Black & Decker GS500-BDK TYPE 1 Owner’s Manual

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INSTRUCTIONMANUAL

GS500

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IFYOU SHOULD EXPERIENCEA PROBLEM
WITH YOUR BLACK & DECKER PRODUCT,

CALL 1-800-54-HOW-TO (544-6986).

BEFOREYOU CALL, HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION

AVAILABLE, CATALOG NO., TYPENO., AND DATE CODE.

IN MOST CASES, A BLACK & DECKER REPRESENTATIVE CAN RESOLVE

YOUR PROBLEM OVERTHE PHONE. IF YOU HAVE A SUGGESTION OR

COMMENT, GIVE US A CALL. YOUR FEEDBACK IS VITAL TO BLACK & DECKER.

KEYINFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:

• Charger may hum; tool or charger may become warm while charging.

• Charge batteries before initial use.

• Press lock-off button before pulling trigger.

SAVETHISMANUALFORFUTUREREFERERENCE.

CatNo. GS500 FormNo. 243147-00 REV.3 (DEC.'02)

Copyright© 2002 Black& Decker PrintedinChina

TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:

• Before any use, be sure everyone using this garden appliance reads and understands all safety

instructions and other information contained in this manual.

• Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and in instructing others.

• Z_WARNING: When using gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the

following.

• z_WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California
to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after

• Z_ WARNING: Some dust created by this product contains chemicals known to the State of

To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety equipment such as dust masks
that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

Z_ CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use. Under some conditions

• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use appliances in damp or wet locations. Don't use

appliances in the rain.

• KEEPCHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept at a distance from work area.

• 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.

• DON'T FORCE APPLIANCE. It will do thejob better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the

rate for which it was designed.

• USE RIGHT APPLIANCE. Do not use the appliance for any job except that for which it is intended.

• DRESSPROPERLY.Do not wear loose clothing orjewelry. They can be caught in moving parts.

Rubber gloves and substantial, non-skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors.

Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

• DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

• USESAFETY GLASSESAND OTHER SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Use safety goggles or safety glasses

with side shields, complying with applicable safety standards and, when needed, a face shield.
Also use face or dust mask if operation is dusty. This applies to all persons in the work area. Also

use a hard hat, hearing protection, gloves, safety shoes and dust collection systems when specified

or required. Safety glasses or the like are available at extra cost at your local dealer or Black &

Decker Service Center.

• MAINTAIN APPLIANCE WITH CARE. Keep cutting edge clean and sharp for best performance and

to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Keep

handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.

• AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Don't carry pluggedAn appliance with finger on switch. Be

sure switch is off when plugging in.

• 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 itsoperation. A guard or other part that
is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an Authorized Service Center unless

otherwise indicated elsewhere in this manual.

• STAY ALERT.Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate appliance when you

are tired.

• REPAIRSAND SERVICE. Repairs, maintenance and any adjustments not specified in this manual

should be performed by Black & Decker Authorized Service Centers or other qualified service
organizations, always using identical replacement parts.

• USE OF ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS. The use of any accessory or attachment not

recommended for use with this appliance could be hazardous.

• DON'T GRASP THE EXPOSED CUTTING BLADES or cutting edges when picking up or holding the

appliance.

• EXTENSION CORDS. 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.

handling.

California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some

examples of these chemicals are:

• compounds in fertilizers

• compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides

• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber

and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.

Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet
12OV 0-25 26-50 51-1OO 101-150
24OV 0-50 51-1OO 101-2OO 201-3OO

Ampere Rating

More Not more AWG

Than Than

0 6 18 16 16 14
6 10 18 16 14 12
10 12 16 16 14 12
12 16 14 12 Not Recommended

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

Minimum Gage for Cord Sets

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1. Keep hands away from blades.

