11
E N G L I S H
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon
proper tool care and regular cleaning.
Before performing any maintenance,
switch off and unplug the tool.
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After use, open the chute as described below.
Clean and dry the casing and the blade area.
Avoid the blades.
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Regularly check that the blades are sharp.
Replacement blades are available from
Black & Decker repair agents. To replace
blades, proceed as instructed below.
Removing the chute (fig. D1 & D2)
You will need to remove the chute to obtain
access to the blade area.
Make sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged.
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Loosen the thumb nut (7).
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Tilt the chute (3) backover (A), slide it forward
(B) and lift it upward (C).
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To replace the chute, proceed in reverse order.
Replacing the blades (fig. D1 - D4)
The blades can be used on both sides. When one
side has become blunt, you may use the other side.
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Make sure that the tool is switched off
and unplugged.
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Take care not to cut yourself. Preferably
wear gloves.
Removing
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Remove the chute as described above.
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Lock the blade disc using a block of wood (8)
as shown (fig. D3).
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Remove the blades (9) by loosening the Allen
screws (10) using the Allen key provided (fig. D4).
Refitting
To refit the blades:
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Place the blades on the disc with the ground
edge facing down. The holes in the blades
must line up with those in the disc.
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Securely fasten the blades (9) by tightening the
Allen screws (10).
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Remove the block of wood (8).
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Replace the chute (3) and tighten the thumb
nut (7) (fig. D1 & D2).
Restarting a clogged shredder
If the motor is overloaded, the tool will
automatically be switched off.
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Allow the motor to cool down for a few minutes.
If the motor still refuses to start:
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Make sure that the tool is switched off
and unplugged.
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Take care not to cut yourself. Preferably
wear gloves.
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Remove the chute as described above.
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Carefully remove all material from the shredder.
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Replace the chute as described above.
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Plug the tool in and switch it on.
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
Should you find one day that your tool
needs replacement, or if it is of no further
use to you, think of the protection of the
environment. Black & Decker repair agents
will accept old Black & Decker tools and
ensure that they are disposed of in an
environmentally safe way.
Technical data
GS1400
Voltage
V
230
Power output
W
1,400
Weight
kg
15
GUARANTEE
The Black & Decker lawn and garden guarantee
provides: 36 months parts and 12 months
labour cover in the UK, 24 months parts and
labour cover in South Africa, Australia and New
Zealand. Proof of purchase will be required.
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