Instruction Manual - Service - Black & Decker

e. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment orbinding of moving parts, breakage of parts and anyother condition that may affect the power toolsoperation. If damaged, have the power tool repairedbefore use. Many accidents are caused by poorlymaintained power tools.f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properlymaintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are lesslikely to bind and are easier to control.g. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. inaccordance with these instructions, taking intoaccount the working conditions and the work to beperformed. Use of the power tool for operations differentfrom those intended could result in a hazardous situation.5. Battery tool use and carea. Recharge only with the charger specified by themanufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type ofbattery pack may create a risk of fire when used withanother battery pack.b. Use power tools only with specifically designatedbattery packs. Use of any other battery packs may createa risk of injury and fire.c. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away fromother metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys,nails, screws, or other small metal objects, that canmake a connection from one terminal to another.Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burnsor a fire.d. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected fromthe battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentallyoccurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes,additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from thebattery may cause irritation or burns.6. Servicea. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repairperson using only identical replacement parts. This willensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.Additional power tool safety warnings@Warning! Additional safety warnings for hedgetrimmersu Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade.Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cutwhen blades are moving. Make sure the switch is offwhen clearing jammed material. A moment of inattentionwhile operating the hedge trimmer may result in seriouspersonal injury.u Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the cutterblade stopped. When transporting or storing thehedge trimmer always fit the cutting device cover.Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will reduce possiblepersonal injury from the cutter blades.u Keep cable away from cutting area. During operationthe cable may be hidden in shrubs and can be accidentallycut the handle.u This tool is not intended for use by persons (includingchildren) with reduced physical, sensory or mentalcapabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unlessthey have been given supervision or instructionconcerning use of the appliance by a person responsiblefor their safety. Children should be supervised to ensurethat they do not play with the appliance.u The intended use is described in this instruction manual.The use of any accessory or attachment or performanceof any operation with this tool other than thoserecommended in this instruction manual may present arisk of personal injury and/or damage to property.u Do not carry the tool with your hands on the front handleswitch or the trigger switch unless the battery has beenremoved.u If you have not used a hedgetrimmer before, preferablyseek practical instruction by an experienced user inaddition to studying this manual.u Never touch the blades while the tool is running.u Never attempt to force the blades to come to a standstill.u Do not put the tool down until the blades have come to acomplete standstill.u Regularly check the blades for damage and wear.Do not use the tool when the blades are damaged.u Take care to avoid hard objects (e.g. metal wire, railings)when trimming. Should you accidentally hit any suchobject, immediately switch the tool off and check for anydamage.u Should the tool start to vibrate abnormally, immediatelyswitch it off and check for any damage.u If the tool stalls, immediately switch it off. Remove thebattery before attempting to remove any obstructions.u After use, place the blade sheath supplied over the blades.Store the tool, making sure that the blade is not exposed.u Always ensure that all guards are fitted when using thetool. Never attempt to use an incomplete tool or a tool withunauthorised modifications.u Never allow children to use the tool.u Be aware of falling debris when cutting the higher slides ofa hedge.u Always hold the tool with both hands and by the handlesprovided.6

