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1. e Turn the lever 18 backwards and forwards to ensure it operates freely Fig K e Remove any dirt or grass that may have collected inside the spool housing and cover e Feed the end of the line through the eyelet 14 and then push the spool into the centre drive shaft while pulling the free end of the m GL340 UK p02 11 w p 8 line to release it from the L shaped slot To fully seat the spool rotate as necessary taking care not to trap the line underneath the spool and making sure that there is a minimum of 9cm 3 5 of line protruding from the spool housing e Finally replace the cover as previously described What to do if your string trimmer needs repair For after sales service please refer to the section Lawnmowers amp Garden within your local Yellow Pages Unwanted products and the environment Should you find one day that your trimmer amp needs replacement or is of no further use to you think of the protection of the environment Black amp Decker service agents will accept your old trimmer and will dispose of it in an environmentally safe way Black amp Decker lawn and garden guarantee If your Black amp Decker trimmer becomes defective within the guarantee period due to faulty materials and workmanship we guarantee to either replace all defective parts or at our discretion replace your trimmer free of charge provided that e Your trimmer is returned to one of our a2. m e E TE U BLACKS DECKER GL340 So AO MBLACKS DECKER E12396 m GL340 UK p02 11 w p 10 10 97 24 3 00 2 16 pm m GL340 UK p02 11 w p 2 String Trimmer GL340 Congratulations On your purchase of your Black amp Decker string trimmer This user manual provides important operating and maintenance instructions for all of the string trimmers in the Black amp Decker GL340 range Your trimmer has the following features for your benefit e Totally automatic line feed system Light body for ease and manoeuvrability Switch guard to prevent accidental starting Powerful motor to cope with most conditions Sturdy guard for safety Know your trimmer Read all of this manual carefully observing all l LO the recommended safety instructions before during and after using your trimmer and maintain your trimmer in good working order Familiarise yourself with the controls on your trimmer before attempting to operate it but above all be sure you know how to stop your trimmer in an emergency Retain this user manual and all other literature supplied with your trimmer for future reference Description Following is a list of parts that will be mentioned in this user manual and are shown in the figures 1 Body Switch lever Switch guard Air slots Nylon line Guard Line trimming blade Spool cover Square Arrow
3. Guard screw holes Spool cover tab Spool housing Eyelet Spool Arrow oo no oa I G DO n O O0 R N O i 1 i 1 L User manual 17 Line retaining hole 18 Lever Safety instructions Training e Never allow children or persons who are unfamiliar with this type of trimmer to use it nor anyone who has not read this user manual Do not allow children animals or other persons near your trimmer when in use A a always keep them at least 6m 20ft away Pi from the cutting area Remember that the operator is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property Your trimmer is designed for use on AC mains electrical supplies only do not attempt to use it on any other supply Plug your trimmer into a power point never a lighting socket Never carry your trimmer by the cable or jerk the cable to seperate the connectors Keep the cable away from heat sources oils or sharp edges Check the condition of your cable before use and do not use if damaged The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Preparation To protect your feet always wear stout shoes or boots freshly cut grass is damp and slippery Rubber or man made footwear will enhance your safety Do not operate your trimmer barefoot o
4. between the two parts Align the arrow 10 on the guard 6 with the square marking 9 on your trimmer body and push the guard upwards until it contacts the underside of the body Now lide the guard forward until the square marking on the guard aligns with the square marking on your trimmer body Ensure that the ridge on the guard has located in the slot on your trimmer body e Once the guard is in position secure with the two guard screws which go through the guard screw holes 11 and into your trimmer body e In transit the end of the cutting line 5 is taped to the side of the spool cover Please discard the tape to release the length of line There should be a minimum length of 9cm 3 5 of cutting line protruding from the spool housing before you use your trimmer Note When your trimmer is operated for the first time any excess line will be cut off by the line trimming blade 7 housed in the guard This is also the case for any subsequent line adjustment Because line cut off by the blade in the guard may be ejected it is important that the amount of excess line is kept to a minimum Where an excessive amount of line is pulled out the line should be cut back to the outside of the guard before switching on your trimmer Cut the line off on your trimmer blade by hand e Always ensure that the spool cover is secure before and after use gt Mm How to use your trimmer Fig B To switch on your trimme
