RM 360.43 - Lawn mower Güde - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL RM 360.43 Güde

Translation of the original instructions Cordless lawn mower

Translation of the original instructions

Starting-up the machine

Cleaning / Maintenance

Cutting instructions

Starting-up the machine

Cutting instructions

Cleaning / Maintenance

Battery voltage 36 V No-load speed n

Cutting width 430 mm Cutting depth 25-75 mm Collection bag capacity 55 l Weight without battery/Charging equipment 14,4 kg Degree of protection IP X1 Noise details Sound pressure level L

96 dB (A) Measured according to

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 operation refer please to our customer center Persons over 16 years of age can only workon the appli

ance.An exception includes youngsters trained in order to reachknowledge under supervision of the trainer duringoccupational education. This appliance is not intended for use by children. The machine may not be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or persons with a lack of knowledge or experience unless they are supervised by a person responsible. Children must be supervised in order not to play with the machine. Specied Conditions Of Use The cordless lawn mower has been designed to cut small to medium-sized grass areas in private gardens by the house or in hobby gardens. Due to the physical danger to the user and other persons, the lawn mower may not be used for other purposes. 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.22 ENGLISH

The mower must not be used for cutting bushes, hedges and thickets, for cutting and mulching creepers or lawns on roofs or in balcony boxes. The mower must also not be used as a crusher for mulching tree cuttings and hedges or levelling any terrain roughness. Residual risks Even when the device is used properly and all safety regulations are complied with, there still may be some residual risks. Rotating blades may lead to serious injuries by cutting or amputating parts of the body. Never touch under the housing body when the engine is running. Wear gloves! Never remove the collection bag when the machine is being operated. Thrown-o stones or soil may lead to injuries. Before mowing, check the area to be mowed for any undesirable objects. Make sure the collection bag is properly suspended. Wear safety goggles when working. Poor lighting/light conditions represent a high safety risk. Provide adequate lighting or good lighting conditions when working with the machine. 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! Read the operating instructions to reduce the risk of injury. Wear eye protective goggles ! Wear ear protectors! Wear gloves! Wear safety cut through resistant shoes with safety sole and steel toe ! Warning against thrown-o items Warning against sharp knives. Knives keep running for a short time after the appliance is switched o. Keep bystanders in safe distance from the appliance (at least 5 m) Switch o the engine before any work on it. Always keep children and unauthorised persons out of reach of the appliance. Protect against humidity Never expose tool to rain. Switch the appliance o and remove the contact key before any adjustment, clea- ning and servicing work. Protection class III CE marking Any damaged or disposed electric or electronic devices must be delivered to appropriate collection centres. Guaranteed sound power level L WA23 ENGLISH

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instructions.Failure to follow the warningsand instructions may result in electric shock, re and/or serious injury. Save all war- nings and instructions for future reference. The term „power tool“ in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool orbattery-ope

rated (cordless) power tool.

a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo

spheres, such as in the presence ofammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite thedust or fumes. c) Keep children and bystanders away while ope

rating a power tool.Distractions cancause you to lose control.

2) Electrical safety

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do notuse any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodied plugs andmatching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators,ranges and refri

gerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body isearthed or grounded. c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet con

ditions. Water entering a power toolwill increase the risk of electric shock. d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging thepower tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damagedor entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock. e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable foroutdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual currentdevice (RCprotected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating apower tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the inuence ofdrugs, alcohol or medi

cation. A moment of inattention while operating power toolsmay result in serious personal injury. b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protectiveequipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protectionused for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the o-position beforeconnecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your nger on the switch or energising power tools that havethe switch on invites accidents. d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrenchor a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables bettercontrol of the power tool in unexpected situations. f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothingand gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelle

ry or long hair can becaught in moving parts. g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collectionfacilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection canreduce dust-related hazards.

4) Power tool use and care

wer tool for your application. Thecorrect power tool will do the job better 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 toolthat cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from thepower tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storingpower tools. Such pre

ventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the powertool accidentally. d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of child

ren and do not allow personsunfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions 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 condition that may aect the power tool’soperation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidentsare caused by poorly maintained power tools. f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharpcutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with theseinstructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to beperformed. Use of the power tool for operations dierent from those intended couldresult in a hazardous situation.

