Black & Decker GSL35 TYPE 1, GSN32 TYPE 1, GSN30 TYPE 1 Owner’s Manual

CORDLESS GARDEN SHEAR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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GSL35,
GSL75,

GSN35

Catalog Numbers GSL35, GSL75, GSN30,
GSN32, GSN35

±WARNING: Read and understand all instructions.

Failure to follow all instructionslisted below may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

Important Safety Warnings and Instructions

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 instructionsand review frequently prior to use and in
instructing others.

WAR NING: Whenusing gardening appliances, basic

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

WAR NING: Somedustcreatedby this product

contains chemicals known to the State of 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

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

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.

z_

DANGER: _ndicatesan imminently hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

zL

WARNING: _ndicatesapotentia,yhazardous

situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

/k

CAUTION: _ndicatesapotentia,yhazardoussituation

which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

--L;AUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates

a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.

General Safety Warnings and Instructions for All
Snrubbers & Shears

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

• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept at a distance

from work area.

• STORE IDLE APPLIANCE INDOORS. When not in use, shrubber
should be stored indoors with the blade cover on, in a dry, and high

or locked-up place - out of reach of children.

• DON'T FORCE APPLIANCE - It will do the job better and with
less likelihood of a risk of injury atthe rate for which it was designed.

• USE APPLIANCE PROPERLY. Use only for trimming the type of
shrub, growth, etc., described in the operating instructions. Do not

abuse appliance.

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

• KEEP HANDS AND ALL PARTS OF BODY AWAY from blade, the
edges are sharp and can cause injury even when the appliance isOFF,

• BEFORETRIMMING,inspectareasforwires,cords,glassor
otherforeignobjectswhichcouldcomeincontactwiththeblade.

• DRESSPROPERLY.Donotwearlooseclothingorjewelry.They
canbecaughtinmovingparts.Glovesandsubstantial,non-skid
footweararerecommendedwhenworkingoutdoors.Wear

protectivehaircoveringtocontainlonghair.

• DON'TOVERREACH.Keepproperfootingandbalanceatalltimes.

• USESAFETYGLASSESANDOTHERSAFETYEQUIPMENT.
Usesafetygogglesorsafetyglasseswithsideshields,complying

withapplicablesafetystandardsand,whenneeded,afaceshield.
Alsousefaceordustmaskifoperationisdusty.Thisappliestoall
personsintheworkarea.Alsouseahardhat,hearingprotection,

gloves,safetyshoesanddustcollectionsystemswhenspecified
orrequired.Safetyglassesorthelikeareavailableatextracostat
yourlocaldealerorBlack&DeckerServiceCenter.

• MAINTAINAPPLIANCEWITHCARE.Keepcuttingedgessharp
andcleanforbestperformanceandtoreducetheriskofinjury.

Followinstructionsforpropermaintenance.Keephandlesdry,
clean,andfreefromoilandgrease.

• AVOIDUNINTENTIONALSTARTING.Don'tcarryappliancewith
fingeronswitch.

• DONOTattempttoremovecutmaterialnorholdmaterialtobecut
whenbladesaremoving.Makesuretrimmerswitchisoffwhen

clearingjammedmaterialfromblades.

• CHECKDAMAGEDPARTS.Beforefurtheruseoftheappliance,a
guardorotherpartthatisdamagedshouldbecarefullycheckedto

determinethatitwilloperateproperlyandperformitsintended
function.Checkforalignmentofmovingparts,bindingofmoving
parts,breakageofparts,mounting,andanyotherconditionthat

mayaffectitsoperation.

• Aguardorotherpartthatisdamagedshouldbeproperlyrepaired
orreplacedbyanAuthorizedServiceCenterunlessotherwise
indicatedelsewhereinthismanual.

• STAYALERT.Watchwhatyouaredoing.Usecommonsense.Do
notoperateappliancewhenyouaretired.

• REPAIRSANDSERVICE.Repairs,maintenanceandany
adjustmentsnotspecifiedinthismanualshouldbeperformedby

Black&DeckerAuthorizedServiceCentersorotherqualified
serviceorganizations,alwaysusingidenticalreplacementparts.

• USEOFACCESSORIESANDATTACHMENTS.Theuseofany
accessoryorattachmentnotrecommendedforusewiththis
appliancecouldbehazardous.

• DON'TGRASPTHEEXPOSEDCUTTINGBLADESorcutting
edgeswhenpickinguporholdingtheappliance.

• DONOTOPERATEgardeningappliancesingaseousorexplosive
atmospheres.Motorsintheseappliancesnormallyspark,andthe
sparksmightignitefumes.

