Edger - 90556296,GH1000.pdf

GH1000 TRIMMER/EDGER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL Date Code:

Catalog Number: GH1000

Thank you for choosing Black & Decker! Go to www.BlackandDecker.com/NewOwner to register your new product. PLEASE READ BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT FOR ANY REASON: If you have a question or experience a problem with your Black & Decker purchase, go to

HTTP://WWW.BLACKANDDECKER.COM/INSTANTANSWERS for instant answers 24 hours a day. If you can’t find the answer or do not have access to the internet, call 1-800-544-6986 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST Mon. -- Fri. to speak with an agent. Please have the catalog number available when you call. KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW: • The guard must be installed before trimming or edging - if not, the motor will overheat. • When replacing the line, use only .080 inch diameter ROUND line - otherwise the unit will not function properly. • Do not bump the feed head against the ground - it will disrupt the feed mechanism. • Angle tool slightly (5° to 10°) when trimming. • Always use the cord retainer and the extension cord lock feature.

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Cat No. GH1000 Form No. 90556296 Copyright © 2009 Black & Decker

OCT. 2009 Printed in China

WARNING: IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY: • Before any use, be sure everyone using this tool reads and understands all safety instructions and other information contained in this manual. • Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and in instructing others. CAUTION: Failure to comply with the recommendations outlined in the key information section will void warranty. WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:

• TO REDUCE THE RISK of rebound (ricochet) injury, work going away from any nearby solid object such as wall, steps, large stone, tree, etc. Use great care when working close to solid objects and where necessary, do edging or trimming by hand. • AVOID ACCIDENTALLY STARTING – Donʼt carry plugged-in tool with finger on trigger. • DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL – at a rate faster than the rate at which it is able to cut effectively. • USE THE RIGHT TOOL – Do not use this tool for any job except that for which it is intended. • DONʼT OVERREACH – Keep proper footing and balance at all times. • DONʼT ABUSE CORD – Donʼt yank cord from power supply. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges. • DAMAGE TO UNIT – If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop tool immediately, unplug, check for damage and have any damage repaired before further operation is attempted. Do not operate with a broken hub or spool. • DAMAGE TO CORD – Keep power cord away from rotating line. If you damage the cord, unplug it from the power supply before moving the tool or examining the damage. A damaged cord must be replaced before further use. • DISCONNECT TOOL – when not in use, when replacing line, or prior to cleaning. • AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS – Do not use electric tools in damp or wet locations. Follow all instructions in this Instruction Manual for proper operation of your tool. Donʼt use the tool in the rain. • DO NOT OPERATE portable electric tools in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes. • STORE IDLE TOOLS INDOORS – When not in use, tools should be stored indoors in a dry, locked-up place out of reach of children. • GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuits or outlets to be used for the gardening appliance. Receptacles are available having built in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of protection. • SECURE EXTENSION CORD using the cord retainer shown in Figure 3. • STAY ALERT – Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired. • MAINTAIN APPLIANCES WITH CARE – Follow instructions in maintenance section. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry,