Gude GSZ 500/1000 User manual

GSZ 500/1000
#01709
© Güde GmbH & Co. KG - Birkichstrasse 6 - D-74549 Wolpertshausen - Deutschland
English GB
Translation of original Operating Instructions
ELECTRIC CABLE WINCH
Please read carefully the Operating Instructions
before using the electric winch

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Introduction
To enjoy your new appliance as long as possible, please read
carefully the Operating Instructions and the attached 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.
This document represents original Operating
Instructions.
ILLUSTRATIVE PICTURES!
Marking:
Product safety:
Product corresponds to
appropriate standards of the
EU
Product safety checked up
Prohibitions:
General prohibition mark Using the appliance when
wet prohibited!
Do not Reach in Equipment Don´t pull the cable
Make sure there are no
persons and animals under the
load!
Do not lift people or animals
with the cable winch!
Warning:
Warning/attention Keep safety distance
The appliance may only be
connected to 230V outlet with
RCD!
Commands:
Read the Operating
Instructions! Wear safety footwear
Wear safety gloves!
Environment protection:
Dispose waste professionally
so as not to harm the
environment.
Packing cardboard material
may be delivered to
collecting centres for
recycling..
Any damaged or disposed
electric or electronic devices
must be delivered to
appropriate collection centres.
Package:
Protect against humidity This side up
Technical data:
Engine power Connector
Cable length and diameter Lifting height at 495 kg and
990 kg
Lifting power without haul-back
block
Lifting power with haul-back
block
Weight
Use as designated
GSZ 500/1000 Electric Cable Winch
The cable winch given below has been exclusively designed
for lifting fixed loads up to 990 kg (including guide pulley) and
can be used for any housework or in free time.
The appliance cannot be used for works other than for which
the appliance has been designed and that are specified in the
Operating Instructions. Any other use will be considered a use
in conflict with the designation. The manufacturer will not be
liable for any consequential damage and injuries. Please be
sure to know that the appliance has not been designed for
industrial purposes.
Supply includes (pic. 4)
Take the appliance out of the transport package and check it
whether there are the following parts:
1 piece Idler
4 pieces hex screws
2 pieces fixing clamps
1 piece User Guide
Please contact your dealer if any parts are missing or are
damaged.
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Appliance description (pic. 1 and 2)
aFixing clamp
bHex screw
cTension clamp
dBurden hook
eLimit switch for lifting
fEngine
gSwitch body
hController
iSafety switch
jHook holder
kCable drum
lTension weight
mSteel cable
nIdler
oBracket
pLimit switch for sinking
Warranty
The warranty exclusively applies to material or manufacturing
defects. The original proof of purchase including the date of
purchase must be submitted when applying XXX a claim in
the warranty period.
The warranty does not cover any unauthorised use such as
appliance overload, violent use, damage by a foreign person
or an undesirable item. The failure to follow the Operating
Instructions and assembly instructions and common wear and
tear are also excluded from the warranty.
Important basic safety instructions
Before you start working with the appliance please read
carefully the following safety regulations and Operating
Instructions. If any other person is to handle the appliance
provide him/her with the Operating Instructions. Keep the
Operating Instructions for future reference!
Package: The appliance has been put in a package to
prevent any damage during transport. Packages are raw
materials so they can be reused or recycled.
Please read carefully the Operating Instructions and follow
them. Use these Operating Instructions to get acquainted
with the appliance, its corresponding use and safety
instructions. Keep the Instructions for future reference.
•The cable reel can only be operated by persons who
have thoroughly read and understood these Operating
Instructions. The cable reel must not be operated by
persons not sufficiently instructed or not in a good
health state.
•Inspect the appliance visually before each use. Do not
use the appliance if any safety device is damaged or
worn out. Never remove any safety device.
•Use the appliance only for the purpose specified in
these Operating Instructions.
•Be always careful when working. Watch your activity.
Proceed carefully. Do not use the cable reel if you are
not concentrated.
