Gude GWS 600 EC 230 Volt Electric Log Saw Instruction Manual

GWS 600 EC 230 Volt Electric Log Saw
Instruction Manual

GWS 600 EC 230 Volt Electric Log Saw

Translation of the original instructions

Delivered Items
**** Please read the instructions carefully before starting the machine.

Feed cradle
Saw blade cover
Tension spring
Transport protection
Travelling wheels

ASSEMBLY

STArTing-UP The MAchine

Instructions for cUTTing

START-STOP

STOP
The saw blade runs down for app. 10 seconds.
The saw blade must not be braked by side back pressure.
The engine makes a grumbling noise when braking and shortly after breaking. The switch must not be pressed (on or off) in any case in this phase.
The engine may be started again only after there is no more grumble.

START-STOP

STOP

SAwblAde chAnge

The self-lock nut must be replaced with a new nut not later than after loosening it two times.

The self-lock nut must be replaced with a new nut not later than after loosening it two times.

CLEANING

open the machine as specified in changing the saw blade.

close the machine as specified in changing the saw blade.

TRANSPORT / STORAGE

Technical Data

Log Cutting Saw
GWS 600 EC 230 VOLT
Art. no ………………………………………………………………………………………………01815
connection ……………………………………………………………………………………230 V~50 hz
 P1 s6 40% engine output ………………………………………………………………3,5 kw
revolutions ………………………………………………………………………………………1420 min-1
 circular-saw blade Ø …………………………………………………………………..600 mm
drilling …………………………………………………………………………………………30 mm
Min./max. Ø of workpiece ……………………………………………………………. 80 – 220 mm
weight …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 95 kg
Noise and Vibration Information
sound pressure level lpA1), 2)………………………………………………………… 102,3 db (A)
sound power level lwA1), 2)………………………………………………………………113 db (A) wear ear protectors!

1. Measured according to en iso 3744: 1995, loaded, hazardousness k=3 db (A)
2. The values stated are emission values and as such do not necessarily constitute values that are safe for the workplace. Although there is a correlation between emission levels and environmental impact levels, whether further precautions are necessary cannot be derived from this. factors influencing the actually present environmental impact level in the workplace include the characteristics of the work area and other noise sources, i.e. the number of machines and another neighboring work process- es. The permitted workplace values can likewise vary from country to country. This information is intended to assist the user in estimating hazards and risks.
   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

Specified Conditions Of Use

The circular saw for firewood is used for cross-cutting of firewood. it is necessary to follow all technical specifications and safety instructions. Pieces of wood that are too short, too light or too thin to get caught by the barbs in the feed cradle must not be processed by the machine.
The machine may only be operated by one person.
Make sure there is nobody present in the dangerous area. The minimum distance is 2 m.
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 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 use.
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 the supervision of the trainer during occupational education.
Training: Using the appliance only requires corresponding training by a professional or the operating instructions. no special training is necessary.
Residual risks
The danger of injury!
Caution: There may still be some residual risks when operating the machine despite complying with all applicable design regulations.

• Risk of injury to fingers and hands. never put your hands in the saw blade area.
• Parts of workpieces and tools fly off from damaged tools: wear eye protectors!
• Noise emission: it is necessary to wear ear protectors!
• Wood dust emission: wear a respirator!
• Risk prevention – mechanical equipment: All dangerous moving parts (e.g. saw blade) is wrapped with fixed, safely attached safety equipment, removable with a tool only. residual risk: risk of injury if the fixed, safely attached safety equipment is removed from a running machine with a tool.
• Risk prevention – electrical equipment: All conductive parts of the machine are insulated against contact or wrapped with fixed, safely attached safety equipment, removable with a tool only. residual risk: risk of electric shock if the fixed, safely attached cover is removed from a running and plugged machine.
• Risk prevention – wooden dust: The circular saw may only be used outdoors. Residual risk: If the circular saw is used in enclosed places, health can be damaged as a result of inhaling wooden dust.

