Gude GRT 250 P Electric Trimmers Instruction Manual

: June 3, 2024
: Gude

Gude GRT 250 P Electric Trimmers

Introduction

To enjoy your new appliance as long as possible, please read carefully the Operating Instructions and the attached safety instructions before putting the appliance into operation. We also recommend keeping the Operating Instructions for future reference.
Making technical changes to improve the appliance as part of the continuous product development reserved. Illustrations may therefore be different.
This document represents the original Operating Instructions.

Supply includes, pic. B

Take the appliance out of the transport container and check whether there are the following parts:

Part with handle
Part with engine and pre-fitted spool
Handle
Spool cover
Spare spool
Fixing material (3 bolts + 2 nuts)

If any parts are missing or are damaged, please contact your dealer.

Use as designated

String trimmer for fast and comfortable lawn treatment. For easy removal of grass and weed under bushes, banks and on edges.
The appliance cannot be used for other works than those for which it has been designed and which are specified in the Operating Instructions.
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.

Appliance description (pic. A)

Fixture
Handle
Feeder cable
Feeder cable/cable strain relief lock
Hand throttle
Bayonet cap
Spool of string cover
Spool of string
String cut-off knife

Technical specifications

Connection: 230 V ~ 50 Hz
Protection class: II
Protection type: IPX0
Max. output: 250 W
Engine speed: 14,000 per min-1
Cutting width: 200 mm
Ø spool of string: 1.2 mm
Operating handle height: 780 mm
Feeder cable: 300 mm
Weight: 1.2 kg

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.

Training
Using the appliance only requires appropriate instructions by a professional or reading the Operating Instructions. No special training necessary.

Before putting the appliance into operation

Assembly
Screw the part with handle (pic. B/4) and part with engine (pic. B/5) to each other. Fix both parts with a bolt and nut (pic. 2/B; pic.C).
Fix the spool cover (pic. B/7) to the appliance head (pic. D) with a bolt (pic. B/3).
Mount the fixture (pic. B/6) to the handle using a bolt and nut (pic. 1/B; pic. E-F).
Please make sure the assembled parts are firmly tightened.
Before putting the appliance into operation, check it for the following:

Cable not damaged
Perfect state of the protection and cutting equipment
Firm tightening of all the screwing

Safety instructions

Please read carefully the Operating Instructions before using the appliance for the first time. If there are any doubts regarding the appliance connection and operation, please contact the manufacturer (service department).
PLEASE FOLLOW CAREFULLY THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE HIGH SAFETY LEVEL:
Caution! To be plugged to network with safety switch against stray current (FI) only!

At all times, keep your hands and feet in a sufficient distance from the string, especially when starting the engine. The hand on the additional handle should always be free
At all times, keep the appliance in a reasonable safe distance from your body and take a stable posture.
A protective face shield/protective glasses, helmet and safety shoes and gloves should always be worn.
Appliance to be worked with only under adequate visibility.
Do not use the appliance when raining and when the grass is wet.
Check the appliance for any damage before using it or after hitting any object and have it repaired if necessary.
Do not use the appliance if any protection equipment is damaged or assembled inappropriately.
Make sure the engine ventilation slots are with no dirt and remains at all times.
Make sure there are no persons or animals within at least 3 metres when working with the appliance. Switch the appliance immediately off if persons, especially children, get near the appliance.
Do not get near the moving parts (near the string) when the appliance is running.
Before using the appliance, remove any stones, branches and other solid materials from the place you are going to cut.
Pay maximum attention when extending the string. After taking these steps, it is necessary to take the right operating posture before putting the appliance into operation.
Do not use metal spools. Be sure to know the appliance keeps running for five more seconds after the throttle is released.

Marking

Product safety:

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Protect against rain and moisture! Do not cut wet grass!|

Warning:

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Warning/caution	Risk of injury by thrown- away items
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Keep your distance	Warning against rotating parts – risk of drawing-in

Commands:

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Appliance-specific safety instructions

Rotating string
Works on/adjustment of the appliance to be performed when the engine is switched off and cutting knife/string in idle state only.

Before cutting
Every time the appliance is to be used, check (visually) the means of fastening for any damage and if tightened properly.
Check the ground where the string trimmer is to be used for any items that may get caught and thrown away by the trimmer and remove such items (stones, branches, etc.).

