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1. Neutral N Before replacing the top cover of the mains plug ensure that the cable restraint is holding the outer sheath on the cable firmly and that the two leads are correctly fixed at the terminal screws Fit a Fit the BS1363A recommended approved fuse plug Connect blue to N neutral N Connect brown to L live Make sure that the outer sheath of the cable is held firmly 240 volts AC only Never use a light by the clamp socket Warning Never connect live or neutral wires A to the earth pin marked E or L Note Do not wire an extension cable directly into your mower yourself Instead take your mower to your nearest Black Decker service agent Increased safety can be obtained by having a qualified electrician install a high sensitivity 30mA circuit breaker in the house wiring If you do not have such a circuit breaker installed or you do not wish to have one installed then we strongly recommend that the electrical power to your mower be supplied through a high sensitivity residual current device RCD The RCD is designed to provide a high degree of personal protection against harmful electric current should fault conditions occur A Warning The use of an RCD or other circuit breaker unit does not release the operator of your mower from the safety instructions and safe working practices given in this manual Handle assembly Fig A D A C Remove all th2. assemble the upper handle as follows Place the upper handle 12 over the lower handle 11 Align the holes in both the upper and lower handles and fit a bolt 20 through each hole Fit a washer 21 to each bolt and fit the wing nuts 22 on to the bolts Tighten each one with hand pressure only Note Do not use a spanner or other NT implement to tighten the wing nuts With the upper and lower handles assembled fit the switch box to the upper handle as follows Note The switch box must be positioned on the right hand side of your mower Ensure that the electrical supply cable is not twisted before you begin to assemble the handle D Locate the two pins on the switch box 13 with the holes in the upper handle 12 Fit the retaining plate 23 over the stem of the handle 12 ans secure in position using the two screws 24 provided Note Do not overtighten these screws light pressure will be sufficient to hold the switch box in position Finally secure the electrical supply cable to the lower handle using the cable clip 17 supplied Handle operation Fig E E The handle has three positions two storage park positions and one operating position Positions 1 and 3 in Fig E are the storage park positions and F is the operating range For storage purposes the handle assembly can be set to position 2 or 3 as follows With the handle in its working range F pivot the handle d
3. pull the cable back through the slot Your cable will now be restrained The extension cable should now fall away from your mower and behind the operator ready for use Warning Do not attempt to operate your A mower with one hand you must guide it with both hands Lift the handle up to release it from the park position Tilt the unit slightly on its side to reduce the risk of lawn damage whilst starting depress the safety lock off button 15 on the switchbox 13 Fig D and whilst still depressed pull the switch lever 14 towards you Your mower will start and you can now allow it to return to its proper cutting position and commence cutting Proceed down the cutting area as shown in Fig Ga working from position 1 towards position 2 and on reaching position 2 turn to the right and proceed towards position 3 Continue to the end of the cutting area turn to the left and proceed towards position 4 Continue in the same manner as shown in Fig Ga always working away from the cable Do not adopt the method shown in Fig Gb working towards the cable as this can be dangerous Your mower will continue to operate whilst you are pressing the switch lever If you release it for any reason you will not be able to press it again until you have pressed the safety lock off switch on the switch box This feature prevents accidental restart When you have finished using your mower we recommend that you clea
4. English 74 BLACKS DECKE Hover Mower GX295 User manual Congratulations Preparation On your purchase of your Black Decker hover To protect your feet always wear stout lawnmower shoes or boots freshly cut grass is damp and slippery Rubber or man made footwear will enhance your Safety Do not operate your mower barefoot or in open sandals Use protective equipment Wear safety spectacles or goggles whilst operating your mower Use ear protection if the sound level seems uncomfortable when using your mower Use a face mask if dusty Wear long trousers to protect your legs This user manual provides important operating and maintenance instructions for all of the hover mowers in the Black amp Decker GX295 range Know your mower e Read all of this manual carefully observing all 1 the recommended safety instructions before during and after using your mower and maintain your mower in good working order Familiarise yourself with the controls on your e mower before attempting to operate it but above all be sure you know how to stop your mower in an emergency Retain this user manual and all other literature supplied with your mower for future refe rence Safety instructions Training 6m 20ft a AC Never allow children or persons who are unfamiliar with this type of mower to use it nor anyone who has not read this user manual Do not allow children animals o
