LS 3630230 - Blower Güde - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL LS 3630230 Güde

Translation of the original instructions Cordless leaf vacuum / Leaf blower

Translation of the original instructions

Cleaning / Maintenance

Starting-up the machine

Cleaning / Maintenance

Measured sound power level L

7,060 m/s² Subject to technical alterations and amendments.

WARNING: The declared vibration emission level represents the main applications of the tool. However if the

tool is used for dierent applications, with dierent accessories or poorly maintained, the vibration emission may dier. This may signicantly increase the exposure level over the total working period. 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 estimation of the level of exposure to vibration should also take into account the times when the tool is switched o or when it is running but not actually doing the job. This may signicantly reduce the exposure level over the total working period. Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator from the eects of vibration such as: maintain the tool and the accessories, keep the hands 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 You can also download these instructions in digital form on the internet on our homepage. General Power Tool Safety Warnings WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instructions.Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, re and/ or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term „power tool“ in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluered or dark areas invite accidents. b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of ammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. c) Keep children and bystanders away while operang a power tool. Distracons can cause you to lose control.

8) Electrical safety

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded. c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet condions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock. e) When operang a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. f) If operang a power tool in a damp locaon is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operang a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are red or under the inuence of drugs, alcohol or medicaon. A moment of inaenon while operang power tools may result in serious personal injury. b) Use personal protecve equipment. Always wear eye protecon. Protecve equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protecon used for appropriate condions will reduce personal injuries. c) Prevent unintenonal starng. Ensure the switch is in the o-posion before connecng to power source and/or baery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your nger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents. d) Remove any adjusng key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key le aached to a rotang part of the power tool may result in personal injury. e) Do not overreach. Keep proper foong and balance at all mes. This enables beer control of the power tool in unexpected situaons. f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts. g) If devices are provided for the connecon of dust extracon and collecon facilies, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collecon can reduce dust-related hazards.

10) Power tool use and care

a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your applicaon. The correct power tool will do the job beer and safer at the rate for which it was designed. b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and o. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the baery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such prevenve safety measures reduce the risk of starng the power tool accidentally. d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instrucons to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condion that may aect the power tool’s operaon. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools. f) Keep cung tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cung tools with sharp cung edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instrucons, taking into account the working condions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operaons dierent from those intended could result in a hazardous situaon.

11) Baery tool use and care

a) Recharge only with the charger specied by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of baery pack may create a risk of re when used with another baery pack. ENGLISH EN18 b) Use power tools only with specically designated baery packs. Use of any other baery packs may create a risk of injury and re. c) When baery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connecon from one terminal to another. Shorng the baery terminals together may cause burns or a re. d) Under abusive condions, liquid may be ejected from the baery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, ush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, addionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the baery may cause irritaon or burns.

a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualied repair person using only idencal replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. Safety instructions for the leaf vacuum/leaf blower WARNING This device must not be operated by children or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or with a lack of knowledge and experience. Children shall not play with the appliance. Child

ren are not allowed to carry out cleaning or user maintenance unless under supervision. There may also be an age restriction for the user dened by local regulations. Do not operate the device when persons, espe

cially children or pets are nearby. WARNING Do not use the device if there is rain or damp

ness. Before commissioning WARNING Risk of injury! A device that has not been as

sembled completely can cause serious injuries. Fully assemble the device before you operate it and connect it to the power supply. WARNING Wear personal protective equipment.

• Wear solid shoes and long trousers. Wear this protective clothing at all times when the machi

ne is being used. Do not operate the machine with bare feet or with open sandals.

• Do not wear loose tting clothing or clothing with hanging laces or ties.

• Do not wear any hanging clothing or jewellery that can be sucked into the vacuum opening.