2. Do not charge the appliance in rain, or in wet locations.

3. Do not use battery operated appliance in rain.
WHEN USING YOUR CHARGER:

The shear and its charger are specifically designed to work together. DO NOT attempt to
charge the shear with any other type of charger. DO NOT attempt to charge any other type
of cordless tool with the shear charger.

DO NOT charge shear when temperature is below +40 ° or above +1 20 °. This is very
important!

DO NOT ABUSE THE CORD. Never carry charger or shear by the cord or yank it to

disconnect the charger from a receptacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
DO NOT operate a damaged charger. Have damaged cords or plugs replaced immediately.

Never expose charger to weather; use indoors only.

The charger is designed to operate on standard household electrical power (120 volts). Do
not attempt to use it on any other voltage!

PREPARING TO OPERATE:

THE BATTERYIN YOUR NEW GRASS SHEAR IS NOT FULLYCHARGED!

First, read the Safety Rules. Then follow the "Important Charging Notes" and "Charge the
Battery" sections.

IMPORTANT CHARGING NOTES

1. Longest life and best performance can be obtained if the batteries are charged at normal
room temperatures.

2. While charging, the charger will normally become warm to the touch.

3. If the batteries do not charge properly:

a. Check house current at receptacle by plugging in a lamp or other appliance.
b. Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch which turns power off when you

turn out the lights.

c. If house current is okay and you do not get proper charging, contact your nearest

Black & Decker Service Center.

4. The grass shear should be recharged when it fails to produce sufficient power onjobs which
were done easily previously. Do not continue to use the unit under these conditions. Repeat

the charging procedure.

5. Unplug your shear's charger from the power supply before disconnecting the charger from
the shear. Unplug charger before attempting to clean.

6. Battery life is dependent on usage, storage temperature and time. Replacement battery packs
are available and should only be replaced by Black & Decker Service Centers or Authorized

Service Centers.

CHARGE THE BATTERY(Figure1)

1. Attach charger cord to shear.

2. Plug charger into any 120-Volt receptacle. Your shear is now on charge.

Z_ CAUTION: This Charger can be used only with 60 cycle,

11 5-120 AC voltage.

3. Recharging the shear will require on the average about 1 6 hours for it to reach full capacity.
The shear will not overcharge and can be left on charge indefinitely throughout the cutting

season. One 7-hour charge will restore about 1/2 the battery capacity. A 4-hour charge will
give about 8-10 minutes of operation. Continuous charging may slightly shorten overall

battery life, but will not diminish the running time per charge.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

SWITCH

A SWITCH LOCKING BUTI'ON isprovided on the top of the handle as a safety feature. Please note

the following very carefully.

1. Disconnect charger before attempting to turn switch "ON".

2. TO TURN TOOL "ON" (FIGURE 2) slide the locking button "A" FORWARD with your thumb,
and hold it FORWARD momentarily, while you squeeze the trigger switch "B". The trigger has

been designed so that it is very easy to hold in the "ON" position.

3. TO TURN TOOL "OFF", merely release the trigger.

TRIMMING CAPACITY

Much depends upon the density of growth, type of grass, cleanliness and sharpness of blades, but
under average conditions the shear will cut for approximately 30 minutes without recharging.

TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS (FIGURES 3, 4 AND S)

1. Be sure that you have read carefully the safety rules. Use shear only for trimming grass and
weeds.

2. For the best results you should trim only on a dry day, but water or moisture in the grass or
on the ground does not create an electric shock hazard with this tool. Just be sure not to cut
through any electric cords which may be in the area.

3. Keep your other hand well away from the blade, and maintain a stable working position so
that you don't slip. Don't overreach.

4. Feed the blade into the grass at a rate that allows it to keep up cutting speed. Feed slower if
the blade slows down. Watch out for foreign objects in the grass.