VibrationThe declared vibration emission values stated in the technicaldata and the declaration of conformity have been measured inaccordance with a standard test method provided by EN 786and may be used for comparing one tool with another.The declared vibration emission value may also be used in apreliminary assessment of exposure.Warning! The vibration emission value during actual use ofthe power tool can differ from the declared value dependingon the ways in which the tool is used. The vibration level mayincrease above the level stated.When assessing vibration exposure to determine safetymeasures required by 2002/44/EC to protect persons regularlyusing power tools in employment, an estimation of vibrationexposure should consider, the actual conditions of use and theway the tool is used, including taking account of all parts of theoperating cycle such as the times when the tool is switched offand when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time.Labels on toolThe following pictograms are shown on the tool:t:OWarning! To reduce the risk of injury, the user mustread the instruction manual.Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating thistool.N Wear ear protection when operating this tool.Additional safety instructions for batteries andchargersBatteriesu Never attempt to open for any reason.u Do not expose the battery to water.u Do not expose the battery to heat.u Do not store in locations where the temperature mayexceed 40 °C.u Charge only at ambient temperatures between 10 °C and40 °C.u Charge only using the charger provided with the tool.u When disposing of batteries, follow the instructions givenin the section "Protecting the environment".u Do not damage or deform the battery either by puncture orimpact, as this can create a risk of injury and fire.u Do not charge damaged batteries.ChargersWarning! Your charger has been designed for a specificvoltage. Always check that the mains voltage corresponds tothe voltage on the rating plate.Warning! Never attempt to replace the charger unit witha regular mains plug.u Use your Black & Decker charger only to charge thebattery in the tool with which it was supplied. Otherbatteries could burst, causing personal injury and damage.u Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.u If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by themanufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker ServiceCentre in order to avoid hazard.u Do not expose the charger to water.u Do not open the charger.u Do not probe the charger.ERImmediately disconnect the cable from the mains if itis damaged or cut.Do not expose the tool to rain or high humidity.The following symbols are found on your charger:$ The charger is intended for indoor use only.Electrical safetyK Beware of falling objects. Keep bystanders away.LBeware of sharp blades. Blades continue to moveafter the motor is switched off.#Your charger is double insulated; therefore no earthwire is required. Always check that the mains voltagecorresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.Never attempt to replace the charger unit with aregular mains plug.u If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by themanufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker ServiceCentre in order to avoid a hazard.7

Features1. On/off switch2. Lock-off button3. Blade release button4. Shear blade (GL602/GL605)5. Trim blade (GS721/GL605)AssemblyWarning! Avoid accidentally switching the tool on duringassembly.GL605 - Fitting and removing the blade (fig. A)The shear blade (4) has been designed for trimming grassand weeds. The trim blade (5) has been designed for trimminghedges and shrubs.u To fit the blade, line it up with the receptacle on the tool.Slide the blade into the receptacle and push until theblade snaps into place.u To remove the blade, push the two release buttons (3)simultaneously while at the same time pulling the bladeout of the receptacle.Residual risks.Additional residual risks may arise when using the tool whichmay not be included in the enclosed safety warnings. Theserisks can arise from misuse, prolonged use etc.Even with the application of the relevant safety regulationsand the implementation of safety devices, certain residualrisks can not be avoided. These include:u Injuries caused by touching any rotating/movingparts.u Injuries caused when changing any parts, blades oraccessories.u Injuries caused by prolonged use of a tool. Whenusing any tool for prolonged periods ensure you takeregular breaks.u Impairment of hearing.u Health hazards caused by breathing dust developedwhen using your tool (example:- working with wood,especially oak, beech and MDF.)UseWarning! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not overload.Charging the battery (fig. B)The battery needs to be charged before first use andwhenever it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs that wereeasily done before. When charging the battery for the firsttime, or after prolonged storage, it will only accept an 80%charge. After several charge and discharge cycles, the batterywill attain full capacity. The battery may become warm whilecharging; this is normal and does not indicate a problem.Warning! Do not charge the battery at ambient temperaturesbelow 4 °C or above 40 °C. Recommended chargingtemperature: approx. 24 °C.u Insert the charger plug (6) into the charger connector (7)at the rear of the tool.u Plug the charger into a mains outlet.u Switch on at the mains.The battery can be left connected to the charger indefinitely.u When you want to use the tool, press the tab (8) to takethe charger connector from the tool and unplug the charger.To maximise the lifetime of the battery, it is recommended tokeep the battery connected to the charger whenever the toolis not in use. When the battery is full, the power consumptionof the charger is negligible.Switching on and offSwitching onu Push the lock-off button (2) backward using your thumband at the same time squeeze the trigger switch (1).u Release the lock-off button.Switching offu Release the switch (1).Warning! Never attempt to lock the switch in the on position.Hints for optimum use (fig. C & D)Trimming grassu In order to achieve optimum cutting results, only cut drygrass.u Hold the tool as shown in fig. C1 - C3. Keep your otherhand well away from the blade. Maintain a stable workingposition so that you do not slip. Do not overreach.u When cutting long grass, work in stages from the top.Take small cuts.u Keep the tool away from hard objects and delicate plants.u If the tool starts running slowly, reduce the load.u To make a closer cut, slightly tilt the tool.Trimming hedgesu Slightly tilt the tool (up to 15° relative to the line of cut) sothat the blade tips point slightly towards the hedge (fig. D1).This will cause the blades to cut more effectively.u Start by trimming the top of the hedge. Hold the tool at thedesired angle and move it steadily along the line of cut(fig. D2). The double-sided blade allows you to cut ineither direction.u In order to obtain a very straight cut, stretch a piece ofstring along the length of the hedge at the desired height.Use the string as a guideline, cutting just above it.8

