Gardenline GVM-600 User manual

Brand: Gardenline

Model: GVM-600

Type: User manual

USER’S MANUAL

Electric Lawn Rake

GVM-600

Art. no. VMM6001

www.servotool.nl 0701-09

GB Subject to change

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Exploded view

Fig.2a

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Spare parts list

No. Description Position

409275 Wheel complete 1 till 4

409276 Tine assembly 15 till 19, 22

409277 Tine 22

409278 High adjustment roll 29 till 34

409278 Belt 41

409280 Switch complete 62 till 72

Fig.2b

Fig.2c

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Fig.4a

Fig.4b

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ELECTRIC LAWN RAKE

The numbers in the following text correspond with the pictures at page 2 - 3.

Always read the instruction for electrical products carefully before use. It will

help you understand your product more easily and avoid unnecessary risks.

Keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future use.

Introduction

The Electric Lawn Rake is a good help to keep your lawn in a good condition. The blades

remove overgrowth and moss. Oxygen and water can now easily enter the grass-roots.

Contents

1. Machine data

2. Safety instructions

3. Assembly

4. Use

5. Service & maintenance

1. MACHINE DATA

Technical specifications

Features

Fig. 1

1. Lock-off switch

2. Switch lever

3. Lower handle

4. Upper handle

5. Main body

6. Grass collection bag

7. Front wheels

Voltage 230 V~

Frequency 50 Hz

Input Power 600 W

Protection class IP X4

No load speed 2950/min

Rake width 320 mm

Working height 3 positions: 7.5 mm, 15 mm, 22.5 mm

Volume grass reservoir 35L

Weight 11.8 kg

Lpa (sound pressure level) 83 dB(A)

Lwa (sound power level) 97 dB(A)

Outdoor noise 97 dB(A)

Vibration 1.93 m/s2

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8. Point-assembly

9. Height adjuster

Contents of packing

1 Main body

1 Upper part of the handle with switch

2 Lower parts of the handle

1 Grass collection bag

1 Users manual

1 Warranty card

Please inspect the machine and accessories for transit damage.

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Explanation of symbols

In this manual and/or on the machine the following symbols are used:

Read instructions carefully.

In accordance with essential applicable safety standards of European directi-

ves.

Class II machine – Double insulation – You don’t need any earthed plug.

Denotes risk of personal injury, loss of life or damage to the tool in case of

non-observance of the instructions in this manual.

Indicates electrical shock hazard.

Immediately unplug the plug from the mains electricity in the case that the cord

gets damaged and during maintenance.

Blades continue to rotate after switching off machine / do not touch rotating

blade! Keep flexible cord away from the blade.

Sharp points- Beware of cutting fingers or toes.

Do not expose to rain or wet/damp conditions.

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Wear ear and eye protection.

Wear gloves to protect your hands

Wear safety boots to protect against electric shock

Keep bystanders away

Outdoor noise

Faulty and/or discarded electrical or electronic apparatus have to be collected

at the appropriate recycling locations. Please contact your local authoritiy for

further details.

General safety instructions

Attention! When using electric machines always observe the safety regulations applicable

in your country to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. Read the follo-

wing safety instructions and also the enclosed safety instructions. Keep these instructions

in a safe place!

1. Keep work area clear

Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.

2. Consider work area environment

Do not expose power tools to rain. Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations.

Keep work area well lit. Do not use power tools in presence of flammable liquids or

gases.

3. Guard against electric shock

Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces (e.g. pipes, radiators, refrigerators).

4. Keep visitors away

Visitors should be kept away from the work area at all times. Do not let visitors handle

the machine at any time.

5. Store unused tools

When not in use keep tools out of reach of children. Store in a dry and secure loca-

tion.

6. Do not force tool

Do not apply undue pressure as this may affect performance and may cause damage

to the machine. Forcing the job also increases the potential for accidents.

7. Use right tool

Do not force small tools or attachments to do the job of heavy duty tool. Do not use a

tool for purposes not intended.

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CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (GB)

We declare under our sole responsibility that this

GVM-600 Electric Lawn Rake

is in conformity with the following standards or standardized documents:

EN60335-1, EN60335-2-92, EN13684, EN55014-1, EN55014-2,

EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN50336

in compliance with the provisions of the directives:

98/37/EC, 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC, 2000/14/EC, 2002/95/EC, 2002/96/EC

Measured sound power level; Lwa = 97 dB(A)

Guaranteed sound power level; Lwa = 97 dB(A)

2000/14/EC: The guaranteed sound power level Lwa is lower than 100 dB(A). Conformity

assessment procedure according to Annex VI.

