Gude GHS 510 P Electric Hedge Trimmer Instruction Manual

: October 27, 2023
: Gude

Gude GHS 510 P Electric Hedge Trimmer

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Instruction

Introduction

Please read thoroughly this operation manual and attached safety instructions to enjoy your new trimmer. We further recommend to retain the operation manual for future references. We reserve right to make technical changes for the purpose of improvement in the course of continuous product development.
This is the original operation manual.

Scope of supply

Unpack the trimmer and check completeness and delivery of the following components:

1x Güde hedge trimmer
1x blade cover
1x blade strip
2x bolts
1x user guide and warranty certificate

Please contact your seller if you either miss some components or the components are damaged.

Device description (figure 1)

High performance 500 W motor, high blade quality for clean cuts, optimized safety thanks to blade quick stop.

Blade cover
Blade strip
Hand protection
Guiding handle
Two-hand safety switch
Handle with switch
Power cable
Cable tension reliever

Technical data

| GHS 510 P
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Connection:| 230 V
Frequency:| 50 Hz
Protection type:| IP 20
Max output:| 500 W/P1
Blade movement:| 1700 min-1
Blade distance:| 16 mm
Blade strip width:| 460 mm
Blade strip length:| 510 mm
Power cable:| 300 mm
Noise:| LWA 99 dB
Weight:| 2,3 kg
Order number:| 94001

Noise information
Noise values were measured according to 2000/14/EC (1.60m height, 1m distance) – measurement tolerance +-3dB

General safety instructions

The operators must thoroughly read operation manual before use. In case of doubts related to installation and operation, please contact the manufacturer (service department).
IN ORDER TO ENSURE HIGH SAFETY LEVEL, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
In order to operate the hedge trimmer safely, please follow all instructions and information related to safety, assembly, and operation contained in this user guide. Operators and maintenance staff must be thoroughly informed about the trimmer as well as all related risks and hazards. Keep children as well as elderly and handicapped people away from the trimmer. Children must be supervised thoroughly if present in the trimmer vicinity. Keep applicable regional and local directives. The same applies to all provisions related to occupational health and safety.
The manufacturer does not assume any responsibility for change to the trimmers in a manner not contemplated herein and any personal or material damage resulting therefrom.
Attention!

Keep the workplace clean and tidy. Mess on workplace and work table increases danger of accidents and incidents.
Pay attention to the environmental conditions where you work. Do not expose the power tools and machining tools to rain and do not use the machine in moist or wet environment. Provide good lighting. Do not expose the power tools to rain or high air humidity. Do not turn the power tools close to flammable liquids or gases
Protect against electric shock hazard! Avoid bodily contact with grounded components, e.g. tubes, heaters, ovens and fridges.
Do not allow foreigners to use the trimmer. Keep visitors and bystanders, particularly children and elderly or ill people away from your workplace at sufficient distance.
Provide safe storage for the trimmers. Store unused trimmers to dry and high place or lock so the trimmers are not accessible to other person.
Always use correct trimmer for a specific job. Do not use e.g. small power tools or accessories for works that need to be performed with high performance tools. Do not use the trimmer for purposes other than specified. Do not overload your trimmer!
Do not use the cable for purposes other than specified!
Do not use the cable as a handle for carrying and do not pull the trimmer from socket by the cable. Protect the cable against excessive temperature, oil and sharp edges.
Extension cables for outdoor use
For outdoor use, permitted extension cables with appropriate labelling may be used only.
Avoid unintentional powering the tool on. Before plugging the plug to the socket, make sure the trimmer is turned off on the trimmer switch.
Wear suitable clothes. The clothes must be fit for the purpose and comfortable for you.
Use personal protective equipment. Wear safety shoes with steel tips and anti-slip sole.
Always wear goggles. You may be hit by flying off things.
Wear ear protection. Wear ear protection, e.g. ear plugs.
Hand protection. Wear solid gloves. Leather gloves offer a good protection.
Always be attentive. Be aware of what you are doing. Use common sense during work. Do not use the motor trimmer if you are tired. Do not work with the trimmer if you are under influence of alcohol, drugs or medicines that attenuate your responsiveness.
Pay attention to damaged components. Inspect the trimmer before use. Are there any components damaged? In case of light damage, think thoroughly whether the trimmer will work safely and perfectly.
Use approved components only. Use matching spare parts only for maintenance and repairs. For this purpose contact an authorized service centre. Pay attention to correct alignment and setup of moving components. Do the components fit in properly? Are the components damaged?
Is everything installed correctly? Are all other assumptions for perfect operation complied with? Damaged safeguards etc. must be properly repaired or replaced by authorized persons unless explicitly specified otherwise in the user guide. Defective switches must be replaced by the authorized service centre. Please contact your local service centre for scheduled service repairs.
WARNING! Use of accessories and adapters not explicitly recommended in this user guide may result in damage to persons and things.
Do not incline from your position. Avoid abnormal body posture! Make sure you are standing safely and keep your balance.

