HS 510 - Hedge trimmers Güde - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL HS 510 Güde

Before putting the unit in operation, please read this instruction manual thoroughly. A.V. 3 Reissues/Reprints, even partial, are subject to approval . Technical changes reserved . © Güde GmbH & Co. KG - 2010GB

1 Unit High-performance motor, top quality blade for clean cut, optimum safety thanks to “quick-stop” braking, rounded grip saves your wrist during vertical trimming. Easy trimmer blade disassembling for cleaning.

4. Handle with switch

5. Two-handed safety switch

Warranty claims according to the attached Warranty Certificate. 2 General Safety Instructions Read the instructions for use thoroughly before the initial operation of the machine. If any doubts regarding the connection and operation arise, consult the manufacturer (servicing department). Observe the instructions shown below carefully to guarantee the high degree of safety. CAUTION ! To be safe at working with this hedge trimmer it is required to observe precisely these instructions and information on safety, installation and operation contained in the Manual. Any person engaged in the operation or maintenance of the machine should be knowledgeable regarding the operation manual and aware of any potential risk. Prevent children, sick and infirm persons from access. While you are in the working area, look after the children very carefully. Observe any regional and local safety precautions applicable in your place. The same applies to any provisions on the safety at work and health protection in the work site. The manufacturer shall not be held liable if the machines it manufactures are altered in an unauthorised manner, in result of which damage was inflicted. Warning! It is necessary to observe the essential safety precautions when using the machine tools. Kindly follow the tips and instructions in the additional safety precautions.

1. Pay attention to the conditions of the area you’re working in. Do not expose the machine to rain.

Never use the machine neither in wet nor in damp environment. Provide for good lighting when cutting. Do not use the machine in proximity of flammable liquids and gases.GB

2. Protect yourself against electric shock

Avoid contact with grounded parts as e.g. pipes, ranges, freezers etc.

3. Do not let any unauthorized persons approach the machine. The visitors and viewers, primarily the

children, the ill and infirm persons should not have any access to the working area. Prevent other persons from any contact with the tools.

4. Make provision for the tools storage. The machines not in current use should be kept in a dry place,

elevated or locked where practicable so that any access to them is prevented

5. Always use a correct tool for the job to be done. E.g. avoid using small tools and accessories for

work that should be actually done with a professional tool. Use the tools only for the purposes they were designed for.

6. Pay attention to adequate clothing. The clothing should fit the purpose and should not limit you when

7. Use personal protective equipment. Wear safety shoes with steel toes/ steel or antislip sole.

8. Wear goggles. The objects may be shattered into your face.

9. Wear ear protectors. Wear personal protective equipment to protect your ears, such as ear

10. Hands protection. Wear hard gloves – gloves of leather give a good protection.

11. Remove socket wrench. Before switching the shares on remove all the wrenches etc.

12. Do not use the cord for other than intended purposes

Do not misuse the cord by pulling it to unplug the unit from mains sockets, protect it from high temperatures, oils and sharp edges.

13. Do not lean from your standing place

Prevent from unusual body positions. Provide for stability when working to keep balance anytime.

14. Prevent from accidental switching the machine

Never carry plugged into socket trimmer with finger in trigger ready position. When plugging into socket be sure that the switch is OFF.

15. Extension cables for external use

- Use only splash-proof extension cables approved for external use and marked as such.

16. Be attentive any time. Mind what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not use the trimmer when

tired. Never work with the trimmer when influenced by alcohol, drugs or medicaments affecting the concentration capability.

17. Watch out for any damaged parts. Inspect the machine before use. Are any parts damaged? Ask

yourself seriously when detecting slight damage whether the machine will work perfectly and safely despite that. Watch out for proper aligning and adjustment of any moving parts. Do the parts fit one in another properly? Are the parts damaged? Is everything installed as appropriate? Are any other prerequisites of proper working in place? Damaged protective devices etc. must be repaired or replaced by authorized entities unless the operation manual expressly says otherwise. Any defective switches must be replaced at an authorized servicing centre. Do not use the machine if it cannot be put on and off with the switch. In case of planned repairs kindly turn to your local servicing centre.

