Black & Decker Trimmer GL530 User's Manual
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1. Grass Trimmer Congratulations Your purchase of this Black amp Decker Reflex grass rimmer and lawn edger assures you of years of problem free trimming The Reflex not only trims grass and edges the lawn GL540 it also has a unique totally automatic line feed system You do nothing the Reflex system means non stop rimming by the use of a simple mechanism it senses when the line has worn and when needed automatically feeds out line to its optimum cutting length You just switch the unit on and trim Description Following is a list of the parts that will be mentioned in this instruction leaflet and are shown in the appropriate diagrams 1 Body 1 Secondary handle 2 Trigger switch 3 Switch handle 4 Supply cord restraint 5 Power inlet or supply cord 6 Edge conversion button GL540 7 Line trimming blade 8 Cutting line 9 Guard 10 2 Guard retaining lugs 11 Guard screw 12 Guard screw hole 13 Front edge 14 A Spool cover 15 Spool cover tab 16 Spool housing 17 Eyelet 18 Spool 19 Arrow 20 Line retaining hole 21 Lever 22 NO CI Instruction Manual Safety instructions i Read all of this manual carefully observing all the recommended safety instructions before during and after using your machine Maintain your machine in good working order Familiarise yourself with the controls on your machine before attempting to operate it but above all be sure you kn2. while pulling the free end of the line to release it from the L shaped slot To fully seat the spool rotate as necessary taking care not to trap the line underneath the spool and making sure that there is a minimum of 9cm 3 5 of line protruding from the spool housing e Finally replace the cover as previously described What to do if your trimmer needs repair Information on how and where to send your trimmer for repair or service is given on the reverse of the parts diagram included with your product We recommend you keep this in a safe place Australia New Zealand See Black amp Decker under ae E N G si A Tools electric in your yellow pages Unwanted products and the environment Should you find one day that your product needs replacement or is of no further use to you think of the protection of the environment Black amp Decker service centres will accept your old products and will dispose of them in an environmentally safe way Black amp Decker lawn and garden guarantee If your Black amp Decker product 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 the unit free of charge provided that e The product is returned to us or our authorised repairers with evidence of purchase e The product has been used within the parameters of its consumer classificatio
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4. d cordsets should comply with national regulations Preparing the trimmer for use Fig 2 Connect brown 2 nly ht Take the trimmer and the guard 10 out of the box e Remove the guard screw 12 which is located on the underside of the guard Fig 2 1 Place the guard into the channel on the trimmer body Fig 2 2 e Push the guard fully home until the guard is flush with the body Fig 2 3 Replace the guard screw Fig 2 4 f correctly assembled the guard will now be secured to your trimmer In transit the end of the cutting line 9 is taped to the side of the spool cover Please discard the tape to release the length of line There should be a minimum of 9cm 3 5 of cutting line protruding from the spool housing before using your trimmer Note When your machine is operated for the first time any excess line will be cut off by the line trimming blade 8 housed in the guard This is also the case for any subsequent line adjustment Because line cut off by the blade in the guard may be ejected it is important that the amount of excess line is kept to 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 Cut the line off on the trimmer blade by hand Always ensure that the spool cover is secure before and after use How to use your trimmer Fig A J In order to get the most from your t
5. e the spool cover 15 by pushing both tabs 16 inwards and upwards Fig 4 e Lift the spool 19 approximately 6mm 4 from the spool housing 17 while pulling the cutting line 9 This will allow you to lengthen the line while clearing any line jammed inside the spool Ensure there is a minimum of 9cm 3 5 protruding from the spool housing e Rotate the spool as necessary to fully sea the spool and replace the cover by aligning both tabs on the cover with the slots in the spool housing and push into place Ensure that both tabs are securely located Line still jammed on spool or broken inside spool housing e Disconnect the power supply and remove the cover as previously described Lift out the spool 19 completely holding the coiled cutting line in place to prevent it unravelling from the spool Fig 7 e Carefully unwind the cutting line 9 from the spool until any crossed or trapped loops are cleared Rewind the cutting line evenly in the direction of the arrow 20 on the spool e Temporarily park the cutting line end in one of the L shaped slots to prevent the spool unravelling Ensure you leave a minimum of 9cm 3 5 protruding Turn the lever 22 backwards and forwards to ensure it operates freely e Remove any dirt or grass that may have collected inside the spool housing and cover e Feed the end of the line through the eyelet and then push the spool into the centre drive shaft
6. h of the cable firmly and that the two leads are correctly fixed at the terminal screws e Warning Never connect Live or Neutral wires to Earth pin marked E or L Fuse replacement UK only Your machine is supplied with cable fitted with a non wireable plug The plug is fitted with a 5 amp fuse which is the recommended fuse for your machine Only use 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 ncreased safety can be obtained by having a qualified electrician install a high sensitivity SOMA circuit breaker in the house wiring f you do not have such a circuit breaker installed or you do not wish to have one installed then we strongly recommend that he electrical power to the machine be supplied through a high sensitivity residual current device RCD The RCD is designed o 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 the machine from the safety instructions and safe working practices given in this manual Extension cables or cordsets You can use up to 30 metres 100ft of extension cord without undue loss of power Extension cords an