Notified body: TUV product service GmbH

from 01-11-2006

ZWOLLE NL

J.A. Bakker - van Ingen J. Lodewijk

CEO Ferm BV Quality Manager Ferm Global

It is our policy to continuously improve our products and we therefore reserve the right to

change the product specification without prior notice.

Ferm BV • Lingenstraat 6 • 8028 PM Zwolle • The Netherlands

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Faulty and/or discarded electrical or electronic apparatus have to be collected

at the appropriate recycling locations. Please contact your local authoritiy for

further details.

Warranty

For the conditions of warranty, please refer to the separately provided warranty card.

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8. Dress properly

Always wear appropiate personal protective equipment (PPE). Do not wear loose clo-

thing or Jewellery. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-

skid/toe protected footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Wear protecti-

ve hair covering to contain long hair.

9. Use safety glasses

Also use face or dust mask when operation is dusty.

10. Do not abuse cord

Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect it from electrical socket. Keep cord

from heat, oil and sharp edges.

11. Do not overreach

Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

12. Maintain tools with care

Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. Follow instructions for

lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect tool cords periodically and, if damaged,

have repaired by authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and

replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.

13. Disconnect tools

When not in use, before servicing and when changing accessories such as blades,

bits and cutters.

14. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches

Form the habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed

from tool before turning it on.

15. Avoid unintentional starting

Do not carry plugged-in tools with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off when plug-

ging in.

16. Outdoor use extension cords

When tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords intended for use outdoors and

so marked. Always use tool in conjunction with a residual circuit breaker device.

17. Stay alert

Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are

tired.

18. Check damaged parts

Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be care-

fully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended functi-

on. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,

mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part

that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service

centre unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this instructions manual. Have defecti-

ve switches replaced by an authorized centre. Do not use tool if switch does not turn

on and off.

19. Warning

The use of any other accessory or attachment other than recommended in this opera-

tion instructions or the catalogue may present a risk of personal injury.

20. Have your tool repaired by an expert

This appliance is manufactured to very high standards and meets relevant safety

regulations. Repairs should only be done by a suitable qualified electrical engineer or

otherwise.

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21. Hearing protection should be worn (PPE).

Special safety instructions

Electricity

• We strongly recommend the use of an Residual Current Device (RCD) of not more

than 30 mA, at the plug socket when using this appliance.

• All electrical connections e.g. extension cable, must be of an approved waterproof

type for outdoor use and marked accordingly. Extension cables must be threecore,

one of which is EARTH.

Persons

• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the appliance.

Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.

• The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people

or their property.

Preparation

• Never operate the machine while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.

• Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occur-

ring to other people or their property.

• Wear ear protection and safety glasses at all times while operating the machine.

• Before using, always visually inspect to see that the points, bolts are not worn or

damaged. Replace worn or damaged points and bolts in sets to preserve balance.

• For rear discharge appliances with exposed rear rollers, when used without a catcher,

full eye protection shall be worn.

• Do not operate the appliance when barefoot or wearing open sandals.

• Thoroughly inspect the area where the appliance is to be used and remove all stones,

sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects.

• Before using, always check if the blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not

worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve

balance.

• On multi-bladed appliances, take care as rotating one blade can cause other blades

to rotate.

Operation

• Operate the machine only in daylight or in good artificial light.

• Avoid operating the machine in wet grass or take additional precautions to avoid slip-

ping.

• Always work across the face of slopes, never up and down.

• Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

• Do not operate the machine on steep slopes.

• Stop the points if the machine has to be tilted for transportation. Do not operate the

points when crossing surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the machine

to and from the working area.

• Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine.

• Disengage all point and drive clutches before starting the engine.

• Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully according to instructions and with

feet well away from the point(s).

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Cutting the grass

To avoid unnecessary overloading of the motor, push the machine in a suitable speed (not

too fast).

5. SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

Warning! Unplug the electric cable (power source) prior to any maintenance or

preparatory storage operations.

The machines are designed to function problem-free for a long period with a minimum of

maintenance. Through regular cleaning and correct treatment, you help assure a long

working life for your machine.

Troubleshooting

Cleaning

Grass or soil residues shall be removed with a brush and wooden trowel. Clean the hou-

sing regularly with a soft cloth, preferably every time it is used. Remove stubborn dirt with

a soft rag moistened in soapy water. Do not use any solvents such as petrol, alcohol,

ammonia, etc. as such substances can damage the plastic parts.

