Black & Decker GT340, Manual

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E N G L I S H
HEDGETRIMMER
GT340/GT350/GT360/GT460SXC/GT41
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
GT340/GT350/GT360/GT460SXC/GT41
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
≤ 400 W, Annex V
Level of sound pressure, measured according to
EN 50144:
L
pA
(sound pressure) dB(A) 83
L
WA
(acoustic power) dB(A) 96
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
1-2-2004
INTENDED USE
Your Black & Decker hedgetrimmer GT340/GT350/
GT360/GT460SXC/GT41 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
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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.
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Read all of this manual carefully before
operating the tool.
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Before operating the tool, make sure
that you know how to switch the tool off
in an emergency.
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Retain this manual for future reference.