Black & Decker GS700 TYPE 1, SSC1000 TYPE 1, DS700 TYPE 1 Owner’s Manual

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Cordless Shrubber

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VEA EL ESPAI_IOLEN LA CONTRAPORTADA,

INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACION, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y POLIZA DE GARANTiA.

ADVERTENCIA: LEASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO.

Z_ WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions

listed 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 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

f_owing.

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 az_er handling.

WARNING: Some dust created by 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: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will

result in death or serious injury.

z_ WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury.

z_ CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may

result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION: 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 Shrubbers & 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 in 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 at the 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 is OFR

• BEFORE TRIMMING, inspect areas for wires, cords, glass or other foreign objects which

could come in contact with the blade.

• DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in

moving parts. Gloves and substantial, non-skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

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

• USE SAFETY GLASSES AND 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 edges sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for proper maintenance.

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

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

• DO NOT attempt to remove cut material nor hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure trimmer switch is off when clearing jammed material from blades.

• 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 otherwise indicated elsewhere in this manual.

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

• REPAIRS AND 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.

• DO NOT OPERATE gardening appliances in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these appliances normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.

IMPORTANT WARNINGS FOR SHRUBBERS & SHEARS

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

other type of cordless tool with the appliance charger. DO NOT charge appliance when temperature is below +40°F(4°C) or above +120°F

(49°C). This is very important! DO NOT ABUSE THE CORD. Never carry charger or appliance 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 voltageY Do not operate appliance with charger attached

PREPARING TO OPERATE:

THE BATTERY IN YOUR NEW APPLIANCE IS NOT FULLY CHARGED!

FIRST, READ THE SAFETY RULES. THEN FOLLOW THE "IMPORTANT CHARGING NOTES" AND "CHARGING 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 appliance should be recharged when it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs which

were done easily previously. Do not continue to use the unit under these conditions. Repeat the charging procedure.

5. Unplug your appliances charger from the power supply before disconnecting the charger from the appliance. Unplug charger before attempting to clean.

6. Battery life is dependent on usage, storage temperature and time.

7. This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.

CHARGING THE BATTERY (FIGURE 1)

1. Attach charger cord to the appliance.

2. P.Iug charger into any 120-volt receptacle. Your appliance is now on charge.

CAUTION: This Charger can be used only with 60 cycle, 115-120 AC voltage.

3. Recharging the appliance will require on the average about 16 hours for it to reach full capacity. The appliance 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Operation

SWITCH

A SWITCH LOCKING BUTTON is provided 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" BACKWARD with your thumb, and hold it BACKWARD 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.Then

release "A".

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

"A" will lock back in place when "B" is released.

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TRIMMING HEAVIER GROWTH (Figure 4) - To cut older growth, with thicker twigs, use a little extra pressure as you feed the blade through the growth. This clears the blade

faster and helps to feed the thicker twigs into the blade teeth. Slowly feed the shrubber through heavy branches using only a portion of the cutting edges. Should the shrubber

stall on these heavy pieces, stop immediately and release the switch.

Z_ CAUTION: Do not use the shrubber for cutting stems greater than 5/16" (7.9mm). Use

the shrubber only for cutting normal shrubbery found around houses and buildings.

MAINTENANCE

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 or in a pan of water and turn the appliance "ON" to help dislodge the deposits. Do not operate appliance with charger attached. (There

is no electric shock hazard from the shear's low-voltage 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 Appliance "ON" for a few seconds to work the lubricant between the blades.

LUBRICATION

No periodic relubrication of the bearings or mechanism is required.

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.

WALL BRACKET - SHRUBBER COMBO ONLY (SSC1000) (FIGURE 12)

A wall hanging bracket is included. To use the bracket, mount it securely to the wall and hang the components as shown in figure 12. The shear / shrubber blade is attached by first inserting the tab into the opening in the bracket and then allowing it to hang vertically.

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 (10°C). Do not store where temperatures go below +40°F (4°C) or above 120°F (49°C).

Avoid storage in outside metal buildings where temperature can exceed 120°F (49°C) in summer.

