any worn-out and damaged parts.24 Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. When working, keep the appliance rmly with both hands and with a distance from your body. Turn the appliance on only when in a normal working position. Do not incline the appliance when being started. Keep all body parts away from the cutting unit. Do not attempt to remove cut material or hold material to be cut when the trimmer mower is running. Only remove jammed cut material when the equipment is switched o. Make sure your posture is safe, especially on slopes. Do not cut on too steep slopes. Be particularly careful when changing travelling direction on slopes. Do not race when working with the appliance. Walk slowly and cautiously. Pay maximum attention when turning around and pulling the appliance to you. Be careful when going backwards – risk of trip

ping! Never cross any gravel roads or paths with the running appliance. Switch the mower o whenever carrying or inclining it or when being outside a grass area. Wait until all rotating parts have stopped. Do not start the engine before your feet are in a safe distance from the cutting tools. Stop the engine %and disconnect the spark plug wire, make sure that all moving parts have come to a comple

te stop and, where a key is tted remove the key:

• To remove a blockage

• Before inspecting, cleaning, servicing or carrying out any other work

• After striking a foreign body

• whenever you leave the lawnmower

• before refuelling The ON/OFF switch and safety switch must not be locked. Machine to be stored in a dry place. Maintenance Switch the engine o and remove the socket plug before any work on the engine. Wait until all rotating parts have stopped and the appliance has cooled down. Repairs and works specied in these Instructions may only be performed by qualied authorised sta. Use only original accessories and original spare parts. Replace any defective muer. Do not change the controlled engine setting and do not rev the engine up. Keep the appliance, especially the tank and engine, clean at all times. Do not clean the plastics with solvents, ammable or toxic uids. For cleaning, use a damp cloth only. Only a regularly maintained and treated appliance can serve as a satisfactory aid. Insucient mainte

nance and care can lead to unforeseen accidents and injuries. If necessary, a list of spare parts can be found at www. guede.com. Guarantee Warranty period of 12 months applies to commercial use and 24 months applies to private use and com- mences 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 sub

mitted 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 ope

rating and assembly instructions and common wear are also not included in the guarantee. 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. 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 bureau- cracy 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. Tel.: +49 (0) 79 04 / 700-360 Fax: +49 (0) 79 04 / 700-51999 E-Mail: support@ts.guede.com Inspection and maintenance plan ENGLISH GB25 Regular servicing period Before any start-up After every take out of service After 1 month After 12 months After 24 months Air lter Inspection

Spark plug Inspection Clean

Failure removal Failures Causes Removal Engine does not start Lack of fuel Add some fuel Choke has not been used Use the choke Wrong fuel, storing without petrol tank being drained Drain the fuel tank and carburettor. Add fresh petrol. Sooted spark plug (carbon residues on electrodes), electrodes distance too big Clean the spark plug, check the plug ther- mal value, possibly change the plug, set the electrodes distance to 0.6-0.7 mm The spark plug is wet from petrol (oversaturated engine). Dry the spark plug out and ret it. The motor does not develop maximum power Sooted spark plug (carbon residues on electrodes), electrodes distance too big Clean the spark plug, check the plug ther- mal value, possibly change the plug, set the electrodes distance to 0.6-0.7 mm Dirty air lter Clean or replace the air lter ENGLISH GB26