7. ker service centre Do not attempt to do this yourself as the switch handle is not customer serviceable Cutting line ED GLISH e Take care against injury from line trimming blade 8 during unpacking and assembly and any excess line which may be cut off when the trimmer is first operated The cutting line 9 will continue to run for a short time after releasing the trigger switch Under no circumstances should you attempt to stop the cutting line always allow it to stop on its own Never fit metal cutting line Clothing e Always wear safety glasses when using your machine e To protect your feet always wear stout shoes or boots not bare footed or wearing open sandals Wear long trousers to protect your legs any debris left on the lawn or cutting path may be picked up and ejected by the cutting line Use ear protection if the sound level seems uncomfortable when using your machine Using your machine Always use your machine in the manner outlined in this manual Your machine is designed to be used in an upright position and if it is used in any other way an injury may result e Before using your machine disconnect it from the electrical supply and visually inspect the rotating parts for damage Also check that the spool assembly is secure e Always check that your lawn or cutting path is clear of all sticks stones wire and other debris Contact with such debris may damage
8. leaning e Do not operate your machine if any parts are defective Do not attempt to remove any parts other than those mentioned in these instructions Use only Black amp Decker recommended replacement parts and accessories Electrical safety Your machine should always be switched off at the mains before disconnecting any plug and socket connector extension cables or cordsets Mains plug replacement UK only Should your mains plug need replacing and you are competent to do this proceed as instructed below If you are in doubt contact a Black amp Decker service centre or a qualified electrician Disconnect the plug from the supply e 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 amp BS1363A approved plugs fitted with the correctly rated fuse e 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 Fit a Fit the BS1363A recommended approved fuse plug to N neut Connect ni ral to L live Make sure that the outer sheath of the cable is held firmly by the clamp A Never use a N light socket Before replacing the top cover of the mains plug ensure that the cable restraint is holding the outer sheat
9. lia New Zealand See Black amp Decker under Tools electric in your yellow pages Other Black amp Decker products 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 on the back cover or contact your Black amp Decker stockist Other products include UK only Lawn mowers Hedge trimmers Grass trimmers Chainsaws Lawnrakers Compost shredders Blower vacs EC Declaration of Conformity We declare that units GL530 GL540 families conform to 89 392 EEC 89 336 EEC EN60335 EN55014 EN55104 73 23 EEC A weighted sound pressure 96dB A A weighted sound power 96dB A Hand arm weighted vibration 4m s A en Brian Cooke Director of Engineering Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6JG United Kingdom Australia Black amp Decker A asia Pty Ltd 286 288 Maroondah Highway orth Croydon Victoria 3136 Tel 03 213 8200 Fax 03 726 7150 Belgique Belgi Black amp Decker Belgium NV Tel 0271907 11 Weihoek 1 Nossegem Fax 02 721 40 45 1930 Zaventem Zuid Danmark Black amp Decker AB Tif 70 20 15 10 Hejrevang 26 B 3450 Allerod Fax 48 14 13 99 Deutschland Black amp Decker GmbH Black amp Decker StraBe 40 65510 Idstein Tel 06126 210 Fax 06126 212435 EM Gg Black A Decker EA
10. may have collected inside the spool housing and cover Unwind approximately 9cm 3 5 of cutting line 9 from the new spool 19 and temporarily park the cutting line end in one of the L shaped slots to prevent he line unravelling Feed the cutting line through the eyelet and then push the spool onto the centre drive shaft while pulling the free end of he line to release it from the L shaped slot To fully seat the spool rotate as necessary taking care not to trap the cutting line underneath the spool and making sure that there is a minimum of 9cm 3 5 protruding from the spool housing e Replace the spool cover by aligning both tabs on it 16 with the slots in the spool housing and pushing them into place Make sure that both tabs are securely located How to wind new line onto an empty spool Fig 6 amp 7 6 A maximum of 10 metres of new cutting line can be wound onto the empty spool The spool has an Indicator to help you avoid winding an excessive quantity of cutting line on the spool as too much will prevent the automatic feed system from functioning e Remove any remnant of old cutting line from the spool 19 e Push the end of the new cutting line into one of the two retaining holes 21 provided in the spool 19 and insert 20mm Bend the cutting line over pulling it through the adjacent LU shaped slot The cutting line should now be firmly anchored to the spool and y
11. n e The product has not been used for hire purposes e Repairs have not been attempted by anyone other than our own service staff or authorised repairers The failure represents normal wear and tear This guarantee is offered as an extra benefit and is additional to your statutory rights The guarantee policy Failures due to the following are not covered e Replacing worn or damaged blades nylon line and chains or cords 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 the instruction manual The use of other than genuine Black amp Decker accessories and parts may damage or reduce the performance of you Black amp Decker product and may render the guarantee void Black amp Decker after sales service Black amp Decker offers a nationwide after sales service through company operated service centres It is our aim to offer excellent service fast repairs extensive parts availability and full accessory support If you need any help or advice please contact your local Black amp Decker service centre manager Full details of our unique after sales service can be obtained from any of our service centres a full directory is printed on the reverse of the parts drawing included with your product Austra
