Gude GPS 3-6V-1.5 LI-ION Battery Garden Care Kit Instruction Manual

Gude GPS 3-6V-1.5 LI-ION Battery Garden Care Kit

Introduction

To enjoy your new appliance as long as possible, please read carefully the Operating Instructions and the attached safety instructions before using it. Further, we recommend keeping the Operating Instructions to recall the product features in the future. Within the continuous product development, we reserve the right to make technical changes to improve it.

Appliance

*369/,,21 &25’/(666(72) $5′(1722/6**
Complete with the original high-quality Güde battery. Can be used as grass and shrub shears due to the simple exchange without any tools being necessary. Battery (3-5 hours) included.

Use a Designated
The appliance has been designed to cut lawn edges and smaller grass plots by DIY persons and gardeners. The appliance may not be used to grind composting materials as persons and pr operty could get damaged. The appliance may only be used in accordance with the use as designated principles. Any other use is a use in conflict with the designation. The user/operator, not the manufacturer, is liable for any resulting damage and injuries of any type.

Supply-Induced Appliance Description

1. Bladefor aitting gras
2. Bladecover
3. Switchhande
4. Switch buton
5. Bladefor atting shubs
6. Charge

Warranty

The warranty period is 12 months for industrial use and 24 months for consumers. The warranty starts on the day of purchase of the appliance.
The warranty exclusively applies to material or manufacturing defects. The original proof of purchase including the date of purchase must be submitted when applying a claim in the warranty period.
The warranty does not cover any unauthorised use such as appliance overload, violent use, damage by a foreign person or an undesirable item. The failure to follow the Operating Instructions and assembly instructions and common wear and tear are also excluded from the warranty.

General Safety

• Check the appliance whenever it is to be used.
• If the safety equipment and/or blades are damaged or worn out, the appliance may not be used.
• The safety instructions must always be followed.
• Use the appliance only for the purposes specified in the

Operating Instructions.

• Safety in the place of your work is your responsibility.
• Before starting the appliance, check the area to be cut.
• Remove any undesirable items you find.
• Be careful about undesirable items during your work.
• If you hit any obstacle when cutting, switch the appliance off (release the switch) and remove the obstacle.
• If the blades are blocked, switch the appliance off and remove the defect (thick branch, undesirable item) using a blunt item.
• Never use fingers ­ live blades may cause serious injury. Remove the battery before removing the defect.
• Check the electric cable at regular intervals for damage and wear (fragile cable).
• The cable may only be used when in a perfect state.
• Work under good visibility only. Stand steadily when working.
• Be careful when reversing risk of tripping! If you interrupt your work and wish to continue in any other place, the appliance must be switched off before moving to such place.
• Never use the appliance when raining or in moist conditions.
• Protect the charger and the cable against damage and sharp edges. Any damaged cabl e must immediately be replaced by an electrician.
• Never use the appliance when raining.
• Do not let the appliance standing outdoors. The appliance may not be used in wet conditions.
• Wear ing safety gloves is recommended when working with the appliance.
• Wear suitable working clothes such as gloves and non-slip shoes. Do not wear wide pi eces of clothing. Long hair should be protected by a hairnet.
• Avoid abnormal body posture and provide stability. Make sure there is a safe distance between the appliance and your body when the appliance is on.
• Make sure there are no persons and animals in the place of your work (turning radius). No cables maybe present in the cutting area.
• Use the appliance only when in a proper state, ready for operation. Check the blades at regular intervals for any damage.
• If necessary, make sure the appliance is professionally repaired by the customer service or a qualified workshop.
• Keep the appliance in a dry place, inaccessible to children.
• If the appliance is not being used, it must be fitted with a protective cover included in the supply to prevent any accidental contact with the blades.
• The appliance may not be overloaded. Do not use the appliance for works for which it has not been designed.
• The appliance must be regularly checked and serviced. Damaged blades to be always replaced in pairs.
• If the appliance is damaged by impact (falling on hard surface, etc.), it must immediately be checked by an expert.
• Treat your appliance carefully. Keep it clean and sharp to make sure cutting is efficient and safe.
• Follow the maintenance and cleaning regulations.

Electrical Safety

• Details on the type label must correspond with the electric network details.
• Protect the cable against excess temperatures, oil and sharp edges.

General instructions

• Before using the appliance, check it visually to find out if the electric cable and plug, in particular, are not damaged.
• A damaged appliance may not be used. Have a damaged appliance checked in the GUDE service centre or by an authorised electrician.

Behaviour in case of emergency

Provide first help corresponding to the nature of the injury and seek qualified medical help as soon as possible.  Protect the injured person from other injuries and calm him/her down.  In case of accident, first aid kit must always be available in the place of your work in accordance with DIN 13164. Material taken out of the first aid kit needs to be supplemented right away. If help is needed, please provide the following details:

1. Place of accident
2. Accident nature
3. Number of injured persons
4. Injury type

Marking

Residual risks and protective measures
Electrical residual risks

Disposal
The disposal instructions are based on icons placed on the appliance or its package. The description of the meanings can be found in the “Marking” section.

