Black & Decker GTC2451 Handbuch Seite 10

E N G L I S H
When charging the battery for the first time, or after
prolonged storage, it will only accept an 80% charge.
After several charge and discharge cycles, the
battery will attain full capacity. The battery may
become warm while charging; this is normal and
does not indicate a problem.
Do not charge the battery at ambient
temperatures below 4 °C or above 40 °C.
Recommended charging temperature:
approx. 24 °C.
To charge the battery (6), remove it from the
x
tool and insert it into the charger (7).
The battery will only fit into the charger in one
way. Do not force. Be sure that the battery is
fully seated in the charger.
Plug in the charger.
x
3 hour charger
The battery will be fully charged in approx. 3 hours.
It can be removed at any time or left in the
connected charger indefinitely.
1 hour charger
Check if the red charging indicator (8) lights up.
x
If the green end of charge indicator (9) lights
up now instead, the battery is too hot and
cannot be charged. If this happens, remove
the battery from the charger, let the battery
cool down for approx. 1 hour and re-insert it.
After approx. 1 hour of charging, the red charging
indicator (8) will stop lighting and the green end of
charge indicator (9) will light up. The battery is
now fully charged.
Remove the battery from the charger.
x
Switching on and off (fig. C)
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
Squeeze the front handle switch (1).
x
Push the lock-off button (3) forward using your
x
thumb, then squeeze the trigger switch (2).
Release the lock-off button.
x
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Switching off
Release the front handle switch (1) or the
x
trigger switch (2).
Never attempt to lock a switch in the on
position.
Hints for optimum use
Slightly tilt the tool (up to 15° relative to the
x
line of cut) so that the blade tips point slightly
towards the hedge (fig. D1). This will cause the
blades to cut more effectively.
Start by trimming the top of the hedge. Hold the
x
tool at the desired angle and move it steadily
along the line of cut (fig. D2). The double-sided
blade allows you to cut in either direction.
In order to obtain a very straight cut, stretch a
x
piece of string along the length of the hedge
at the desired height. Use the string (12) as a
guideline, cutting just above it (fig. D2).
In order to obtain flat sides, cut upwards with
x
the growth (fig. D3). Younger stems move
outwards when the blade cuts downwards,
causing shallow patches in the hedge.
Take care to avoid any foreign objects.
x
Especially avoid hard objects such as metal
wire and railings, as these could damage the
blades (fig. D4).
Regularly oil the blades.
x
Consider purchasing a spare battery to extend
x
the running time of this tool. The catalogue
number of the battery is found in the technical
data chart below.
MAINTENANCE
Your Black & Decker 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.
Your charger does not require any maintenance
apart from regular cleaning.
Before performing any maintenance on
x
the tool, remove the battery from
the tool.
Unplug the charger before cleaning it.
x