5. bserve all the relevant warnings before A changing blades Details on the fitment of new plastic blades are given in The plastic cutter blade system Handy hints Before starting your mower on grass always tilt it to one side slightly and allow it to run up to maximum speed before commencing to cut the grass This will maximise the hover effect and will prevent the blades from digging into the grass e Use the plastic blade system for maintaining your lawn but do not use it for any heavy work Care and maintenance The advice given in this section covers the general care and maintenance of the main body of your mower Advice relating to the blades is given in Maintenance of blades Waming Do not use a cable which N shows signs of damage Fit a new cable completely do not make any permanent or temporary repairs Always keep your mower clean and free from grass cuttings especially the under side of the cutter cover and the air vents Check all electrical cables at regular intervals looking for signs of wear abrasion or other damage Atthe end of each cutting session we recommend thatthe build up of grass on the underside of the cutter cover is removed using a blunt scraper or the spanner supplied Remove grass cuttings from the slot between the pivot block flanges Clean all plastic components with a damp cloth Caution Do not use solvents or cleaning fluids as these may damage the plast
6. d could be thrown by the blade Operation When tilting the handle downwards or to the side to start your mower do not tilt it more than is absolutely necessary Always ensure that both hands are in the operating position and feet are well away from the blades before returning your mower to the ground Your mower will continue to run for a short time after releasing the switch lever Always allow your mower to stop on its own Release the switch lever to turn your mower off and remove the plug from the mains Whenever you leave your mower unattended Before checking cleaning adjusting or working on your mower Before clearing a blockage fyour mower starts to vibrate abnormally check immediately After striking a foreign object inspect your mower for damage and make repairs as necessary Never run your mower whilst lying on its side or attempt to stop the blade always allow it to stop on its own Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of discharge openings at all times Start your mower carefully according to the instructions and with your feet well away from the blade Do not use your mower in the rain and do not allow it to get wet Avoid using your mower in wet grass if possible Use your mower only in daylight or good artificial light Do not pull your mower towards you or walk backwards when in operation Do not cross gravel paths o
7. e parts from the carton and familiarise yourself with the individual parts of your mower The main parts of your mower are your mower body 1 which comprises the cutter cover 2 motor cover 3 air vent shroud 5 pivot blocks 6 and pivot pins 8 The handle 10 comprises the lower handle 11 the upper handle 12 switch box 13 with switch lever 14 and safety lock off switch 15 electrical supply cable 16 the cable clips 17 and the handle clamp assemblies 18 which each comprise a wing nut washer and bolt Note The electrical supply cable should be positioned on the right hand side of your mower when viewed from the operating position Ensure that this is not damaged or twisted before you begin to assemble your mower Assemble the lower handle to your mower body as follows Place the lower handle 11 into the pivot blocks 6 on the cutter cover 2 Note It will be necessary to tilt the lower handle towards the rear of your mower to allow pivot pins 8 to fit correctly Fit the pivot pins 8 through the holes in the pivot block flanges 6 and through the holes in the lugs on the lower handle 11 Using a mallet or similar tool tap the pivot pin 8 through the inner part of the pivot block 6 The hooks on the end of the pivot pin will click into position behind the inner wall retaining it in position e Repeat the process on the other side With the lower handle in position
8. ic components of your mower Fault finding If your mower does not operate correctly use the following table to locate the problem Waming Always disconnect your mower A from the electrical supply before carrying out any inspection Symptoms Possible cause Remedy Be N G B g Motor buzzes Blade jammed Disconnect from but blade does the electrical not move supply Remove the obstruction from the blade No noise and Faulty electrical Disconnect from the blade does connection the electrical not move supply Plug your mower into an alternative compatible electrical supply Check if a new fuse is required Re tighten and check all electrical connections in the extension cables What to do if your mower needs repair For after sales service please refer to the section Lawnmowers amp Garden within your local Yellow Pages Unwanted products and the environment AY Should you find one day that your mower l needs replacement or is of no further use to you think of the protection of the environment Black amp Decker service agents will accept your old mower and will dispose of it in an environmentally safe way Black amp Decker lawn and garden guarantee This guarantee provides 36 months parts cover and 12 months labour UK 24 months parts cover and labour Australia and New Zealand In all cases proof of purchase will be required If your Black Decker mower beco
