GL7033 - Coupe-herbe BLACK & DECKER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GL7033 BLACK & DECKER

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ENGLISH Intended use

Your Black & Decker trimmer has been designed for

trimming and fi nishing lawn edges and to cut grass

in confi ned spaces. This appliance is intended for

Warning! When using mains-powered appliances,

basic safety precautions, including the following,

should always be followed to reduce the risk of fi re,

electric shock, personal injury and material damage.

Warning! When using the machine the safety rules

must be followed. For your own safety and bystand-

ers please read these instructions before operating

the machine. Please keep the instructions safe for

♦ Read all of this manual carefully before operat-

♦ The intended use is described in this manual.

The use of any accessory or attachment or

the performance of any operation with this

appliance other than those recommended in

this instruction manual may present a risk of

♦ Retain this manual for future reference.

Using your appliance

Always take care when using the appliance.

♦ Always use safety glasses or goggles.

♦ Never allow children or people unfamiliar with

the instructions to use the appliance.

♦ Do not allow children or animals to come near

the work area or to touch the appliance or power

♦ Close supervision is necessary when the appli-

ance is used near children.

♦ This appliance is not intended for use by young

or infi rm persons without supervision.

♦ This appliance is not to be used as a toy.

♦ Only use the appliance in daylight or good arti-

♦ Use in a dry location only. Do not allow the ap-

pliance to become wet.

♦ Do not immerse the appliance in water.

♦ Do not open the body casing. There are not

user-serviceable parts inside.

♦ Do not operate the appliance in explosive atmos-

pheres, such as in the presence of fl ammable

liquids, gases or dust.

♦ To reduce the risk of damage to plugs or cords,

never pull the cable to remove the plug from

♦ This appliance is not intended for use by persons

(including children) with reduced physical, sen-

sory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience

and knowledge, unless they have been given

supervision or instruction concerning use of

the appliance by a person responsible for their

♦ Children must be supervised to ensure that they

do not play with the appliance.

♦ Stop using the machine while people, especially

children, or pets are nearby.

Additional residual risks may arise when using the

tool which may not be included in the enclosed

safety warnings. These risks can arise from misuse,

Even with the application of the relevant safety

regulations and the implementation of safety de-

vices, certain residual risks can not be avoided.

♦ Injuries caused by touching any rotating/moving

♦ Injuries caused when changing any parts,

blades or accessories.

♦ Injuries caused by prolonged use of a tool. When

using any tool for prolonged periods ensure you

take regular breaks.

♦ Impairment of hearing.

♦ Health hazards caused by breathing dust devel-

oped when using your tool (example:- working

with wood, especially oak, beech and MDF.)

♦ When not in use, the appliance should be stored

in a dry, well ventilated place out of reach of

♦ Children should not have access to stored ap-

♦ When the appliance is stored or transported in

a vehicle it should be placed in the boot or re-

strained to prevent movement following sudden

changes in speed or direction.

Inspection and repairs

♦ Disconnect the machine from the mains before

checking, cleaning or working on the machine

and when it is in use.

♦ Before use, check the appliance for damaged

or defective parts. Check for breakage of parts

and any other conditions that may affect its

♦ Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged

♦ Have any damaged or defective parts repaired

or replaced by an authorised repair agent.

♦ Never attempt to remove or replace any parts

other than those specifi ed in this manual.

Using an extension cable

Always use an approved extension cable suitable

for the power input of this appliance (see technical

data). The extension cable must be suitable for

outdoor use and marked accordingly. Up to 30 m

HO5VV-F extension cable can be used

without loss of product performance. Before use,

inspect the extension cable for signs of damage,

wear and ageing. Replace the extension cable if

damaged or defective. When using a cable reel,

always unwind the cable completely.

Additional safety instructions for grass

Warning! Cutting elements continue to rotate after

the motor is switched off.

♦ Be familiar with the controls and the proper use

♦ Before use, check the power supply cord and

extension cord for signs of damage, ageing

and wear. If a cord becomes damaged during

use, disconnect the cord from the mains sup-

ply immediately. DO NOT TOUCH THE CORD BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE SUPPLY.

♦ Do not use the appliance if the cords are dam-

♦ Wear stout shoes or boots to protect your feet.

♦ Wear long trousers to protect your legs.

♦ Before using the appliance, check that your

cutting path is free from sticks, stones, wire and

any other obstacles.

♦ Only use the appliance in the upright position,

with the cutting line near the ground. Never

switch the appliance on in any other position.

♦ Move slowly when using the appliance. Be

aware that freshly cut grass is damp and slip-

♦ Do not work on steep slopes. Work across the

face of slopes, not up and down.

♦ Never cross gravel paths or roads while the

appliance is running.

♦ Never touch the cutting line while the appliance

♦ Do not put the appliance down until the cutting

line has come to a complete standstill.

♦ Use only the appropriate type of cutting line.

Never use metal cutting line or fi shing line.

♦ Be careful not to touch the line trimming blade.

♦ Take care to keep the mains cable away from

the cutting line. Always be aware of the position

♦ Keep hands and feet away from the cutting line

at all times, especially when switching on the

♦ Before using the appliance and after any impact,

check for signs of wear or damage and repair

♦ Never operate the appliance with damaged

guards or without guards in place.

♦ Take care against injury from any device fi tted for

trimming the fi lament line length. After extending

new cutter line always return the machine to its

normal operating position before switching on.

♦ Always ensure that the ventilation slots are kept

♦ Do not use the lawn trimmer (edge trimmer), if

the cords are damaged or worn.

♦ Keep extension cords away from cutting ele-

The following warning symbols are found on the

Read the manual prior to operation.

Wear safety glasses or goggles when oper-

ating this appliance.

Wear suitable ear protectors when operating

Always remove the plug from the socket

before inspecting a damaged cable. Do not

use your strimmer if the cable is damaged.

Beware of fl ying objects. Keep bystanders

away from the cutting area.

Do not expose the appliance to rain or high

Directive 2000/14/EC guaranteed sound

This appliance is double insulated; therefore

no earth wire is required. Always check that

the power supply corresponds to the voltage

on the rating plate.8

♦ If the supply cord is damaged, it must be re-

placed by the manufacturer or an authorised

Black & Decker Service Centre in order to avoid

♦ Electric safety can be fur ther improved by using

a highsensitivity 30 mA Residual Current Device

This appliance includes some or all of the following

6. Adjustment button

Warning! Before assembly, make sure that the tool

is switched off and unplugged.

Fitting the guard (fi g. A & B)

♦ Remove the screw (15) from the guard (10).

♦ Place the guard (10) onto the tool as shown.

♦ Firmly press the guard until it snaps into place.

♦ Secure the guard with the screw.

♦ Tighten the screw.

Warning! Never use the tool unless the guard is

Attaching the secondary handle (fi g. C)

♦ Press in and hold the adjustment button (6) on

the side of the main body.

♦ Slide the secondary handle (5) in place over the

adjustment button (6).

Warning! Ensure that the teeth on the button are

correctly aligned in slots in the handle and that the

Adjusting the position of the secondary

The secondary handle (5) can be adjusted to provide

optimum balance and comfort.

♦ Press in the adjustment button (6) on the left

♦ Rotate the second handle (5) into the required

♦ Release the adjustment button (6).

Warning! Ensure that the teeth on the button are

correctly aligned in slots in the handle and that the

Adjusting the height of the tool (fi g. E &

This tool has a telescopic mechanism, allowing you

to set it to a comfortable height. There are multiple

height settings. To adjust the height setting, proceed

♦ Release the height adjust locking clamp (16).

♦ Gently pull the tube (7) up or down to the desired

♦ Close the height adjust locking clamp (16).

Releasing the cutting line

In transit, the cutting line is taped to the spool

♦ Remove the tape holding the cutting line to the

Storing the spool not in use (fi g. G)

The tool has two cutting systems:

♦ AFS: Single line autofeed for light trimming and

♦ HDL: Heavy Duty Dual Line cutting system for

more overgrown areas.

Note: The HDL spool may be used in trimming

The cutting system not in use can be stored in the

spare spool storage (GL8033 & GL9035 Only).

♦ Align the tabs (17) on the spool cover with the

cut outs (18) in the spare spool storage (8).

♦ Push the cover onto the spare spool storage

until it snaps securely into place.

