GUDE GVZ 1432 Electric scarifier Instructions

GUDE GVZ 1432 Electric scarifier

SCOPE OF DELIVERY

Assembly

Starting-up the device

Operation

Work instructions

Scarifying

Aerating

Cleaning / Storage

Technical Data

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 estimation of the level of exposure to vibration should also take into account the times when the tool is switched off or when it is running but not actually doing the job. This may significantly reduce the exposure level over the total working period. Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator from the effects of vibration such as: maintaining the tool and the accessories, keeping the hands warm, and organization 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 This appliance is not intended for use by children. The machine may not be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or persons with a lack of knowledge or experience unless they are supervised by a person responsible. Children must be supervised in order not to play with the machine.

Specified Conditions of Use
The scarifier is designed for scarifying and aerating small to medium lawn areas at homes and allotments. Aerator – designed for removing thatch (moss, leaves, weeds, etc.). Scarifier – designed for treating turf and regenerating lawn and grass areas. The scarifier must not be used for any other purposes as it may present a risk of physical injury to the user and others. 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. The scarifier must not be used to trim bushes, hedges and shrubs, for cutting and shredding creepers or lawns on greened roofs or in balcony boxes. In addition, the scarifier must not be used as a shredder for shredding tree and hedge cuttings or for leveling uneven surfaces.

Requirements for operating staff
The appliance may only be operated and maintained by persons familiarised with it and informed about possible risks.
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. Local regulations may stipulate the minimum age of the user.
Training: Using the appliance only requires corresponding training by a professional or the Operating Instructions. No special training is necessary.
Residual Risk
Even when the device is used properly and all safety regulations are complied with, there still may be some residual risks.

Rotating blades may lead to serious injuries by cutting or amputating parts of the body.
Never touch under the housing body when the engine is running. Wear gloves! Wear safety cut-through resistant shoes with safety sole and steel toe!

Thrown-off stones or soil may lead to injuries.
Before mowing, check the area to be mowed for any undesirable objects. Wear safety goggles when working.

Risk of electric shock
Damaged mains cords pose a hazard of electrocution. Keep the connection and extension cables away from dangerous moving parts to avoid damaging them.

Poor lighting/light conditions represent a high safety risk.
Provide adequate lighting or good lighting conditions when working with the machine.

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.

Take frequent work breaks. Limit the amount of exposure per day.

Damage resulting from catching/winding

The rotating blades may catch the connecting cable, leads, cords or clothing and wind and/or cut through these. Whilst working, always maintain a sufficient distance from the cable on the ground and do not run over the cable. Before mowing, check the area to be mowed for any undesirable objects. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts.

Emergency procedure

Risk of injury!
Never put your hands and feet near the rotating parts. Keep a distance from the ejection opening at all times. 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. 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

• Warning / Caution!
• Read the operating instructions to redu-ce the risk of injury.
• Wear eye-protective goggles! Wear ear protectors!
• Wear gloves!
• Wear safety cut-through resistant shoes with safety sole and steel toe!
• Slow
• Unplug the machine before any servicing or repair!
• Caution! Blades run down. Wait until all rotating parts have stopped.
• Switch off the engine before any work on it.
• Always keep children and unauthorized persons out of reach of the appliance.
• Keep dry at all times. Never expose the tool to rain.
• Never reach into the danger area of the plane when it is running.
• Warning against thrown-off items
• Warning against sharp knives. Keep hands and feet away. Knives keep running for a short time after the appliance is switched off.
• Warning against cutting injuries
• Keep bystanders in a safe distance from the appliance (at least 5m)
• Unplug the mains plug if the cable becomes damaged or tangled.
• Whilst working, always maintain a sufficient distance from the cable on the ground and do not run over the cable.
• Safety class II
• CE marking
• Any damaged or disposed of electric or electronic devices must be delivered to appropriate collection centers.
• Keep dry at all times.
• This side up
• Guaranteed sound power level LWA

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 (corded) power tool and battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

1. Work area safety

   • Keep work area clean and well-lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
   • 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 dust or fumes.
   • Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

2. Electrical safety

   • ower tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

   • 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.

   • Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

   • 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.

   • 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.