There may still be some hidden residual risks despite all the preventive measures taken.
Residual risks may be minimized by following the safety instructions and use as designated provisions and operating instructions.
The exposure to dust is influenced by the type of material processed. it is important to use local exhaust (catching near the source) and adjust well the exhaust covers, guide elements and grab channels.
Dust produced during work is often harmful and must not get in your body. Use the exhauster and wear an appropriate respirator, too. remove thoroughly any deposited dust, e.g. by vacuuming.
Use saw blades designed to reduce emitted noise.
keep the machine and saw blade running.
To minimize noise production, the tool must be sharpened and all elements for noise minimization (covers, etc.) must be properly adjusted.
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 an 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)

Symbols

| caution!
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| Please read the instructions carefully before starting the machine.
| before carrying out any work on the machine, disconnect the plug from the socket.
| Always wear goggles when using the machine. wear ear protectors!
| wear safety shoes with steel reinforcement!
| wear protective gloves!
| wear a respirator!
| To be used outdoors only. do not use in residential areas.
| Do not use the machine in wet or moist conditions. do not expose the machine to rain.
| Always keep your hands away from the path of the saw blade.
| keep the machine out of reach of children.
| keep other people away! Make sure there is nobody in the dangerous area.
| warning against thrown-away items
| warning against dangerous electric voltage
| warning against cutting injuries
| a circular-saw blade according to din 847-1
| rotation direction
| Any defective and/or disposed electric or electronic devices must be delivered to respective collection centers.
| remove all undesirable items, e.g. nails and wire, before working
| Do not press too much
| Strong
| Slow

General instructions for electric tools

WARNING
Read all safety instructions and manuals. failure to follow the safety instructions and manuals may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injuries.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term,, electric tools” used in the safety instructions refers to electricity-powered tools (including electric cable) and battery-powered tools (without electric cable).
1) Safety in the place of work
a) Keep the place of your work clean and well-lit. Mess or an unlit workplace may lead to injuries.
b) Do not work with electric tools in conditions with flammable liquids, gases, or dust. electric tools produce sparks able to ignite dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and other persons outside the place where the electric tools are used. when not concentrated, you may lose control over the machine.
2) Electrical safety
a) The plug of an electric tool must strictly correspond to the socket. The plug must not be altered in any case. Do not use any adapters together with earthed electric tools. Unaltered plugs and appropriate sockets reduce the risk of electric shock.
b) Prevent contact of your body with earthed surfaces, such as tubes, heating, cookers, and fridges. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed.
c) Do not expose electric tools to rain and moisture. water entering into electric tools increases the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not use the cable in conflict with its designation, to carry or hang electric tools or to pull the plug out of the socket. Protect the cable against high temperatures, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts of the machine. damaged or entangled cables increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When working with electric tools outdoors, use extension cables suitable for outdoor use. Using an extension cable suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. f) If operating electric tools in wet conditions cannot be avoided, use a safety switch against the stray currents. Using a safety switch against stray currents reduces the risk of electric shock.
3) Safety of person
a) Be careful, pay attention to what you are doing, and use common sense when working with electric tools. Do not use electric tools when you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or pharmaceuticals. A moment if inattention when using electric tools may lead to serious injuries.
b) Use personal protective equipment and protective glasses at all times. Using personal protective equipment, such as a respirator, non-slip shoes, protective helmet or ear protectors, depending on the type and use of electric tools reduces the risk of injuries.
c) Prevent the machine from unintentionally starting. Before plugging and/or connecting the machine to the battery, handling, or carrying, make sure the electric tools are switched off. having a finger on the switch when carrying the electric tool or when the machine is on when plugging it may lead to injuries.
d) Before starting any electric tool, remove any adjusting wrenches and screwdrivers. A tool or a wrench present in the rotating part of the machine may lead to injuries.
e) Avoid any abnormal body posture. Provide good stability and keep the balance at all times. by this, electric tools are better controlled in unexpected situations.
f) Wear appropriate clothing. Do not wear loose clothing and jewels. Keep hair, clothing, and gloves out of rotating parts. loose clothing, jewels, and long hair may get caught by moving parts
g) If dust exhausters and catchers are to be installed, make sure they are fitted and used properly. Using a dust exhauster may reduce exposure to dust.
4) Use and treatment of electric tools
a) Do not overload the machine. Use appropriate electric tools for your work. working with appropriate electric tools is better and safer when within the specified power range.
b) Do not use electric tools with a defective switch. An electric tool that cannot be switched on or off is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Unplug the machine and/or remove the battery before any machine adjustment, replacement of accessory equipment, and storing the machine. This safety measure prevents the unintentional starting of the electric tool.
d) Keep any electric tool that is not being used out of reach of children. The machine must not be used by persons not familiarised with its use and not having read these Instructions. electric tools are dangerous if used by inexperienced persons.
e) Treat electric tools carefully. Check whether the moving parts work perfectly and do not drag, and whether not broken or damaged to such an extent that the functioning of electric tools could be affected. Have any damaged parts repaired before using the machine. Poor maintenance of electric tools is a cause of many injuries.
f) Keep the cutting tools sharp and clean. carefully treated cutting tools with sharp edges get stuck less often and are easier to guide.
g) Electric tools, accessory equipment, extensions, etc. to be used in accordance with these Instructions. Consider the working conditions and the activity being performed. Using electric tools for purposes other than those specified may lead to dangerous situations.
5) Service
a) Have your electric tools repaired by qualified authorized staff only, using original spare parts only. The safety of electric tools will be maintained by this.

