Maintenance - Black & Decker GTC410 Manual

E N G L I S H
To charge the battery (6), remove it from the
tool and insert it into the charger (8). The
battery will only fit into the charger in one way.
Do not force. Be sure that the battery is fully
seated in the charger.
Plug in the charger.
3 hour charger
The battery will be fully charged in approx. 3 hours.
It can be removed at any time or left in the
connected charger indefinitely.
1 hour charger
Check if the red charging indicator (9) lights up.
If the green end of charge indicator (10) lights
up now instead, the battery is too hot and
cannot be charged. If this happens, remove the
battery from the charger, let the battery cool
down for approx. 1 hour and re-insert it.
After approx. 1 hour of charging, the red charging
indicator (9) will stop lighting and the green end of
charge indicator (10) will light up. The battery is
now fully charged.
Remove the battery from the charger.
Switching on and off (fig. C)
For your safety, this tool is equipped with a
double switching system. This system prevents
starting the tool inadvertently and will only allow
operation while holding the tool with both hands.
Switching on
Squeeze the front handle switch (1).
Push the lock-off button (3) forward using your
thumb and at the same time squeeze the
trigger switch (2).
Release the lock-off button.
Switching off
Release the front handle switch (1) or the
trigger switch (2).
Never attempt to lock a switch in the on
position.
10
Hints for optimum use
Slightly tilt the tool (up to 15° relative to the
line of cut) so that the blade tips point slightly
towards the hedge (fig. D1). 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. D2). 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 (12) as a
guideline, cutting just above it (fig. D2).
In order to obtain flat sides, cut upwards with
the growth (fig. D3). 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 (fig. D4).
Regularly oil the blades.
Consider purchasing a spare battery to extend
the running time of this tool. The catalogue
number of the battery is found in the technical
data chart below.

MAINTENANCE

Your Black & Decker 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.
Your charger does not require any maintenance
apart from regular cleaning.
Before performing any maintenance on
the tool, remove the battery from the
tool.
Unplug the charger before cleaning it.
After use, carefully clean the blades. After
cleaning, apply a film of light machine oil to
prevent the blades from rusting.
Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your tool
and charger using a soft brush or dry cloth.