Black & Decker GC150 User Manual
GARDEN CULTIVATOR
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CATALOG NUMBER
GC150
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INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA DE GARANTÍA.
ADVERTENCIA: LÉASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO.
KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:
• Inspect and thoroughly clean your cultivator at the start of each use.
• The blades on this tool are not intended to be sharp. Do not sharpen.
• Make sure area is clear of other persons or pets prior to starting operation.
• Make sure work area is clear of underground wires and pipes.
To register your new product, call 1-800-544-6986
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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains
relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols
below are used to help you recognize this information.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially haz ard ous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or mod er ate injury.
NOTICE: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
e)
GENERAL POWER TOOL
SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Read all safety
warnings and all instructions. Failure to
follow the warnings and instructions may result
in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers
to your mains-operated (corded) power tool
or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
1) WORK AREA SAFETY
a) Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in
explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases
or dust. Power tools create sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders
away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY
a) Power tool plugs must match the
outlet. Never modify the plug in
any way. Do not use any adapter
plugs with earthed (grounded)
power tools. Unmodified plugs and
matching outlets will reduce risk of
electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain
or wet conditions. Water entering
a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use
the cord for carrying, pulling or
unplugging the power tool. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Damaged or
entangled cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
When operating a power tool
outdoors, use an extension cord
suitable for outdoor use. Use of a
cord suitable for outdoor use reduces
the risk of electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp
location is unavoidable, use a
ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) protected supply. Use of a
GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
3) PERSONAL SAFETY
a) Stay alert, watch what you are
doing and use common sense
when operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while you
are tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment.
Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as dust mask, nonskid
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting.
Ensure the switch is in the off
position before connecting to power
source and/ or battery pack, picking
up or carrying the tool. Carrying
power tools with your finger on the
switch or energizing power tools that
have the switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench
before turning the power tool on. A
wrench or a key left attached to a rotating
part of the power tool may result in
personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times. This
enables better control of the power tool
in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or
long hair can be caught in moving parts.
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g) If devices are provided for the
connection of dust extraction and
collection facilities, ensure these
are connected and properly used.
Use of dust collection can reduce dustrelated hazards.
4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
Do not force the power tool. Use
a)
the correct power tool for your
application. The correct power tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate
for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the
switch does not turn it on and
off. Any power tool that cannot
be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power
source and/or the battery pack from
the power tool before making any
adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing power tools. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of
the reach of children and do not
allow persons unfamiliar with the
power tool or these instructions
to operate the power tool. Power
tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the
power tool’s operation. If damaged,
have the power tool repaired before
use. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained power tools.
f) Use the power tool, accessories
and tool bits, etc. in accordance
with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions
and the work to be performed.
Use of the power tool for operations
different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
5) SERVICE
a)
Have your power tool serviced by a
qualified repair person using only
identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
ADDITIONAL WARNINGS
FOR CULTIVATORS
• Avoid Dangerous Environment – Don’t
use appliances in damp or wet locations.
• Don’t Use In Rain.
• Keep Children Away – All visitors should
be kept at a distance from work area.
• Dress Properly – Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in
moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and
substantial footwear is recommended
when working outdoors. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair.
• Use Safety Glasses – Always use face
or dust mask if operation is dusty.
• Use Right Appliance – Do not use
appliance for any job except that for
which it is intended.
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
protection should be provided on the
circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the
gardening appliance. Receptacles are
available having built-in GFCI protection
and may be used for this measure of safety.
WARNING:
electric shock, use only with an extension
cord intended for outdoor use, such as an
extension cord of cord type SW-A, SOW-A,
STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A,
SJTW-A. or SJTOW-A.
• Extension Cord – Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition. When
using an extension cord, be sure to use
one heavy enough to carry the current
your product will draw. An undersized
extension cord will cause a drop in line
voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating. Table 59.1, shows the
correct size to use depending on cord
length and nameplate ampere rating. If
in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The
smaller the gage number, the heavier the
cord. To reduce the risk of disconnection
of appliance cord from the extension cord
during operating:
i) Make a knot as shown in Figure A; or
ii) Use one of the plug-receptacle
retaining straps or connectors
described in this manual.
