Black & Decker Gd200 Instruction Manual

GD200

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Lawnraker GD200

Congratulations!

On your purchase of your Black & Decker lawnraker . This user manual provides important operating and

maintenance instructions for all of the lawnrakers in the Black & Decker GD200 range.

Know your raker

Read all of this manual carefully , observing all the recommended safety instructions before,

during and after using your raker , and maintain your raker in good working order .

Familiarise yourself with the controls on your raker before attempting to operate it, but above all, be sure you know how to stop your raker in an emergency .

Retain this user manual and all other literature supplied with your raker for future reference.

Safety instructions

Training

• Never allow children or persons who are

unfamiliar with this type of raker to use it, nor anyone who has not read this user manual.

• Do not allow children, animals or other

persons near your raker when in use always keep them at least 6m (20ft) away from the cutting area.

• Remember that the operator is

responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property .

• Y our raker is designed for use on AC

(mains) electrical supplies only - do not attempt to use it on any other supply .

• Plug your raker into a power point -

never a lighting socket.

• Never carry your raker by the cable or

jerk the cable to seperate the

connectors. Keep the cable away from heat sources, oils or sharp edges. Check the condition of your cable before use and do not use if damaged.

Preparation

• T o protect your feet, always wear stout

shoes or boots - freshly cut grass is damp and slippery .

• Rubber or man-made footwear will

enhance your safety .

User manual

• Do not operate your raker barefoot or in

open sandals.

• Use protective equipment. Wear safety

spectacles or goggles whilst operating your raker . Use ear protection if the sound level seems uncomfortable when using your raker .

• Use a face mask if dusty .

• Wear long trousers to protect your legs -

any debris left on the lawn or cutting path may be picked up and ejected by the tines.

• The power supply cable should be

regularly inspected for signs of damage or ageing, and only used if in good condition.

• Always keep the power supply cable

away from the tines - be aware of its position at all times.

• Always be sure your raker is in a safe

operating condition.

• Before using your raker , disconnect it

from the electrical supply and visually check that the tines are not worn or damaged. A damaged part is a major hazard and must be replaced.

• Always check that your lawn or cutting

path is clear of all sticks, stones, wire and other debris. Contact with such debris may be dangerous or may damage your raker and could be thrown by the tines.

Operation

• When tilting the handle downwards (or to

the side) to start your raker , do not tilt it more than is absolutely necessary . Always ensure that both hands are in the operating position and feet are well away from the tines before returning your raker to the ground.

• Y our raker will continue to run for a short

time after releasing the switch lever . Always allow your raker to stop on its own.

• Release the switch lever to turn your

raker off and remove the plug from the mains:

• Whenever you leave your raker

unattended.

• Before checking, cleaning, adjusting

or working on your raker .

• Before clearing a blockage.

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