Black & Decker GTC1843L Manual page 7

♦ Do not charge damaged batteries.
♦ Under extreme conditions, battery leakage may occur.
When you notice liquid on the batteries, carefully wipe the
liquid off using a cloth. Avoid skin contact.
♦ In case of skin or eye contact, follow the instructions
below.
Warning! The battery fluid may cause personal injury or
damage to property. In case of skin contact, immediately
rinse with water. If redness, pain or irritation occurs
seek medical attention. In case of eye contact, rinse
immediately with clean water and seek medical attention.
Chargers
Warning! Your charger has been designed for a
specific voltage. Always check that the mains voltage
corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
Warning! Never attempt to replace the charger unit with a
regular mains plug.
♦ Use your Black & Decker charger only to charge the
battery in the appliance/tool with which it was supplied.
Other batteries could burst, causing personal injury and
damage.
♦ Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
♦ If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
♦ Do not expose the charger to water.
♦ Do not open the charger.
♦ Do not probe the charger.
♦ The charger must be placed in a well ventilated area
when charging.
Symbols on the charger
The following symbols are found on your charger:
Your charger is double insulated; therefore no
earth wire is required. Always check that the
mains voltage corresponds to the voltage on the
rating plate. Never attempt to replace the charger
unit with a regular mains plug.
If the cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker
Service Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
The charger is intended for indoor use only.
Read the instruction manual before use.
(Original instructions)
Features
1. On/off switch
2. Lock-off button
3. Main handle
4. Trimmer head
5. Blade
6. Blade sheath
7. Battery
Fig. A
8. Charger
9. Charging indicator
Assembly
Warning! To prevent accidental operation, ensure that the
battery is removed and that the blade sheath is in place on the
blades before performing the following operations. Failure to
do this could result in serious personal injury.
Fitting and removing the trimmer head (fig. C)
Fitting the trimmer head
♦ Align the groove on the outside of the coupling end of the
handle (3) with the tongue on the inside of the coupling
end of the trimmer head (4).
♦ Push the trimmer head (4) onto the handle (3).
♦ Slide the collar (11) down and rotate it clockwise until it is
fully tightened.
Warning! Periodically check the connections to ensure that
they are tightened securely. The collar is correctly secured if
there are no orange threads visible.
Removing the trimmer head
♦ Rest the handle (3) on the ground, loosen the collar (11)
and take off the trimmer head (4).
Adjusting the trimmer head angle (fig. D)
The trimmer head pivots 180° and can be locked into 5
positions within that range.
Warning! To avoid being pinched, wear gloves and hold the
unit as shown.
♦ Rest the handle (3) on the ground, slide the collar (12)
down and move the trimmer head (4) as required. Make
sure the trimmer head clicks into place.
Fitting and removing the battery (fig. B)
♦ To fit the battery (7), line it up with the receptacle on the
tool. Slide the battery into the receptacle and push until
the battery snaps into place.
♦ To remove the battery, push the release button (10) while
at the same time pulling the battery out of the receptacle.
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