9. mes defective within the guarantee period due to faulty materials and workmanship we guarantee to either replace all defective parts or at our discretion replace your mower free of charge provided that Your mower is returned to one of our authorised repair agents with evidence of purchase Your mower has been used within the parameters of its consumer classification e Your mower has not been used for hire purposes Repairs have not been attempted by anyone other than our authorised repair agents e The failure represents normal wear and tear This guarantee is offered as an extra benefit and is additional to your statutory rights Our guarantee policy Failures due to the following are not covered Replacing worn or damaged blades nylon line and chains or cables damaged during storage or use These are regarded as replacement items which wear during normal usage e failures as a result of sudden impact or obvious abuse e Failures due to usage not in accordance with instructions and recommendations contained in this manual The use of other than genuine Black amp Decker accessories and parts may damage or reduce the performance of your Black amp Decker mower and may render the guarantee void Black amp Decker after sales service UK Australia and New Zealand only Black amp Decker offers a nationwide network of authorised service agents The use of other than genuine Black amp Decker acces
10. n all debris from it before putting it away Refer to the Care and maintenance section Note To obtain the best results cut your lawn or grassed area regularly and do not cut when the grass is wet The plastic cutter blade system Fig H H The plastic blade system can be used for safer cutting in normal conditions It should not be used to cut tough or long grass as the plastic blades are not designed for this purpose The blade carrier on your mower is permanently fixed A number of spare blades are supplied with your mower Warning Disconnect your mower from the A electrical supply before fitting the plastic blade system Attach two plastic blades 33 to the blade carrier 35 by placing one blade on each blade pivot 34 and pull the blades outwards so that they are locked into position Ensure the blade is the correct way Up Your mower is now ready for use Blade maintenance Warning Never fit metal cutting elements to your mower Plastic blades Plastic blades will wear during use This type of blade cannot be sharpened and should be discarded and new blades fitted when worn Note Plastic blades should be replaced in pairs not singly Additional blades may be purchased from your Black amp Decker service agent Warning When fitting a new blade use only A the Black amp Decker replacement part specified for your mower do not attempt to fit any other blade Fitting a new blade O
11. ownwards until it contacts the stops on the end ofthe handle tube This is the park position 2 for the handle The handle can be moved to a park position 3 Push the handle upwards in the working range F to the top position 1 Pullthe handle upwards While still pulling the handle upwards pivot the handle down towards the ground to position 3 Height of cut adjustment Your mower has one height of cut and can not be adjusted Carrying your mower Disconnect your mower from the mains Remove the grassbox if fitted lower the handle to the flat park position and then holding one handle near the pivot block and carry with the blade pointing away from you How to use your mower Fig F amp G Observe all the relevant warnings when A using your mower We recommend the directional method of operation to obtain maximum cutting performance from your mower and to reduce the risk of the trailing extension lead from entering the cutting path Place the bulk of the extension cable on the lawn close to the starting point Fig Ga position 1 Your switch box incorporates a cable restraint To fix the cable to the restraint proceed as follows e Bring the socket end of the extension cable from behind and connect itto your mower plug Form a loop on your extension cable close to the switchbox Pushthe loop through the slot from the opposite side of the restraint hook position the loop over the hook and