5. line end in one of the L shaped slots to prevent the line unravelling Feed the cutting line through the eyelet 14 and then push the spool onto the centre drive shaft while pulling the free end of the line to release it from the L shaped slot To fully seat the spool rotate as necessary taking care not to trap the cutting line underneath the spool and making sure that there is a minimum of 9cm 8 5 protruding from the spool housing e Replace the spool cover by aligning both tabs on it 12 with the slots in the spool housing and pushing them into place Make sure that both tabs are securely located How to wind new line onto an empty spool Fig H amp J H JI J2 A maximum of 10 metres of new cutting line can be wound onto the empty spool The spool has an Indicator to help you avoid winding an excessive quantity of cutting line on the spool as too much will prevent the automatic feed system from functioning Remove any remnant of old cutting line from the spool 15 Push the end of the new cutting line into one of the two retaining holes 17 provided in the spool 15 and insert 20mm Bend the cutting line over pulling it through the adjacent L shaped slot The cutting line should now be firmly anchored to the spool and you may proceed to wind it on in the direction of the arrow 16 Take time to wind the cutting line on neatly in layers Do not criss cross When you have wound
6. results in the pins being live which may cause a fatal electric shock Fitting the female connector UK only To remove the cover unscrew the fixing screw until it is free of the nut which is located in the hexagonal recess on the underside of the connector Take care not to lose the nut if it falls out There is no need to completely remove the fixing screw as it is intended to remain captive in the cover The cover can now be removed by applying pressure as shown below apply pressure here The extension cable contains two wires which are colour coded for easy recognition brown is for Live L and blue is for Neutral N The female connector is marked L for live and N for neutral These markings are located inside the body near the terminal screws see opposite figure a With the connector cover removed lift out the cable protector and proceed as follows e Pass the cable through from the narrow end of the cable protector see opposite figure a e Prepare the cable ends to the specified strip lengths see opposite figure b 24 3 00 2 17 pm m GL340 UK p02 11 w p 6 Remove cable clamp see opposite figure a Take care of loose parts To connect the extension cable to the connector terminals unscrew the terminal screws until the clamp washers have lifted just enough to enter the conductor between the raised washer and the terminal see below Connect the brown lead to L and
7. the blue lead to N Note There is no need to remove the terminal screws Connections are not to be made under the screw heads terminal screw clamp terminal washer conductor position to left of screw Locate the cable and cable protector into the body correctly see below figure a Then fit the cable clamp over the outer sheath of the cable and screw down until the screws are fully home Failure to do this may result in the cover not fitting correctly to the connector body Before replacing the cover of the female connector make sure that the cable clamp is holding the outer sheath of the cable firmly with screws fully home and that the two leads are correctly fixed at the terminal screws and are not taut see below figure a Place the cover onto the body assembly ensuring that it seats flat then retighten the fixing screw into the nut until the cover is securely held see below figure c Finally check that the cable protector is secure and that there are no gaps between the cover and the connector body terminal screws clamping washers connector body 6mm fixing screw cable clamp cable protector Preparing your trimmer for use Fig C E C D Take your trimmer guard and parts pack out of the carton e Remove the guard screws from the parts pack Place the guard 6 over the spool ousing 13 on your trimmer taking care that the line 5 does not become stuck
8. e effected It is our aim that all Black amp Decker customers should be totally satisfied with their Black amp Decker product and after sales service if help or advice is needed please contact a local Black amp Decker authorised repair agent who will be happy to help Full details of our after sales service can be obtained from any of our Black amp Decker authorised repair agents This user manual contains a full directory and parts drawing Other Black amp Decker products UK only Black amp Decker has a full range of outdoor power tools that make life easy in the garden If you would like further information on other products please contact the Black amp Decker Service Information Centre at the address towards the back of this manual or contact your Black amp Decker stockist Lawnmowers String trimmers Chainsaws Lawnrakers Compost shredders Leafbusters Blade trimmers Cordless brooms Cordless shrubbers Hedgetrimmers Cordless trimsaws Cordless shears m GL340 UK p02 11 w p 9 EC Declaration of Conformity We declare that unit GL340 conforms to 89 392 EEC 89 336 EEC 73 23 EEC EN55014 EN55104 EN60335 A weighted sound pressure 108dB A A weighted sound power 95dB A Hand arm weighted vibration lt 2 5m s 6 Brian Cooke Director of Engineering Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6JG United Kingdom 24 3 00 2 17 pm B vuz lt CUA IIT Australia DeWalt Ind
