Instruction Manual (English) - Service
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1. 4 9 4 JI SILA SLL 32e uon enaxd ee FD Hunu gt 32 INOA SJ9uM Je esp Jo 5 m Jauuu La Jo sem 37S 10 Qtunoo e se 1yBnog auu ano ANOKA JEULLULQ NOA SeAA 4 001 sem 399 05 pue Jo Jaquunu esnoH SA asey und Jo 7 sem auu 9J9uM ayy Jo SSUPPY GUARANTEE CARD South Africa Black amp Decker South Africa Pty Ltd Suite no 107 PostNet X65 Halfway House 1685 United Kingdom amp Ireland PO Box 821 Slough Berkshire 511 AR Please complete this section immediately after the purchase of your string tinner and post it to the Black amp Decker address in your country above If you live in Australia or New Zealand please register your purchase by using the alternative guarantee card supplied in the carton Part no 371356 17 10 97 1 BLACKS 0 61200 613002. Safety instructions Training Never allow children or persons who are unfamiliar with this type of trimmer to use it nor anyone who has not read this user manual Do not allow children animals or other persons near your trimmer when in use always keep them at least 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 trimmer is designed for use on AC mains electrical supplies only do not attempt to use it on any other supply Plug your trimmer into a power point never a lighting socket Never carry your trimmer 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 Preparation To protect your feet always wear stout shoes or boots freshly cut grass is damp and slippery Rubber or man made footwear will enhance your safety Do not operate your trimmer barefoot or in open sandals Use protective equipment Wear safety spectacles or goggles whilst operating your trimmer Use ear protection if the sound level seems uncomfortable when using your trimmer Use a face mask if dusty Wear long trousers to protect your legs any debris left on the lawn or cutting path may be picked up and ejected by the line The power supply cable should be regularly inspected for signs o
3. in Assembling the spool cover Replacement line new spool containing 5 5 metres of nylon line may be purchased from your Black amp Decker agent Alternatively replacement lines containing 25 to 50 metres of line are available For maximum reliability never put on a heavier or lighter line eg fishing line which will cause motor failure or reduce cutting performance Care and maintenance Forthe best performance please keep the nylon line spool and air slots in your trimmer body Clean Use a dry brush or cloth to remove grass sap or other dirt Plastic parts may be cleaned by using a mild soap and a cloth dampened with hot water Do not use any other type of detergent cleaner or solvent which might contain chemicals that could seriously damage the plastic Do not spray your trimmer with water Self lubricating bearings are used in this tool and so lubrication is not required Fault finding Before checking your trimmer for any faults disconnect it from the mains f your trimmer vibrates remove the spool and replace it in a new position If this does not cure the problem try removing the spool and rewinding the nylon line more tightly on the spool before replacing it f your trimmer will not start check that all power cables are properly connected If this does not work check your power point then check the fuse and wiring on the cable extension plug and female connector What to do if your
4. string trimmer needs repair For after sales service please refer to the section Lawnmowers amp Garden within your local Yellow Pages E N d T genuine Black amp Decker accessories and parts may damage or reduce the performance of your Unwanted products and the environment Should you find one day that your trimmer 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 trimmer and will dispose of it an environmentally safe way Black amp Decker lawn and garden guarantee If your Black amp Decker trimmer becomes 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 trimmer free of charge provided that Your trimmer is returned to one of our authorised repair agents with evidence of purchase Your trimmer has been used within the parameters of its consumer classification Your trimmer has not been used for hire purposes Repairs have not been attempted by anyone other than our authorised repair agents 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 Failure due to the following are not covered Replacing worn or damaged blades nylon line and ch
5. English BLACKS DECKE String Trimmer GL200 GL300 Congratulations On your purchase of your Black amp Decker string trimmer This user manual provides important operating and maintenance instructions for all of the string trimmers in the Black Decker GL200 GL300 range Your trimmer has the following features for your benefit Light body for ease and manoeuvrability Switch guard to prevent accidental starting Powerful motor to cope with most conditions Sturdy guard for safety Know your trimmer Read of this manual carefully observing the recommended safety instructions before during and after using your trimmer and maintain your trimmer in good working order Familiarise yourself with the controls on your trimmer before attempting to operate it but above all be sure you know how to stop your trimmer in an emergency Retain this user manual and all other literature supplied with your trimmer for future reference Description Following is a list of parts that will be mentioned in this user manual and are shown in the figures 1 Body 2 Switch lever 3 Switch guard 4 Airslots 5 Nylon line 6 Guard 7 Line trimming blade 8 Spool housing 9 Square 10 Arrow 11 Ridge 12 Slot Trimmer Body 13 Spring finger 14 Spool 15 Guard screw hole User manual 16 Slot Spool housing 17 Inner cover 18 Groove
