GV 1431 - Scarifier Güde - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GV 1431 Güde

Starting-up the machine

Cleaning / Maintenance

Cleaning / Maintenance

75 dB (A) Measured sound power level L

95 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. This appliance is not intended for use by children.The machine may not be used by persons with reduced physical, sen sory or mental capabilities or persons with a lack of knowledge or expe rience unless they are supervised by a person responsible.Children must be supervised in order not to play with the machine. 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 center19 ENGLISH

Specied Conditions Of Use The scarier is designed for scarifying and aerating small to medium lawn areas at homes and allotments. Aerator - designed for removing thatch (moss, leaves, weeds, etc.). Scarier - designed for treating turf and regenerating lawn and grass areas. The scarier must not be used for any other purposes as it may present a risk of physical injury to the user and others. 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. The scarier must not be used to trim bushes, hedges and shrubs, for cutting and shredding creepers or lawns on greened roofs or in balcony boxes. In addition, the scarier must not be used as a shredder for shredding tree and hedge cuttings or for levelling uneven surfaces. Requirements for operating sta The operating sta must carefully read the OperatingIn- structions before using the appliance. Qualication: Apart from the detailed instructions by aprofessional, no special qualication is necessary forappliance using. Minimum age: Persons over 18 years of age can only workon the appliance.An exception includes young

sters trained in order to reachknowledge under supervi- sion of the trainer duringoccupational education. Local regulations may stipulate the minimum age of the user. Training: Using the appliance only requires corre

spondingtraining by a professional or the Operating Instructions. Nospecial training is necessary. 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 safety goggles when working. 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. Emergency procedure Danger of injury ! Never put your hands and feet near the rotating parts. Keep a distance from the ejection opening at all times. 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. For the sake of eventual accident, inaccordance with DIN13164, a workplace has to be ttedwith a rst-aid kit. It isessential to replace any usedmaterial in the rst-aid kitimmediately after it has been used. If you seek help,state the following pieces ofinformation:

3. Number of injured persons

Symbols Warning/caution! Read the Operating Instructions Caution! Blades run down. Wait until all rotating parts have stopped. Keep the connecting cable out of reach of the cutting blades. Always keep children and unauthorised persons out of reach of the appliance. Protect against humidity Never expose tool to rain. Always pull the plug out of the socket before completing any setting, cleaning or maintenance work on the machine. Wear eye protective goggles ! Wear ear protectors! Wear protective gloves ! Wear safety cut through resistant shoes with safety sole and steel toe ! Warning against thrown-o items20 ENGLISH

Warning against sharp knives. Knives keep running for a short time after the appliance is switched o. Warning against cutting injuries Keep bystanders in safe distance from the appliance (at least 5 m) In case of cable damage or nock, immedi- ately pull out plug from socket Protection class II CE marking Any damaged or disposed electric or electronic devices must be delivered to appropriate collection centres. Protect against humidity This side up 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 warnings and instructions for future reference. The term „power tool“ in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (cordepower tool orbattery-opera

ted (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 opera

ting 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 (groundepower 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 refrigerators. 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

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.21 ENGLISH

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. Carefully check the terrain where the appliance is going to be used and remove all objects that could get caught or thrown o by the appliance such as stones, branches, wires, animals, etc. Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, where feasible; Always inspect the machine before use to ensure that the rollers and screws are not blunt, worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged rollers and screws to ensure that the machine remains balanced. 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. Walk! Never run! Ensure that you have stable footing, particularly on slo

pes. Do not use the machine on excessively steep slopes. Take special care when changing direction on slopes. Be extremely careful when turning and pulling the machine towards you. Always switch o the machine when you are carrying it, tipping it or moving it when it is not on the lawn. Wait until all the rotating parts have reached a standstill. If an undesirable item is encountered or the appliance starts vibrating, the appliance must be switched o and the power 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.

• 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.

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.

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 Scarier Operation is only allowed with a safety switch against stray current (RCD max. stray current of 30mA). Extension cables must have a cable cross-section of at least 1.5 mm². We advise against the use of extension cables of dierent lengths and cross-sections and the use of adapters and multi-plugs. Keep children and other persons including animals in a safe distance when using the appliance. Minimum safe distance is 5 m.22

• 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. Please observe the legal provisions of regulations on protection against noise. These provisions can be dierent in various places.

tic eld during operation. The eld may under certain conditions aect the function of active or passive medical implants. To reduce a risk of serious or fatal injury, we recommend persons with medical implants to consult the matter with their doctor and medical implant producer before operating the appliance. Do not use the device near ammable liquids or gases. Risk of re and explosion in case of short circuit. Maintenance Rotating blade Only carry out setting, cleaning and maintenance work on the machine when the motor has been switched o, the plug removed from the socket and the cutting blade is at a standstill. Always pull the plug out of the socket before completing any setting, cleaning or maintenance work on the machine. Keep the machine clean. Regularly clean the grass ejection chute and machine body. 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. 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. 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. Risk of suocation! 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 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 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 bure- aucracy 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: Serial No.: Art. No: Year of production: Tel.: +49 (0) 79 04 / 700-360 Fax: +49 (0) 79 04 / 700-51999 E-Mail: support@ts.guede.com23 ENGLISH

Defects searching Defect Cause Removal The motor does not start Missing power supply Check the cable, connect it to the power supply and if necessary replace it or have it repaired by an expert. Broken cable Check the cable, connect it to the power supply and if necessary replace it or have it repaired by an expert. Defective supply Electric cable is too long or its cross section is too small Main switch or safety arch is not controlled See „Operation“ below

On/O switch defective Have it replaced in a Güde authorised service centre Unsteady running, strong vibrations Motor cuts out Blade is damaged Replace the blade Roller loose Check and tighten roller mounting Blocks by foreign bodies Locking release Poor work performance Blade is blunt Have the blade sharpened or replaced Working height not set Set working height

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