12. ou may proceed to wind it on in the direction of the arrow 20 e Take time to wind the cutting line on neatly in layers Do not criss cross When you have wound on sufficient cutting line temporarily park it in one of the L shaped slots to prevent the spool unravelling ensuring you leave a minimum of 9cm 3 5 protruding e Fit the spool and spool cover 15 to the spool housing as described for fitting a new spool Care and maintenance For best performance please keep the cutting line spool and air slots in the 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 type of detergent cleaner or solvent which might contain chemicals which could seriously damage the plastic Do not spray your trimmer with water Self lubricating bearings are used in your trimmer therefore lubrication is not required Fault finding Before checking your trimmer for any faults disconnect it from the mains If the trimmer will not start check that the power cord is properly connected If this does not work check your power point Finally check the fuse and wiring on the cable extension plug UK only If the automatic line feed fails to operate it could be for one of the following reasons Line too short or line jammed on spool Disconnect your trimmer from the power supply e Remov
13. ow how to stop your machine in an emergency Retain this manual and all other literature supplied with your machine for future reference Electrical connection e Your machine is designed for use on AC mains electrical supplies only Do not attempt to use on any other supply e Plug your machine into a power point never in a light socket Do not leave your machine unattended whilst it is connected to the electrical supply e Always switch off and remove the plug from the mains before cleaning inspecting or adjusting any part of the trimmer or if the supply cord has become damaged or entangled Double insulation Your machine 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 the machine earthed a Power supply cord The power supply cord should be regularly inspected for signs of damage or ageing and only used if in good condition Always keep the power supply cord away from the cutting line 9 be aware of its position at all times e Never carry your machine by the cord or jerk the cord to remove the plug from the socket Keep the cord away from heat oils and sharp edges Have damaged cords replaced completely by your nearest Black amp Dec
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15. rimmer please be sure to follow the techniques shown Do not be impatient you will obtain the best results through experience and by following these simple rules A Do not use your trimmer without ur N C 3 s i oS its guard B Do not cut wet grass best results are achieved when the grass is dry Trimming To switch on your trimmer squeeze the trigger switch 3 To switch the unit off release the trigger switch To carry the trimmer when not in use it is preferred that you use the secondary handle 2 C Cut at an angle and with the tip of the cutting line 9 D Swing the trimmer gently from side to side E Do not overload the trimmer It operates best at high speeds F On long grass start at the top and take small cuts G Use the edge of the guard 10 to keep the trimmer away from hard surfaces and delicate items Edging GL540 H Best results are achieved on edges greater than 50mm deep Note Your trimmer is a maintenance tool for trimming overhanging grass and should not be used to create edges Edges can be created using an edging spade J If your trimmer is for use with a detachable cord loop a length of cord through the cord restraint 5 to avoid the plug and socket coming apart accidentally if the cord is pulled How to convert between the trimming and edging mode GL540 Fig 3 In addition to conventional trimming your trimmer can be used to trim overhanging gra
16. ss along lawn edges and flower beds 3 To convert your trimmer between the trimming and edging mode With the trimmer switched off place one hand on the switch handle 4 and the other on the trimmer body 1 Press the button 7 on the front of the trimmer body Keeping the button depressed rotate the trimmer body anti clockwise and then release the button Continue to rotate the trimmer body until it locks into position Fig 3 1 The most effective way to use your trimmer in edging mode is to stand by the side of it Fig 3 2 Guide the front edge of the trimmer 14 along the lawn so that the cutting line just trims the grass overhanging the lawn edge Fig H Replacement line A new spool containing 10 metres of nylon line may be purchased from your Black amp Decker dealer Alternatively replacement packs 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 prevent the automatic feed from functioning cause motor failure or reduce cutting performance How to fit a new spool of cutting line Fig 4 amp 5 Disconnect your trimmer from the power supply A e Remove the spool cover by pushing the 2 spool cover tabs 16 inwards and upwards Fig 4 then pull off it is not necessary to push both tabs in at the same time The empty spool can now be withdrawn from the drive shaft e Remove any dirt or grass that
17. your machine Keep your machine away from your feet and other parts of your body when switching on and during operation Do not switch on your machine when it is upside down Walk never run with the unit Do not use your machine in the rain and do not allow it to get wet Use your machine only in daylight or good artificial light e Do not cross gravel paths or roads whilst the cutting line is rotating Do not cut excessively steep slopes Be sure of your footing and cut across the face of slopes never up and down e Never use your machine with a damaged guard 10 or without the guard fixed in position Be careful when trimming as freshly cut grass is damp and slippery Safety of others e Remember that the operator user is responsible for accidents or hazards occuring to other people or their property e Never allow children or persons who are unfamiliar with this type of machine to use it nor anyone who has not read this leaflet a Do not allow children animals or other adults near your machine when in use Ir always keep them well away from the cutting area Care of your machine Store your machine in a dry place when not in use out of the reach of children Do not use solvents or cleaning fluids to clean your machine use a blunt scraper to remove grass and dirt Always disconnect from the electrical supply and ensure the cutting line 9 is stationary before c
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