Safety instructions for circular saws for firewood

Operation is only allowed with a safety switch against stray current (RCD max. stray current of 30mA).
The machine must be plugged to 230 V with 16A fuse.
Wear ear protectors. exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
wear gloves when handling saw blades and rough materials.
when being operated, the machine must stand on a horizontal and flat surface and the floor around the machine must be flat, well-maintained, and with no waste, such as sawdust and cuttings.
The processed bundle of workpieces and finished workpieces should be placed near the standard place of work of the operator.
switch the machine off and unplug it when unattended.
check all screw and plug-in connections and protective equipment if firm and tightened properly and whether all moving parts are running smoothly whenever the appliance is to be put into operation.
The protective equipment on the appliance is strictly prohibited to be disassembled, changed, or used in conflict with the designation and it is prohibited to attach any protective equipment of other manufacturers.
The machine must not be used under any circumstances if the machine or the safety devices are damaged.
Before use check the machine, cable, and plug for any damages or material fatigue. repairs should only be carried out by authorized service Agents.
Any faults with the machine, including any related to the safeguard or the saw blades, must be reported to the persons in charge of safety as soon as the faults are discovered. Before pressing on/off, make sure the saw blade has been fitted properly.
The saw must not be used any longer if the cradle fails to automatically return to the rest position.
The saw must not be used any longer if the saw blade fails to stop 10 seconds after switching the machine off.
for security, use devices such as safety- and pressure devices, guide slides, rip fences, etc.
removing sawdust and chippings from the machine when running is strictly prohibited.
it is necessary to refrain from removing any cuttings and parts of workpieces from the cutting area.
do not use saw blades that are damaged or deformed.
Properly sharpened saw blades to be used only.
follow instructions for the use, adjustment, and repair of saw blades of manufacturers.
do not use saw blades not corresponding to the key data given in these instructions for use.
it is essential to adhere to the maximum speed specified on the saw blade.
only use tools that meet standard en 847-1.
Transport and store the tools in a suitable container.
To minimize noise, the tool must be sharpened and all noise-reducing elements (covers, etc.) must be properly adjusted.
replace the table insert when worn.
familiarise with the safety procedures for cleaning, maintenance, and regular removal of sawdust and dust to reduce the risk of fire.
Make sure the flange used is suitable for the given purpose of use, as specified by the manufacturer.
Use only original accessories and original spare parts.
switch the machine immediately off when blocked.
Unplug the machine and remove the stuck piece of wood.
Handling equipment to be used only when handling the machine.
The machine has been designed for DIY to cross-cut fire wood.
Cutting logs with a diameter of more than 220 mm (depending on the model) is not allowed as such workpieces would not be safe to hold. The minimum diameter is 80 mm (pieces of wood with a smaller diameter cannot be caught to barbs and may slip off the cradle).
Workpiece diameter: Minimum 80 mm Maximum 220 mm
The maximum length of the material cut is 1000 mm and the minimum length of the material cut is 500 mm.
As there is no exhauster, the circular saw for firewood may only be used outdoors.
Only such workpieces that can be safely laid and held in the cradle may be processed.
Using HSS saw blades is not allowed as such steel is hard and fragile.
Risk of injury as a result of saw blade breaking and saw blade pieces being thrown away.
The use in accordance with the designation also includes the satisfaction of manufacturer-specified conditions for operation, maintenance, and repairs and following safety instructions included in the manual.
It is necessary to follow the safety regulations applicable to the operation and other generally recognized occupational therapy and safety technique regulations. Any other use is considered to use in conflict with the designation. The manufacturer will not be held liable for any consequential damage of any type: the risk will be borne by the user.
Optional changes to the saw exclude the liability of the manufacturer for consequential damage of any type.
The saw may only be made ready, used, and maintained by persons familiarised with such acts and instructed in possible risks. Repairs may only be executed by us or by customer services specified by us. The machine must not be used in an explosion-risk environment and must not be exposed to rain. Metal parts (nails, etc.) must necessarily be removed from the material cut.

