Black & Decker GXC1000 Manual page 7

Plug in the charger (11).
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The battery will be fully charged in approx. 8 hours. It can be
removed at any time or left in the connected charger
indefinitely.
1 hour charger
To charge the battery (10), remove it from the tool and
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insert it into the charger (11). 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.
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Check if the red charging indicator (13) lights up. If the
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green end of charge indicator (14) 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
(13) will stop lighting and the green end of charge indicator
(14) will light up. The battery is now fully charged.
Remove the battery from the charger.
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Adjusting the position of the secondary handle (fig. F)
The secondary handle (4) can be adjusted to provide optimum
balance and comfort.
Let the shroud (9) rest on the ground.
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Slacken the handle knob (5).
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Move the handle into the desired position.
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Securely tighten the handle knob.
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Adjusting the height (fig. G)
The telescopic shaft (21) allows you to set the tool to a
comfortable height.
Loosen the collar (6).
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To increase the height, slide the shaft out.
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To reduce the height, slide the shaft in.
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Tighten the collar.
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Switching on and off (fig. H)
For your safety, this tool is equipped with a double switching
system. This system prevents starting the tool inadvertently.
Switching on
Push the lock-off button (2) backward using your thumb
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and at the same time squeeze the on/off switch (1).
Release the lock-off button.
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Switching off
Release the on/off switch (1).
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Warning! Never attempt to lock a switch in the on position.
Hints for optimum use
Hold the tool as shown in fig. I.
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If the tool starts running slowly, reduce the load.
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For the first cultivating each season, move slowly because
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dirt is packed down. Subsequent cultivating will be
completed more rapidly.
In order to achieve optimum results, only cultivate dry soil.
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If the tines become clogged, immediately switch off the
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tool. Refer to the maintenance instructions to unclog the
tines. To continue operating the tool in a clogged condition
will damage the tool.
If possible, keep the battery connected to the charger and
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the charger plugged in whenever the tool is not in use.
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.
Warning! Before performing any maintenance on the tool,
remove the battery from the tool. Unplug the charger before
cleaning it.
Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your tool and
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charger using a soft brush or dry cloth.
Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth.
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Do not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.
Regularly use a blunt scraper to remove grass and dirt
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from the underneath of the shroud .
Make sure all switches are free of debris before and after
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use.
Warning! Do not immerse tool in water or spray it with a hose.
During use
Remove clogged material from the tines with a stick or
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scraper.
Warning! Do not attempt to unclog the tines by dropping or
tapping the tool on the ground. Wear gloves when cleaning tines.
After use and before storage
After use, carefully clean the tines. After cleaning, apply a
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film of light machine oil to prevent the tines from rusting.
Note: Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents
that greatly accelerate the corrosion of metals. If you use the
tool in areas where fertilizers or chemicals have been used,
the tool should be cleaned immediately afterwards.
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