Black & Decker GXC1000, Manual

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Warning! Wear proper gloves and eye protection when
cleaning tool.
Storage
When the tool will not be used for several months, ideally
leave the battery connected to the charger.
Warning! Do not hang the tool on the switch trigger.
Otherwise proceed as follows:

Fully charge the battery.

Remove the battery from the tool.

Store the tool and battery in a secure and dry location.
The storage temperature must always remain in the range
of +5 °C to +40 °C. Place the battery on a level surface.

Before using the tool after prolonged storage, fully charge
the battery again.
Note: Do not store the tool on or adjacent to fertilizers or
chemicals. Such storage can cause rapid corrosion.
Troubleshooting
If the tool does not operate correctly, check the following.
Fault Possible cause Action
Tool will not start. Battery not installed Check the battery
properly. installation.
Battery discharged. Fit a (fully) charged
battery.
Lock-off button Observe the
not actuated. starting procedure.
Pole connections not Check the connections.
properly tightened.
Battery will Battery not installed Check the battery
not charge. properly. installation.
Protecting the environment
Separate collection. This product must not be
disposed of with normal household waste.
Should you find one day that your Black & Decker product
needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to you, do not
dispose of it with household waste. Make this product
available for separate collection.
Separate collection of used products and packaging
allows materials to be recycled and used again.
Re-use of recycled materials helps prevent
environmental pollution and reduces the demand for
raw materials.
Local regulations may provide for separate collection of
electrical products from the household, at municipal waste
sites or by the retailer when you purchase a new product.
Black & Decker provides a facility for the collection and
recycling of Black & Decker products once they have reached
the end of their working life. To take advantage of this service
please return your product to any authorised repair agent who
will collect them on our behalf.
You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair
agent by contacting your local Black & Decker office at the
address 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
Batteries
Black & Decker batteries can be recharged many
times. At the end of their useful life, discard batteries
with due care for our environment:

Run the battery down completely, then remove it from the
tool.

NiCd and NiMH batteries are recyclable. Take them to any
authorised repair agent or a local recycling station.

Place the battery in a suitable packaging to ensure that
the terminals cannot be short-circuited.
Technical data
GXC1000
Voltage V
DC
18
Number of strokes (no load) min
-1
331
Weight kg 3.25
Battery
Voltage V
DC
18
Capacity Ah 1.5
Weight kg 0.9
Charger 8 hr 1 hr
Input voltage V
AC
230 230
Approx. charging time h 8 1
Weight kg 0.4 1.2