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Westfalia GM941 Instruction Manual

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4 in 1 Gardening Set GM941, 900 W
Article No. 86 98 72

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual 4 in 1 Gardening Set GM941, 900 W Article No. 86 98 72...
  • Page 2 Dear Customers Please familiarize yourself with the proper usage of the garden tool by reading and following each chapter of this manual, in the order presented. Keep these operating instructions for further reference. This operating instruction contains important details for handling the machine.
  • Page 4 Extension Pole Protection Cap Saw Chain Guide Bar Chain Oil Tank Spring-loaded Locking Limit Stop Cover Locking Mechanism for Angle Setting Screw Cap Auxiliary Handle Shoulder Strap Lug Safety Switch ON/OFF Switch Cutter Bar Spring-loaded Locking Shoulder Strap 3 Teeth Blade Spool Housing Cutting Line Safety Hood...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Safety Notes ................Page 2 Preparation ................Page 9 Mounting the Auxiliary Handle ..........Page 9 Mounting the Shoulder Strap ..........Page 9 Switching ON and OFF the Motor Unit ........Page 9 Pole Pruner ................Page 10 Mounting ................

  • Page 6: Safety Notes

    Safety Notes Please note the following safety notes to avoid malfunc- tions, damage or physical injury:  Please note all warning symbols. The symbols indicate instructions which are important for safety reasons. Always observe these instructions as failure to do so could result in serious injury! ...
  • Page 7 Safety Notes  The garden tool may only be used by one person at a time. Make sure bystanders or animals are not in the garden tool’s area of swing.  Make sure the garden tool is not touching anything and moving free when starting the engine.
  • Page 8 Safety Notes  Use only extension cables which are approved for outdoor operation. Use approvable extension cable with a cable quality of H07RN-F; 3x1.5 mm2. Ask your electrician.  For using the gardening tool, we recommend the use of an RCD with a residual current <...
  • Page 9 Safety Notes – Symbol Explanation Motor Unit  Attention! Observe the warning notes.  Read the instruction manual.  Do not expose the machine to rain.  Keep sufficient distance to other objects.  Wear eye protection.  Wear hearing protection. ...
  • Page 10 Safety Notes – Symbol Explanation Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter  Attention! Observe the warning notes.  Read the instruction manual.  Wear head, eye and hearing protection.  Wear protective gloves.  Wear sturdy shoes.  Attention! Before cutting observe the area for stones, metal parts, garbage or similar objects.
  • Page 11 Safety Notes – Symbol Explanation Hedge Trimmer  Attention! Observe the warning notes.  Read the instruction manual.  Wear head, eye and hearing protection.  Wear protective gloves.  Wear sturdy shoes.  Attention! Keep hands away from the cutting bar. ...
  • Page 12 Safety Notes – Symbol Explanation Pole Pruner  Attention! Observe the warning notes.  Read the instruction manual.  Wear head, eye and hearing protection.  Wear protective gloves.  Wear sturdy shoes.  Wear tight fitting clothing.  Attention! Do not grasp into the saw during work. ...

  • Page 13: Preparation

    Preparation Mounting the Auxiliary Handle It is not allowed to operate the garden tool without mounting the auxiliary handle (11)! Mount the auxiliary handle by using the included screws onto the shaft of the motor unit, as shown in the picture on the right.

  • Page 14: Pole Pruner

    Pole Pruner click Mounting 1. Depress the safety pin and insert the pole pruner attachment onto the motor unit. 2. Make sure the safety pin engages securely into the provided opening. You will hear a click sound. 3. Tighten the pole pruner attachment by using the screw cap (10). Mounting the Guide Bar and the Saw Chain Always wear protective gloves when mounting the saw chain (3).

  • Page 15: Tensioning The Saw Chain

    Pole Pruner 2. Guide the chain over the drive sprocket. The chain tensioning device must lock into the corresponding hole in the guide bar. 3. Attach the plastic cover (8) slightly tighten retaining nut. 4. Use the tensioning screw to tighten the saw chain.
  • Page 16 Regularly check the oil level in the tank and re-fill with oil in time.  Only use biodegradable chain oil (e.g. Westfalia Biological Adhesive, article number 76 63 78). Pour the chain oil into the oil tank (8). Do not use motor oil or other mineral oils.

  • Page 17: Checking The Chain Lubrication

    Pole Pruner  If the oil level in the tank does not drop, the oil duct in the housing and the guide bar may be clogged. Check and clean it as needed.  Caution! The saw can re-oil. Please note that the saw re-oils after use and oil may leak out if it is stored on its side or on the head.

  • Page 18: Mounting The Extension Pole

    Pole Pruner Mounting the Extension Pole 1. Remove the protection caps (2). 2. Depress the safety pin and insert the extension pole (1) into the motor unit pole. 3. Make sure the safety pin locks securely into provided click opening. You will hear a click sound.