To reduce the risk of
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• Avoid Unintentional Starting – Don’t
carry plugged-in appliance with finger
on switch. Be sure switch is off when
plugging in.
• Don’t Abuse Cord – Never carry
appliance by cord or yank it to disconnect
from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil,
and sharp edges.
• Don’t Force Appliance – It will do the job
better and with less likelihood of a risk of
injury at the rate for which it was designed.
• Don’t Overreach – Keep proper footing
and balance at all times.
• Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing.
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Use common sense. Do not operate
appliance when you are tired.
• Disconnect Appliance – Disconnect
the appliance from the power supply
when not in use, before servicing, when
changing accessories such as blades,
and the like.
• Store Idle Appliances Indoors – When
not in use, appliances should be stored
indoors in dry, and high or locked-up
place – out of reach of children.
• Maintain Appliance With Care –
Keep cutting edge sharp and clean for
best performance and to reduce the
risk of injury. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories.
Inspect appliance cord periodically,
and if damaged, have it repaired by
an authorized service facility. Inspect
extension cords periodically and replace
if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and
free from oil and grease.
• Check Damaged Parts – Before further
use of the appliance, a guard or other
part that is damaged should be carefully
checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving
parts, binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts, mounting, and any other
condition that may affect its operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced
by an authorized service center unless
indicated elsewhere in this manual.
• Replacement Parts – When servicing
use only identical replacement parts.
• Polarized Appliance Connections –
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other) and will require
the use of a polarized extension cord.
The appliance plug will fit into a polarized
extension cord only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully into the extension cord,
reverse the plug. If the plug still does not
fit, obtain a correct polarized extension
cord. A polarized extension cord will
require the use of a polarized wall outlet.
This plug will fit into the polarized wall
outlet only one way. If the plug does not
fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse the
plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact
a qualified electrician to install the proper
wall outlet. Do not change the equipment
plug, extension cord receptacle, or
extension cord plug in any way.
• Keep hands away from blades.
SYMBOLS
The label on your tool may include the
following symbols. The symbols and their
definitions are as follows:
V ................. volts
A ................. amperes
Hz ............... hertz
W ................ watts
min .............minutes
or AC .....alternating current
or DC ... direct current
n
o ...............no load speed
...............Class I Construction
(grounded)
................ earthing terminal
..............safety alert symbol
................Class II Construction
(double insulated)
.../min or rpm...revolutions or
reciprocation per minute
................ Use proper respiratory
............ Read instruction manual
...............Use proper eye protection
................ Use proper hearing
protection
before use
protection
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
1. Lock-off button
2. Switch trigger
3. Auxiliary handle
4. Shroud
5. Tines (2)
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2
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ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Unplug the unit before
making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing the unit.
POLE EXTENSION (Figure B)
• Loosen collar (6).
• Extend poles to desired length.
• Tighten collar.
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B
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AUXILIARY HANDLE ASSEMBLY
• Position the auxiliary handle (3) on the
upper tube (7).
• Align the locking block (8) with groove in
tube.
• Slide the bolt (9) into the handle and
through the block and tighten (Figure C).
C
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E
TINE ASSEMBLY (FIGURE F)
NOTE: Do not assemble tines (5) without
first attaching the shroud (4).
• Place tine (5) on shaft (10), making sure
the flat side of the hole of tine is aligned
with flat side of the shaft. Be sure to
push tine completely onto shaft.
• Insert straight end of pin (11) into shaft
hole. Push in pin completely until the
looped end bottoms out against the shaft.
• Repeat for other tine. For tine removal
reverse the process.
F
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• Adjust the height of the auxiliary handle
(3) by loosening the bolt (9) and sliding the
handle up or down the tube (Figure D).
