Black & Decker Gl685 Instruction Manual

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Intended use

Your Black & Decker strimmer GL680/GL690 has been designed for trimming and finishing lawn edges and to cut grass in confined spaces. This tool is intended for consumer use only.

Safety instructions

◆ Warning! When using mains-powered appliances,

basic safety precautions, including the following, should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

◆ Read all of this manual carefully before operating the

appliance.

◆ Before operating the appliance, make sure that you know

how to switch it off in an emergency.

◆ The intended use is described in this manual. The use of

any accessory or attachment or performance of any operation with this appliance other than those recommended in this instruction manual may present a risk of personal injury.

◆ Retain this manual for future reference.

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 your legs.

Using your appliance

◆ Be sure that the appliance is switched off when plugging in.

◆ Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.

◆ Do not operate the appliance when you are tired.

◆ If the appliance begins to vibrate abnormally, switch it off

and remove the plug from the socket. Allow rotating parts to stop and inspect the appliance for damage and loose parts.

◆ Never pull the cord to disconnect the plug from the socket.

Keep the cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.

◆ If the mains cable is damaged during use, switch the

appliance off and disconnect the plug from the mains immediately. Do not touch the mains cable before disconnecting from the mains.

Safety of others

◆ Do not allow children or any person unfamiliar with these

instructions to operate the appliance.

◆ Do not allow children, visitors or animals to come near

the work area or to touch the appliance or mains cable.

◆ Remember that the operator may be held responsible for

accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.

After use

◆ 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.

◆ When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry

place. Children should not have access to stored appliances.

Inspection and repairs

◆ Before use, check the appliance for damaged or defective

parts. Check for misalignment and seizure of moving parts, breakage of parts, damage to guards and switches and any other conditions that may affect its operation.

◆ Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or

defective. Do not use the appliance if the switch does not turn it on and off.

◆ Never use the appliance when any guard or enclosure is

damaged or not in place.

◆ Ensure that the appliance will operate properly and

perform its intended function.

◆ Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced

by an authorised repair agent.

◆ Before use, check the mains cable for signs of damage,

ageing and wear.

◆ Do not use the appliance if the mains cable is damaged or

defective.

◆ If the mains cable is damaged or defective it must be

repaired by an authorised repair agent to avoid a hazard.

◆ Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than

those specified in this manual.

Electrical safety

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.

Additional safety instructions for grass trimmers

The following warning symbols are found on the appliance:

Read the manual prior to operation.

Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating this tool.

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Keep people and animals at least 6 m away from the

cutting area.

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