  • Page 19: Operation

    Pole Pruner Operation There is no need to force the pole pruner into the cut. Run the motor and only lightly press on the tool. If the saw jams in the cut, do not try and pull the tool out by force. Cutting Branches –...

  • Page 20: Hedge Trimmer

    Hedge Trimmer click Mounting 1. Depress the safety pin and insert the hedge trimmer attachment into the motor unit pole. 2. Make sure the safety pin locks securely into the provided opening. You will hear a click sound. Tighten the pole by using the screw cap (10).

  • Page 21: Working With The Hedge Trimmer

    Hedge Trimmer  Tilt the cutting bar in order to adjust the desired working angle.  Only tilt the cutting bar when the motor is switched off!  NOTICE: After shutting down the engine the blades of the cutting bar may not immediately come to a standstill. Always wait for the blades to stop moving before setting the unit down.
  • Page 22 Hedge Trimmer  If the hedge trimmer becomes jammed, never attempt to remove cut material from the blade bar while the engine is running. First stop the engine and then carefully remove the obstruction.  Do not press down the hedge trimmer while cutting. Always avoid overloading the engine.

  • Page 23: Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter

    Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter Mounting 1. Depress the safety pin and insert the hedge trimmer attachment into the motor unit pole. click 2. Make sure the safety pin locks securely into provided opening. You will hear a click sound. 3. Tighten the pole by using the screw cap (10).

  • Page 24: Mounting The Spool Housing

    Grass Trimmer Mounting the Spool Housing Before working on the unit disconnect the motor unit from power mains! Before the first use pull the cutting lines (20) out of the spool housing, until a length of approx. 20 cm is protruding out of the housing. For pulling out the cutting line depress the release button in the middle of the spool housing and simultaneously pull on the ends of the cutting lines.

  • Page 25: Working With The Grass Trimmer

    Grass Trimmer 7. If the cutting line (20) breaks and does not protrude out of the opening in the spool housing (19), first unscrew the spool housing from the gardening tool. 8. Undo the screw cap of the spool housing. The inner spring will push out the bottom part of the spool housing.

  • Page 26: Mounting The 3 Teeth Blade

    Brush Cutter Mounting the 3 Teeth Blade Before working on the unit disconnect the motor unit from power mains! 1. Use the included hex key to arrest the driveshaft. Insert the key from the side through the arresting opening. Detach the spool housing and mount the blade on the driveshaft.

  • Page 27: Working With The Brush Cutter

    Brush Cutter Working with the Brush Cutter  Wear solid shoes and eye protection, the string may throw loose objects into the air quite violently.  Use the brush cutter only with attached safety hood.  Never lift the brush cutter higher than your knee during operation. ...

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    Always wear gloves during maintenance. Lubricating the Pole Pruner Lubricate all movable parts. Use Lithium machine grease. Suitable grease and grease guns can be purchased from Westfalia. Maintenance of the Guide Bar Remove the guide bar and clean the oil filler hole with a brush or blow it out with compressed air.
  • Page 29 It is advisable to lubricate the angle drive regularly. Use Lithium machine grease. Suitable grease and grease guns can be purchased from Westfalia. Cleaning the Cutting Bar Remove dirt from the blade bar with a scrubbing brush or a small hand broom.
  • Page 30 Always wear gloves during maintenance. Lubricating the Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter The movable parts of the grass trimmer/brush cutter must be lubricated regularly. Use Lithium machine grease. Suitable grease and grease guns can be purchased from Westfalia.

  • Page 31: Transport And Storing

    Transport and Storing Hints on Cleaning, Transport and Storing of the Attachments Cleaning Clean the outside of the units carefully with a cloth and a brush. Do not use abrasives or aggressive chemicals to clean the unit. Regularly remove grass and residue from the units. Grass residue inside the protective hood may be very compact.

  • Page 32: Technical Data

    Technical Data Pole Pruner - No-Load Speed: 6900 min - Saw Chain: 3/8" – 36 DL – 0.05”/1.3 mm – 59 cm - Chain Pitch: 3/8” - Number or Chain Drive Links: 36 - Chain Speed: 6.3 m/s - Guide Bar Length: 270 mm Telescope Hedge Trimmer - Blade Speed: 2000 min - Teeth Space: 20 mm...
  • Page 33 We, the Westfalia Werkzeugcompany, Werkzeugstraße 1, D-58093 Hagen, declare by our own responsibility that the product 4 in 1 Gardening Set GM941, 900 W Article No. 86 98 72 is according to the basic requirements, which are defined in the European Directives and their amendments.
  • Page 34 Please do not discharge it in the rubbish bin, but check with your local council for recycling facilities in your area. Gestaltung urheberrechtlich geschützt © Westfalia 10/16...

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