Gude Gf 384 Garden Cutter Instruction Manual

Gude GF 384 Garden Cutter

original instructions

Introduction

To enjoy your new GARDEN CUTTER 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.
We reserve making technical changes to improve the appliance as part of the continuous product development.
This document represents the original Operating Instructions.
Any reprints, even partial, are subject to approval.

Scope of delivery (1)

1. Truck
2.  handle (drive lever)
3. Drive lever
4. Depth limiter
5. Semibeam
6. Rotary wheel
7. handle (ON/OFF, speed)
8. Cross brace

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

It is necessary to read the whole guide for operation before the first use of the machine. In case of any doubts associated to the connection and operation of the machine contact the producer (service department).
TO MAINTAIN THE HIGH LEVEL OF SAFETY PLEASE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS STRICTLY:
ATTENTION!

1. Pay attention to environmental conditions that you work in. The engine driven machine starts producing toxic gases after engine activation. These gases could be invisible and without any smell. Therefore you must never work with the machine in closed or badly ventilated areas. Provide good illumination for your work. If you cut in wet conditions, on snow or ice, in slopes or in unlevelled terrain, ensure good stability.
2. Do not let foreign persons accessing to the machine. Keep visitors and by-standers, especially children, sick or weak persons, in a safe distance from your workplace. Pay attention that other persons may not touch the machine.
3. Ensure safe storage of tools. Machine that are not in use store in a dry place at certain height if possible or lock them so that they are not accessible to other persons.
4. Use a proper tool for every work. Do not use e.g. small machines or accessories for works that should in fact be performed using heavy machines. Use machines exclusively for purposes which they were designed for.
5. Care for suitable wear. Your clothing should be purposeful and in may not constrain you in work.
6. Wear personal protective means. Wear safety shoes with steel puffs and non-skid sole.
7. Wear protective glasses. Shooting up of objects by the machine could occur.
8. Wear means for hearing protection. Wear personal means for hearing protection like ear obturators.
9.  Hand protection. Wear solid gloves – good protection is provided by gloves made of chrome leather.
10. Transport. The garden cutter must be transported always with the rotary wheel in transport position. When machine is stand off pay attention that nobody could be threatened. Secure the machine against tipping over, damage and fuel leakage.
11. Remove wrenches etc. All wrenches etc. should be removed before the machine is started.
12. Stay always attentive. Pay attention to what you do. Follow your common sense when working. Do not operate engine-driven machines when tired. Do not operate the engine being under influence of alcohol, drugs or medicaments that aggravate the ability to concentrate.
13. Refilling the fuel. Before refuelling it is always necessary to stop the engine. Open the tank cover always carefully to allow the over-pressure ventilate slowly to avoid squirting the fuel. When working with the machine high temperatures are generated at the machine body so let the machine cooled down before refuelling otherwise fuel ignition could occur resulting in serious burns. Be careful not to overfill the tank when refuelling. If the fuel flows out nearby it must be removed immediately and the machine must be cleaned. Check firm settlement of screw cover after refuelling to avoid its loosening due to vibrations during operation.

Behavior 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 type5. Place of accident

Marking on the machine

Explanation of symbols
The following symbols are used in this guide and/or on the machine:

Safety of the product:

The product corresponds to relevant standards of the EU

Restrictions:

Ban, general (in connection with other pictogram)	Fire, non-protected source of light and smoking forbidden

Do not finger into rotating parts	Do not use the machine when raining

Caution:

Caution/Attention	Warning from dangerous electrical voltage
Warning from inflammable substances	Caution-danger of tumbling over
Warning from hot surface	Warning from gases harmful for health
The machine may be used only outside closed rooms	Warning from rotating parts
Warning from objects flying away	Keep the safety distance

Orders:

Environmental protection:

Waste should be disposed by expert service so that to avoid any environmental damage.	The packaging material from the cardboard can be handed in into a collection point for recycling.

Packaging:

Technical specifications:

Use in accordance with designation

The machine is designed only for ordinary use in agriculture, forestry, gardening and care for greenery. When provisions given by general regulations and/or by this guide the producer cannot be held responsible for any damage

Residual risks and preventive measures

Mechanical residual risks

Electrical residual risks

Thermal residual risks

Danger from noise

Danger from materials and other substances

Other risks

Disposal

Instructions for waste disposal implying from pictograms that are located on the machine or possibly on the packaging. The explanation of such signs can be found in chapter “Marking on the machine“

Requirements for operators
The operator must read the guide for operation carefully before any use the machine.