u In order to obtain flat sides, cut upwards with the growth.Younger stems move outwards when the blade cutsdownwards, causing shallow patches in the hedge.u Take care to avoid any foreign objects. Especially avoidhard objects such as metal wire and railings, as thesecould damage the blades.u Regularly oil the blades.Guidelines for trimming (UK & Ireland)u Trim hedges and shrubs with seasonal leaves (new leavesevery year) in June and October.u Trim evergreens in April and August.u Trim conifers and other fast growing shrubs every sixweeks from May until October.Guidelines for trimming (Australia & New Zealand)u Trim hedges and shrubs with seasonal leaves (new leavesevery year) in December and March.u Trim evergreens in September and February.u Trim conifers and other fast growing shrubs every sixweeks from October until March.MaintenanceYour Black & Decker tool has been designed to operate over along period of time with a minimum of maintenance.Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper toolcare and regular cleaning.Your charger does not require any maintenance apart fromregular cleaning.Warning! Before performing any maintenance on the tool,switch off the tool. Unplug the charger before cleaning it.u Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your tool andcharger using a soft brush or dry cloth.u Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth.Do not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.u After use, carefully clean the blades. After cleaning, applya film of light machine oil to prevent the blades fromrusting.StorageWhen the tool will not be used for several months, ideally leavethe battery connected to the charger. Otherwise proceed asfollows:u Fully charge the battery.u Store the tool in a secure and dry location. The storagetemperature must always remain in the range of +5 °C to+40 °C.u Before using the tool after prolonged storage, fully chargethe battery again.Protecting the environmentSeparate collection. This product must not bedisposed of with normal household waste.Should you find one day that your Black & Decker productneeds replacement, or if it is of no further use to you, do notdispose of it with household waste. Make this productavailable for separate collection.zSeparate collection of used products and packagingallows materials to be recycled and used again.Re-use of recycled materials helps preventenvironmental pollution and reduces the demand forraw materials.Local regulations may provide for separate collection ofelectrical products from the household, at municipal wastesites or by the retailer when you purchase a new product.Black & Decker provides a facility for the collection andrecycling of Black & Decker products once they have reachedthe end of their working life. To take advantage of this serviceplease return your product to any authorised repair agent whowill collect them on our behalf.You can check the location of your nearest authorised repairagent by contacting your local Black & Decker office at theaddress indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list ofauthorised Black & Decker repair agents and full details of ourafter-sales service and contacts are available on the Internetat: www.2helpU.comBatteries (fig. E)Black & Decker batteries can be recharged manytimes. At the end of their useful life, discard batterieswith due care for our environment.The battery is located under the back end of the appliance.u Unlock the tabs (9) holding the battery cover in place.u Remove the housing (10) from the back end.u Remove the battery.u Place the battery in a suitable packaging to ensure thatthe terminals cannot be short-circuited.u Take the battery to your service agent or a local recyclingstation.Warning! Once removed, the battery cannot be refitted.9

Technical dataGL602 GS721 GL605Voltage V DC 4.8 6.0 7.2Blade strokes (no load) min -1 800 800 800Blade length cm 10 10 10Blade gap mm 23 23 23Blade brake time s < 0.5 < 0.5 < 0.5Weight kg 2.2 2.2 2.2ChargerInput voltage V AC 230Approx. charging time h 12Weight kg 0.15Vibration total values (triax vector sum) according to EN 786:Vibration emission value (a h )

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