Black & Decker GD200, User Manual

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If your raker starts to vibrate
abnormally (check immediately).
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After striking a foreign object, inspect
your raker for damage and make
repairs as necessary.
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Never run your raker whilst lying on its
side or attempt to stop the tines - always
allow it to stop on its own.
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Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts.
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Keep clear of discharge openings at all
times.
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Start your raker carefully according to the
instructions and with your feet well away
from the tines.
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Do not use your raker in the rain and do
not allow it to get wet. Avoid using your
raker in wet grass, if possible.
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Use your raker only in daylight or good
artificial light.
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Do not pull your raker towards you or
walk backwards when in operation.
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Do not cross gravel paths or roads whilst
the tines are rotating.
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Always be sure of your footing,
particularly on slopes.
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Always cut across the face of slopes, never
up and down. Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes.
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Do not cut excessively steep slopes and
always wear non-slip footwear.
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Check the grassbag (if supplied) for wear
or damage and replace if necessary.
Never use your raker without the
grassbag in place.
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Walk, never run. Do not force your raker.
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Never pick up or carry your raker while
the motor is running.
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Ensure the tines have stopped rotating
and take extreme care before lifting your
raker for and during transportation.
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Never operate your raker with defective
guards or shields.
Maintenance and storage
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Store your raker in a dry place when not
in use, out of the reach of children.
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Do not use solvents or cleaning fluids to
clean your raker - use a blunt scraper to
remove grass and dirt.
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Always disconnect from the electrical
supply before cleaning.
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Do not operate your raker if any parts are
defective; discard all defective parts and
fit new parts before use.
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Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to
be sure your raker is in a safe working
condition.
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Use only Black & Decker recommended
replacement parts and accessories.
Black & Decker’s policy is one of continuous
improvement to our products and, as such, we
reserve the right to change product specifications
without prior notice.
Double insulation
Your raker is double insulated.
This means that all external metal parts are
electrically isolated from the power supply.
This is achieved by placing an extra
insulation barrier between the electrical and
mechanical parts. Double insulation means
greater electrical safety and obviates the
necessity of having your raker earthed.
Electrical safety (UK only)
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Your raker should always be switched off at
the mains before disconnecting any plug and
socket connector or extension cables.
Fuse replacement
If your raker is supplied with cable fitted with
a non-re-wireable plug:
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The plug is fitted with a 5 amp fuse
which is the recommended fuse for
your raker.
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Only use replacement fuses which are
approved to BS1362.
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When changing the fuse in your plug,
always ensure the fuse cover is refitted.
If the fuse cover is missing or damaged
do not use the plug.
Note: Fuses do not give personal protection
against electric shock.
Plug replacement
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Disconnect the plug from the supply.
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Cut off the plug and dispose of
immediately. Insertion of a detached
plug into a 5 amp socket outlet may
result in electric shock.
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Only fit BS1363A approved plugs fitted
with the correctly rated fuse.