9. ended fuse for your trimmer e Only use replacement fuses which are approved to BS1362 e When changing the fuse in your plug always ensure the fuse cover is refitted If the fuse cover is missing or damaged do not use the plug Note Fuses do not give personal protection against electric shock Plug replacement e Disconnect the plug from the supply e Cut off the plug and dispose of immediately Insertion of a detatched plug into a 13 amp socket outlet may result in electric shock e Only fit BS1363A approved plugs fitted with the correctly rated fuse e The cable wire colours or a letter will be marked at the connection points of most good quality plugs Attach the wires to their respective points in the plug see below Brown is for Live L and blue is for Neutral N e Before replacing the top cover of the mains plug ensure that the cable restraint is holding the outer sheath on the cable firmly and that the two leads are correctly fixed at the terminal screws Fit a BS1363A Fit the recommended approved fuse approved resilient plug to BS1362 Connect blue to N neutral Connect brown to L live 230 volts AC only Never use a light socket Warning Never connect live or neutral wires to the earth pin marked E or Note Do not wire an extension cable directly into your trimmer yourself Instead take your trimmer to your nearest Black amp Decker service agent Make sure t
10. er point Finally check the fuse and wiring on the cable extension plug UK only e If the automatic line feed fails to operate it could be for one of the following reasons Line too short or line jammed on spool e Disconnect your trimmer from the power supply e Remove the spool cover 8 by pushing both tabs 12 inwards and upwards Fig F e Lift the spool 15 approximately 6mm 4 from the spool housing 13 while pulling the cutting line 5 This will allow you to lengthen the line while clearing any line jammed inside the spool Ensure there is a minimum of 9cm 8 5 protruding from the spool housing Rotate the spool as necessary to fully seat the spool and replace the cover by aligning both tabs on the cover with the slots in the spool housing and push into place Ensure that both tabs are securely located Line still jammed on spool or broken inside spool housing e Disconnect the power supply and remove the cover as previously described e Lift out the spool 15 completely holding the coiled cutting line in place to prevent it unravelling from the spool Fig J e Carefully unwind the cutting line 5 from the Spool until any crossed or trapped loops are cleared Rewind the cutting line evenly in the direction of the arrow 16 on the spool Temporarily park the cutting line end in one of the L shaped slots to prevent the spool unravelling Ensure you leave a minimum of 9cm 3 5 protruding
11. hat the outer sheath of the cable is held firmly by the clamp EET lt N TBS ITT Increased safety can be obtained by having a qualified electrician install a high sensitivity 30mA circuit breaker in the house wiring If you do not have such a circuit breaker installed or you do not wish to have one installed then we strongly recommend that the electrical power to your trimmer be supplied through a high sensitivity residual current device RCD The RCD is designed to provide a high degree of personal protection against harmful electric current should fault conditions occur Warning The use of an RCD or other circuit AN breaker unit does not release the operator of your trimmer from the safety instructions and safe working practices given in this manual Cordset replacement Australia and New Zealand If the replacement of the supply cord is necessary this has to be done by the manufacturer or his agent in order to avoid a safety hazard The following five sections only refer to products supplied without a cable Cable connection system UK only Black amp Decker continually make every effort to achieve the highest standards in performance quality and reliability and recommend the use of a new outdoor cable connection system The new system gives additional protection against the possibility of water or moisture entering into the cable connector during normal use Note The new c
12. not operate your trimmer if any parts are defective discard all defective parts and fit new parts before use Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure your trimmer is in a safe working condition Use only Black amp Decker recommended replacement parts and accessories Black amp Decker s policy is one of continuous improvement to our products and as such we reserve the right to change product specifications without prior notice Double insulation Your trimmer is double insulated your trimmer in wet grass if possible Use your trimmer only in daylight or good artificial light e Do not cross gravel paths or roads whilst the line is rotating e Always be sure of your footing particularly on slopes E This means that all external metal parts are electrically isolated from the power supply This is achieved by placing an extra insulation barrier between the electrical and mechanical parts Double insulation means greater electrical safety and obviates the necessity of having your trimmer earthed m GL340 UK p02 11 w p 3 24 3 00 2 16 pm m GL340 UK p02 11 w p 4 Electrical safety UK only Your trimmer should always be switched off A at the mains before disconnecting any plug and socket connector or extension cables Fuse replacement If your trimmer is supplied with cable fitted with a non re wireable plug e The plug is fitted with a 5 amp fuse which is the recomm