Lubrication

The appliance does not need any extra lubrication.

Faults

Should a fault occur, e.g. after wear of a part, please contact the service address on the

warranty card. In the back of this manual you find an exploded view showing the parts

that can be ordered.

Environment

To prevent damage during transport, the appliance is delivered in a solid packaging which

consists largely of reusable material. Therefore please make use of options for recycling

the packaging.

• The machine fails to

operate.

• Machine functions

intermittently.

• Machine vibrates

excessively.

• Machine is not swit-

ched on correctly.

• Extension cable dama-

ged.

• Extension cable dama-

ged.

• Machines internal

wiring damaged.

• Point-assembly is out

of balance.

• See chapter 4.

• Inspect cable, replace

if damaged.

• Inspect cable, replace

if damaged.

• Contact service centre.

• Check point-assembly

for damages.

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Grass collection bag

Fig 3

• Place the Electric Lawn Rake in its working position

• Fit the grass collection bag on to the main body,

• Insert the grass collection bag support bars into the holes at the front of the main body.

4. USE

Switching ON/OFF

Fig. 5

• Push the round button with one hand

• Draw and hold the switch handle with another hand

• Release the round button

• Hold the switch handle during the entire period of Electric Lawn Rake operation

• Releasing the switch handle will switch off the Electric Lawn Rake

Adjusting the cutting height

Fig 4a - 4b

There are three raking height positions on your electric lawn rake: low, medium and high.

These are selected by altering the position of the three-position height adjusters located on

the rear roller.

• Press the lock buttons on each three-position height adjuster and rotate both

adjusters

• Release the lock buttons and allow them to engage in the main body

Note 1: Both three-position height adjusters (left-right) must be set to the same position.

Note 2: The front wheels (also adjustable in 3 positions) should be in same position as

rear roller. Example: when rear roller is in low position, front wheels should also be in low

position.

Use different positions

Low: Use this setting for a vigorous rake and removing moss and weeds.

Medium: Use this setting for a moderate raking. Suitable for most lawns.

High: Use this setting for a light rake and sweeping the lawn or lifting flattened grass. Also

ideal for raking fallen leaves.

Tips

• To obtain the best results, rake your lawn regularly but do not rake when the grass is wet.

• Press downwards on the handle to stop the wheels from dropping over the edge,

when raking over the edge of the lawn.

• To extend the life of the point-assembly remove debris and stones from the lawn.

• Do not force the electric lawn rake through grass over 75mm/3 inch long.

• Start with raking in one direction. Then proceed at right angles until the whole lawn

has been completed.

• At the beginning and end of each grass cutting season give your lawn a thorough

scarifying.

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• Do not start the engine when standing in front of the discharge chute.

• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge

opening at all times

• Avoid operating the appliance in wet grass, where feasible.

• Always be sure of your footing on slopes.

• Walk, never run.

• Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the appliance towards you.

• Never operate the appliance with defective guards or shields, or without safety devi-

ces, for example deflectors and/or grass catchers, in place.

• Do not tilt the appliance when switching on the motor, except if the appliance has to

be tilted for starting. In this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely necessary and lift

only the part which is away from the operator. Always ensure that both hands are in

the operating position before returning the appliance to the ground.

• Never pick up or carry an appliance while the motor is running.

• Pull the plug from the socket:

• Whenever you leave the machine;

• Before clearing a blockage;

• Before checking, cleaning or working on the appliance;

• After striking a foreign object. Inspect the appliance for damage and make

repairs as necessary;

• If the appliance starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately).

Maintenance and storage

• Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure

• To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer, battery compartment and petrol

storage area free of grass, thatch, moss, leaves or excessive grease.

• Examine the machine regularly and replace worn or damaged parts for safety.

• Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the appliance is in safe working con-

dition.

• Check the grass catcher frequently for wear of deterioration.

• Replace worn of damaged parts for safety.

3. ASSEMBLY

Handle

Fig. 2a - 2c

• Insert the lower handle tube into main body.

• Tighten the lower handle unit on the main body with help of a screw on each side

• Secure the electrical supply tube cable to the lower handle tube using the cable clip

provided.

• Loosely connect the upper handle with lower handle

• Assemble the handle using securing bolts. The bolt should be on the outside and the

nut on the inside.

• Place complete handle unit on the main body.

Gardenline GVM-600 User manual

Gardenline GVM-600 User manual

Gardenline GVM-600 User manual

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