Black & Decker GL420 manual

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    1 GL420 GL423 GL425 GL430[...]

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    2 Copyright Black & Decker[...]

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    3 A B C 9 5 10 1 5 3 8 7 6 4 2 3[...]

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    5 STRIMMER GL420/GL423/GL425/GL430 INTENDED USE Your Black & Decker strimmer GL420/GL423/GL425/ GL430 families has been designed for trimming lawn edges and to cut grass in confined spaces. This tool is intended for consumer use only. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Warning symbols The following symbols are used in this manual: Denotes risk of personal inj[...]

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    6 Work area ◆ Do not expose the appliance to rain. Do not use the appliance in damp or wet conditions. ◆ Only use the appliance in daylight or good artificial light. Personal protection ◆ Wear stout shoes or boots to protect your feet. Do not operate the appliance wearing open- toed sandals or when barefoot. ◆ Wear long trousers to protect [...]

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    7 Switch off, remove the plug from the socket and ensure that moving parts have stopped rotating before leaving the appliance unattended and before changing, cleaning or inspecting any parts of the appliance. ◆ Before using the appliance, check that your cutting path is free from sticks, stones, wire and any other objects. ◆ Only use the applia[...]

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    8 Never use a light socket. Using an extension cable Always use an approved extension cable suitable for the power input of this appliance (see rating plate). The extension cable must be suitable for outdoor use. ◆ Before use, inspect the cable for signs of damage, wear and ageing. Replace the extension cable if damaged or defective. ◆ When usi[...]

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    9 ◆ If the tool starts running slowly, reduce the load. ◆ In order to achieve optimum cutting results, only cut dry grass. 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 pe[...]

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    10 Tool runs slowly ◆ Check that the spool housing can rotate freely. Carefully clean it if necessary. ◆ Check that the cutting line does not protrude more than 9 cm from the spool housing. If it does, cut it off so that it just reaches the line trimming blade. Automatic line feed does not work ◆ Keep the tabs depressed and remove the spool c[...]

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    11 OTHER OUTDOOR TOOLS Black & Decker has a full range of outdoor power tools that make life in the garden easy. If you would like further information on the following products, please contact our Service and Information Centre (see the address page towards the end of this manual) or your local Black & Decker retailer. String trimmers Chain[...]

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    12 TYP. 1/2 GL420/GL423/GL425/425S/425SC GL20S GL20SC GL225/225S/225SC/225C E13003 17 - 07 - 2003 www.2helpU.com 2 4 5 7 8 9 15 16 23 17 18 22 1 19 20 21 1 1 13 14 6 13 3 6 10 12 11[...]

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    13 TYP. 1/2 E13002 www.2helpU.com 24 - 07 - 2000 1 2 4 8 9 7 5 6 24 6 11 23 15 16 13 19 20 21 10 12 3 13 14[...]

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    14 574792-22 07/03[...]

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    16 574792-22 07/03 Australia D E WALT Industrial Power Tool Company Tel. 03 9895 9200 7 Clarice Road Fax 03 9899 7465 Box Hill, Victoria 3128 New Zealand Black & Decker Tel. 09 579 7600 81 Hugo Johnston Drive Fax 09 579 8200 Penrose, Auckland, New Zealand United Kingdom Black & Decker Tel. 01753 511234 210 Bath Road Fax 01753 551155 Slough,[...]