IMPORTANTWARNINGSFORSHRUBBERS&SHEARS

1. Keephandsawayfromblades.

2. Donotchargetheapplianceinrain,orinwetlocations.

3. Donotusebatteryoperatedapplianceinrain.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Extension Cord

Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an
exte,nsion cord be sure it,is heavy enough to carry the current,your
proauct will draw. An unaersizea extension core will cause a arop in
line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following
table shows the correct size to use depending on corn length and
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The
smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.

Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150

240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300
Ampere Rating

More Not more American Wire Gage

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

Minimum Gage for Cord Sets

(0-7,6m) (7,6-15,2m)(15,2-30,4m)(30,4-45,7m)
(0-15,2m)(15,2-30,4m)(30,4-60,gm)(60,9-91,4m)

Features

1. On/off switch

2. Lock-off button

3. Blade release button

4. Grass Shear blade (GSL35,
GSL75, GSN30, GSN35)

5. Shrub Trim blade (GSL35,
GSL75, GSN32, GSN35)

6. Blade cover (not shown)

Assembly

WARN ING:Avoidaccidentally switching thetoolon

during assembly,

Fitting and removing the
blade (fig. A, B, C)

The shear blade (4) has been
designed for trimming grass and
weeds. The trim blade (5) has been
designed for trimming hedges and

shrubs.

• To remove the blade cover (6).

Push and hold the blade release
button (3) in the direction of the

arrow (fig. A)

• Slide the blade cover (6)

backwards and lift it off (fig. A-l).

• While holding the blade onto the

pins (Fig. B), locate the blade cover
(6) and slide it forward (fig. C).

O

Note: No alignmentof blade withdrive
pinisrequired and operationofthe blade !,_ -2_

re-fittingthe bladecover. ........

Charging Procedure

The baffery needs to becharged before
firstuseandwhenever itfails toproduce

coverrelease button isnot requiredwhen (_6

suffident power onjobs thatwere easily
done before.When chargingthe battery
forthe firsttime, or afterprolonged

storage,itwill onlyacceptan 80%
charge.Afterseveral charge anddischarge cycles,the batterywillattainfull
capacity.The battery maybecome warm while charging;thisis normal and
doesnot indicate aproblem.

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WARNING: Do not charge the battery at ambient

temperatures below 36° F (2°C) or above 104°F (40°C).

Recommended charging temperature: Approximately 75°F (24°C).

• Note: Thecharger plug incorporateslockouts toprevent theuse of incorrect
chargers.The plugmust becorrectlyorientedwhen inserted.

• Insert the charger plug into the charger connector at the rear of the

tool (fig. D).

• Plug the charger into a 120V outlet. __ ...........................f--

Charge the tool for 16 hours before first use.

For catalog numbers GSL35, GSL75:

The charger indicator light will come on

indicating that the tool is charging. -............"-,

When the chargeiscomplete the lightwillgo out.

For catalog numbers GSN30, GSN32,GSN35: _i_

The charger indicatorlightwill comeon indicating _

thatthe tool ischarging.

The light will stay on as long as the charger is connected to the

tool and pluggedinto a working outlet.
ItWILL NOTflash, or go outwhen the charging cycle iscomplete. To

maximizethe lifetimeofthe battery,itis recommended to keepthe battery

connectedto the chargerwhenever the toolis not inuse.When the battery is

full,the power consumption ofthe charger isnegligible.

Use CAUTION: Let the tool work at its own pace.

DO NOT OVERLOAD.

Switching on and off

± CAUTION.- Bladescoast after turn off.

Switching on "\

• Push and hold the lockbutton(2) (fig.E)
tothe rightorto the leftand then squeeze
the on/offswitch(1).

• Release the lock-off button.

Switching off

• Release the on/off switch (1). i

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WA RNING"Neverattemptto locktheswitchintheonposition.

Hints for optimum use (figs. F, G, H & I)

T....._.,,.... .C. 0r |ON: Blades coast after turn off.

• In order to achieve optimum cutting results, only cut dry grass.

• Hold the tool as shown in fig. F & G. Keep your other hand well
away from the blade. Maintain a
stable working position so that you
do not slip. Do not overreach.

• When cutting long grass, work in
stages from the top. Take small cuts.

• Keep the tool away from hard
objects and delicate plants.

• If the tool starts running slowly,
reduce the load.

• To make acloser cut, slightlytiltthe tool.

• Spray the bladewith alightcoatingof
general purposeoil beforefirst use and
wheneverthe bladesbegin to lookdry.

Trimming hedges

± CAUTION: Blades coast after turn o.,

• Slightly tilt the tool (up to 15° relative to the line of cut) sothat the blade
tips pointslightly towards the hedge ,r=_ \f_-. _

(fig.H). This willcause the blades to

cut more effectively.
Start by trimming the top of the hedge. \

Hold the tool at the desired angle and "

move it steadily along the line of cut.
The double-sided blade allows you to /'

cut in either direction.