Connecting the tool to the mains (fi g. H)

♦ Connect the female plug of a suitable extension

cable to the power inlet (4).

♦ Loop the cable through the cable restraint (3).

♦ Insert the mains plug into a mains outlet.

For wired in cable units: Make sure the cable is

looped through the cable restraint prior to connect-

ing the plug to the mains outlet.

Warning! The extension cable must be suitable for

Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not

ENGLISH Setting the tool to trimming or edging

The tool can be used in trimming mode as shown

in fi g. I or in edging mode to trim overhanging grass

along lawn edges and fl ower beds as shown in fi g. J.

Trimming mode (fi g. I)

For trimming, the trimmer head should be in the

position shown in fi g. I. If it is not:

♦ Release the height adjust locking clamp (16).

♦ Rotate the tube (7) clockwise.

♦ When the head is in position, close the height

adjust locking clamp (16).

Note: The tube will only rotate in one direction.

Note: The HDL spool may be used in trimming

Edging mode (fi g. J)

For edging, the trimmer head should be in the posi-

tion shown in fi g. J. If it is not:

♦ Release the height adjust locking clamp (16).

♦ Rotate the tube (7) anti-clockwise.

♦ When the head is in position, close the height

adjust locking clamp (16).

Note: The tube will only rotate in one direction.

Switching on and off

♦ To switch the tool on, squeeze the on/off switch

♦ To switch the tool off, release the trigger lever.

Warning! Never attempt to lock the trigger lever in

Hints for optimum use

♦ In order to achieve optimum cutting results, only

♦ Hold the tool as shown in fi g. K.

♦ Gently swing the trimmer from side to side.

♦ When cutting long grass, work in stages from

the top. Take small cuts.

♦ Keep the tool away from hard objects and deli-

♦ Cutting line will wear faster and require more

feeding if the cutting is done along pavements

or other abrasive surfaces or heavier weeds are

♦ If the tool starts running slowly, reduce the load.

Optimum cutting results are achieved on edges

♦ Do not use the tool to create edges. To create

edges, use an edging spade.

♦ Guide the tool on its wheel as shown in fi g. L.

♦ To make a closer cut, slightly tilt the tool.

Fitting a new spool of cutting line (fi g. M

Replacement spools of cutting line are available

from your Black & Decker dealer (cat. no. A6482).

Packs containing 3 spools of cutting line are also

available (cat. no. A6486).

♦ Keep the tabs (17) depressed and remove the

spool cover (21) from the housing (12) (fi g. M).

♦ Remove the empty spool (22) from the spool

♦ Remove any dirt and grass from the spool cover

♦ Unclip the end of of the cutting line and guide the

line into the eyelet (23) (fi g. M). The line should

protrude approx. 11 cm from the spool cover.

Note: Take care not to allow the the line on the spool

to unravel. Hold it fi rmly with one hand at all times.

♦ Take the new spool and push it onto the boss in

the spool cover. Rotate the spool slightly until it

♦ Align the tabs (17) on the spool cover with the

cut outs (24) in the housing (12).

♦ Push the cover onto the housing until it snaps

securely into place.

Warning! If the cutting lines protrude beyond the

trimming blade (11), cut it off so that it just reaches

Fitting a new piece of heavy duty cutting

Replacement packs of 10 heavy duty cutting lines

are available from your Black & Decker dealer (cat.

no. A6489). To fi t a new piece of cutting line, proceed

♦ Keep the tabs (17) depressed and remove the

HDL cap (9) from the housing (12).

♦ Remove any dirt and grass from the HDL cap

♦ Remove the used piece of line from the HDL

♦ Thread a new piece of line (20) through the

eyelets (27) in either side of the HDL cap.

♦ Put the central ferrule (28) in the indicated posi-

♦ Re-fi t the HDL cap.

Warning! Only use the appropriate type of

Black & Decker cutting line.10

ENGLISH Mains plug replacement (U.K. & Ireland

If a new mains plug needs to be fi tted:

♦ Safely dispose of the old plug.

♦ Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in

♦ Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.

Warning! No connection is to be made to the earth

terminal. Follow the fi tting instructions supplied with

good quality plugs. Recommended fuse: 5 A.