18. Switch off the unit motor before any adjustments or maintenance works. The same applies mainly to

the trimmer blade maintenance.

19. Use approved parts only. Use only identical spare parts for maintenance and repairs. Request advice

of an authorized servicing centre for this purpose. The machine should not be used for other than intended purposes. Any deviation from the purpose shall be considered an unauthorized use. Only the user, and never the manufacturer, shall be held liable for any material and personal damage resulting from such an unauthorized use. The manufacturer shall not perform any warranties if the machines manufactured by it are altered or used in an unauthorized manner and if damage is inflicted in result.GB

CAUTION ! Even when the machine is professionally used there is always residual risk that is impossible to exclude. It is the type and design of the machine of which the following potential risks may be derived from: Contact with uncovered trimmer blade (laceration). Reaching the running trimmer blade (laceration). Hearing impairment if proper ear protection is not used. The unit can only be operated connected to mains circuits protected by RCD (Residual Current Device) !

Emergency Action Apply the first aid adequate to the injury and get qualified medical assistance as quickly as possible. Protect the injured person from more accidents and calm him/her down.

Symbols on Unit Meaning of Symbols Symbols shown below are used throughout this manual and/or on the unit: Product Safety Product compliance with respective EU standards Double insulation of the unit

Bans: General ban (in combination with another pictograph) Do not touch the inner unit part. Do not pull the supply cable Do not use the unit in rain

Warning/caution Warning – beware of dangerous electric voltage Beware of rotating parts Beware of shattered objects Keep safe distanceGB

Commands: Use ear protectors Wear protection shoes Disconnect the mains supply before opening the unit Read operating manual before use Environment protection: Wastes to be disposed of in a professional manner not to harm the environment. Cardboard packaging to be collected for recycling. Faulty and/or disposed of electrical/electronic appliances to be collected by authorized salvage places. Packaging: Protect from moisture Keep Up Handle with care fragile! Technical Data: Mains Revolutions / min-1 Weight Acoustic power level Power output Cutting bar width

Attention! This hedge trimmer is suitable for hedge, bushes and ornamental shrubbery trimming. Any other using not indicated explicitly by this manual can cause damages of the hedge trimmer and represent a substantial user risk. Hedge trimmer are equipped with safety two-handed switching.

Residual Hazards and Protective Action

2.4.1 Mechanical Residual Hazards

Hazard Description Protective Action Residual Hazards Cutting, incision String and blade may cause severe incisions, poss. body parts amputation.

1. Do not touch the trimmer

blade when unit in operation!

2. Wear protective gloves

Catching, winding Wires and cords may be caught by the blade or the string coil and may both damage the machine and cause injury. Keep safe working distance from mains cords on floor and do not cut it !GB

2.4.2 Residual Electric Risks

Hazard Description Protective Action Residual Hazards Direct electric contact Possible cable crosscut. In principal work with the unit connected only to RCD protected circuits.

Hazard Description Protective Action Residual Hazards Slip, trip or a fall When moving back you could lurch and the machine could catch your legs. In principle move only forward when working with the machine.

Disposal instructions are given by pictograms on the unit or packaging. For meaning of individual symbols please refer to the "Symbols on Unit" chapter.

Operator Requirements Te operator shall read carefully this Instruction manual before using the unit.

No special qualification is required for use of the unit except for detailed direction by a professional.

Only persons above 16 years of age are allowed to work with the unit. . Exempted from the provision is the use of the juvenile trainees if they work in the course of their professional training with an aim to obtain the skill under trainer supervision.