Inorder to obtain a very straight cut,

stretch a piece of string along the
length of the hedge at the desired

hei(jht. Use the st-ringas a guide line,
cutting just above it.

• Inorder to obtain flat sides, cut upwards with the growth (fig. I).
Younger stems move outwards when the blade cuts downwards,
causing shallow patches in the hedge. A

Take care to avoid any foreign objects. IMp

Especially avoid hard objecfs such as

metal wire and railings, asthese could
damage the blades.

• Regularly oil the blades.

Maintenance

Your Black& Deckertool has been
designedto operate over along period of

time witha minimum of maintenance.

Continuoussatisfactoryoperationdepends
uponproper toolcareand regularcleaning.

Yourcharger does notrequireany

maintenanceapartfrom regularcleaning.

±WARNING: Before performingany maintenance onthe

tool, switchoff the tool. Unplug thecharger before cJeaningit.

• Regularlyclean the ventilationslotsinyour tooland charger using asoft
brush or drycloth.

• Regularlyclean the motor housingusing a damp cloth.Donot use any
abrasive orsolvent-based cleaner.

• Afteruse,carefullydeantheblades.Aftercleaning,applyafilmoflight
machineoiltopreventthebladesfromrusting.

Storage

When the tool will not be used for several months, ideally leave the

battery connected to the charger. Otherwise proceed as follows:

• Fully charge the battery.

• Store the tool in a secure and dry location. The storage temperature
must always remain in the range of 41°F (5°C) to 104°F (40°C).

• Beforeusingthe toolafter prolongedstorage,fully charge the batteryagain.

Accessories

• Recommended accessories 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.

'4"WAR N IN G: Theuseofanyaccessorynot

recommended for use with this tool could be

The RBRC TM Seal

hazardous. O

The RBRCTM

Corporatbn) (or
batterypack)indicatesthatthecoststo recyclethebattery(orbatterypack)atthe

endof itsusefullifehavealreadybeenpaidby Black& Decker.Insomeareas,it

isillegaltoplacespent
nickel-cadmiumorlithium-bnbatteriesinthetrashormunicipalsolidwaste

streamandthe RBRCprogramprovidesanenvironmentallyconscious
alternative.RBRCincooperatbnwithBlack& Deckerandotherbatteryusers,

hasestablishedprogramsintheUnitedStatesand Canadatofadlitatethe

collectbnofspentnickel-cadmiumorlithium-bnbatteries.Helpprotectour
environmentandconservenaturalresourcesbyreturningthespentbatteriesto

an authorizedBlack& Deckerservicecenterortoyour bcalretailerfor recycling.
Youmayalsocontactyourlocalrecyclingcenterforinformationonwheretodrop

offthe spentbattery,orcall1-800-8-BATTERY.

Service Information

All Black& Decker ServiceCenters are staffedwithtrainedpersonnelto
provide customers withefficientand reliablepowertoolservice.Whetheryou
need technicaladvice,repair,orgenuine factoryreplacement parts,contact

the Black & Deckerlocation nearestyou. Tofindyour localservice location,
referto theyellow page directory under "Tools-- Electric"or call: 1-800-544-

6986 or visit www.blackanddecker.com

Full Two -Year Home Use Warranty

Black& Decker(U.S.)Inc.warrantsthisproductfortwoyearsagainstanydefects

in materialorworkmanship.Thedefectiveproductwillbereplacedor repairedat
no chargeineitherof twoways:

Thefirst,whichwillresultinexchangesonly,istoreturntheproducttothe retailer
fromwhomitwas purchased(proddedthatthestoreisa .p_icipatingretailer).

Returnsshouldbemadewithinthetimeperiodoftheretailer'spolicyfor
exchanges(usually30to90daysafterthesale).Proofofpurchasemay be
required.Pleasecheckwiththeretailerfortheirspedficreturnpolicyregarding

returnsthatarebeyondthetimesetforexchanges.
Thesecondoptbn isto takeorsendtheproduct(prepaid)toa Black& Decker

ownedorauthorizedServiceCenterfor repairorreplacementatouroption.Proof
ofpurchasemay berequired.Black& Deckerowned andauthorizedservice

centersarelistedunder'q'oois-Electric"inthe yellowpaqesofthe phone
directory.Thiswarrantydoesnotapplytoaccessories.Thiswarrantygivesyou

specificlegalrightsandyoumay haveotherrightswhichvaryfrornstatetostate.
Shouldyou haveanyquestbns,contactthemanagerof yournearestBlack&

DeckerServiceCenter.This productis notintendedforcommercialuse.

FREEWARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: Ifyour warning labelsbecome
illegibleorare missing,call 1-800-544-6986fora free replacement.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

• Battery won't charge.

For assistance, 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.