•Safety in the workplace is your responsibility.
•Never leave the appliance unattended.
•Put the appliance to a safe place if you need to
interrupt your work.
•Do not use the appliance when raining or in a humid or
wet environment
•Never spray water on the cable reel or submerge it to
any liquid.
•Do not use electric tools near flammable liquids or
gases.
•Do not switch the appliance on if turned over or not in
the operating position.
•Keep the appliance out of reach of other persons,
especially children and pets.
•Do not let other persons touch the appliance or cable.
•After you finish working with the appliance, pull the
plug out of socket and check if the appliance is not
damaged.
•If the appliance is not used store it to a dry place
inaccessible to children.
•The system voltage must correspond to the voltage
specified on the type label.
•Any repairs can only be executed by an electrician.
•Before putting the appliance into operation and after
any impact check it for any wear-out or damage and
have necessary repairs executed.
•Never use spare parts and accessories not
recommended by the producer.
•Use the appliance only in broad daylight or under
sufficient artificial lighting.
•Make sure no item causes short-circuit on appliance
contacts.
•Lay all cables in a manner to prevent risk of trip and to
eliminate cable damage!
•Wear protective clothing suitable for the given
environment the whole time you work and take suitable
preventive measures to prevent accidents.
•Do not use the cable for any other purpose than
specified. Do not wear the cable by its cable and do
not use the cable for pulling the plug out of socket.
Protect the cable against excessive temperatures, oil
and sharp edges.
•Be very careful of your appliance. Keep it clean so that
working with it is fine and safe. Regularly check the
plug and cable and have them repaired by an
authorised specialist if damaged. Regularly check the
extension cables and have any damaged cable
replaced by a specialist.
•Extension cables to be used outdoors only. For
outdoor work, use extension cables adequately marked
and approved for that purpose (within 20 m ∅1.5 mm²,
20-50 m ∅2.5 mm²)
•Unplug the appliance
- before every cleaning
- after each use
•Persons unable to operate the appliance due to their
physical, sensory or mental abilities or their
inexperience or lack of knowledge must not operate
it.
•If the appliance, feeder cable or steel cable show any
sign of visible damage the appliance must not be put
into operation.
•If the feeder cable of the appliance is damaged it
needs to be replaced by the producer or an
electrician.
•Repairs of the appliance can only be executed by an
electrician. There might be significant risks as a
result of unauthorised repairs.
•The same regulations apply for accessories.
Güde GmbH & Co. KG does not answer for damages
caused by:
•Appliance damage by mechanical influences and
overloading.
•Any changes to the appliance.
•Use for any other purpose than that described in
the Operating Instructions.
•Unconditionally follow all safety instructions to
prevent accidents and damage.
Important safety instructions
•The cable winch must be checked before starting work if
all components are working perfectly. In particular, check
the perfect state of the snap hooks preventing any
unintentional release of the lifting hook from slings
(ropes, rings, transportation eyes, etc.).
•The cable reel can only be used for lifting of burdens
whose weight does not exceed the maximum load
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capacity specified by the producer in technical data
and on the type label of the cable reel.
•Burdens fixed in conflict with regulations that could fall
down must not be lifted.
−Attach the load correctly.
−Lifted loads may only be lifted in a vertical position!
Never pull and lift in an inclined position!
•No persons – except for the operator – may stay under
the load or in the dangerous area. Keep the minimum
distance of 10 m from the lifted load.
•All lifting work is only allowed when appropriate fixing
elements (cables, rings, transport loops, etc.) are used
and when in accordance with appropriate provisions
and standards valid in the workplace.
•The reel metal cable must not be used for burden
fixing.
•Putting the cable reel into operation is only allowed
with a perfectly balanced cable.
•The cable reel cannot be left unattended with burdens
lifted up.
•The load capacity of bearing structures must be
checked before you start working with the cable reel.
•Check the cables for any wear-out before you start
working with the cable reel; if there are any signs of
wear-out the cables need to be replaced with new ones
whose characteristics must correspond to the
maximum allowed load capacity of the cable reel.
