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HEDGETRIMMER GT26/GT246/GT250/
GT251/GT260/GT261/GT262

CONGRATULATIONS!

You have chosen a Black & Decker tool. Our aim is
to provide quality tools at an affordable price. We
hope that you will enjoy using this tool for many
years.

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

GT26/GT246/GT250/GT251/GT260/
GT261/GT262
Black & Decker declares that these
products conform to:
98/37/EC, 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC,
EN 50144, EN 55014, EN 61000
2000/14/EC, Hedge trimmer 

 380 W,

Annex V

Level of sound pressure, measured according to
2000/14/EC:

L

pA

(sound pressure)

dB(A)

82

L

WA

(acoustic power)

dB(A)

95

L

WA

(guaranteed)

dB(A)

99

Always wear ear protection if the sound
pressure exceeds 85 dB(A).

Hand/arm weighted vibration value according to
EN 50144:

< 2.5 m/s

2

Kevin Hewitt

Director of Consumer Engineering

Spennymoor, County Durham DL16 6JG,

United Kingdom

1-11-2003

INTENDED USE

Your Black & Decker hedgetrimmer GT26/GT246/
GT250/GT251/GT260/GT261/GT262 has been
designed for trimming hedges, shrubs and brambles.
This tool is intended for consumer use only.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Warning symbols

The following symbols are used in this manual:

Denotes risk of personal injury, loss of life
or damage to the tool in case of non-
observance of the instructions in this
manual.

Denotes risk of electric shock.

Read the manual prior to operation.

Know your tool

Warning!

 When using mains-powered

tools, basic safety precautions,
including the following, should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, personal injury and
material damage.

Read all of this manual carefully before
operating the tool.

Before operating the tool, make sure
that you know how to switch the tool off
in an emergency.

Retain this manual for future reference.

Summary of Contents for GT246

Page 1: ...1 GT26 GT246 GT250 GT251 GT260 GT261 GT262 ...

Page 2: ...2 Copyright Black Decker ...

Page 3: ...3 A 5 5 1 3 2 4 1 3 2 4 6 ...

Page 4: ...4 4 B C D 4 7 0 15 ...

Page 5: ... of Consumer Engineering Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6JG United Kingdom 1 11 2003 INTENDED USE Your Black Decker hedgetrimmer GT26 GT246 GT250 GT251 GT260 GT261 GT262 has been designed for trimming hedges shrubs and brambles This tool is intended for consumer use only SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Warning symbols The following symbols are used in this manual Denotes risk of personal injury loss of life or...

Page 6: ...11 Use appropriate tool The intended use is described in this instruction manual Do not force small tools or attachments to do the job of a heavy duty tool The tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended Do not force the tool Warning The use of any accessory or attachment or performance of any operation with this tool other than those recommended in this instruction...

Page 7: ... switch it off and check for any damage If the tool stalls immediately switch it off Unplug the tool before attempting to remove any obstructions After use place the blade sheath supplied over the blades Store the tool making sure that the blade is not exposed Always ensure that all guards are fitted when using the tool Never attempt to use an incomplete tool or a tool with unauthorised modificati...

Page 8: ... the letter suffix following the catalogue number of your tool OVERVIEW fig A 1 Front handle switch 2 Trigger switch 3 Front handle 4 Guard 5 Blade 6 Blade sheath ASSEMBLY Before assembly make sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged Fit the blade sheath over the blades You will need a number 2 Posidrive screwdriver for assembly Fitting the guard fig B Place the guard 4 onto the tool as sh...

Page 9: ...evergreens in September and February Trim conifers and other fast growing shrubs every six weeks from October until March MAINTENANCE Your Black Decker tool has been designed to operate over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning Before performing any maintenance switch off and unplug the tool After u...

Page 10: ...ss indicated in this manual Alternatively a list of authorised Black Decker repair agents and full details of our after sales service and contacts are available on the Internet at www 2helpU com Technical data GT26 GT246 GT250 GT251 GT260 GT261 GT262 Voltage VAC 230 230 230 230 230 230 230 Australia New Zealand VAC 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 Power input W 350 350 380 380 380 380 380 Blade strokes...

Page 11: ...03 09 02 E13412 GT26 GT246 GT250 GT250S GT260S 4 141 107 139 127 137 138 113 103 104 112 111 101 148 147 102 118 146 125 117 115 119 116 114 132 136 145 134 131 130 135 105 106 107 133 109 110 129 134 110 142 108 143 149 128 ...

Page 12: ...04 09 02 E13414 TYP GT251 GT261S GT262SXC 4 134 110 105 106 107 107 139 127 137 138 113 103 104 112 111 101 148 147 102 118 146 125 117 115 119 116 132 136 145 134 131 130 135 129 141 133 109 110 108 142 149 128 114 143 ...

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