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ENGLISH STRIMMER GL420/GL423/GL425/GL430 CONGRATULATIONS! You have chosen a Black & Decker tool. Our aim is to provide quality tools at an affordable price.
ENGLISH 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 opentoed 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.
ENGLISH 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. This appliance is double insulated in accordance with EN 60335; therefore no earth wire is required. ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Before using the appliance, check that your cutting path is free from sticks, stones, wire and any other objects.
ENGLISH Never use a light socket. Using an extension cable Always use an approved extension cable suitable for the power input of this appliance (see rating plate). The extension cable must be suitable for outdoor use. ◆ Before use, inspect the cable for signs of damage, wear and ageing. Replace the extension cable if damaged or defective. ◆ When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable completely. ◆ Take care to keep the cable away from the cutting line. Always be aware of the position of the cable.
ENGLISH ◆ ◆ If the tool starts running slowly, reduce the load. In order to achieve optimum cutting results, only cut dry grass. MAINTENANCE Your Black & Decker tool has been designed to operate over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning. Before performing any maintenance, switch off and unplug the tool. ◆ ◆ ◆ Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your tool using a soft brush or dry cloth.
ENGLISH Tool runs slowly ◆ Check that the spool housing can rotate freely. Carefully clean it if necessary. ◆ Check that the cutting line does not protrude more than 9 cm from the spool housing. If it does, cut it off so that it just reaches the line trimming blade. You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair agent by contacting your local Black & Decker office at the address indicated in this manual.
ENGLISH OTHER OUTDOOR TOOLS Black & Decker has a full range of outdoor power tools that make life in the garden easy. If you would like further information on the following products, please contact our Service and Information Centre (see the address page towards the end of this manual) or your local Black & Decker retailer. String trimmers Cordless shear Lawnmowers Leafbusters Chainsaws Hedgetrimmers Lawnrakers Shredders Not all products are available in all countries.
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