Cables only need to be replaced with original spare
cables.
•If you face any problems with working of the cable reel
please contact your authorised dealer and refrain from
any improvisation work.
•The cable reel engine drive is not fitted with an engine
protection circuit-breaker. The engine therefore cannot
be overloaded when there are any problems with
lifting; in such a case check whether the lifted burden
does not exceed the allowed load capacity of the cable
reel and whether the system voltage has not dropped.
•To be able to intervene in time in case of any imminent
danger, the operating staff must operate the cable reel
from a suitable place to control the entire workplace.
•Make sure the cable always reels up smoothly
on the drum. pic. 5
•Make sure the cable reel cable is always twined
around the drum at least thrice when working.
•The cable reel must not be changed anyhow; use only
devices supplied with the cable reel for lifting.
•Use the lifting devices supplied with the cable reel only
in a manner described in these Operating Instructions.
Do not use these devices for any other appliance or
purpose.
•Do not use an adhesive tape or any other tools for
connecting the feeder cable to the extension cable.
•Make sure the electric characteristics of the network for
cable reel connection correspond to the values
specified on the engine type label.
•When an extension cable is used, make sure that the
cable with the plug and socket correspond to the cable
reel input.
•The steel cable needs to be checked for any
damage each time you put it into operation. It is
strictly prohibited to use the cable reel when the
cable is damaged (pic. 3)
•Lifting of persons inadmissible.
•Disorder in the workplace can cause accidents.
•Protect against electric shock. Prevent your body from
coming into contact with earthed parts.
•Check whether your appliance is not damaged.
Carefully inspect safety devices if not faulty or working
improperly before further use of the appliance. Check
whether functions of movable parts are all right,
whether not clogged or damaged. All parts must be
installed correctly so that all appliance conditions were
guaranteed. Any damaged protective device and part
must be professionally repaired or replaced in a
customer service centre unless provided otherwise in
the Operating Instructions. Damaged switches must be
replaced in a customer service centre. Do not use
devices whose switches cannot be on or off.
•The cable reel electric motor is protected with
a thermal fuse. When the thermal fuse responses,
the cable reel stops. The cable reel can be used
again only after cooled down (app. 5 minutes).
•Caution: The cable winch is not suitable for
industrial or continuous operation and it may get
switched off after several operating cycles. When
used for industrial purposes, the appliance must be
checked by an expert before being put into
operation for the first time in accordance with the
applicable operating safety regulations.
•Have any damaged part immediately replaced.
•Never take part in any repair (guarantee expiry and risk
taking).
•Do not unnecessarily expose the cable reel to climatic
influences, solar radiation, dust or low temperatures.
•It is explicitly prohibited that persons stayed
or walked under or in the immediate vicinity of the
hung burdens.
•Your electric cable reel is fitted with a safety
switch. Press the red safety switch in case of
emergency!! If you want to release the safety
switch blocking then turn it by quarter of a turn
clockwise.
•Attention:
The cable reel has a limit switch that stops the engine if
the drum is just twined around thrice.
Inadmissible operation
The following manners of use are prohibited!
1. Lifting when cable is not hanging vertically.
2. Trying to lift burdens connected to earth.
3. Lifting of burdens hung outside of axis of gravity.
4. Swinging with the hung burden when trying to get the
burden outside of the reel axis.
5. Burden lifting or sinking if there are any obstacles in the
burden lifting or sinking path.
6. Leaving the reel with a hung burden unattended.
7. Operating the reel from a place where the entire burden
is not in the visual field of the operating staff
8. Lifting of people
Lifting of burdens with a weight exceeding the
maximum allowed load of the reel.
Using the cable reel in any other than faultless
condition.
Continuous operation: Observe the cycles of
operation specified by the producer to ensure
proper engine work.
Using the lifting limit switch for common lifting
process switch-off.
To eliminate abnormal cable unreeling from the
drum, the hook and hook block must not touch the
floor.
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