12. r other persons near your mower when in use always keep them atleast 6m 20ft away from the cutting area Remember that the operator is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property Your mower is designed for use on AC mains electrical supplies only do not attempt to use it on any other supply Plug your mower into a power point never a lighting socket Never carry your mower by the cable or jerk the cable to seperate the connectors Keep the cable away from heat sources oils or sharp edges Check the condition of your cable before use and do not use if damaged 360 any debris left on the lawn or cutting path may be picked up and ejected by the blades The power supply cable should be regularly inspected for signs of damage or ageing and only used if in good condition Always keep the power supply cable away from the blades be aware of its position at all times Always be sure your mower is in a safe operating condition Before using your mower disconnect it from the electrical supply and visually check that the blade blade nut and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged A damaged blade or worn blade nut is a major hazard and must be replaced Also check that the blade nut is securely fastened Always check that your lawn or cutting path is clear of all sticks stones wire and other debris Contact with such debris may be dangerous or may damage your mower an
13. r roads whilst the tines are rotating Always be sure of your footing particularly on slopes Always cut across the face of slopes never up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Do not cut excessively steep slopes and always wear non slip footwear Check the grassbag if supplied for wear or damage and replace if necessary Never use your mower without the grassbag in place Walk never run Do not force your mower Never pick up or carry your mower while the motor is running Ensure the blade has stopped rotating and take extreme care before lifting your mower for and during transportation Never operate your mower with defective guards or shields Maintenance and storage Store your mower in a dry place when not in use out of the reach of children Do notuse solvents or cleaning fluids to clean your mower use a blunt scraper to remove grass and dirt Always disconnect from the electrical supply before cleaning Do notoperate your mower if any parts are defective discard all defective parts and fit new parts before use Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure your mower is in a safe working condition Useonly Black amp Decker recommended replacement parts and accessories Black amp Decker s policy is one of continuous improvement to our products and as such we reserve the right to change product specifications without prior notice Do
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16. sories and parts may damage or reduce the performance of your Black amp Decker product and may also endanger the user The terms and conditions of the warranty may also be effected It is our aim that all Black amp Decker customers should be totally satisfied with their Black amp Decker product and after sales service if help or advice is needed please contact a local Black amp Decker authorised repair agent who will be happy to help Full details of our after sales service can be obtained from any of our Black amp Decker authorised repair agents Other Black amp Decker products UK only Black amp Decker has a full range of outdoor power tools that make life easy in the garden If you would like further information on other products please contact the Black amp Decker Service Information Centre at the address towards the back of this manual or contact your Black amp Decker stockist ru 1 Lawnmowers String trimmers Chainsaws Lawnrakers Compost shredders Leafbusters Blade trimmers Cordless brooms Cordless trimsaws Cordless shrubbers Cordless shears Hedgetrimmers EC Declaration of Conformity We declare that unit GX295 conforms to 89 392 EEC 89 336 EEC EN60335 73 23 EEC EN55014 EN55104 A weighted sound pressure 96dB A A weighted sound power 109dB A Hand arm weighted vibration lt 2 5m s E Brian Cooke Director of Engineering Black amp Decker Ltd Spennymoor County Du
17. uble insulation r Your mower is double insulated This means that all external metal parts are electrically isolated from the power supply This is achieved by placing an extra insulation barrier between the electrical and mechanical parts Double insulation means greater electrical safety and obviates the necessity of having your mower earthed Electrical safety UK only Your mower should always be switched off atthe mains before disconnecting any plug and socket connector or extension cables Fuse replacement If your mower is supplied with cable fitted with a non re wireable plug The plug is fitted with a 5 amp fuse which is the recommended fuse for your mower Onlyuse replacement fuses which are approved to BS1362 When changing the fuse in your plug always ensure the fuse cover is refitted If the fuse cover is missing or damaged do not use the plug Note Fuses do not give personal protection against electric shock Plug replacement Disconnect the plug from the supply Cut off the plug and dispose of immediately Insertion of a detached plug into a 5 amp socket outlet may result in electric shock Only fit BS1363A approved plugs fitted with the correctly rated fuse 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 below Brown is for Live L and blue is for
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