GÜDE 94430, Translation Of The Original Instructions

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1. Lift the buffer and fit the grass catcher in the
appropriate fixture on the back of the mower.
2. Lower the buffer.
Cutting height setting
Press the cutting height setting lever outwards and let it
snap in the required cutting height position.
Switching the mower on/off
Switch on the mower on a level surface. Do not switch the
mower in high grass – incline it in high grass if necessary.
Switching the engine on
 Make a loop from the end of the extension cable
and hang it on the cable pull relief equipment.
 Plug the mower.
 Press the ON button.
 Pull the starting lever while the ON button is
pressed.
 Release the ON button.
Switching the engine off
 Release the starting lever and unplug the feeder
cable.
Grass catcher emptying
 Unhook and empty the grass catcher.
 Clear the obstructed cutting mechanism if
necessary.
 Refit the grass catcher.
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.
Residual risks and protective measures
Mechanical residual risks:
Risk Description Protective measure(s)
Cutting,
amputation
Getting
caught,
wound
Rotating knives
may cause
serious cutting
injuries or
amputate parts
of the body.
Rotating knives
may catch the
feeder cable
and wind it or
cut it off.
Never touch under the cover
when the appliance is
running.
Wear protective shoes.
Never remove the grass
catcher when the appliance is
running.
Keep a sufficient distance
from the cable on the floor
and do not run over the cable
whenever you are working.
Electrical residual risks:
Risk Description Protective measure(s)
Direct
electrical
contact
Cable may be
cut off by
knives.
Work on electric connection
with (FI) only.
Other risks
Risk Description Protective measure(s)
Thrown-away
items
Thrown-away
stones or soil
may cause
injury.
Before using the appliance,
remove any foreign items
from the surface you wish to
cut.
Make sure the grass catcher
is fitted properly.
Wear protective glasses
when working.
Ergonomic principles neglecting
Risk Description Protective measure(s)
Inadequate
local lighting
Inadequate
lighting/poor
visibility
represents a
high safety risk.
Provide adequate lighting or
good visibility whenever
working with the appliance.
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:
1. Place
of accident
2. Accident nature
3. Number of injured persons
4. Injury type
Disposal
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” chapter.
Transport container disposal
The container protects the appliance against damage
during transport. Container materials are usually selected
so as not to harm the environment and dispose them in an
environment-friendly manner.
Returning the container back in the circulation saves raw
materials and reduces waste disposal costs.
Parts of the container (e.g. foils, styropore) can be
dangerous to children. Risk of suffocation!
Keep parts of the container out of reach of children and
dispose them as quickly as possible.
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
25