GAK 7118.1 - Saw Güde - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GAK 7118.1 Güde

Translation of the original instructions Telescopic branch chainsaw

ENGLISH Please read the instructions carefully before starting the machine.

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Technische Daten

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 should also take into account the times when the tool is shut down or when it is running but not actually in use. This may significantly reduce the vibratory load over the total working period.

Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator from the effects 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 operation refer please to our customer center

Specified Conditions Of Use

The replaceable attachment with the chain pruner combined with the handle and/or extension handle may only be used to prune trees in private 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.

Requirements for operating staff

The appliance may only be operated and maintained by persons familiarised with it and informed about possible risks.

Never let children work with the appliance. Never let adults work with the appliance unless they have been properly trained.

The operating staff must carefully read the Operating Instructions before using the appliance.

Qualification: Apart from the detailed instructions by a professional, no special qualification is necessary for appliance using.

Minimum age: Persons over 18 years of age can only work on the appliance. An exception includes youngsters trained in order to reach knowledge under supervision of the trainer during occupational education. L'âge minimal de l'utilisateur est déterminé selon les dispositions locales.

Training: Using the appliance only requires corresponding training by a professional or the Operating Instructions. No special training is necessary.

Residual risks

Even when the device is used properly and all safety regulations are complied with, there still may be some residual risks.

- Cutting injury

- 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.

- Vibration damping systems are no guaranteed protection against white finger disease or carpal tunnel syndrome. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully check the state of your fingers and wrist if you have regularly used the appliance for a long time. If any symptom of the diseases above appears, seek medical advice immediately. To reduce the white finger disease risk, keep your hands warm and take regular breaks during your work.

Despite the observance of the operating instructions there still may be some hidden residual risks.

Emergency procedure

Conduct a first-aid procedure adequate to the injury and summon qualified medical attendance as quickly as possible. Protect the injured person from further harm and calm them down. For the sake of eventual accident, in accordance with DIN 13164, a workplace has to be fitted with a first-aid kit. It is essential to replace any used material in the first-aid kit immediately after it has been used. If you seek help, state the following pieces of information::

1. Accident site
2. Accident type
3. Number of injured persons
4. Injury type(s)

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WARNING/Caution!

Read the operating instructions to reduce the risk of injury.

Wear eye protective goggles!

Wear ear protectors!

Wear protective helmet!

Wear protective gloves!

Wear safety cut through resistant shoes with safety sole and steel toe!

Wear protective clothing with cut through resistant ply!

Unplug the machine before any work on it.

Warning against cutting injuries

Keep distance of persons! Observe to keep out of dangerous zone

Warning against thrown-off items

Warning against thrown-off items

Warning against dangerous kickback

Electrical hazard, keep at least 10 m distance away from electrical power lines.

Protect against humidity. Never expose tool to rain.

Saw chain rotation direction

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Any damaged or disposed electric or electronic devices must be delivered to appropriate collection centres.

Protect against humidity

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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, fire 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 or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

1) 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 atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

2) 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 (groundepower tools. Unmodified 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 conditions. 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 operating 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 operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCprotected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

3) Personal safety

b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or 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 better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

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 connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.

4) Power tool use and care

a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct 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 off. 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 battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting 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 instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

e) Treat electric tools carefully. Check whether the moving parts work perfectly and do not drag, whether not broken or damaged to such an extent that functioning of electric tools could be affected. Have any damaged parts repaired before using the machine. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting 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 instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

Safety instructions for Electrical branch chainsaw

Keep all parts of your body in safe distance from the saw when running. Before starting the saw, make sure the saw chain does not touch anything. A moment of inattention when working with the chainsaw is able to cause the saw chain to catch your clothes or parts of your body.

Wear protective glasses and ear protectors. Further, wearing head, hand and leg protection equipment is recommended. Suitable protective clothing minimises the risk of injury by thrown-away wood chips and possible contact with the saw chain.

Do not work on trees with the chainsaw. There is a risk of injury when working on a tree.

Provide safe posture at all times and use the chainsaw only when standing on a solid, safe and level surface. A slippery or unstable surface, such as ladder, may lead to loss of balance or loss of control over the chainsaw.

When cutting a tense branch, be sure to know that the branch will bounce back. If tension in the wood fibres gets released, the tense branch may hit the operator and/or cause a loss of control over the chainsaw.

