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Directive 2000/14/EC guaranteed sound power.
Electrical safety
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Warning! This tool is double insulated; therefore
no earth wire is required. Always check that the
power supply corresponds to the voltage on the
rating plate.
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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
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Electric safety can be further improved by using a high
sensitivity 30 mA Residual Current Device (RCD).
Using an extension cable
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Always use an approved extension cable suitable for the
power input of this tool (see technical data). The exten-
sion cable must be suitable for outdoor use and marked
accordingly. Up to 30 m of 1.5 mm2 HO5VV-F extension
cable can be used without loss of product performance.
Before use, inspect the extension cable for signs of
damage, wear and ageing. Replace the extension cable
if damaged or defective. When using a cable reel, always
unwind the cable completely.
Maintenance
Your Black & Decker appliance has been designed to operate
over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper appli-
ance care and regular cleaning.
Warning! Before performing any maintenance on your appli-
ance, switch off and unplug the appliance.
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Keep the appliance clean and dry.
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Regularly clean the ventilation slots with a clean, dry paint
brush.
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Regularly use a blunt scraper to remove grass and dirt
from the underneath of the guard.
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To clean the appliance, use only mild soap and a damp
cloth. Never let any liquid get inside the tool and never
immerse any part of the tool into liquid. Do not use any
abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.
Blade maintenance
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Regularly remove grass and dirt from the blade.
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At the beginning of the gardening season, carefully exam-
ine the condition of the blade.
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If the blade is very blunt, sharpen or replace the blade.
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If the blade is damaged or worn, fit a new blade.
Protecting the environment
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Warning! 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 avail-
able for separate collection.
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Warning! Separate collection of used products
and packaging allows materials to be recycled
and used again. Re-use of recycled materi-
als helps prevent environmental pollution and
reduces the demand for raw materials.
Local regulations may provide for separate collection of elec-
trical 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
Mains plug replacement (U.K. & Ireland only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
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Safely dispose of the old plug.
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Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the new
plug.
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Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
Warning! No connection is to be made to the earth terminal.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs.
Recommended fuse: 5 A.