It is easy to remove sap and dirt deposits when they are fresh and moist, but difficult after they
become dry. Therefore, it is recommended that you wash the blades in water after each use. Hold

the BLADES under a running faucet (Figure 6a) or in a pan of water (Figure 6b) and turn the tool

"ON" to help dislodge the deposits. (There is no electric shock hazard from the shear's Iowwoltage
power supply.) If the buildup of sap is difficult to remove, it may be necessary (with the motor

"OFF") to scrub the blades with soap and a stiff bristle brush.
After cleaning, wipe the blades with a cloth and allow them to dry. Then, with a rag, apply a thin

film of light engine oil to the top and bottom of the blades. Do not over oil. Turn the shear "ON" for
a few seconds to work the lubricant between the blades.

BLADE REPLACEMENT

Under normal usage and proper cleaning, shear blades should last approximately one season.
When blades become worn and will not cut, they must be replaced. During the overall life of the

shear, blades should be replaced before each cutting season. Sharp blades help to maintain
consistent cutting time. Blades are available, at extra cost, at your local Black & Decker Service
Center.( RB-O01)

TO REPLACETHE BLADES:

Remove three screws from bottom of shear (Figure 7a). Lift worn blades off. Be sure washer
remains on its post on the gear (Figure 7b). Clean out any grass or dirt. The teeth on the new

blades should be evenly spaced--shift the moving blade, if necessary to accomplish this. Move
gear to line up washer with slot in moving blade (Figure 7b). Slot in moving blade must fit over

washer when blade is placed on shear. Replace three screws to fasten blades to shear.

• LUBRICATION

No periodic relubrication ofthe bearings or mechanismisrequired.

• CLEANING PLASTIC PARTS

Use only warm water and mild soap to clean the plastic parts. Many household cleaners contain
chemicals which could seriously damage the plastic. Never use gasoline, turpentine, lacquer or

paint thinner, dry cleaning fluids, or similar products.

• STORAGE

The best storage place is one that is cool and dry. Store the tool away from direct sunlight, heating
pipes and ducts, furnaces, etc. The best storage temperature is about +50°F. Do not store where

temperatures go below +40°F or above 120°F. Avoid storage in outside metal buildings where
temperature can exceed 120°F in summer.

For off-season storage you should first recharge the shear for 1 6 hours. Unplug the charger from

the wall socket and then disconnect charger from the shear. (Fig. 1) Clean and lightly oil the blades

as described in this manual and store the shear and charger away.

• BLADE NICKS

The blades are made from high quality, heat treated steel and they will hold a sharp edge for a
long period of time. However, if you accidentally hit a wire fence, stones, glass or other hard

objects, you may put a nick in the blade. There is no need to remove this nick as long as it does not
interfere with the movement of the blade. If it does interfere, use a fine toothed file or sharpening

stone to remove it. A replacement blade set is available from your Black & Decker service center
when blades become worn.

• DROPPING THE GRASS SHEAR

If you drop the shear, carefully inspect it for damage, if the blades are bent, replace them with a
new set of blades from your dealer. If the housing is cracked, or handle broken, contact your local

Black & Decker Service Center for repairs before putting the tool back into use.

• BATTERIES

When they reach the end of their useful life, the batteries in your tool will no longer accept a
charge. Before discarding the old tool, the nickel cadmium batteries must be removed and recycled

or disposed of properly. Cadmium is a highly toxic form of waste and is extremely harmful to the
environment. Contact your local municipality to find out how to properly recycle or dispose of the

batteries. Alternately, you can take or send the complete tool to your local Black & Decker service
center. If battery replacement is required they will, at your direction, replace the batteries and

properly recycle or dispose of the old ones. If you choose to replace the tool at this time, they will
be glad to take the old one and see to its proper recycling or disposal.
IMPORTANT: Toassure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,repairs, maintenance and adjustment
should be performed by Black & Decker Service Centers or other qualified service organizations,
always using identical replacement parts.

Accessories: GSH500 Extension Handle Kit (fig. 8)

RB-O01 Grass Shear Replacement Blade

NOTE! - Accessories sold separately

• /_ WARNING: Only use Shear with Black & Decker approved accessories. Use of non approved

Accessories could be hazardous.