D
SHROUD ASSEMBLY (FIGURE E)
• Align the snap tabs of the shroud (4) to
the housing slots. Apply even pressure to
shroud until snap sound is heard.
• Ensure all snap features are engaged
correctly.
WARNING: NEVER OPERATE TOOL
WITHOUT SHROUD FIRMLY IN PLACE.
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OPERATION
WARNING: Make sure that other
persons and pets are at least 20 feet away.
• Hold tool as shown in figure G.
G
• Lift unit out of soil.
• Pull back on lock-off button (1).
• Pull switch trigger (2). Once the cultivator
is on, you can release the lock-off button.
For the first cultivating each season, it is best
to move slowly because dirt is packed down.
Subsequent cultivating will be completed more
rapidly. Do not attempt to cultivate when the
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soil is wet - for electrical safety and to prevent
clogging of the tines. If you must cultivate
under conditions that cause the tines to
become clogged, release trigger, wait for tines
to come to complete stop! UNPLUG! Remove
clogged material with a stick or screwdriver.
Continuing to operate the tool in a clogged
condition will seriously overload the motor.
NOTE: This unit is equipped with a built
in clutching mechanism used to prevent
permanent damage to the unit due to an
obstruction in the tines or overloaded
working conditions. If the clutch is engaged,
the unit will make a loud clicking sound.
This noise will persist until the obstruction or
overload condition is removed.
Unplug prior to attempting to remove
obstructions from tines. The clutch
mechanism is not adjustable by the user.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to unclog
the tines by dropping or tapping the tool on
the ground. This can damage the unit.
EXTENSION CORD RETAINER
WARNING: Ensure the trigger switch
is not engaged to reduce the risk of starting
the appliance accidentally.
A cord retainer is incorporated into the rear
of the handle on the power head.
• Near the end of the extension cord, fold
the extension cord to create a loop.
• Feed the loop into the cord retainer
housing (12) as shown in Figure H.
H
STORAGE
Remove and clean any debris from the
outside of the cultivator and inside of shroud
before storage. See MAINTENANCE section.
CAUTION: DO NOT HANG ON THE
SWITCH TRIGGER
NOTE: Do not store the tool on or adjacent
to fertilizers or chemicals. Such storage can
cause rapid corrosion.
PREVENTING CORROSION
WARNING: WEAR PROPER
GLOVES AND EYE PROTECTION WHEN
CLEANING TOOL.
Fertilizers and other garden chemicals
contain agents that greatly accelerate the
corrosion of metals. If you use the tool in
areas where fertilizers or chemicals have
been used, the tool should be cleaned
immediately afterwards. Wipe all exposed
parts with a damp cloth. You may lubricate
only metal parts with a light petroleum based
oil. When cleaning, DO NOT immerse tool in
water or spray it with a hose.
ACCESSORIES
WARNING: The use of any accessory
not recommended for use with this tool
could be hazardous.
Replacement tines (90615510P) and
spring clip (90506985P) for use with your
tool are available from your local dealer
or authorized service center. If you need
assistance regarding accessories, please
call: 1-800-544-6986.
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• Hook the loop onto the cord retainer (13)
so it rests in the cord retainer as shown
in Figure I.
• Plug the extension cord into the power head.
I
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MAINTENANCE
Use only mild soap and damp cloth to
clean the tool. Never let any liquid get
inside the tool; never immerse any part
of the tool into a liquid. IMPORTANT: To
assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, maintenance and adjustment (other
than those listed in this manual) should be
performed by authorized service centers or
other qualified service organizations, always
using identical replacement parts.
Fertilizers and other garden chemicals
contain agents which greatly accelerate the
corrosion of metals. Do not store the tool on
or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals.
With the battery removed, use only mild
soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool.
Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never
immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
For assistance with your product, visit our
website www.blackanddecker.com for the
location of the service center nearest you
or call the BLACK+DECKER help line at
1-800-544-6986.
