Black & Decker GT450 User Manual

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  Injuries caused by touching any rotating/moving 

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  Injuries caused when changing any parts, blades or 

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  Injuries caused by prolonged use of a tool. When 

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  Impairment of hearing.

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  Health hazards caused by breathing dust developed 

The declared vibration emission values stated in the technical 

data and the declaration of conformity have been measured in 

accordance with a standard test method provided by EN 60745 

and may be used for comparing one tool with another. The 

declared vibration emission value may also be used in a 

preliminary assessment of exposure.

Warning! The vibration emission value during actual use of the 

power tool can differ from the declared value depending on the 

ways in which the tool is used. The vibration level may increase 

above the level stated.

When assessing vibration exposure to determine safety 

measures required by 2002/44/EC to protect persons regularly 

using power tools in employment, an estimation of vibration 

exposure should consider, the actual conditions of use and the 

way the tool is used, including taking account of all parts of the 

operating cycle such as the times when the tool is switched off 

and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time.

The following pictograms are shown on the tool:

  Warning! To reduce the risk of injury, the user must 

read the instruction manual.

 

Always wear safety glasses and ear protection.

  Wear gloves when operating this tool.

Immediately disconnect the cable from the mains if it 

is damaged or cut.

 

 

Do not expose the tool to rain or high humidity.

 

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.

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  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.

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  When using the tool outdoors, only use extension cables 

intended for outdoor use. A suitable rated Black & Decker 

extension cable of up to 30 m can be used without loss of 

power.

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  Electric safety can be further improved by using a 

high-sensitivity 30 mA residual current device (RCD). 

This tool includes some or all of the following features. 

This hedge trimmer has the following features for your benefit:

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  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.

Warning! Before assembly, make sure that the tool is 

switched off and unplugged and that the blade sheath is fitted 

over the blades.

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  Locate the guard (4) into the grooves (8).

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  Secure the guard using the two screws (9) supplied.

Warning! Never use the tool without the guard.

Unless the tool is fitted with a mains cable, you will need to 

connect an extension cable to the power inlet.

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  Connect the female socket of a suitable extension cable to 

the power inlet of the tool.

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  Loop the cable through the cable restraint (7) as shown to 

prevent the extension cable from becoming detached during 

use.

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  Insert the mains plug into a mains outlet.

Warning! The extension cable must be suitable for outdoor use. 

When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable completely.