User manual BLACK & DECKER GT 350

[. . . ] GT340 GT350 GT360 GT460 SXC 1 Copyright Black & Decker 2 1 3 4 2 5 6 A 3 7 4 B C D 4 ENGLISH HEDGETRIMMER GT340/GT350/GT360/GT460SXC CONGRATULATIONS!You have chosen a Black & Decker tool. Our aim is to provide quality tools at an affordable price. We hope that you will enjoy using this tool for many years. [. . . ] Immediately disconnect the cable from the mains if it is damaged or cut. Do not expose the tool to rain or high humidity. N Additional safety instructions for Australia and New Zealand N This appliance is not intended for use by young or infirm persons without supervision. Children must be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance. N If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker Service Centre in order to avoid a hazard. ELECTRICAL SAFETY The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only. Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate. This tool is double insulated; therefore no earth wire is required. N N N N N N N N 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. Mains plug replacement (U. K. & Ireland only) N N N 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. 7 ENGLISH N N N N 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). [. . . ] Younger stems move outwards when the blade cuts downwards, causing shallow patches in the hedge. N Take care to avoid any foreign objects. Especially avoid hard objects such as metal wire and railings, as these could damage the blades. N Regularly oil the blades. Guidelines for trimming (UK & Ireland) N Trim hedges and shrubs with seasonal leaves (new leaves every year) in June and October. [. . . ]