Gude GKS 108 Instruction Manual
Translation of original operating instructions
saw Chain SHARPENER
GKS 108
#94077
© Güde GmbH & Co. KG - Birkichstrasse 6 - D-74549 Wolpertshausen - Deutschland
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Introduction
To enjoy your new saw chain sharpener
safety instructions before using it. Further, we recommend keeping the Operating Instructions to recall the product features in the
future.
Within the continuous product development, we reserve the right to make technical changes to improve it.
Surplus print even in shortened version requires permission.
Unit
A sturdy universal sharpener for all the common types of saw chains for fixed installation. High-capacity, scale 2x 35°, grinding angle
to be easily set with a hand-operated control, chain guide bar with an adjustable stop. The chain to be locked in place by holding bolts.
Simple sharpening of the saw teeth by pressing the motor cover.
Scope of Delivery
as long as possible, please read carefully the Operating Instructions and the attached
1. Motor and base
2. Chain guide unit
Fig. 1
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 unauthorised use such as appliance overloading, use of violence, damage as a result of any
unauthorised interference or caused by foreign items. Failing to follow the operating and assembly instructions and common wear are
also not included in the guarantee.
General Safety Instructions
WARNING! When using electric tools basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury including the following. Read all these instructions before attempting to operate this product and save these
instructions.
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW CAREFULLY IN ORDER TO SECURE A HIGH DEGREE OF SAFETY:
Warning: Only operate with RCD (residual current device)!
Unplug before performing any work on the unit power cord from the socket.
1. Keep your workplace tidy
A messy workplace may cause injuries
2. Take outside effects into account
Do not expose the unit to the rain. Do not use the unit in wet or moist conditions. Provide for good lighting. Do not use the unit
close to inflammable liquids .
3. Keep away from children
Do not let other people touch the unit or cable. Keep them out of the workplace.
4. Do not overload your unit
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Your work is safer and better if kept within the stated range of capacity.
5. Use a correct tool
Do not use low-capacity machines or additional tools for hard works. Do not use for any works it has not been designed for.
6. Wear appropriate work clothing
Avoid wearing loose-fitting clothes or jewels that could be caught by rotating parts. If your hair is long, always wear a hairnet.
7. Use goggles
Always work wearing goggles to be protected against eyes injury.
8. Secure the piece worked
Use clamping fixtures to hold the piece.
9. Take proper care of the unit
Keep it sharp and clean so that work is better and safer. Follow maintenance regulations contained in the operating manual.
Check the plug and cable regularly and have them replaced by a professional if damaged. Keep the handles free of any oil and
grease.
10. Unplug the unit
Unplug the unit before getting down to any repairs or replacement of accessories or if it is to be out of use for some time.
11. Do not leave any wrenches, spanners and adjustment tools in the unit.
Check the unit before every switching on to make sure that the wrenches and adjustment tools have been removed.
12. Make provisions preventing unintentional switching on. Always pay attention to the machine having been put off by the
switches before you plug in.
13. When working outdoor, use special extension cables. For the use outdoor, you will need special extension cables fitting the
purpose and marked in an appropriate way.
14. Be attentive any time.
Mind what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not use the unit when tired.
15. Use of stare parts
Use only the spare parts expressly required or recommend by the manufacture. Use of other parts may result in a risk for the
user.
16. Make sure that the speed shown on the grinding tool are the same or higher than those shown as rated speed of the unit.
17. Make sure that the grinding tool size matches the unit.
18. Grinding discs require careful storage and handing.
19. The sharpeners have to be attached according to the data in the instruction manual.
20. With the tool newly fitted, let it run idle for about 30 sec. Mind the vibration possibly arising and if they are heavy, switch the unit
off. Check for the reason, remove it and re-test before using the unit again.
21. If protection devices are supplied with unit, the unit is allowed for use with the devices only.
22. Do not use other than prescribed grinding tool, not even with reducers or adaptors.
Behaviour in case of emergency
Apply the first aid adequate to the injury and get qualified medical assistance as quickly as possible. Protect the injured person from
more accidents and calm him/her down.
For the sake of eventual accident, in accordance with DIN 13164, a workplace has to be fitted with a first-aid kit. It is
essential to replace any used material in the first-aid kit immediately after it has been used. If you seek help, state the
following pieces of information:
1. Accident site
2. Accident type
3. Number of injured persons
4. Injury type(s)
Sings on Unit
Meaning of Symbols
Symbols shown below are used throughout this manual and/or on the unit:
Product Safety:
Product compliance
with respective EU
standards
Bans:
General ban
(combined with
another pictograph
Protection insulation
in rain
Keep out of reach of
children
Don´t pull the cable
Do not reach in
rotating parts
Do not use the unit
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