Black & Decker GXC1000L Manual page 8

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Warning! Wear proper gloves and eye protection when
cleaning tool.
Storage
When the tool will not be used for several months,
ideally leave the battery connected to the charger.
Warning! Do not hang the tool on the switch trigger.
Otherwise proceed as follows:
Fully charge the battery.

Remove the battery from the tool.

Store the tool and battery in a secure and dry location.

The storage temperature must always remain in the range
of +5 °C to +40 °C. Place the battery on a level surface.
Before using the tool after prolonged storage, fully charge

the battery again.
Note: Do not store the tool on or adjacent to fertilizers or
chemicals. Such storage can cause rapid corrosion.
Troubleshooting
If the tool does not operate correctly, check the following.
Fault Possible cause
Tool will not start. Battery not installed properly. Check the battery installation.
Battery discharged.
Lock-off button not actuated. Observe the starting procedure.
Pole connections
not properly tightened.
Battery will not charge. Battery not installed properly. Check the battery installation.
Protecting the environment
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Separate collection. This product must not be
disposed of with normal household waste.
Should you find one day that your Black & Decker product
needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to you, do not
dispose of it with household waste. Make this product
z available for separate collection.
Separate collection of used products and packaging
allows materials to be recycled and used again.
Re-use of recycled materials helps prevent
environmental pollution and reduces the demand for
raw materials.
Local regulations may provide for separate collection of
electrical products from the household, at municipal waste
sites or by the retailer when you purchase a new product.
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Black & Decker provides a facility for the collection and
recycling of Black & Decker products once they have reached
the end of their working life. To take advantage of this service
please return your product to any authorised repair agent who
will collect them on our behalf.
You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair
agent by contacting your local Black & Decker office at the
address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of
authorised Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our
after-sales service and contacts are available on the Internet
at: www.2helpU.com
Batteries
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Action
Fit a (fully) charged battery.
Technical data
Check the connections.
Voltage
Number of strokes (no load)
Weight
Battery
Voltage
Capacity
Weight
Charger
Input voltage
Approx. charging time
Weight
Black & Decker batteries can be recharged many
times. At the end of their useful life, discard batteries
with due care for our environment:
Run the battery down completely, then remove it from the

tool.
NiCd, NiMH and Li-Ion batteries are recyclable. Take them

to any authorised repair agent or a local recycling station.
Place the battery in a suitable packaging to ensure that

the terminals cannot be short-circuited.
GXC1000L
V 18
DC
min 331
-1
kg 3.25
A1518L
V 18
DC
Ah 1.5
kg 0.8
V 230
AC
h 1
kg 0.5