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TWO-YEAR LIMITED HOME
USE WARRANTY
BLACK+DECKER warrants this product for
two years against any defects in material or
workmanship. The defective product will be
replaced or repaired at no charge in either
of two ways.
The first, which will result in exchanges
only, is to return the product to the retailer
from whom it was purchased (provided that
the store is a participating retailer). Returns
should be made within the time period of the
retailer’s policy for exchanges (usually 30 to
90 days after the sale). Proof of purchase may
be required. Please check with the retailer for
their specific return policy regarding returns
that are beyond the time set for exchanges.
The second option is to take or send the
product (prepaid) to a BLACK+DECKER
owned or authorized Service Center for
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause possible Solution possible
• Unit will not start. • Cord not plugged in. • Plug tool into a working outlet.
• Circuit fuse is blown. • Replace circuit fuse. (If the
product repeately causes the circuit
fuse to blow, discontinue use
immediately and have it serviced at
the BLACK+DECKER service
center or authorized servicer.)
• Circuit breaker is tripped. • Replace circuit breaker. (If the
product repeately causes the circuit
breaker to trip, discontinue use
immediately and have it serviced at
the BLACK+DECKER service
center or authorized servicer.)
• Cord or switch is damaged.
BLACK+DECKER service center or
authorized servicer.
repair or replacement at our option. Proof of
purchase may be required.
This warranty does not apply to accessories.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights
and you may have other rights which vary
from state to state or province to province.
Should you have any questions, contact the
manager of your nearest BLACK+DECKER
Service Center. This product is not intended
for commercial use.
FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT:
If your warning labels become illegible or
are missing, call 1-800-544-6986 for a free
replacement.
LATIN AMERICA: This warranty does not
apply to products sold in Latin America. For
products sold in Latin America, check country
specific warranty information contained in the
packaging, call the local company or see the
website for warranty information.
• Have cord or switch replaced at a
• Lock-off button not • Pull back on lock-off button and
actuated. actuate trigger.
For assistance with your product, visit our website www.blackanddecker.com for the
location of the service center nearest you or call the BLACK+DECKER help line at
1-800-544-6986.
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.,
Towson, MD 21286 U.S.A.
Imported by
701 E. Joppa Rd.
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CULTIVATEUR DE JARDIN
MODE D’EMPLOI
NUMERO DE CATALOGUE
GC150
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CONSERVER CE MODE D’EMPLOI POUR UN USAGE ULTÉRIEUR.
• Inspecter et nettoyer soigneusement le cultivateur au début de chaque utilisation.
• Les lames de l’outil ne sont pas affûtées et sont prévues pour une utilisation
telle quelle. N’affilez pas.
• Avant le démarrage de l’outil, s’assurer que la zone soit dégagée, exempte de
personnes ou d’animaux.
• S’assurer que la zone de travail est exempte de câbles et de conduites souterrains.
Consulter le site web www.BlackandDecker.com/NewOwner pour
enregistrer votre nouveau produit.
LIGNES DIRECTRICES EN MATIÈRE DE SÉCURITÉ - DÉFINITIONS
Il est important que vous lisiez et compreniez ce mode d’emploi. Les informations qu’il
contient concernent VOTRE SÉCURITÉ et visent à ÉVITER TOUT PROBLÈME. Les
symboles ci-dessous servent à vous aider à reconnaître cette information.
DANGER : Indique une situation dangereuse imminente qui, si elle n’est pas
RENSEIGNEMENTS IMPORTANTS
évitée, causera la mort ou des graves blessures.
AVERTISSEMENT : Indique une situation potentiellement
dangereuse qui, si elle n’est pas évitée, pourrait causer la mort ou de graves blessures.
MISE EN GARDE : Indique une situation potentiellement dangereuse
qui, si elle n’est pas évitée, pourrait causer des blessures mineures ou modérées.
MISE EN GARDE : Utilisé sans le symbole d’alerte à la sécurité,
indique une situation potentiellement dangereuse qui, si elle n’est pas évitée, peut résulter
en des dommages à la propriété.
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