Electrical Safety; Switching On And Off - Black & Decker GT110 Black & Decker

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Always wear safety glasses and ear protection.
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Wear gloves when operating this tool.
Immediately disconnect the cable from the mains if it
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is damaged or cut.
Do not expose the tool to rain or high humidity.
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Electrical safety

This tool is double insulated; therefore no earth wire
is required. Always check that the power supply
corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
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manufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
When using the tool outdoors, only use extension cables
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intended for outdoor use. A suitable rated Black & Decker
extension cable of up to 30 m can be used without loss of
power.
Electric safety can be further improved by using a
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high-sensitivity 30 mA residual current device (RCD).
Features
This tool includes some or all of the following features.
1. Trigger switch
2. Front handle switch
3. Front handle
4. Guard
5. Blade
6. Blade sheath
7. Cable restraint
This hedge trimmer has the following features for your bene t:
Ergonomically formed handles for comfortable cutting.
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Machined blades for improved cutting.
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Dual action blades for reduced vibration.
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Assembly
Warning! Before assembly, make sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged and that the blade sheath is tted
over the blades.
Fitting the guard (fig. A)
Locate the guard (4) into the mounting bracket (8).
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Push the guard into the bracket until it clicks into place.
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Warning! Never use the tool without the guard.
Connecting the tool to the mains (fig. B)
Unless the tool is tted with a mains cable, you will need to
connect an extension cable to the power inlet.
Connect the female socket of a suitable extension cable to
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the power inlet of the tool.
Loop the cable through the cable restraint (7) as shown to
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prevent the extension cable from becoming detached
during use.
Insert the mains plug into a mains outlet.
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Warning! The extension cable must be suitable for outdoor
use. When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable
completely.
Use
Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not overload.
Carefully guide the cable in order to avoid accidentally
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cutting it. A good way to control the cable is by putting it
over your shoulder.
For your safety, this tool is equipped with a double
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switching system. This system prevents starting the tool
inadvertently and will only allow operation while holding
the tool with both hands.

Switching on and off

Switching on
Take hold of the front handle (3) with one hand so that the
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front handle switch (2) is pushed into the body of the tool.
With the other hand, squeeze the trigger switch (1) to start the
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tool.
Switching off
Release the handle switch (2) or the trigger switch (1).
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Warning! Never attempt to lock a switch in the on position.
Hints for optimum use
Start by trimming the top of the hedge. Slightly tilt the tool (up
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to 15° relative to the line of cut) so that the blade tips point
slightly towards the hedge (fig. C1). This will cause the blades
to cut more effectively. Hold the tool at the desired angle and
move it steadily along the line of cut. The double-sided blade
allows you to cut in either direction.
In order to obtain a very straight cut, stretch a piece of string
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along the length of the hedge at the desired height. Use the
string as a guideline, cutting just above it.
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