Use of the unit requires adequate lesson by a professional or the use of the manual only. Special training is not required. 3 Technical Data GHS 510 G Supply voltage 230 V/50 Hz Max. motor output 520 W/P1 Protection category II Cutting strokes 3000 min -1. Tooth spacing 16 mm Trimmer length / blade length 510/580 mm Acoustic power level 103 dB (A) Weight 3,1 kg Ordering No. 94022GB

Obr. 8 4 Transportation and Storage Take care within transport of the unit to disconnect always the mains cord from socket. Clean the unit thoroughly before storage. Store the unit in a dry and clean place. 5 Assembly and Initial Operation

5.2 Initial Operation Safety Instructions

Always pay attention to firm tightening of bolts, nuts, screws and use only supplied parts. Branches of diameter exceeding 14 mm cut first by pruning shears to prevent damage to the machine.

Procedure Trapezoidal cut fits to growth of natural plants and enables hedges optimum flourishing. Trim first the side areas from below upwards. Trim the upper area according your taste giving even or roof shaped or round off shape. Safety trimmer blade has alternating arrangement of cutting blades that are rounded off to the sides, which reduces risk of injury. Additional protection against impact prevents from unpleasant bouncing to walls, fences etc. At blocking of the blade by solid subject switch off the unit immediately, disconnect the cord from supply socket and only then remove the jammed subject. Caution: Metal objects, as e.g. wire fences, plant supports etc. can lead to damage to the trimmer blade. Fig. 5 Fig. 6

The best trimming performance is reached when the hedge trimmer is guided under cutting angle of cca 15° to the hedge. (Fig. 5) The trimmer blades run are of dual action type and enable trimming in both directions. (Fig. 6) To get regular hedge height we recommend to tighten guiding string along the hedge. Trim away the overhang branches. (Fig. 7) Hooped motions from below upwards trim the hedge sides best. (Fig. 8) 6 Operation Apart from hedges it is also possible to use the hedge trimmer for trimming of bushes and decorative shrubbery.

Putting into operation of the Hedge Trimmer GHS 510 G Fig. 9 Cord strain reliever To prevent unintentional pulling the cord plug from socket be sure the cord is properly attached to the tension strain reliever device. All electric service cables as e.g. extension cable, have to be of type approved for outdoor use (splash-proof). Fig. 10 Hedge Trimmer Güde is equipped by two-handed safety switch. It works only when push-button located on the guiding grip is pressed by one hand (Fig. 6) and at the same time the handle switch is pressed (Fig. 4).

6.2 Step-by-Step Instructions

Remove foreign subjects from the trimming area before start. Wear adequate protective clothing. Switch on the machine according to instructions from the „Operation“ chapter. Respect all the relevant safety instructions and advance according to the "Procedure" chapter. Clean the machine after every use and check the trimmer blade for damages.GB

7 Failures - Causes - Troubleshooting CAUTION: CHECK FIRST FUSES RATING TO PREVENT OVERHEATING ! Failure Cause Troubleshooting Machine does not work

1. Machine is not properly switched on

2. Extension cable is damaged

1. Please refer to chapter "Operation“

2. Check the cable and replace possibly

Machine works intermittently

1. Extension cable is damaged

2. Inner unit wiring damaged

1. Check the cable and replace possibly

Contact the service centre Machine vibrates excessively

1. Non-balanced rotating parts 1. Check possible damages of rotating parts

8 Inspections and Maintenance Sharpening or cutting blade replacement Only trained persons should do this as unqualified assembly can cause serious injuries. Use only original spare parts.

Inspection and Maintenance Safety Instructions Only a unit maintained and cared for on a regular basis may be a serviceable aid. Insufficient maintenance and care may result in emergencies and unforeseen accidents. Disconnect always mains leads before any work on the unit ! Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents. It can lead to damages or even to the unit destruction.

Inspections and Maintenance Schedule Time interval Description Other details if necessary Before start of work Lubricate the blade driveshaft by general-purpose oil.After every use Remove branches and/or bush residues from rotating parts by brush or some blunt instrument. Clean the unit by soft cloth. Crusted dirt can be removed from the unit by soft, soap water wetted cloth.Annually / if necessary Have the trimmer blade sharpen event. changed. 9 Spare Parts

Please read carefully these Operating Instructions before putting the appliance into operation.A.V. 2 Any reprints, even partial, are subject to approval. Technical changes reserved. Pictures just for illustrationpurposes!!!

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