6. ains or cables damaged during storage or use These are regarded as replacement items which wear during normal usage Failure as a result of sudden impact or obvious abuse Failure 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 trimmer 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 Black amp Decker product and may also endanger the user The terms and conditions of the warranty may also be effected Itis 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 This user manual contains a full directory and parts drawing 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 Inform
7. ation Centre at the address towards the back of this manual or contact your Black Decker stockist Lawnmowers String trimmers Chainsaws Lawnrakers Compost shredders Leafbusters Cordless brooms Cordless shrubbers Hedgetrimmers Blade trimmers Cordless trimsaws Cordless shears EC Declaration of Conformity We declare that units GL200 GL300 GL320 GL325 GL330 GL335 GL555 GL565 ST20 ST22 ST23 ST25 ST32 conform to 89 392 EEC 89 336 EEC 73 23 EEC EN55014 EN55104 EN60335 A weighted sound pressure 95dB A A weighted sound power 108dB A Hand arm weighted vibration 2 5m s 4 Director of Engineering Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6 G United Kingdom e e 5 e e N 5 BLACKS DECKER Australia Black amp Decker A asia Pty Ltd Tel 03 9213 8200 286 288 Maroondah Highway North Croydon Victoria 3136 Fax 03 9726 7150 New Zealand Black amp Decker Tel 09 579 7600 483 Great South Road Penrose Auckland Fax 09579 8200 South Africa Black amp Decker South Africa Pty Ltd Tel 011 314 4431 Suite no 107 PostNet X65 Halfway House 1685 Fax 011 314 4435 United Kingdom Black amp Decker Tel 01753 574277 210 Bath Road Slough Tix 848317 BAND MH Berkshire SL1 3YD Fax 01753 551155 Part no 371356 17 10 97 1 BLACKS DECKER seiued uoo 4 JO q 9 98 9 LUUOY
8. cover removed lift out the cable protector and proceed as follows Passthe cable through from the narrow end of the cable protector see opposite figure a Prepare cable ends to the specified strip lengths see opposite figure b Remove cable clamp see opposite figure a Take care of loose parts Toconnectthe extension cable to the connector terminals unscrew the terminal screws until the clamp washers have lifted just enough to enter the conductor between the raised washer and the terminal see below Connect the brown lead to L and the blue lead to N Note There is no need to remove terminal screws Connections are notto be made under the screw heads terminal screw clamp terminal washer conductor position to left of screw Locate the cable and cable protector into the body correctly see below figure a Then fit the cable clamp over the outer sheath of the cable and screw down until the screws are fully home Failure to do this may result in the cover not fitting correctly to the connector body Before replacing the cover of the female connector make sure that the cable clamp is holding the outer sheath of the cable firmly with screws fully home and that the two leads are correctly fixed at the terminal screws and are not taut see below figure a Place the cover onto the body assembly ensuring that it seats flat then retighten the fixing screw into the nut until
9. d fault conditions occur Warning The use of an RCD or other circuit A breaker unit does not release the operator of your trimmer from the safety instructions and safe working practices given in this manual The following five sections only refer to products supplied without a cable Cable connection system UK only Black amp Decker continually make every effort to achieve the highest standards in performance quality and reliability and recommend the use of a new outdoor cable connection system The new system gives additional protection against the possibility of water or moisture entering into the cable connector during normal use Note The new connection system does not release the operator of the machine from the safety precautions and safe working practices given in this user manual Particular attention is drawn to the coupler system as being weather resistant and not suitable for immersion submersion or being subjected to water jets Care should be taken to prevent the cable lying or trailing through pools of water or from splashing with hose pipes The new cable system is available in various lengths through most major DIY retail outlets A6615 20m heavy duty cable new socket 13 amp plug A6616 20m heavy duty cable new socket 13 amp plug and cable tidy system A6617 30m heavy duty cable new socket 13 amp plug and cable tidy system Existing cable systems UK only If you already own an outd