• Keep long hair away from the vacuum openings. Operate the machine in a recommended position and only on a xed and even surface. Do not operate the machine on a cobbled surface or on a gravel surface where material that is ejected could cause injuries. Check the work area before using the appliance. Remove any hard objects such as stones, shards of glass, wires, etc. that could be thrown o, knocked back or that could otherwise cause injury or damage during appliance operation. Always carry out a visual inspection before use. The device must not be used if it is damaged, not cor

rectly installed or if the safety devices are defective. Replace any worn and damaged parts. Only use if the correct equipment is attached. Never use the machine if the cover or protective de

vice are damaged, or without the cover or protective device. Replace damaged or illegible labels. Operate the leaf vacuum using only the nozzle and the connected collection bag. Replace worn or damaged components. Do not use this leaf blower near re places or BBQ places and open re, ash pits, etc. A proper use of the leaf blower contributes to re spread avoidance. WARNING Do not work near open windows etc. Do not put any objects on the lance blow ope- nings. Make sure the blown material is not being blown at persons, animals, glass sheets or solid objects such as trees, cars, walls, etc. Strong air ow could throw o stones, dirt or rods or they could be bounced o the ground and injure persons, animals, break glass sheets or cause other damage. Never use the appliance to disperse chemicals, fertilisers or other substances. By this, you will avoid toxic material spread.

ENGLISH19 Operation Provide adequate lighting or good lighting conditions when working with the machine. Poor lighting/light conditions represent a high safety risk. Do not use the appliance in bad weather, especially when there is a risk of storm. WARNING Risk of injury by rotating impeller.

• Keep your hands in safe distance.

• Never use the machine with a damaged cover or protective device or without cover or protective devices.

• Remove the battery pack before starting any adjustment, cleaning and maintenance work on the device.

• Wait until all rotating parts have stopped and the appliance has cooled down. When operating the machine, ensure that it is positi- oned securely, in particular on slopes. Avoid abnormal body posture. Walk! Never run! Be careful when going backwards – risk of tripping! When working, keep the appliance rmly with both hands and with a distance from your body. When feeding material, never stand on a level higher than the level of the base of the machine. Before starting the machine, make sure that the feeder is empty. Keep your face and body away from the feeding chute. Do not allow hands, other parts of the body or clothing to be placed in the feeder, in the ejection channel or near moving parts. Do not stand in the ejection zone when operating the machine. 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 manufac

turers. Always switch the machine o before attaching or removing the collection bag. Switch the machine o if it becomes blocked, before removing the blockage. Do not transport the machi

ne if the energy source is running. Remove the rechargeable battery before carrying out any setting, cleaning or maintenance work on the device. WARNING If the appliance starts abnormally vibrating, switch the engine o and search for the cause immediately. Generally, vibrations are a warning against operating failure.

Stop the device and disconnect it from the power supply

• whenever you leave the lawnmower

• before removing blockages

• before checking, cleaning or working on the device

• after contact with a foreign object, to check the device for damage Removing blockages In the event of a blockage, switch the device o immediately and wait until the machine has stopped completely. Then remove the object. Maintenance and storage Switch the machine o and do not touch any moving, dangerous parts. Wait until the movement has stopped completely and the device has cooled down. when you inspect the machine for damage; if you are replacing or repairing damaged parts; if you check for loose parts and tighten them; Do not allow processed material to accumulate in the ejection zone as this may prevent proper ejection and cause the material to be reintroduced back through the feed opening. Residual Risk Despite the observance of the operating instructions there still may be some hidden residual risks. DANGER This power tool generates an electromagnetic eld during operation. Under certain circum

stances, this eld may aect active or passive medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, we recommend that individuals with medical implants consult your physician and the manufacturer of the medical implant before operating the machine. CAUTION 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 evalua

ted properly. Vibration damping systems are no guaranteed protection against white nger disease or carpal tunnel syndrome. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully check the state of your ngers and wrist if you have regularly used the appliance for a long time. If any symptom of the diseases above ap

pears, seek medical advice immediately. To reduce the white nger disease risk, keep your hands warm and take regular breaks during your work.