Safe removal of possible blocking

Unplug the machine. check it and localize the blocking. remove the blocking while considering all safety instructions. check the machine visually and make sure it is not damaged. in particular, the saw blade must not show any sign of damage. contact Technical Assistance (see servicing) if there is any doubt regarding the blocking removal or full operability.

Maintenance

Treatment, maintenance and cleaning may only be performed when the drive is off and the machine idle. The drive must necessarily be turned off when the machine is not working properly.

• check all screw and plug-in connections and protective equipment if firm and tightened properly and whether all moving parts are running smoothly whenever the appliance is to be put into operation.
• Prior to every use, visually check the machine to rule out any defects, in particular on the power cable and the plug.
•  before pressing on/off, make sure the saw blade has been fitted properly.

At all times, keep the machine, and ventilation slots, in particular, clean. The sawdust ejection and/or dust exhauster should be cleaned at regular intervals. Never spray water on the machine!
All moving parts should be treated with environmental-friendly oil. Never use any grease!
check the wear of the saw blade. blunt saw blades must be sharpened. clean saw blades covered with resin.
The ball bearings of the saw shaft are protected against dust and are therefore service-free, i.e. the bearings need not be lubricated. repairs and works specified in these instructions may only be performed by qualified authorized staff.
Use only original accessories and original spare parts. only a regularly maintained and treated appliance can serve as a satisfactory aid. insufficient maintenance and care can lead to unforeseen accidents and injuries.

Deactivation and disposal

If the machine can no longer be used and it is to be disposed of, it must be deactivated and disassembled, i.e. it must be put to a state in which it may not be used for purposes for which it has been designed. The process of disposal must consider the recovery of the basic materials of the machine. These materials can be potentially reused in the recycling process. The manufacturer rejects any liability for any personal or property damage incurred as a result of the reuse of parts of the machine if such parts are used for purposes other than the original respective purpose. Machine deactivation: each process of deactivation or disposal must be performed by staff trained for this purpose.

• The machine is disintegrated into parts.
• block each moving part of the machine.
• each machine element should be delivered to certified collection centers.
• rubber parts should be removed from the machine and delivered to a rubber parts collection center.
• There is no other residual risk after deactivation and blocking of the moving parts.
• electrical structural elements are a special waste and need to be disposed of separately of from the machine. Approved extinguishers (e.g. powder extinguishers) need to be used in case of fire of the electrical equipment of the machine.

Guarantee

Guarantee claims as per the guarantee card attached. The guarantee solely covers inadequacies caused by material defects or manufacturing defects. original payment voucher with the date of the sale needs to be submitted for any claim in the guarantee period. The guarantee does not cover any unauthorized use such as appliance overloading, use of violence, or damage as a result of any unauthorized interference or caused by foreign items. failing to follow the operating and assembly instructions and common wear are also not included in the guarantee..

Service

Do you have any technical questions? Any claim? do you need any spare parts or operating instructions? we will quickly help you without needles bureaucracy on 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:…………………….

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.
Log cutting saw
Appropriate EU directives 2006/42/EG, 2004/108/EG
Harmonized standards used
EN 1870-6/A1: 2009
EN 55014-1: 2006
EN 55014-2/A1: 2001
EN 61000-3-2: 2006
EN 61000-3-3/A2: 2005

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