10. f damage or ageing and only used if in good condition Always keep the power supply cable ENGLISH away from the line be aware of its N Y X position at all times Always be sure your trimmer is in a safe operating condition Always switch off and remove the plug if the supply cable has become damaged or entangled Before using your trimmer disconnect it from the electrical supply and visually check that the spool assembly is secure Never fit metal cutting line or wire to your trimmer 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 trimmer Take care against injury from the guard trimming blade Operation Your trimmer will continue to run for a short time after releasing the switch lever Always allow your trimmer to stop on its own Release the switch lever to turn your trimmer off and remove the plug from the mains Whenever you leave your trimmer unattended Before checking cleaning adjusting or working on your trimmer Before clearing a blockage If your trimmer starts to vibrate abnormally check immediately After striking a foreign object inspect your trimmer for damage and make repairs as necessary Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Start your trimmer carefully according to the instructions and with your feet wel
11. he nylon line with the other then pull the nylon line out of the slot Pull the nylon line out of the spool housing in the direction of arrow a Continue to pull the nylon line out of the spool housing in the direction of arrow b until there is sufficient line to reach the edge of the guard then pull the nylon line down into the next slot in the spool housing as indicated by arrow c Note When your trimmer is operated for the first time any excess line will be cut off by the blade housed in the guard This is also the case for any subsequent line adjustment Because line cut off by the trimming blade in the guard may be ejected it is important that the amount of excess line is keptto a minimum Where an excessive amount of line is pulled out the line should be cut back to the outside of the guard before switching on your trimmer Your manual feed trimmer is now ready for use Fitting a new spool of nylon line Fig G Remove the spool and inner cover by pushing down and tuming anticlockwise in the direction of arrow Fita new full spool as described in Assembling the spool Alternatively fit new nylon line to the empty spool as follows G Locate one end of the nylon line in one of the grooves in the spool and wind the line on to the spool in the direction of the arrow anti clockwise until it is full Fitthe inner cover onto the spool and fit the spool onto your trimmer as described
12. l away from the cutting line Do not use your trimmer in the rain and do not allow it to get wet Avoid using your trimmer in wet grass if possible Use your trimmer only in daylight or good artificial light Do not cross gravel paths or roads whilst the line is 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 Walk never run Do not force your trimmer Always use your trimmer in the manner outlined in this manual Your trimmer is designed to be used in an upright position and if itis used in any other way it may result in injury Never run your trimmer whilst it is lying on its side or upside down Never operate your trimmer with defective guards or shields and always operate with the guard in position Maintenance and storage Store your trimmer in a dry place when not in use out of the reach of children Do not use solvents or cleaning fluids to clean your trimmer use a blunt scraper to remove grass and dirt Always disconnect from the electrical supply before cleaning Do not operate your trimmer 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 trimmer is in a safe working conditio
13. mower and is designed to be non rewireable see opposite This should not be removed Should the cable and plug become damaged or need replacing please return your mower to your local Black Decker service agent capo male connector female connector anything other than the female connector Waming Never wire an extension cable with supplied and a 13 amp BS1363A approved plug with the recommended fuse Never wire a male connector to your extension cable and never wire an extension cable with a plug of any kind at each end of the cable This is extremely dangerous and results in the pins being live which may cause a fatal electric shock XO GLI Fitting the female connector UK only To remove the cover unscrew the fixing screw until it is free of the nut which is located in the hexagonal recess on the underside of the connector Take care not to lose the nut if it falls out There is no need to completely remove the fixing screw as it is intended to remain captive in the cover The cover can now be removed by applying pressure as shown below apply pressure here The extension cable contains two wires which are colour coded for easy recognition brown is for Live L and blue is for Neutral N The female connector is marked L for live and N for neutral These markings are located inside the body near the terminal screws see opposite figure a With the connector