5) Battery tool use and care

a) Recharge only with the charger specied by the manufacturer. A charger that issuitable for one Li-Ion24 ENGLISH

type of battery pack may create a risk of re when used with anotherbattery pack. b) Use power tools only with specically designa

ted battery packs. Use of any otherbattery packs may create a risk of injury and re. c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paperclips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make aconnection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals toge

ther maycause burns or a re. d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. Ifcontact accidentally occurs, ush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionallyseek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritati

a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualied repair person using only identicalreplacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. Safety instructions for Cordless lawn mower Danger of injury ! Never put your hands and feet near the rotating parts. Keep a distance from the ejection opening at all times. When working with this machine, do not use spare parts other than those recommended by us. Using spare parts not recommend by us can result in serious injuries to persons or damage to the machine. Keep children and other persons including animals in a safe distance when using the appliance. Minimum safe distance is 5 m. Wear personal protective equipment. Wear solid shoes and long trousers. Never use the appliance when barefooted or in light sandals. Wear protective gloves if necessary. Check carefully the terrain where the appliance is being used and remove any items that could get caught and be thrown away. Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, where feasible; All protection covers and safety devices must be correctly attached to operate the device. Never remove the collection bag when the machine is being operated.25 ENGLISH

Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not blunt, worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance; 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. Do not start the engine before your feet are in a safe distance from the cutting tools. Do not incline the appliance when being started. Do not start the appliance when you are standing in front of the ejection opening. Do not race when working with the appliance. Walk slowly and cautiously. Be careful when going backwards – risk of tripping! 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. On slopes always go straight to the slope and not up and down. Pay maximum attention when turning around and pulling the appliance to you. Switch the mower o whenever carrying or inclining it or when being outside a grass area. Wait until all rotating parts have stopped. If an undesirable item is encountered or the appliance starts vibrating, the appliance must be switched o and the socket plug removed. Check whether the appliance is not damaged. Repair any damage. Switch the appliance immediately o after nishing your work.

• Stop the machine and take out the contact key. Wait until all rotating parts have stopped and the unit has cooled down. Take out the key.whenever you leave the lawnmower.

• To release a blocked blade.

• To adjust the mowing height.

• To empty the collection bag.

• Check the machine if working perfectly after catching an undesirable object. Repairs must be executed before putting the machine into operation again..

• To lift the machine or take it away..

• To ip the mower over or carry it (e.g. from lawn to lawn or across a road).

• Clean the mower or do any other works before checking the mower. The ON/OFF switch and safety switch must not be locked. Use only those batteries for the power tool that have been designed to be used for that tool. Use of other batteries may lead to injuries and a risk of re..

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le fonctionnement un champ magnétique. Dans certaines circonstances, ce champ peut perturber le fonctionnement des implants médicaux actifs ou passifs. An de réduire le risque de blessure graves ou mortelles, nous recommandons aux personnes portant un implant médical de consulter un médecin et le fabricant de l‘implant médical avant l‘utilisation de l‘appareil. Do not use the device near ammable liquids or gases. Risk of re and explosion in case of short circuit. Maintenance Rotating blade Any works / adjusting on the machine to be only performed with the engine switched o, contact key taken out and when the mowing blade is not moving. Switch the appliance o and remove the contact key before any adjustment, cleaning and servicing work. Wait until all rotating parts have stopped and the appli- ance cooled down. After each use, clean carefully the cutter bar. Wipe it with a cloth moistened in oil or apply metal treatment spray on it. Keep the machine clean. Regularly clean the grass ejection chute and machine body. Keep the device, in particular the air vents, clean at all times. Never spray water on the device body! Do not clean the plastics with solvents, ammable or toxic uids. For cleaning, use a damp cloth only. Apply environment-friendly oil to all moving parts. Check the collection bag at regular intervals for any wear and aging. Repairs and works specied in these Instructions may only be performed by qualied authorised sta. Use only original accessories and original spare parts. Only a regularly maintained and treated appliance can serve as a satisfactory aid. Insucient maintenance and care can lead to unforeseen accidents and injuries. If necessary, a list of spare parts can be found at www. guede.com. Machine to be stored in a dry place. Disposal The disposal instructions are based on the icons placed on the appliance or its package. Any damaged or disposed devices must be delivered to appropriate collection centres.26

ENGLISH Dispose of the batteries in an environmentally friend- ly manner. Li-ion batteries are subject to the special disposal obligation. Have any defective batteries disposed of by a specialised shop. The battery must be taken out before the appliance is scrapped. Damaged batteries may harm the environment and your health if toxic vapours or liquids leak out of such batteries. Therefore, never send a defective battery by post, etc. Please contact your local recycling centre. Dispose of the batteries when discharged. We recommend applying an adhesive tape on the poles to protect them against short circuit. Never open the battery. 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 Failure removal Defect Cause Removal The motor does not start Battery is empty Charge the battery Battery is defective Have it replaced in a Güde authorised service centre Contact key is not inserted See „Operation“ below

Main switch or safety arch is not controlled See „Operation“ below

Unsteady running, strong vibrations Blade is damaged Replace the blade Blade is loose Check and tighten the blade clamping Poor mowing/catching performance Blade is blunt Have the blade sharpened or replaced Collection bag is blocked Empty the collection bag

Mowing height adjustment not regulated Adjust the mowing height

Grass is not collected Blocked channel Full collection bag Too wet grass Clean the ejection channel Empty the collection bag

Cut in dry weather27 FRANÇAIS