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GSL600 - XE - Charging the battery
Charge the battery.
When the battery is charged the charging indicator (6) lights
up. The charging indicator will stop lighting when the charging
is complete.
Switching on and off (fig. H)
Switching on
Push and hold the lock button (2) to the right or to the left
and then squeeze the on/off switch (1).
Release the lock-off button.
Switching off
Release the on/off switch (1).
Warning! Never attempt to lock the switch in the on position.
Hints for optimum use (fig. I & J)
Trimming grass
In order to achieve optimum cutting results, only cut dry
grass.
Hold the tool as shown in fig. I1 & I2. Keep your other
hand well away from the blade. Maintain a stable working
position so that you do not slip. Do not overreach.
When cutting long grass, work in stages from the top.
Take small cuts.
Keep the tool away from hard objects and delicate plants.
If the tool starts running slowly, reduce the load.
To make a closer cut, slightly tilt the tool.
Trimming hedges
Slightly tilt the tool (up to 15° relative to the line of cut) so
that the blade tips point slightly towards the hedge (fig. J1).
This will cause the blades to cut more effectively.
Start by trimming the top of the hedge. Hold the tool at the
desired angle and move it steadily along the line of cut
(fig. J2). The double-sided blade allows you to cut in either
direction.
In order to obtain a very straight cut, stretch a piece of
string along the length of the hedge at the desired height.
Use the string as a guideline, cutting just above it.
In order to obtain flat sides, cut upwards with the growth.
Younger stems move outwards when the blade cuts
downwards, causing shallow patches in the hedge.
Take care to avoid any foreign objects. Especially avoid
hard objects such as metal wire and railings, as these
could damage the blades.
Regularly oil the blades.
Guidelines for trimming (Australia & New Zealand)
Trim hedges and shrubs with seasonal leaves (new leaves
every year) in December and March.
Trim evergreens in September and February.
Trim conifers and other fast growing shrubs every six
weeks from October until March.
Maintenance
Your Black & Decker corded/cordless appliance/tool has been
designed to operate over a long period of time with a minimum
of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends
upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.
Warning! Before performing any maintenance on corded/
cordless power tools:
Switch off and unplug the appliance/tool.
Or switch off and remove the battery from the appliance/
tool if the appliance/tool has a separate battery pack.
Or run the battery down completely if it is integral and then
switch off.
Unplug the charger before cleaning it. Your charger does
not require any maintenance apart from regular cleaning.
Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your appliance/tool/
charger using a soft brush or dry cloth.
Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth.
Do not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.
Regularly open the chuck and tap it to remove any dust
from the interior (when fitted).
After use, carefully clean the blades. After cleaning, apply
a film of light machine oil to prevent the blades from
rusting.
Storage
When the tool will not be used for several months, ideally
leave the battery connected to the charger. Otherwise proceed
as follows:
Fully charge the battery.
Store the tool in a secure and dry location. The storage
temperature must always remain in the range of +5 °C to
+40 °C.
Before using the tool after prolonged storage, fully charge
the battery again.
Protecting the environment
Separate collection. This product must not be
disposed of with normal household waste.
Should you find one day that your Black & Decker product
needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to you, do not
dispose of it with household waste. Make this product
available for separate collection.
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