If your tool seems not to operate properly, follow

the instructions below. If this does not solve the

problem, please contact your local Black & Decker

Warning! Before proceeding, unplug the tool.

♦ Check that the spool housing can rotate freely.

Carefully clean it if necessary.

♦ Check that the cutting line does not protrude

more than 11 cm from the spool housing. If it

does, cut it off so that it just reaches the line

Automatic line feed does not work

♦ Keep the tabs depressed and remove the spool

cover from the housing.

♦ Pull the cutting line until it protrudes 11 cm from

the housing. If insuffi cient cutting line is left on

the spool, install a new spool of cutting line as

♦ Align the tabs on the spool cover with the cut

outs in the housing.

♦ Push the cover onto the housing until it snaps

securely into place.

♦ If the cutting line protrudes beyond the trimming

blade, cut it off so that it just reaches the blade.

If the automatic line feed still does not work or the

spool is jammed, try the following suggestions:

♦ Carefully clean the spool cover and housing.

♦ Remove the spool and check if the lever can

♦ Remove the spool and unwind the cutting line,

then wind it on neatly again as described above.

Replace the spool as instructed.

Protecting the environment

Separate collection. This product must

not be disposed of with normal household

Should you fi nd 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 available for separate collection.

Separate collection of used products and

packaging allows materials to be recycled

and used again. Re-use of recycled materi-

als helps prevent environmental pollution

and reduces the demand for raw materials.

Local regulations may provide for separate collec-

tion of electrical products from the household, at

municipal waste sites or by the retailer when you

purchase a new product.

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 ser vice please return your product

to any authorised repair agent who will collect them

You can check the location of your nearest au-

thorised repair agent by contacting your local

Black & Decker offi ce 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.

Technical data GL7033 GL8033 GL9035 (Type 1) (Type 1) (Type 1)

Weight kg 3.2 3.2 3.2 Level of sound pressure: Sound pressure (L

ENGLISH EC declaration of conformity

MACHINERY DIRECTIVE OUTDOOR NOISE DIRECTIVE GL7033/GL8033/GL9035

Black & Decker declares that these products de-

scribed under „technical data“ are in compliance

with: 2006/42/EC, EN 60335-1, EN 60335-2-91

2000/14/EC, Lawn Trimmer, L ≤ 50 cm, Annex VIII KEMA Quality B.V., Utrechtseweg 310, 6802 ED Arnhem, The Netherlands

Notifi ed Body ID No.: 0344

Level of sound power according to 2000/14/EC

(Article 12, Annex III, L ≤ 50 cm):

(measured sound power) 94 dB(A)

uncertainty (K) = 2 dB(A)

(guaranteed sound power) 96 dB(A)

uncertainty (K) = 2 dB(A)

These products also comply with directive 2004/108/

For more information, please contact Black & Deck-

er at the following address or refer to the back of the

manual. The undersigned is responsible for compila-

tion of the technical fi le and makes this declaration

on behalf of Black & Decker.

210 Bath Road, Slough,

Black & Decker is confi dent of the quality of its

products and offers an outstanding guarantee. This

guarantee statement is in addition to and in no way

prejudices your statutory rights. The guarantee is

valid within the territories of the Member States of

the European Union and the European Free Trade

If a Black & Decker product becomes defective due

to faulty materials, workmanship or lack of conform-

ity, within 24 months from the date of purchase,

Black & Decker guarantees to replace defective

parts, repair products subjected to fair wear and

tear or replace such products to ensure minimum

inconvenience to the customer unless:

♦ The product has been used for trade, profes-

sional or hire purposes;

♦ The product has been subjected to misuse or

♦ The product has sustained damage through

foreign objects, substances or accidents;

♦ Repairs have been attempted by persons other

than authorised repair agents or Black & Decker

To claim on the guarantee, you will need to submit

proof of purchase to the seller or an authorised

repair agent. You can check the location of your

nearest authorised repair agent by contacting

your local Black & Decker offi ce at the address

indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of

authorised Black & Decker repair agents and full

details of our aftersales service and contacts are

available on the Internet at: www.2helpU.com.

Please visit our website

www.blackanddecker.co.uk to register your

new Black & Decker product and to be kept up to

date on new products and special offers. Further

information on the Black & Decker brand and our

range of products is available at

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