Service Information

Black & Decker offers a full network of company-owned and Authorized Service locations

throughout North America. All Black & Decker Service Centers are staffed with trained personnel
to provide customers with efficient and reliable power tool service.

Whether you need technical advice, repair, or genuine factory replacement parts, contact the Black
& Decker service location nearest you.

To find your local service location, refer to the yellow page directory under "Tools--Electric" or call:
1-800-54-HOW-TO.

Full Two-Year Home Use Warranty

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. 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 repair or replacement at our option. Proof of purchase may be

required. Black & Decker owned and Authorized Service Centers are listed under "Tools-Electric"
in the yellow pages of the phone directory.
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. Should you have any questions, contact the

manager of your nearest Black & Decker Service Center.

This product is not intended for commercial use.

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GUIDED'UTILISATION

Modele GS500

RENSEIGNEMENTSIMPORTANTS

• Le chargeur peut emettre un bourdonnement; les piles ou le chargeur peuvent
devenir chauds au toucher pendant le chargement.

• II Taut charger les piles avant la premiere utilisation.

• Enfoncer le bouton de verrouillage avant d'appuyer sur la detente.

Afin de reduire les risques de blessures :

• Avant route utilisation, s'assurer que tous ceux qui se servent de I'outil dejardinage lisent et
comprennent routes les mesures de securite et tout autre renseignement contenu dans le present guide.

• Conserver ces mesures et les relire frequemment avant d'utiliser I'outil et d'en expliquer le
fonctionnement a d'autres personnes.

• z_AVERTISSEMENT Afin de reduire les risques d'incendie, de secousses electriques ou de

blessures Iorsqu'on utilise des outils dejardinage, il Taut toujours respecter
les mesures de securite suivantes.

• Z_AVERTISSEMENT Le produit renferme des produits chimiques, dont du plomb. Selon I'etat de

la Californie, ce produit chimique peut causer le cancer ainsi que des
malformations congenitales, et il presente d'autres dangers au systeme
reproductif humain. Se laver les mains apres I'utilisation.

• z_AVERTISSEMENT Le produit genere de la poussiere qui peut renfermer des produits

chimiques. Selon I'etat de la Californie, ces produits chimiques peuvent
causer le cancer ainsi que des malformations congenitales, et ils presentent
d'autres dangers au systeme reproductif humain. Voici des exemples de tels

produits chimiques :

• les composes d'engrais;

• les composes d'insecticides, d'herbicides et de pesticides;

Afin de minimiser les risques, porter de I'equipement de securite approuve comme des masques

antipoussieres specialement conqu pour filtrer les particules microscopiques.

Z_ MISE EN GARDE : Porter un dispositif approprie de protection de I'ouYe Iors de I'utilisation du

• TENIR COMPTE DU MILIEU DE TRAVAIL. Ne pas utiliser I'outil dans un endroit mouille ou humide.

Proteger I'outil de la pluie.

• ELOIGNER LES ENFANTS. Tousles visiteurs doivent etre tenus a I'ecart de I'aire de travail.

• RANGER LES OUTILS INUTI[ISES A L'INTERIEUR. II Taut ranger les outils dans un endroit sec,
situe en hauteur ou ferme a cle, hors de la portee des enfants.

• NE JAMAIS FORCER L'OUTIL. Afin d'obtenir un rendement suret efficace, utiliser I'outil a son

rendement nominal.

• UTILISER L'OUTIL APPROPRIE. Se servir de I'outil selon I'usage prevu.

• PORTER DES VF'TEMENTS APPROPRIES. Eviter de porter des vetements amples et des bijoux qui
peuvent etre happes par les pieces en mouvement. Porter des gants de caoutchouc et des chaussures

semelle antiderapante pour travailler a I'exterieur. Proteger la chevelure si elle est Iongue.

• NE PAS DEPASSER SA PORTEE. Toujours demeurer dans une position stable et garder son
equilibre.

• PORTER DES LUNETTES DE SECURITE ET AUTRE EQUIPEMENT DE SECURITE. Porter des lunettes
de protection ou de securite a ecrans lateraux, conformement aux normes de securite

appropriees, et, au besoin, un ecran facial. Porter egalement un masque respiratoire si le travail
de coupe produit de la poussiere. La presente mesure vaut pour toute personne dans la zone de
travail. II faut egalement porter un casque, des protege-tympans, des gants et des chaussures de
securite ainsi qu'utiliser des systemes de depoussierage Iorsque specifie ou exige. Les lunettes de
securite et autre materiel semblable sont vendus separement chez les detaillants et dans les

centres de service Black & Decker.

• PRENDRE SOIN DES OUTILS. Conserver les outils propres et afftites pour qu'ils donnent un
rendement superieur et sur. Suivre les directives concernant la lubrification et le remplacement

des accessoires. S'assurer que les poignees sont toujours propres, seches et libres de toute tache
d'huile ou de graisse.

• EVITER LES DEMARRAGES ACClDENTELS. Ne pas laisser le doigt sur I'interrupteur Iorsqu'on

transporte I'outil. S'assurer que I'interrupteur est a la position hors circuit Iorsqu'on branche

I'outil.

• VERIFIER LES PIECES ENDOMMAGEES. Avant d'utiliser de nouveau I'outil, bien verifier un
protecteur endommage ou toute autre piece defectueuse afin de determiner si elle fonctionnera

de fa(;on appropriee et si elle remplira la fonction prevue. Verifier I'alignement et les attaches
des pieces mobiles, le degre d'usure des pieces et leur montage, ainsi que tout autre facteur
susceptible de nuire au bon fonctionnement de I'outil. Faire reparer ou remplacer tout protecteur
ou toute autre piece endommagee dans un centre de service autorise, saul si le present guide far

mention d'un avis contraire.

• DEMEURER VIGILANT. Travailler avec vigilance et faire preuve de bon sens. Ne pas se servir de
I'outil Iorsqu'on est fatigue.

• REPARATIONS ET ENTRETIEN. Confier les reparations, I'entretien et les rajustements non specifies

dans le present guide au personnel des centres de service Black & Decker n'utilisant que des

pieces de rechange identiques.

• UTILISATION D'AUTRES ACCESSOIRES. L'utilisation de tout accessoire non recommande pour
I'outil peut etre dangereuse.

• NE PAS SAISlR LES LAMES A DECOUVERT ni les aretes tranchantes Iorsqu'on prend I'outil ou

qu'on le tient.

• CORDONS DE RALLONGE. S'assurer que le cordon de rallonge est en bon etat. Lorsqu'on se

sert d'un cordon de rallonge, s'assurer qu'il est de calibre approprie pour la tension necessaire

au fonctionnement de I'outil.

• I'arsenic et le chrome provenant de bois traite.

produit. Dans certaines conditions et durees d'utilisation, le produit peut
emettre un niveau de bruit provoquant la perte de I'ouYe.

LIRETOUTES LESDIRECTIVES.

Tension

120V
240 V

Intensite (A)

Au Au

moins plus

0

6
10
12

Calibre minimal des cordons de rallonge

Longueur totale du cordon en pieds

0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300

AWG

6 18 16 16 14
10 18 16 14 12
12 16 16 14 12
16 14 12 Nonrecommande

Imported by

Black & Decker(U.S.)lnc.,

701E. Joppa Rd.

Towson, MD 21286 U.S.A.

See 'Tools-Electric'

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for Service & Sales

1. Eloigner les mains des lames.

2. Ne pas charger I'outil sous la pluie ni dans un endroit mouille.

3. Ne passe servir d'un outil alimente par une pile sous la pluie.