For off-season storage you should first recharge the appliance for 16 hours. Unplug the charger from the wall socket and then disconnect charger from the appliance. (Fig. 1) Clean

and lightly oil the blades as described in this manual and store the appliance and charger away.

BLADE NICKS

The blades are made from high quality, heat treated steel and they will hold a sharp edge for

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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

(Shear Only) from your Black & Decker service center when blades become worn.

DROPPING THE APPLIANCE

If you drop the appliance, carefully inspect it for damage. If the blade is bent, housing cracked, or handles broken or if you see any other condition that may affect the appliances

operation, contact your local Black & Decker Service Center for repairs before putting it back into use.

PREVENTING CORROSION

Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents which greatly accelerate the corrosion of metals. Do not store the appliance on or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals.

BATTERY REMOVAL

When they reach the end of their useful life, the batteries in your appliance will no longer accept a charge. Before discarding the old appliance, 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. Before attempting to disassemble this appliance, turn it on and run it until it stops to ensure a complete discharge of the batteries. Using a straight screwdriver, remove the rear product housing as shown in figure 11 and remove it from the end of the appliance. Lift the batteries out.The terminal clips are quick

connect type and have a tab lock. Depress the tab to separate or pull the connector apart with a snap. Recycle battery as per the "RBRC" section below.

BLADE ATTACHMENT - SHRUBBER COMBO ONLY! (SSC1000) (FIG 9 AND 10)

The SSC1000 has two interchangeable cutting heads, the Shrubber head and the Shear

head. To remove a head assembly from the unit first push the two lock buttons IN as shown in fig. 9. At the same time carefully grasp the cutter head and rotate the cutter assembly down(_ and out of the unit (_) as shown in fig. 10.

To install a cutting head, reverse the procedure and listen for the audible "click" that

indicates the head has locked in place.

TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS (SHEAR, CAT#GS700 & SSC1000)

(FIGURES 5, 6 AND 7)

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.

TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS (SHRUBBER, CAT#DS700 & SSC1000)

(FIGURES 3 AND 4)

SAFETY - Be sure to carefully read and follow the safety rules shown in this manual. WORKING POSITION - Maintain proper footing and balance and do not overreach.

Wear safety goggles, non-skid footwear and gloves when trimming. Hold the appliance

firmly and turn the appliance ON. Always hold the shrubber as shown in these

illustrations. TRIMMING NEW GROWTH (Figure 3) - A wide, sweeping motion, feeding the blade

teeth through the twigs is most effective. A slight downward tilt of the blade, in the

direction of motion gives the best cutting. One sweep will usually cut all twigs in the blade's path.

NOTE! - Accessories sold separately GSH1000 Handle Kit (fig. 8)

RB07 3 in. Shear Replacement Blade- GS700 RB10 4 in. Shear Replacement Blade- SSC1000

Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available from your local retailer.

z_ WARNING: The use of any accessory not recommended for use with this tool

could be hazardous. _ THE RBRC TM SEAL

The RBRC TM (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation) seal on the nickel- cadmium battery (or battery pack) indicates that the costs to recycle the battery (or battery

pack) at the end of its useful life have already been paid by Black & Decker. In some areas, it is illegal to place spent nickel-cadmium batteries in the trash or municipal solid waste

stream and the RBRC program provides an environmentally conscious alternative. RBRC in cooperation with Black & Decker and other battery users, has established programs in the United States and Canada to facilitate the collection of spent nickel-cadmium batteries. Help protect our environment and conserve natural resources by returning the spent

nickel-cadmium battery to an authorized Black & Decker service center or to your local retailer for recycling. You may also contact your local recycling center for information on where to drop off the spent battery, or call 1-800-8-BATTERY.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

• Unit will not start.

• Battery will not charge. •Charger not plugged in. • Plug charger into a working

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.

SERVICE INFORMATION

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 location nearest you. To find

your local service location, refer to the yellow page directory under "Tools--Electric" or call: 1-800-544-6986.

Possible Cause

• Battery not charged.

• Surrounding air temperature • Move charger and tool to a

too hot or too cold. surrounding air temperature

Possible Solution

• Check battery charging requirements.

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.

of above 40 degree F(4.5°C) or below 105 degree F

(+40.5°C).

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