13. on sufficient cutting line temporarily park it in one of the L shaped slots to prevent the spool unravelling ensuring you leave a minimum of 9cm 3 5 protruding Fit the spool and spool cover 8 to the spool housing as described for fitting a new spool Replacement line A new spool containing 10 metres of nylon line may be purchased from your Black 8 Decker agent Alternatively replacement packs containing 25 to 50 metres of line are available For maximum reliability never put on a heavier or lighter line eg fishing line which will prevent the automatic feed from functioning cause motor failure or reduce cutting performance Care and maintenance e For the best performance please keep the nylon line spool and air slots in your trimmer body clean Use a dry brush or cloth to remove grass sap or other dirt e Plastic parts may be cleaned by using a mild soap and a cloth dampened with hot water Do not use any other type of detergent cleaner 24 3 00 2 17 pm ATT CUA or solvent which might contain chemicals that could seriously damage the plastic Do not spray your trimmer with water e Self lubricating bearings are used in this tool and so lubrication is not required Fault finding Before checking your trimmer for any faults disconnect it from the mains e f your trimmer will not start check that the power cord is properly connected If this does not work check your pow
14. onnection system does not release the operator of the machine from the safety precautions and safe working practices given in this user manual Particular attention is drawn to the coupler system as being weather resistant and not suitable for immersion submersion or being subjected to water jets Care should be taken to prevent the cable from lying or trailing through pools of water or from splashing with hose pipes The new cable system is available in various lengths through most major DIY retail outlets A6615 20m heavy duty cable new socket 13 amp plug A6616 20m heavy duty cable new socket 13 amp plug and cable tidy system A6617 30m heavy duty cable new socket 13 amp plug and cable tidy system 24 3 00 2 16 pm MI TIME MA Existing cable systems UK only If you already own an outdoor cable system we recommend that you replace the existing female cable connector with the new female connector see below which is supplied loose in the carton Please read the section entitled Fitting the female connector new female connector old female connector Should you wish to convert more than one cable system the new female connector is available as an accessory from most major DIY retail outlets and from Black amp Decker service agents cat no A6624S Existing powered garden tools UK only To connect existing Black amp Decker garden power tools to the new sys
15. plete this section immediately after the purchase of your string trimmer and post it to the Black Decker address in your country above If you live in Australia or New Zealand please register your purchase by using the alternative guarantee card supplied in the carton Part no 371356 21 10 99 24 3 00 2 17 pm 12 m GL340 UK p02 11 w p
16. r in open sandals Use protective equipment Wear safety Spectacles or goggles whilst operating your trimmer Use ear protection if the Sound level seems uncomfortable when using your trimmer e Use a face mask if dusty e Wear long trousers to protect your legs any debris left on the lawn or cutting path may be picked up and ejected by the line 24 3 00 2 16 pm I e E IM The power supply cable should be Bee E N G y E i m regularly inspected for signs of damage or ageing and only used if in good condition Always keep the power supply cable away from the line be aware of its position at all times Always be sure your trimmer is in a safe operating condition Always switch off and remove the plug if the supply cable has become damaged or entangled Before using your trimmer disconnect it from the electrical supply and visually check that the spool assembly is secure Never fit metal cutting line or wire to your trimmer Always check that your lawn or cutting path is clear of all sticks stones wire and other debris Contact with such debris may be dangerous or may damage your trimmer Take care against injury from the guard trimming blade Operation ASP e Your trimmer will continue to run for a short time after releasing the switch lever Always allow your trimmer to stop on its own Release the switch lever to turn your trimmer off and remove the plug from the main