When cutting
Wear protective glasses/protection shield/helmet and hearing protection and gloves when working with the string trimmer.
Cutting to take place only with safety shoes with steel toe cap/sole and long trousers. Never cut when barefooted or in sandals.
Provide adequate distance from persons, children and animals.
Start the engine only after your feet are in a safe distance from the cutting head.
Hold the appliance by both handles at all times to guarantee the specified safe distance from the cutting area.
Make sure your posture is safe.
Never touch inside the spool of string.
After switching the appliance off, the string keeps rotating for a few seconds. Never touch the string when running.
Do not cut wet grass.
Make sure the engine ventilation slots are always clean and with no grass remains.
Stones or other items may be thrown away when cutting and cause serious injuries.

Behaviour in case of emergency

Provide necessary first aid treatment corresponding to the injury nature and seek qualified medical help as soon as possible. Protect the injured person from other injuries and calm him/her down.
First aid kit must always be available in the place of your work in case of accident 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:

Place of accident
Accident nature
Number of injured persons
Injury type

Operating

Please follow the statutory regulations regarding the protection against noise provisions that may differ in individual locations.
Caution! The automatic string cut-off knife (pic. A/9) is located underneath the spool of string cover.
Caution! The cutting tool starts rotating when the engine is started.
Adjustment to be only performed when the appliance is switched off and unplugged.
If necessary, the nylon string must be pulled out to the protection cover edge before starting the engine. When the cutting head is initially run, the string is cut to the appropriate length by the knife on the protection cover.

Connect the string trimmer feeder cable to the extension cable and hang it to the cable lock.
Hold the appliance by both hands and take the operating posture.
To start the string trimmer, press the hand throttle (pic. A/5).
Hold the appliance at an angle of app. 30° and move it from the right to the left in half-circle (pic. K-L).
Best results are achieved with max. grass length of 15 cm (pic. M).
More cuttings are recommended when the grass is higher (pic. N).

CAUTION! Do not put the cutting head on the ground when the appliance is running.

Spool of string adjustment:

Keep the running appliance above the grass plot. Tap slightly the cutting head by the ground. By this, the string will be extended (pic. J).
The knife in the protection cover (pic. A/9) will cut the string to the required length.

Switch-off order:
The appliance gets stopped after a few seconds when the hand throttle is released. Now disconnect the appliance from the extension or feeder cable.

Spool of string change
CAUTION! The appliance must necessarily be unplugged before changing the spool of string!

Switch the string trimmer off and wait until the nylon string fully stops and disconnect the appliance from the feeder cable.
Now grasp the spool and turn it to the left in the “open lock symbol“ direction.
Remove the empty spool and replace it with a new one. Fit the spool on the spring and turn it to the right in the “closed lock symbol“ direction until it snaps in.
If necessary, when the cutting head is initially run, the string is cut to the appropriate length by the knife on the protection cover.
The appliance may now be plugged and started now.

Training

Please read carefully the Operating Instructions and the servicing instructions. Familiarise thoroughly with the controls and proper using of the appliance. You must know how the appliance works and how controls can quickly be switched off.
Never let children work with the appliance. Never let an adult person work with the appliance without proper training.
Do not let any persons, especially small children and pets, to the place of your work.
Be careful to prevent slipping or falling.

Warranty

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.

Transport package disposal
The package protects the appliance against damage during transport. Packing materials are usually chosen depending on their environmental friendliness and disposal method and can therefore be recycled.
Returning the package to material circulation saves raw materials and reduces waste disposal costs.
Parts of packages (e.g. foils, styropor®) can be dangerous to children. Risk of suffocation!
Keep parts of packages away from children and dispose them as soon as possible.

Maintenance

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 Services 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.
Serial No.
Order No.
Year of production:

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

Servicing

The appliance must always be switched off before any servicing and cleaning. Wait until it fully stops. Unplug it. Servicing works not specified in these Operating Instructions must be performed by authorized staff as there may be dangerous situations the operator is unable to handle. Spare parts may only be replaced by authorized staff.

Cleaning

Winterising

Clean the appliance thoroughly.
Keep the appliance in a dry room.
Provide overall servicing as described in the Servicing section.
Let the appliance cool down.
Clean the appliance external surface.

Troubleshooting

The table shows potential failures, their possible cause and removal options. However, if you are unable to remove the problem, contact a professional to assist you.
Switch off and unplug the appliance before any servicing and cleaning.