Maintenance; Hints For Optimum Use - Black & Decker GT4245 Original Instructions Manual

Use
Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not overload.
Rotating the front handle (fig. D) (GT4550 Only)
For you comfort and convienience during use, the front handle
can be rotated into 5 diferent positions.
Press in the front handle rotate button (8).
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Rotate the front handle (3) to the required position.
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Release the front handle rotate button (8).
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Note: It is not possible to rotate the front handle of the hedge
trimmer whilst the hedge trimmer is running.
Switching on and off
Note: 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 (Fig. E)
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 front
handle.
With the other hand, squeeze the trigger switch (1) to start
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the 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
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(up to 15° relative to the line of cut) so that the blade tips
point slightly towards the hedge (fig. F). 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
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string along the length of the hedge at the desired height.
Use the string as a guideline, cutting just above it (fig. G).
In order to obtain flat sides, cut upwards with the growth.
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Younger stems move outwards when the blade cuts
downwards, causing shallow patches in the hedge (fig. H).
Take care to avoid any foreign objects. Especially avoid
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hard objects such as metal wire and railings, as these
could damage the blades (fig. I).
Regularly oil the blades.
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Guidelines for trimming
Trim hedges and shrubs with seasonal leaves (new leaves
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every year) in June and October.
Trim evergreens in April and August.
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(Original instructions)
Trim conifers and other fast growing shrubs every six
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weeks from May until October.
Guidelines for trimming (Australia & New Zealand)
Trim hedges and shrubs with seasonal leaves (new leaves
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every year) in December and March.
Trim evergreens in September and February.
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Trim conifers and other fast growing shrubs every six
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weeks from October until March.
Accessories
The performance of your tool depends on the accessory used.
Black & Decker and Piranha accessories are engineered to
high quality standards and designed to enhance the perform-
ance of your tool. By using these accessories you will get the
very best from your tool.
Lubrication oil is available from your Black & Decker dealer
(cat. no. A6102-XJ).

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.
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Or switch off and remove the battery from the appliance/
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tool if the appliance/tool has a separate battery pack.
Or run the battery down completely if it is integral and then
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switch off.
Unplug the charger before cleaning it. Your charger does
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not require any maintenance apart from regular cleaning.
Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your appliance/tool/
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charger using a soft brush or dry cloth.
Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth. Do
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not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.
After use, carefully clean the blades. After cleaning, apply
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a film of light machine oil to prevent the blades from rust-
ing.
Mains plug replacement (U.K. & Ireland only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
Safely dispose of the old plug.
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Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the new
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plug.
Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
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Warning! No connection is to be made to the earth terminal.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs.
Recommended fuse: 5 A.
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