The trimmer may be used only for the intended purpose. Each deviation from the purpose is regarded as unauthorized use. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for material and personal damage due to unauthorized use and the same rests on the user.

Safety instructions specific for this device

Unplug the trimmer during repairs and maintenance and if the trimmer is not used.
Work on electric devices may performed by a qualified electrician only. Use genuine spare parts only.
Be aware of what you are doing. Approach your work with sound mind.
Use the trimmer in suitable environment and avoid exposure to moisture and wet.
Always provide good lighting during work.
Only tools and accessories approved by the manufacturer may be used. Use of unproved components may result in accident.
Children and persons who lack experience and knowledge for use of the trimmer or of which physical, sensory and mental capabilities are limited may not use the trimmer without supervision or guidance by a safety engineer.
Children must be under adult supervision to avoid using the tool as a toy.
Do never touch the tool with wet hands.
Do not work in wet environment.
Do not overload your trimmer! Operate the trimmer within specified working capacity.
Do never direct the blade strip to your body or other persons or animals.
Hold the trimmer on the switch handle (fig. 1/6) with one hand and on the guiding handle (fig. 1/4) with the other hand.

Application according to intended use

This hedge trimmer is suitable exclusively for trimming of hedges, bushes and ornamental shrubs while observing all technical data and safety instructions.
Any other use contradicts to the intended use. Manufacturer is not responsible for subsequent damage and injuries. Please note the trimmer is intended for domestic use only.

Safety instructions for the first commissioning

Always pay attention to correct tightening of all bolt joints and use genuine spare parts supplied only!
Branches of diameter over 14 mm must be first cut by branch scissors in order to avoid damage to the trimmer.

Assembly (fig. 2+3)

Hand protection:
Install the hand protection according to figure 2 with two bolts supplied and make sure they are tight enough.
Do never use the trimmer without hand protection.

Cable tension reliever:
In order to avoid unintentional pulling of the connection cable out of the switch/socket combination, make sure the connection cable is attached correctly to the cable tension reliever – see fig. 3.

Service (Fig. 1+4+5+6)

Remove the blade cover before use and when the plug is extended (fig. 1/1).
Turning on:
Insert the plug to the mains supply socket.
The Güde hedge trimmer is fitted with two-hand safety switch. The hedge trimmer operates only when the switch (fig. 1/5) on the guiding handle (fig. 1/4) is switched by one hand and the other hand switches the switch on the handle (fig. 1/6).
Use:
Start trimming always as closest as possible to power supply source in order to always have power supply behind you.
Trapezoid trimming conforms to natural growing of plants and allows the hedge to prosper optimally.

First trim the sides from below. Trim the upper side either straight, roof-shaped or rounded as you like it.
The safety blade strip has alternatively arranged cutters rounded on their sides to reduce injury hazard. Extra shock protection avoids unpleasant rebounds from walls, fences etc.
If the blade clogs, turn the trimmer off immediately, disconnect from the power supply and then remove the clogged piece.
Attention: Metal things, e.g. mesh wires, plant supports etc. may result in damage to the blade strip.
The best cutting performance is achieved if you trim the hedge so that the blade form 15° angle with the hedge. (fig. 4)
In order to achieve equal hedge height, we recommend install a guiding cord along the hedge. Cut any protruding branches. (fig. 5)
Trim the side areas of the hedge by rounded movements from below. (fig. 6)

Safety instructions for the operators

See General safety instructions, Trimmer specific safety instructions, Safety instructions for the first commissioning and the Safety instructions for inspection and maintenance.

