Black & Decker GT26 User Manual page 5

HEDGETRIMMER GT26/GT246/GT250/
GT251/GT260/GT261/GT262
CONGRATULATIONS!
You have chosen a Black & Decker tool. Our aim is
to provide quality tools at an affordable price.
We hope that you will enjoy using this tool for
many years.
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
GT26/GT246/GT250/GT251/GT260/
GT261/GT262
Black & Decker declares that these
products conform to:
98/37/EC, 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC,
EN 50144, EN 55014, EN 61000
2000/14/EC, Hedge trimmer ≤ 380 W,
Annex V
Level of sound pressure, measured according to
2000/14/EC:
L (sound pressure) dB(A)
pA
L (acoustic power) dB(A)
WA
L (guaranteed) dB(A)
WA
Always wear ear protection if the sound
pressure exceeds 85 dB(A).
Hand/arm weighted vibration value according to
EN 50144:
Kevin Hewitt
Director of Consumer Engineering
Spennymoor, County Durham DL16 6JG,
United Kingdom
1-11-2003
INTENDED USE
Your Black & Decker hedgetrimmer GT26/GT246/
GT250/GT251/GT260/GT261/GT262 has been
designed for trimming hedges, shrubs and brambles.
This tool is intended for consumer use only.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Warning symbols
The following symbols are used in this manual:
Denotes risk of personal injury, loss of life
or damage to the tool in case of non-
observance of the instructions in this
manual.
Denotes risk of electric shock.
Read the manual prior to operation.
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E N G L I S H
Warning! When using mains-powered
tools, basic safety precautions,
including the following, should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, personal injury and
material damage.
Read all of this manual carefully before
operating the tool.
Before operating the tool, make sure
that you know how to switch the tool off
in an emergency.
Retain this manual for future reference.
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