User manual BLACK & DECKER GT 350

[. . . ] Preferably wear rubber gloves and non-slip footwear when working outdoors. Use a face or dust mask whenever the operations may produce dust or flying particles. Guard against electric shock Prevent body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces (e. g. Electric safety can be further improved by using a high-sensitivity (30 mA/30 mS) residual current device (RCD). [. . . ] This tool is double insulated; therefore no earth wire is required. N N N N N N N N Keep the cable away from the blades while using this tool. If you have not used a hedgetrimmer before, preferably seek practical instruction by an experienced user in addition to studying this manual. Do not put the tool down until the blades have come to a complete standstill. Should you accidentally hit any such object, immediately switch the tool off and check for any damage. Should the tool start to vibrate abnormally, immediately switch it off and check for any damage. Unplug the tool before attempting to remove any obstructions. Mains plug replacement (U. K. & Ireland only) N N N Should your mains plug need replacing and you are competent to do this, proceed as instructed below. If you are in doubt, contact an authorised repair agent or a qualified electrician. Disconnect the plug from the supply and remove the fuse from the plug. Cut off the plug and dispose of it safely; a plug with bared copper conductors is dangerous if engaged in a live socket outlet. 7 ENGLISH N N N N Only fit 13 Amperes BS1363A approved plugs fitted with the correctly rated fuse (1). The cable wire colours, or a letter, will be marked at the connection points of most good quality plugs. Before replacing the top cover of the mains plug ensure that the cable restraint (3) is holding the outer sheath of the cable firmly and that the leads are correctly fixed at the terminal screws. If the plug has a fuse cover, make sure that the fuse cover is fitted. Do not use the plug if the fuse cover is missing or damaged. The following items are available: A6615 20 m cable, socket, 13 Amp plug A6616 20 m cable, socket, 13 Amp plug and Cable Tidy frame A6617 30 m cable, socket, 13 Amp plug and Cable Tidy frame A6613 40 m cable, socket, 13 Amp plug and Cable Tidy reel Never use a light socket. Existing cable systems Your tool either comes with a cable attached (the cat. If you already own an outdoor cable system with the old female connector shown below, we recommend that you replace this connector with the new female connector, which is available from most major DIY outlets and from Black & Decker service centres (cat. A6624S). Using an extension cable Always use an approved extension cable suitable for the power input of this tool (see technical data). The extension cable must be suitable for outdoor use and marked accordingly. When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable completely. Cable connection system Black & Decker continually makes every effort to achieve the highest standards in performance, quality and reliability. We recommend the use of a new outdoor cable connection system, which gives additional protection against the possibility of water or moisture entering into the cable connector during normal use. The new connection system does not release the operator of the tool from the safety precautions and safe working practices given in the manual. Particular attention is drawn to the fact that this connection system is ‘weather resistant’, but not suitable for immersion, submersion or being subjected to water jets. Take care to prevent the cable from lying in or trailing through pools of water or from splashing with hose pipes. old female connector new female connector Follow the instructions supplied with the connector. [. . . ] OTHER OUTDOOR TOOLS Black & Decker has a full range of outdoor power tools that make life in the garden easy. If you would like further information on the following products, please contact our Service and Information Centre (see the address page towards the end of this manual) or your local Black & Decker retailer. String trimmers Chainsaws Cordless shear Hedgetrimmers Lawnmowers Lawnrakers Leafbusters Shredders Not all products are available in all countries. Voltage (Australia & New Zealand) Power input (Australia & New Zealand) Blade strokes (no load) Blade length Blade gap Blade brake time Weight VAC VAC W W min-1 cm mm s kg GT360 230 240 400 3, 700 63 16 < 0. 5 2. 7 GT460SXC 230 240 400 3, 700 63 16 < 0. 5 2. 7 GUARANTEE Black & Decker is confident of the quality of its products and offers an outstanding guarantee. This guarantee statement is in addition to and in no way prejudices your statutory rights. [. . . ]