14. n Use only Black amp Decker recommended replacement parts and accessories Black amp Deckers policy is one of continuous improvement to our products and as such we reserve the right to change product specifications without prior notice Double insulation Your trimmer is double insulated n 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 trimmer earthed Electrical safety UK only Your trimmer should always be switched off LN at the mains before disconnecting any plug and socket connector or extension cables Fuse replacement If your trimmer 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 trimmer 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 Disconnectthe plug from the supply Cutoffthe plug and dispose of immediately Insertion of a detatched plug into a 13 amp socket outlet may result in electric shock Only fit BS1363A approved
15. n the inner cover before fitting the spool to the spool carrier Grip the spool with one hand and the spool carrier with the other Fit the spool by pushing down in the direction of arrow a and twisting clockwise in the direction of arrow b until you feel it click into position How to use your trimmer Figs 1 8 To switch on your trimmer press the switch lever To switch off your trimmer release the switch lever In orderto get the most from your trimmer please learn the following techniques Do not be impatient you will obtain the best results by experience and by following these simple rules Do not use your trimmer without its guard Do not cut wet grass best results are achieved when the grass is dry Cut at an angle and with the tip of the nylon line Your trimmer is balanced to operate at this angle Swing your trimmer gently from side to side UN 5 Do not overload your trimmer It operates IEEE 3 N d B p best at high speeds 6 On long grass start at the top 7 Take small cuts 8 If your trimmer features a cord restraint loop a length of cord through the restraint to prevent the plug and socket coming apart accidentally ifthe cord is pulled Feeding out more nylon line Fig F Note There must be a minimum of 5cm 2 inches of nylon line protruding from the spool cover before your manual feed trimmer is operated Hold the spool housing firmly with one hand and t
16. oor cable system we recommend that you replace the existing female cable connector with the new female connector see opposite which is supplied loose in the carton Please read the section entitled Fitting the female connector new female connector old female connector Should you wish to convert more than one cable system the new female connector is available as an accessory from most major DIY retail outlets and from Black Decker service agents cat no 66245 Existing powered garden tools UK only To connect existing Black amp Decker garden power tools to the new system you will require an adaptor see below This is available as an accessory from most major DIY retail outlets cat no 66235 Warning This adaptor is only suitable for A products rated up to 500W It is not recommended for use with the following Hover mowers Rotary mowers with grass collection Chainsaws Shredders Blowervacs Please contact your local service agent should you require further advice Fitting your own extension cable UK only When fitting your own extension cable fit a 13 amp plug see Fitting the mains plug to one end of the cable and a female connector supplied loose in the carton to the other end see opposite For wiring instructions see the following sections A male connector is already attached to the electrical supply cable on your
17. 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 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 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 Note Do not wire an extension cable directly into your trimmer yourself Instead take your trimmer to your nearest Black Decker service agent Increased safety can be obtained by having a qualified electrician install a high sensitivity 301 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 trimmer 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 shoul
18. the cover is securely held see below figure c Finally check that the cable protector is secure and that there are no gaps between the cover and the connector body terminal screws Clamping washers connectorbody fixing screw 6mm 30mm b cable clamp cable protector Preparing your trimmer for use Fig B D Take your trimmer guard and parts pack out of the box Remove guard screw from the parts pack B Place guard over the spool housing on your trimmer taking care that the line does not become stuck between the two parts C Align the square marking on the guard with the square marking on your trimmer body and push the guard upwards until it almost contacts the underside of the body Now turn the guard in the direction indicated by the arrow D The guard is secure when the ridges on the guard have fitted into the slots in the body and the spring finger has located Oncethe guard is in position secure the guard screw which goes through the guard screw hole and into screw boss in the body To avoid damage in transit the spool has been packed in a polythene bag Assembling the spool Fig E Thread the line through the hole in the inner cover and then unclip the line from the groove in the top face of the spool Place inner cover on spool Ensure that sufficient line is threaded through the hole i
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