17. r press the switch lever To switch the unit off release the switch lever In order to get the most from your trimmer please learn the following techniques Do not be impatient you will obtain the best results by experience and by following these simple rules B Do not use your trimmer without its guard 24 3 00 2 17 pm GL340 UK p02 11 w p 7 B Do not cut wet grass best results are 3 N G L s Rcx achieved when the grass is dry Cut at an angle and with the tip of the nylon line Your trimmer is balanced to operate at this angle BA Swing your trimmer gently from side to side B 5 Do not overload your trimmer It operates best at high speeds B6 On long grass start at the top B7 Take small cuts B 8 If your trimmer features a cord restraint loop a length of cord through the restraint to prevent the plug and socket coming apart accidentally if the cord is pulled How to fit a new spool of cutting line Fig F amp G e Disconnect your trimmer from the power supply F e Remove the spool cover by pushing the two spool cover tabs 12 inwards and upwards Fig F then pull off it is not necessary to push both tabs in at the same time The empty spool can now be withdrawn from the drive shaft e Remove any dirt or grass that may have collected inside the spool housing and cover e Unwind approximately 9cm 3 5 of cutting line 6 from the new spool 15 and temporarily park the cutting
18. s Whenever you leave your trimmer unattended e Before checking cleaning adjusting or working on your trimmer Before clearing a blockage If your trimmer starts to vibrate abnormally check immediately e After striking a foreign object inspect your trimmer for damage and make repairs as necessary Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Start your trimmer carefully according to the instructions and with your feet well away from the cutting line Do not use your trimmer in the rain and do not allow it to get wet Avoid using Always cut across the face of slopes never up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Do not cut excessively steep slopes and always wear non slip footwear Walk never run Do not force your trimmer Always use your trimmer in the manner outlined in this manual Your trimmer is designed to be used in an upright position and if it is used in any other way it may result in injury Never run your trimmer whilst it is lying on its side or upside down Never operate your trimmer with defective guards or shields and always operate with the guard in position Maintenance and storage Store your trimmer in a dry place when not in use out of the reach of children Do not use solvents or cleaning fluids to clean your trimmer use a blunt scraper to remove grass and dirt Always disconnect from the electrical supply before cleaning Do
19. tem you will require an adaptor see below This is available as an accessory from most major DIY retail outlets cat no A6623S Warning This adaptor is only suitable for products rated up to 500W It is not recommended for use with the following Hover mowers Rotary mowers with grass collection Chainsaws Shredders Blowervacs Please contact your local service agent should you require further advice Fitting your own extension cable UK only e When fitting your own extension cable fit a 13 amp plug see Fitting the mains plug to one end of the cable and a female connector supplied loose in the carton to the other end see opposite For wiring instructions see the following sections e A male connector is already attached to the electrical supply cable on your mower and is designed to be non rewireable see opposite This should not be removed Should the cable and plug become damaged or need replacing please return your mower to your local Black amp Decker service agent m GL340 UK p02 11 w p 5 male connector female connector Warning Never wire an extension cable with AN anything other than the female connector supplied and a 13 amp BS1363A approved plug with the recommended fuse Never wire a male connector to your extension cable and never wire an extension cable with a plug of any kind at each end of the cable This is extremely dangerous and
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21. uthorised repair agents with evidence of purchase e Your trimmer has been used within the parameters of its consumer classification Your trimmer has not been used for hire purposes Repairs have not been attempted by anyone other than our authorised repair agents e The failure represents normal wear and tear This guarantee is offered as an extra benefit and is additional to your statutory rights Our guarantee policy Failure due to the following are not covered e Replacing worn or damaged blades nylon line and chains or cables damaged during storage or use These are regarded as replacement items which wear during normal usage e Failure as a result of sudden impact or obvious abuse e Failure due to usage not in accordance with instructions and recommendations contained in this manual 24 3 00 2 17 pm vuz DN TSS The use of other than genuine Black amp Decker RaZ E N G T E E accessories and parts may damage or reduce the performance of your Black amp Decker trimmer and may render the guarantee void Black amp Decker after sales service UK Australia and New Zealand only Black amp Decker offers a nationwide network of authorised service agents The use of other than genuine Black amp Decker accessories and parts may damage or reduce the performance of your Black amp Decker product and may also endanger the user The terms and conditions of the warranty may also b
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