ENGLISH20 CAUTION Hearing damage A longer stay in the immediate vicinity of the running unit may cause hearing damage. Wear ear protectors. When working with the device, a certain level of noise cannot be avoided. Noisy work should be scheduled for hours, during which it is allowed by statute or other local regulations. Adhere to any applicable rest times and limit your working time to the necessary minimum time. For your personal protection and the protection of people nearby, suitable hearing protection must be worn. Please observe the following: according to the German Machine Noise Protection Regulation from September 2002, this device may not be operated on Sundays and Bank holidays or working days from 8pm to 7am. Furthermore, it is forbidden to operate the machine at the following times of day: from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Please do also consider any local regulations concer

ning noise protection! Keep noise and vibration to a minimum!

• Only use devices that are in a awless condition.

• Maintain and clean the device on a regular basis.

• Adapt the way you work to the device you are using.

• Do not overload the device.

• Have the device checked if required.

• Switch o the device when it is not being used.

• Wear protective gloves. 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! Warning! Please read the instructions carefully before starting the machine. Warning against thrown-o items Do not let other persons get near due to foreign objects being thrown o. Risk of injury by rotating impeller. Keep hands and feet away. Do not expose tools to rain. Do not use tools in damp or wet locations. Remove the battery pack before starting any adjustment, cleaning and mainte- nance work on the device. Wear goggles. Wear ear protectors.

Guaranteed sound power level Any damaged or disposed electric or electronic devices must be delivered to appropriate collection centres. European Conformity Mark Specied Conditions of Use The leaf blower/leaf vacuum is intended to blow dry leaves and light garden waste into heaps and then vacuum it up. This includes dry grass, small twigs and dry spruce and pine needles. 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. WARNING Risk of injury Never use the machine with a damaged cover or protective device or without cover or protective devices. Please note that our equipment has not been designed for commercial, craft or industrial use. If the equipment is used in commercial, craft or industrial operation or for similar activities, we cannot assume any liability.

ENGLISH21 Cleaning and Maintainance DANGER Remove the battery pack before starting any ad

justment, cleaning and maintenance work on the device. Wait until all rotating parts have stopped and the appliance has cooled down. Keep the device, in particular the air vents, clean at all times. Never spray water on the device body! Never clean the machine and its components with solvents, ammable or toxic liquids. Us only a damp cloth making. The collection bag should be emptied regularly to always maintain the best level of performance. 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. Use only original accessories and original spare parts. Using other spare parts can result in accidents/inju

ries of the user. The manufacturer will not be liable for any such damage. Please contact our service department if you need accessories or spare parts. 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. Repairs and works specied in these Instructions may only be performed by qualied authorised sta. Spare parts: Collection bag, Art. No 58574 If necessary, a list of spare parts can be found at www. guede.com. Transportation and Storage Protect the device against impacts or strong vibra- tions. Secure the device if it is to be transported in a vehicle. Use the original packaging for transportation if possible. The appliance must be stored in a dry place and protected from frost. The device should be cleaned before it is put into storage. Store the device and its accessories in a dark, dry and frost free place, which cannot be accessed by children. The optimum storage temperature is between 5 and 30°. Disposal If your device should become useless somewhere in the future or you do not need it any longer, do not dispose of the device together with your domestic refuse, but dispose of it in an environmentally friendly manner. Please dispose of the device itself at an according collecting/recycling point. By doing so, plastic and metal parts can be separated and recycled. Informa- tion concerning the disposal of materials and devices are available from your local administration. Batteries do not belong in household waste. As a consumer, you are legally obliged to return used bat

teries. Batteries must be removed and disposed of in the proper manner at the end of your device’s service life. You can dispose of old batteries at communal collection points or at your dealer/sales outlet. Electrical devices may not be disposed of in the household waste. Any damaged or disposed electric or electronic devices must be delivered to appropriate collection centres. Transport packaging disposal The packaging protects the machine against damage during transport. Packaging materials are usually chosen based on environment aspects and waste treatment principles and are therefore recyclable. Re

turning the packaging into material circulation saves raw materials and reduces waste production. Parts of packagings (e.g. foils, styropor®) can be dangerous for children. Keep parts of the packagings out of reach of children and dispose them as soon as possible. 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