User manual BLACK & DECKER GT 250

[. . . ] We hope that you will enjoy using this tool for many years. EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY GT26/GT246/GT250/GT251/GT260/ GT261/GT262 Black & Decker declares that these products conform to: 98/37/EC, 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC, EN 50144, EN 55014, EN 61000 2000/14/EC, Hedge trimmer ?380 W, Annex V Level of sound pressure, measured according to 2000/14/EC: INTENDED USE Your Black & Decker hedgetrimmer GT26/GT246/ GT250/GT251/GT260/GT261/GT262 has been designed for trimming hedges, shrubs and brambles. This tool is intended for consumer use only. [. . . ] Wear ear protection when operating this tool. Immediately disconnect the cable from the mains if it is damaged or cut. Do not expose the tool to rain or high humidity. & Ireland only) x x x x x x x x Keep the cable away from the blades while using this tool. If you have not used a hedgetrimmer before, preferably seek practical instruction by an experienced user in addition to studying this manual. Never touch the blades while the tool is running. Never attempt to force the blades to come to a standstill. Do not put the tool down until the blades have come to a complete standstill. Regularly check the blades for damage and wear. Do not use the tool when the blades are worn or damaged. Should you accidentally hit any such object, immediately switch the tool off and check for any damage. Should the tool start to vibrate abnormally, immediately switch it off and check for any damage. If the tool stalls, immediately switch it off. Unplug the tool before attempting to remove any obstructions. X x x x x x Should your mains plug need replacing and you are competent to do this, proceed as instructed below. If you are in doubt, contact an authorised repair agent or a qualified electrician. Disconnect the plug from the supply and remove the fuse from the plug. Cut off the plug and dispose of it safely; a plug with bared copper conductors is dangerous if engaged in a live socket outlet. Only fit 13 Amperes BS1363A approved plugs fitted with the correctly rated fuse (1). The cable wire colours, or a letter, will be marked at the connection points of most good quality plugs. Attach the wires to their respective points in the plug (see above). Brown is for Live (L) (2), blue is for Neutral (N) (4). [. . . ] Do not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner. PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT Black & Decker provides a facility for recycling Black & Decker products once they have reached the end of their working life. This service is provided free of charge. To take advantage of this service please return your product to any authorised repair agent who will collect them on our behalf. [. . . ]