   • If operating a power tool in a damp location  is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

3. Personal safety

   • Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medi-cation. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
   • 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.
   • 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.
   • 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.
   • Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
   • Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts.  Loose clothes, jewelle-ry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
   • Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

4. Power tool use and care

   • Do not force the power tool. Use the correct po-wer tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
   • 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.
   • 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 pre-ventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
   • Store idle power tools out of the reach of child-ren 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.
   • Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use.  Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
   • Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
   • 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

   • 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 scarifiers

Operation is only allowed with a safety switch against stray current (RCD max. stray current of 30mA). Extension cables must have a cable cross-section of at least 1.5 mm². We advise against the use of extension cables of different lengths and cross-sections and the use of adapters and multi-plugs. Keep children and other persons including animals in a safe distance when using the appliance. A minimum safe distance is 5 m. Wear personal protective equipment. Wear solid shoes and long trousers. Do not operate the machine with bare feet or with open sandals. Use protective gloves when handling the blades. Carefully check the terrain where the appliance is going to be used and remove all objects that could get caught or thrown off by the appliance such as stones, branches, wires, animals, etc. Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, where feasible. Always inspect the machine before use to ensure that the rollers and screws are not blunt, worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged rollers and screws to ensure that the machine remains balanced. The protective equipment on the appliance is strictly prohibited to be disassembled, changed, used in conflict with the designation and it is prohibited to attach any protective equipment of other manufacturers. The appliance must not be used if damaged or safety equipment is defective. Replace any worn-out and damaged parts. Start the motor carefully in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and ensure that you keep your feet a sufficient distance away from the tool(s). Never place your hands or feet on or under turning parts. Do not incline the appliance when being started. Do not start the appliance when you are standing in front of the ejection opening. Walk! Never run! Provide a safe posture, especially on slopes. Do not work on too steep slopes. Be particularly careful when changing travelling direction on slopes. Pay maximum attention when turning around and pulling the appliance to you. Always switch off the machine when you are carrying it, tipping it or moving it when it is not on the lawn. Wait until all the rotating parts have reached a standstill.
If an undesirable item is encountered or the appliance starts vibrating, the appliance must be switched off and the power plug removed. Check whether the appliance is not damaged. Repair any damage.
Switch the appliance immediately off after finishing your work. Stop the device and disconnect it from the power supply Wait until all rotating parts have stopped and the appliance has cooled down.

• whenever you leave the lawnmower
• before removing blockages
• before checking, cleaning or working on the device
• after contact with a foreign object, to check the device for damage
• To adjust the mowing height.
• To empty the collection bag.

Never lift or carry a machine whilst the motor is running. The ON/OFF switch and safety switch must not be locked. Please observe the legal provisions of the regulations on protection against noise. These provisions can be different in various places. Warning! This power tool generates an electromagnetic field during operation. Under certain circumstances, this field may affect active or passive medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, we recommend that individuals with medical im-plants consult their physician and the manufacturer of the medical implant before operating the machine. Do not use the device near flammable liquids or gases. Risk of fire and explosion in case of short circuit.

Maintenance

Danger – Rotating blades.
Wait until all rotating parts have stopped and the appliance has cooled down. Switch off the apparatus, disconnect it from the mains by unplugging and allow it to cool down before setting up, retrofitting, cleaning, performing maintenance, storing or transporting the apparatus. Always keep the device clean, as well as the ventilation slots in particular. Never spray water on the device body Do not clean the plastics with solvents, flammable or toxic fluids. For cleaning, use a damp cloth only. Apply environment-friendly oil to all moving parts. Check the collection bag at regular intervals for any wear and aging. 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. If necessary, a list of spare parts can be found at www.guede.com.
Disposal
The disposal instructions are based on the icons placed on the appliance or its package. Any damaged or disposed of 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 environmental aspects and waste treatment principles and are therefore recyclable. Re-turning the packaging into material circulation saves raw materials and reduces waste production. Parts of packaging (e.g. foils, styropor®) can be dangerous for children.
Risk of suffocation!
Keep parts of the packaging out of reach of children and dispose of them as soon as possible.
Guarantee
The 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 a material defect or manufacturing defect. An 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.

Important information for the customer
Please note that returns within or outside the warranty period should always be in the original packaging. This measure effectively avoids unnecessary transport damage and any associated disputed ruling. Your equipment is optimally protected only in the original box, and keeping it in that box will ensure smooth processing.

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.

• Tel.: + 49 (0) 79 04 / 700-360
• Fax:  49 (0) 79 04 / 700-51999
• E-Mail: support@ts.guede.com

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