Gude GSK 140/420 Stone Cracker Instruction Manual
- June 3, 2024
- Gude
Table of Contents
Gude GSK 140/420 Stone Cracker
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing Stone splitter Güde GSK 140/420 and for your confidence in our product. Before you start operating the device, please read this manual carefully !!!
Technical data
- Weight : 39 kg
- Split length : max. 420 mm
- Split width : 10 – 140 mm
Warranty
A warranty period of 12 months applies to commercial use and 24 months apply to private use and commences on the day of purchase of the device. Warranty applies exclusively to failures due to defective material or workmanship. An original sale slip with indication of date of sale must be presented in case of claiming for the warranty rights. Warranty does not cover unprofessional use such as device overload, violent use, damage caused by third party or foreign materials, failure to comply with operations and assembly manual, and normal wear and tear.
General Safety Instructions
Safety Warning! While violating these instructions, you can injure yourself or other person.
- Read the whole manual before starting device. All operating personal must be informed about safety instructions when using the device.
- Do not use the stone splitter when tired or under influence of drugs, alcohol or narcotics
- always wear safety goggles, safety gloves and safety shoes.
- Make sure you can move your hands freely on the device, so you can work safely.
- Keep your workplace clean and tidy at all times and ensure proper lighting. Chaos and work in dark can cause injuries.
- Secure the rotating lever when not using the device or while transporting it.
- Make sure your hands are not placed under the cutting edge.
Behavior in case of emergency
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. 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 yo seek help, state the following pieces of
information
- Accident site
- Accident type
- Number of injured persons
- Injury type
Use as designated
Works other than those for which the appliance has been designed and which
are specified in the Operating Instructions cannot be performed with this
appliance. Any other use will be considered a use in conflict with the
designation. The manufacturer will not be liable for any consequential damage
and injuries. Please be sure to know that the appliance has not been designed
for industrial purposes
Disposal
Disposal instructions are illustrated in the form of pictograms on the device or packaging. Description of the pictograms is given in “Identification” chapter.
Disposal of transport packaging
Packaging protects the device against damage during transport. Packaging
materials are usually selected accordin to their effect on environment and
disposal methods and can therefore be recycled. Returning of the packaging
back to circulation saves resources and costs for packaging disposal. Parts of
the packaging (e.g. foil, styropor) may be dangerous for children. Risk of
suffocation! Keep these parts of the packaging out of reach of children and
dispose as soon as possible.
Requirements for the operator
The operator should have read the operating manual carefully before using the
product.
Qualification
Besides a detailed training through a skilled staff, no special
qualification for the use of the product is necessary.
Minimum age
The product may not be operated by people, who are less than 16 years old. The
use by young people forms an exception, if the operation takes place during a
vocational training to achieve the skill and under supervision through a
trainer.
Training
The use of the product requires only a corresponding training through a
skilled staff or on the basis of the operating manual. A special training is
not necessary.
Operation
Make sure the stone splitter is positioned properly and cannot be tipped over.
Instructions step by step
- Mark a split line on the workpiece, where you want it to be split.
- Put the workpiece into the splitter and position the cutting edge on the split line with the lever half way down.
- Press the lever down with constant pressure.
- Cutting edge will break the stone evenly along the marked line.
Maintenance and protection
All service and repair works can be done by skilled professionals only.
- Keep the device clean of the dust and stone sherds.
- Grease the mechanical parts by suitable lubricant.
- If the blade is worn out, turn the squared steel. Loose four hexagonal bolts and take the squared steel out Intact edge put back into the cutting mechanism and secure it by hexagonal bolts.
Malfunction – reasons – elimination
- Malfunction Possible reasons Elimination The handle cannot be moved neither up nor down. Look for bits of stones on the splitter.
- Remove the bits of stones using a brush or by blowing. Workpiece is not standing on upholstered supports evenly.
- There can be small bits of stones on the upholstered supports. Clean up the upholstered supports and lower part of the splitter.
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 needless bureaucracy at our webpage www.guede.com in the Service part. Please help us be able to assist you. To be able to identify your appliance when claimed, we need to know its serial No., order No. and year of production. All these details can be found on the type label. Enter the details below for future reference.
- Tel.: +49 (0) 79 04 / 700-360
- Fax : +49 (0) 79 04 / 700-51999
- E-Mail : support@ts.guede.com
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.
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