Use the trimmer only after you read this user guide thoroughly.
Behave responsibly towards other persons.

Step by step guidance

Remove foreign things from the trimmed area before trimming of the hedge or bushes.
Wear suitable protective clothes.
Turn the trimmer on as specified in “Operation” chapter.
Keep all relevant safety instructions and follow instructions in chapter Procedure.
After every use, clean the trimmer and check the trimming section with respect to defects.

Transport and storing

The trimmer must be continuously disconnected during transport.
Clean the trimmer thoroughly before use.
Store the trimmer on a dry place only.

Residual risks and protective measures

Mechanical residual risks
Slashing, cutting
The blades running in opposite direction may cause serious cutting injuries or amputation of body parts. Do never touch the blade strip if the trimmer is operating! Wear safety gloves!

Catching, reeling
The blades running in opposite direction may be trapped by the power supply cable and may get entangled or ruptured.
Always keep sufficient distance from the cable on floor during work to avoid cutting it.
Electric residual risks
Direct electric contact
The cable may be cut by the blades.
Work with electric socket with (FI) only.

Other risks
Slipping, tripping or fall of persons
During reversing walk, you can trip and the trimmer can trap your legs.
Move forward with the trimmer in hands only.

EU DECLARATION ON CONFORMITY

The company Güde GmbH & Co. KG Birkichstrasse 6
D-74549 Wolpertshausen
Germany
hereby declares that the design and structure of the devices listed below and in designs marketed conforms to applicable basic requirements of the EU directives on safety and hygiene. This declaration on conformity becomes void in case of a change to the device not consulted with us.
Identification of the devices/ Order No.:
HEDGE TRIMMER GHS 510 P / #94001
Applicable EU directives:
2006/42/EC
2004/108 EC
2000/14/EC&2005/88/EC (LwA=99dB)

Harmonized standards used
EN 60745-1:2009+A11
EN 60745-2-15:2009+A1
ZEK 01.4-08/11.11
EN 55014-1:2006+A1
EN 55014-2:1997+A1+A2
EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1+A2
EN 61000-3-3:2008
EN ISO 3744:1995
ISO 11094:1991

Guarantee

The guarantee solely covers inadequacies caused by material defect or manufacturing defect.
Original payment voucher with the sales date 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, 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.

Emergency procedures

For reasons of potential injury, a first aid box according to DIN 13164 must be available on workplace. Replenish immediately material used from the first aid box.
If you require assistance, please give the following details: Place of accident
Type of accident
Number of injured persons
Type of injury
Administer first aid according to injury and call for qualified medical assistance. Protect injured person against other injuries and keep him/her in rest.

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 according 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.

Operator requirements

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

Qualification

No special qualification is necessary to use the appliance apart from detailed instructions by an expert.

Minimum age

The appliance may only be operated by persons over 18 years of age who have been instructed in handling and operating the appliance. Young people between 16 and 18 years of age may only work with the appliance when supervised by an adult.
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 an expert or reading the Operating Instructions. No special training necessary.

Care and maintenance

Regular cleaning and maintenance are required for perfect function and long lifecycle of the product.
Adjust the trimmer only when the plug is unplugged from the socket. High risk of serious injury.
Edging or replacement of the blade:

Contact experts because unqualified assembly may result in serious injuries.
Use genuine spare parts only.

Safety instructions for maintenance and inspections

Regularly maintained and cared for trimmer may be a good aid. Poor maintenance and care may result in unforeseen incidents and accidents.

Always disconnect the trimmer from power supply before any work on the trimmer!
Do never use aggressive cleaning products. The trimmer may get damaged or even destroyed.

Service

Any technical questions? Complaint? Do you need spare parts or operation manual?
Go to our website www.guede.com and the section Service will help you quickly and without bureaucracy. Please, help us to help you. In order to identify your device in case of complaint, please indicate serial number, order number and year of manufacture. All information is available on the product label. To have all information always at hand, put them down.
Serial number:
Order number:
Year of manufacture:-

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