Possible Cause

• Charger not plugged into a working outlet.

or not plugged into shear shrubber.

• Charger plug not fully inserted into tool socket.

• _Surroundlng a_rtemperature too not or too COld.

Imported by

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

701E. Joppa Rd.

Towson, MD 21286 U.S.A.

Possible Solution

• Plug charger into a working outlet. Refer to

"Important Charging Notes" for more details.

• Check current at receptacle by plugging in a

lamp or other appliance.

• Check to see if receptacle is connected to a
light switch which turns power off when you turn
out the lights.

• Check to be sure charger plug is fully inserted
into tool charging socket.

• Move charger and tool to a surrounding a_r
temperature of above 40 degree F(4.5°C) or
below 105 degree F (+40.5°C).

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GSL35,
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CONSERVER CE MODE D'EMPLOI POUR UN USAGE
ULTI_RIEUR.

N° de catalogue GSL35, GSL75, GSN30,
GSN32, GSN35

AVERTISSEMENT : S'assurerdelireet

de comprendre toutes les directives. A defaut de suivre les
directives sous-mentionnees, un choc electrique, un incendie et des
blessures corporelles graves pourraient survenir.

Avertissements de s_curit_ et directives importantes :

REDUCTION DES RISQUES ET DES BLESSURES :

• Avant tout usage, s'assurer que tout utilisateur de cut appareil
electrique de jardin lise et comprenne toutes les directives de
securit6 ainsi que I'information comprise duns le present manuel.

• Conserver ces directives et les examiner frequemment avant
d'utiliser I'appareil ou de donner des directives aux autres.

AVERTISSEMENT : Si des appareils

electriques de jardin sont utilises, des precautions de base en matiere
de securit6 doivent 6tre suivies afin de reduire le risque d'incendie,
de choc electrique et de blessure corporelle, notamment les suivantes,

±AVERTISSEMENT : Ceproduitcont]ent

des produits chimiques, y compris du plomb, reconnus par I'Etat de
la Californie comme etant cancerigenes et pouvant entrafner des
anomalies congenitales et d'autres dangers relatifs & la
reproduction, Se laver les mains apres la manipulation de I'appareil,

AVERTISSEMENT " Certaines poussieres

produjtes par cut outil contiennent des produits chimiques reconnus
par I'Etat de la Californie comme etant cancerigenes et pouvant
entrafner des anomalies congenitales et d'autres dangers relatifs & la
reproduction. Voici quelques exemples de ces produits chimiques :

• composes presents duns les engrais

• composes presents duns les insecticides, herbicides et
pesticides

• arsenic et chrome provenant de bois traite chimiquement

Pour reduire votre exposition & ces produits chimiques, porter un
equipement de securit6 approuve comme un masque anti-poussieres
con(_uspecialement pour filtrer les particules microscopiques.

LIGNES DIRECTRICES EN MATIERE DE SECURITE -
DEFINITIONS

II est important que vous lisiez et compreniez ce mode d'empJoi.
Les informations qu'il contient concernent VOTRE SECURITE et

visent a EVITER TOUT PROBLC:ME. Les symboles ci-dessous
servent a vous aider a reconnaftre cette information.

± DANG ER :Indique une situation dangereuse imminente

qui, si elle n'est pas evit6e, causera la mort ou des graves blessures,

AVERTISSEMENT : Indique une situation

3otentiellement dangereuse qui, si elle n'est pas evit6e, pourrait

causer la mort ou de graves blessures,

MISE EN GARDE " Indiqueunesituation

3otentiellement dangereuse qui, si elle n'est pus evit6e, pourrait

causer des blessures mineures ou moder6es.

MISE EN GARDE " Utilisesanslesymbole

d'alerte a la securit6, indique une situation potentiellement dangereuse
qui, si elle n'est pus evit6e, peut resulter en des dommages a la propriet&

Avertissements et directives de s_curit_ g_n_rales
po.ur tous les taille-haies et tondeuses

• EVITER LES ENVIRONNEMENTS DANGEREUX : Ne pus utiliser
d'appareils electriques duns un endroit humide ou mouill& Ne pus

les utiliser sous la pluie..

• TENIR LES ENFANTS A L'I_CART. Tous les visiteurs doivent se

trouver a une distance de la zone de travail.

• RANGER LES APPAREILS ELECTRIQUES INUTILISES A
L'INTERIEUR. Lorsqu'il n'est pus utilise, le taille-buisson doit 6tre

range a I'interieur, le couvre-lame etant en place, duns un endroit
sec, en hauteur ou duns un endroit verrouille, hors de la portee

des enfants.

• NE PAS FORCER L'APPAREIL : le travail sera mieux fait a la
vitesse pour laquelle il a et6 con(_u et presentera un risque

inferieur de blessure.