Qualification
No special qualification except detailed instruction session led by an expert is necessary for use of the machine

Minimum age
The machine may be operated by persons older than 16 years only. The exception is the case of the machine utilisation by operation by juvenile persons when this occurs used during profession training to get skills under supervision of a trainer.

Training
The operation of the machine requires just corresponding instruction by an expert or the guide for operation. No special training is necessary.

Technical specifications

• The PVC connection between the two handles plug and tighten the screw on the grip panel.
• Both handles to grip panel screw (Fig. 8)
• Mount throttle (Fig. 9)

Engine:

• First filling oil into the oil filling (Fig. 10, A) is an up to the mark (Fig. 11).
• Then, fill petrol in the tank (Fig.10, B).

Safety instructions for putting into operation for the first time
Always pay attention to tightening of bolting and use exclusively parts listed in the scope of delivery.
Procedure
Perform the assembly of individual parts in the illustrated order. Doing so pay attention to proper arrangement of construction parts according to illustrations.
The machine is delivered without oil and fuel due to transportation. Fill these according to the data.

Operation
Rotary wheel in operating position (Fig. 12)
Set the rotary wheel into the position 1 for cultivation. (Fig. 12,1)
ATTENTION!
The machine may be transported only with the rotary wheel in
the position 2. (Fig. 12,2)
The rotary wheel may be adjusted only when the engine is stopped!

Cutting height calibration (Fig. 13)
Required depth of cultivation is set by shifting the depth limiter. Three different positions are possible.
Operating lever (Fig.14)

Starting/stopping the machine
Switch the handle to the Choke (Fig. 14). Now pull the starting string uniformly. The engine should start after 3 to 5 pulling the starting string. Put the handle (Fig. 14) onto the required speed and after that press the drive handle against the pillaret (Fig. 15)
Caution: If the engine has been warmed yet it can be started immediately into the position Slowly or Quickly.
After releasing the drive handle the drive stops but the engine keeps running. The engine can be stopped only by switching the switch into the OFF position (Fig. 14).

When starting the engine the machine must not tilt, only if necessary for the operator to start the engine at reverse side

Safety instructions for the operator

• Use the machine only after having the guide for operation carefully.
• Observe all safety instructions specified in the guide.
• Act responsibly towards other persons.
• This machine is equipped with a brake of plough-blades to ensures that plough-blades stop after release of drive handle not later than in 3 seconds. Do not try to stop plough-blades or tilt the machine with rotating plough-blades aside under any circumstances. Wait until the plough-blades stop automatically.
• If plough-blades contact with a foreign object please stop the engine immediately and check the machine for damage when plough-blades stopped. Continue working only with undamaged machine.
• Walk only when working, no not run.
• Always walk forward when working. Never go back with the machine.
• On slopes work always across them and never up and down. Be especially careful when changing the direction.
• When crossing areas without grass and transportation to the workplace and back the plough-blades must not be in operation.

Step-by-step guide

1. Fill the fuel into the machine (chapter Assembly and 1putting into operation for the first time)
2. Remove any foreign objects from the terrain.
3. Cultivate the terrain with garden cutter until the soil is sufficiently cultivated.
4. Clean the machine thoroughly after each use.

Inspections and maintenance
Safety instructions for inspections and maintenance
Only regularly maintained and treated machine can become a satisfactory instrument. Insufficient maintenance and care could lead to unforeseen accidents and injuries.

• Always stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug extension in case of any work on the machine!
• Never use aggressive cleaning agents for cleaning. It could damage or destroy the machine.

Inspection and maintenance plan
Before start of work:

• Check the state of engine oil (Fig.10A+11)
• Check for loosen parts
  Every 25 hours of operation
• Engine oil replacement
•  Engine oil condition check
• Air filter cleaning (Fig.16)
• Removing of remainders of grass or soil from rotating parts with a brush or an unpointed object.
• Wiping of the cover with a soft cloth. If a dirt is stiffened the machine may be cleaned using a soft cloth soaked with soapsuds.

Every 100 hours of operation

• Inspection, cleaning and possible spark plug
  replacement.(Fig.17

Maintenance
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References

• guede.com
• guede.com
• wolkdirekt: Schilder und Betriebsausstattung Online-Shop
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