GHS 620 - Hedge trimmers Güde - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GHS 620 Güde

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Specied Conditions Of Use The hedge trimmer is designed for trimming shrubs and hedges in private hobby gardens The device must not be used for crushing compost, as persons or damage to property können.The hedge trimmer is designed for trimming shrubs and hedges in private hobby gardens. 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 charger may only be operated with a protective switch against stray current (RCD max. stray current 30mA). Requirements for operating sta The operating sta must carefully read the Opera- tingInstructions 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 youngsters trained in order to reachknowledge under supervision of the trainer duringoccupational education. Training : Using the appliance only requires corre- spondingtraining by a professional or the Operating

nstructions. Nospecial training is necessary. The operator is responsible for accidents or risks to third parties. Observe to keep out of dangerous zone 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. 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 kitimmedia- tely after it has been used. If you seek help,state the following pieces ofinfor- mation Technical Data Hedge trimmer ................................................ GHS 620 Art. No ......................................................................................... 93996 Service connection ................................... 230 V~50 Hz Motor output .....................................................550 W/P1 knife movement .............................................1600 min

Uncertainty K= 3 dB (A),

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 theope

rator from the eects of vibration such as maintain the t ool and the accessories, keep thehands warm, organisation of work patterns. Read and understand the operating instructions before using the appliance. Abide by all the safety measures stated in the service manual. Act responsibly toward third parties. In case of any doubts about connection and operation refer please to our customer center Power tool description

3. Number of injured persons

Symbols Caution! Read the Operating Instructions! Take the battery always out before any work on the appliance. Cable pulling / transport prohibited Keep distance of persons Observe to keep out of dangerous zone Protect against moisture Never expose tool to rain. Wear eye protection ! Wear ear protectors! Wear protective gloves ! Wear safety cut through resistant shoes with safety sole and steel toe ! Portez une tenue de protection avec doublure contre perçage! 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.

Work area safety 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 c ontrol.

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 refri

gerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if

our body isearthed or grounded. c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet condi- tions. Water entering a power toolwill increase the r isk 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 medication. 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 ENGLISH19

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, jewellery 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

ool 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 preventive 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 po wer 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 opera

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. Additional safety instructions Hedge trimmer

• Keep parts of your body o the cutting blade. Do not remove jammed material while the blades are moving.

• When removing jammed material, make sure the appliance is o.

• Attach the knife protection for transport or storage. Before you start with the work, search the thicket for hidden objects such as wire fences, etc.

• Do not let children, other persons or pets near the cutting scissors.

• Do not use the cutting scissors if the cutting tool is not tted properly or when it is damaged.

• Before adjusting the cutting scissors, make sure the knives or blades do not touch stones or debris.

• Do not cut any hard objects. This could lead to accidents and damage the cutting scissors.

• Avoid abnormal posture and do not work above shoulder height.

• Respect the system voltage!

• Do not attempt to remove shavings when the knives are moving. When removing any jammed material, make sure the cutting scissors are o and stopped. When lifting or holding the cutting scissors, do not hold the cutting knives. CAUTION: Knives are still running for a short time after being switched o. Putting into operation for your safety Before carrying out any work on the machine, disconnect the plug from the socket. Bei unbeabsichtigtem Betätigen des Ein-/Ausschalters besteht Verletzungsgefahr. Maintenance Before carrying out any work on the machine, disconnect the plug from the socket. Before using the appliance, perform a visual inspec- tion at all times to make sure the power cord and the plug , in particular, are not damaged on the charger. The machine must not be used under any circum- stances if the machine or the safety devices are damaged

If the device is defective, the repair has to be made exclusively by the customer service. Use only original accessories and original 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 injur ies. ENGLISH20 Disposal Note to the disposal arising from icons placed on the appliance or on the package. Description of the meanings can be found in section “Marking”. Do not dispose of electrical appliances in the household waste. According to European Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment and transposition to the national law, worn electrical equipment must be collected separately and put to recycling. Recycling alternative to the return requirement: As an alternative to recycling, the owner of the electri

cal equipment is obliged to provide assistance in pro- fessional recycling. For this purpose, an old appliance can be put t o a collection centre that will dispose of it in accordance with the national circulation manage- ment and the Waste Act. This does not apply to accessories connected to old appliances and auxiliary equipment without electrical components. Transport packaging disposal The packaging protects the appliance against dam- age during transport. Packaging materials are usually chosen ac cording to environmental-friendliness and waste treatment aspects and can therefore be recycled. Returning the packaging to material circula- tion saves raw materials and reduces waste. Parts of packaging (e.g. foils, styrofoam ®) can be dangerous to children. Risk of suocation! Keep the packaging out of reach of children and dispose them as quickly 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.

he 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 operating and assembly instructions and common wear are 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.: [phone] / 700-360 Fax: [phone] E-Mail: [e-mail] Wichtige Kundeninformation Bitte beachten Sie, dass eine Rücksendung inner

Inspection and maintenance plan Generally Whole appliance Plastic body Knife/cutter bar Regularly clean the outer part Let regularly checked by authorized workshop Check for cracks and ssures Let regularly sharpen Before any start-up ON/OFF switch Power supply cable Functional test Functional test After every take out of service Knife/cutter bar protection Use Knife/cutter bar protection storage Whole appliance To be cleaned and the knife bar slightly lubricated. To be safely stored in a cold room. Have it checked in a specialised workshop. Failures - Causes - Removal Failures Causes Removal Cutting scissors not working. Broken cable Appliance is defective Internal cables are defective Consult with the customer service centre Consult with the customer service centre Consult with the customer service centre Unsteady running, strong vibrations Appliance is defective Consult with the customer service centre22