Be especially careful when cutting scrubs and saplings. Thin material may get caught in the chainsaw and hit you or you may lose your balance.

Carry the chainsaw by the front handle in a switched-off condition and the saw chain must be deflected from your body. Fit a protection cover on the chainsaw whenever it is transported or stored.

Careful chainsaw treatment reduces the likelihood of an accidental contact with the running saw chain.

Other safety instructions

Keep children and other persons including animals in a safe distance when using the appliance. Minimum safe distance is 10 m.

Provide adequate lighting or good lighting conditions when working with the machine.

Wear suitable protective clothing such as sturdy shoes with non-slip sole, robust long trousers, gloves, safety glasses and hearing protection!

Do not wear loose clothing or jewels. Hear, clothing and gloves must be out of reach of moving parts as they could get caught by the rotating parts. Do not use the appliance when barefooted or in open sandals. Electrical hazard, keep at least 10 m distance away from electrical power lines.

Be careful when going backwards – risk of tripping! Do not run! Immediately remove cut branches/knots from the work area to prevent injuries. Watch out for falling branches!

Walk! Do not run! As soon as a branch being cut off starts cracking and falling down, move to the side immediately and keep safe distance from the falling wood as it can hurl back up and cause injuries.

Switch the appliance immediately off and remove the replaceable battery from the appliance when the saw chain gets blocked. Remove the blocked object.

When working, keep the appliance firmly with both hands and with a distance from your body.

Make sure the appliance is off before inserting a battery.

The ON/OFF switch and safety switch must not be locked.

⚠️ Before using, check the tightness and proper seating of all screwed and socket joints and protective equipment and if all moving parts are moving smoothly.
⚠ It is strictly prohibited to demount, adjust and alienate the protective equipment on the machine or put other protective equipment on the machine.
⚠ Do not use the appliance if damaged or the safety equipment is defective. Replace any worn and damaged parts.

Do not use the device near flammable liquids or gases. Risk of fire and explosion in case of short circuit.

Unplug the machine before any work on it.

Repairs and works specified in these Instructions may only be performed by qualified authorised staff.

Use only original accessories and original spare parts.

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, flammable or toxic liquids. Us only a damp cloth making.

Apply environment-friendly oil to all moving parts. After each use, clean the saw and sword chain carefully. Wipe it with a cloth moistened in oil or apply metal treatment spray on it.

Blunt, bent or damaged chains and swords must be replaced.

Only a regularly maintained and treated appliance can serve as a satisfactory aid. Insufficient 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.

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. Returning 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 suffocation!

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 commences 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 operating 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 bureaucracy 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

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Fault Possible cause Remedy
The saw runs, but does not cut The chain	is assembled upside down on the chain guide bar	Read the available information on assembling the chain guide bar and saw chain
The saw cuts only when it is forced strongly, resulting in the production of only a small amount of sawdust and some larger splinters	The chain is blunt Read the available information on sharpening the saw chain
The motor of the saw does not start when the trigger is pressed	Switch lock has not been pressed to release the triggerWorn motor brushes	Press the switch lock before pressing the triggerCall authorised service centre
The motor of the saw runs, but the chain does not move	Gear wheel faulty Call authorised service centre
The chain is not supplied with oil The oil slot on the chain guide bar is cloggedThe oil tank is emptyThe oil is too thick	Remove the chain guide bar and clean the oil slotFill up with oilUse the correct oil (read the available information on filling the oil tank).
The chain has become detached from the chain guide bar	The chain is too looseThe chain guide bar and chain are incorrectly assembled	Tighten the chain Read the available information on adjusting the chain tensionRead the available information on assembling the chain guide bar and saw chain
Smoke is coming from the saw The saw is damaged Do not use the saw	Damaged Do not use the saw	Call an authorised service centre
The saw leaks – oil leaks out The oil cap is not closed Tighten the oil cap Note: Empty the oil tank whenever the saw is not in use

WAARSCHUWING/Opgelet!

Translation of the EC-Declaration of Conformity

We, hereby declare the conception and construction of the below mentioned appliances correspond - at the type of construction being launched - to appropriate basic safety and hygienic requirements of EC Directives.

In case of any change to the appliance not discussed with us the Declaration expires.