Environment-friendly disposal of batteries
Lithium-ion batteries are subject to disposal. Have any defective batteries disposed by an authorised seller. Batteries must be removed from the appliance before they are scarped. Do not throw electric appliances to household refuse. According to the European Directive No. 2002/96/EG on waste electrical and electronic equipment and based on including this Directive in the national law, separate collection of worn electrical equipment must be provided and such equipment must be recycled in an environment-friendly manner. Recycling alternative of recovery: Alternatively to sending equipment back, the electrical equipment owner is obliged to cooperate in the professional evaluation. An old appliance may also be left to a collection centre that will provide disposal in accordance with the national law regarding circulation management and waste. This does not apply to parts of accessories and aids connected to old appliances and not containing electrical components.

Operator requirements

The operator must carefully read the Operating Instructions before using the appliance.

Qualification :
No special qualification is necessary for using the appliance apart from detailed instruction by an expert.

Minimum age :
The appliance can only be operated by persons over 16 years of age. An exception includes youngsters operating the appliance within their professional education to achieve necessary skills under trainer’s supervision.

Technical specfication

Training :
Using the appliance only requires appropriate instructions by a professional or reading the

Transport and storage

Keep the appliance dry and without rust, out of reach
to children. Clean the appliance with a wet cloth. Never touch the pole terminals of the battery!

Assembly and putting the appliance into operation for the first time
Notice : The battery is supplied charged to some extent. To guarantee full performance of the battery, charge it to the full extent before using it. The lithium-ion battery may be charged at any time, without the service life being shortened. Charging interruption does not damage the battery. The lithium-ion battery is electronically protected against deep discharge. Due to the protective switch, the electric appliance is switched off when the battery is empty: The inserted tool is not moving any longer. Stop pressing the On/Off button after the electric appliance is automatically switched off. If the battery is not being used, it is recommended to charge it to the full extent at least once in 6 months.

Make sure the blade cover is fitted, which prevents cutting injuries

• Compare the voltage of your network with that of the charger.
• If they correspond, plug the charger.
• Put the charging cable to the respective outlet at the back of the handle of the garden tool set.
• Charge the battery to the full extent (it takes 3-5 hours, depending on how much charged the battery is)
• Remove the blade cover
• To activate the garden tool set, press the switch handle first before the switch button.
• The garden tool set is now ready to be operated Changing the blade Make sure the blade cover is fitted, which prevents cutting injuries!

When changing the blade for cutting grass for the blade cutting shrubs you need to remove the bottom cover (B) of the blade for cutting grass. For this purpose, lift the deflected cover with the arrow (pic. C) and pull it up for 6-8 mm in the control handle direction. The cover can be removed now. Change the blade for cutting grass for the blade cutting shrubs. In doing so, the drive wheel eccentric (D/a) must engage precisely in the fixture (D/b). Moreover, it may be necessary to slightly adjust (shift) the blade fixture in a way the blade matches the drive wheel. The blade opening must precisely match both centering pins (D/c).

Servicing

Do you have any technical questions? A claim? Do you need spare parts or the Operating Instructions? You will be helped quickly and without any bureaucracy at our web pages www.guede.com in Service. Please help us be able to assist you. To identify your appliance when claimed, we need to know its serial No., product No and the year of production. All these details can be found on the type label. Enter the details below for future reference.

• Serial No.
• Order No.
• Year of production:
• Phone: Fax: Emai l:
• +49 (0) 79 04 / 700-360
• +49 (0) 79 04 / 700-51999
• support@ts.guede.com

Instructions to lithiumion batteries

The lithium-ion battery is characterised by high-energy density. Its service life is several years; however, it very much depends on the method of use and storage conditions. If not used, the lithium-ion battery capacity gets reduced after some time, especially due to the parasitical reaction of lithium and electrolyte. Manufacturers recommend storage temperature of 15°C at the charging level of 60%, a compromise between accelerated aging and self- discharge. The battery must be charged to 40-60% approximately every 6 months. Lithium-ion batteries may only be charged using special electronics.

Storage and safety instructions to lithium-ion batteries:
Lithium is a highly reactive material. Even if it does not contain metal lithium as lithium batteries do, the lithium-ion battery components are highly flammable. Mechanical damage may lead to internal short-circuit. A defect cannot be identified directly under some circumstances. Ignition may take place even after 30 minutes.

Storage:
Lithium-ion: Charging level 40-60% and to be stored in a cool place. Safety instructions: A damaged lithium-ion battery may get ignited with a time delay of 30 minutes or more. Do not extinguish the burning battery with water but with sand instead, if possible. The leaked electrolyte of a lithium-ion battery can be removed from clothes using sufficient amount of water. The electrolyte is flammable.

Maintenance and cleaning
Fit the blade cover before any work on the electric tools (e.g. servicing, tool change, etc.) and during the appliance transport and storage! Risk of injury after accidental switching the On/Off button. Keep the electric tools and any ventilation slots clean so that they could work properly and safely. If the battery does not work any longer, please contact our customer service centre.

References

• Güde | Maschinen & Werkzeuge für den Hand- & Heimwerker
• Güde | Maschinen & Werkzeuge für den Hand- & Heimwerker

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