Black and Decker GR3400 Traducción De Las Instrucciones Originales página 8

ENGLISH
Features
1. Switch box
2. On/off switch
3. Lock-off button
4. Upper handle
5. Lower handle
6. Grass bag
7. Height adjustment
8. Motor cover
9. Carry handles
Assembly
Warning! Before assembly, make sure that the appliance is
switched off and unplugged.
Fitting the lower handle (fig. B)
Remove the screws (14) from the lower handle (5)
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before assembly.
Insert the ends of the lower handle (5) into the
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corresponding holes in the mower.
Press the handle down as far as it will go.
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Secure the handle using the screws (14).
Assembling the upper handle (fig. A)
Make sure that the cable restraint loop (22) is fitted to
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the upper handle prior to assembly.
Fit the lower handle part (5) to the upper handle (4)
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using the knobs (12), washers (11) and screws (10) as
shown.
Securing the motor cable (fig. C)
The motor cable has to be fixed using the cable restraints.
Clip the one restraint (13) onto the cable leading from
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the switchbox to the motor. Secure the restraint to the
lower handle (5).
Clip the other restraint (13) onto the cable leading from
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the switchbox to the motor. Secure the restraint to the
upper handle (4).
Warning! Make sure the mains cable is secured using the
cable restraint loop (22) prior to connecting the plug to the
mains outlet.
Fitting the grass bag (fig. D)
Lift the flap (15) and place the grass bag (6) over the
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lugs.
Residual risks
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, prolonged use etc.
Even with the application of the relevant safety regulations
and the implementation of safety devices, certain residual
risks cannot be avoided. These include:
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Injuries caused by touching any rotating/moving parts.
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Injuries caused when changing any parts, blades or
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accessories.
Injuries caused by prolonged use of a tool. When using
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any tool for prolonged periods make sure you take
regular breaks.
Impairment of hearing.
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Health hazards caused by breathing dust developed
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when using your tool (example:- working with wood,
especially oak, beech and MDF).
Use
Warning! Let the appliance work at its own pace. Do not
overload.
Adjusting the height of cut (fig. E)
The height of cut is adjusted by the central height adjust
mechanism.
Warning! Disconnect the appliance from the mains and wait
until the blade has stopped rotating before proceeding.
Set the wheels to the desired height setting with the
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height adjustment lever (7).
Switching on and off
Switching on
Hold the handle with both hands and tilt it slightly
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downwards to raise the front of the appliance.
Keep the lock-off button (3) pressed and pull the on/off
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switch (2) towards you.
Release the lock-off button.
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Let the appliance return to its working position.
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Switching off
To switch the appliance off, release the on/off switch (2).
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Warning! Never attempt to lock a switch in the on position.
Mowing (fig. F & G)
We recommend to use your mower as outlined in this section
in order to achieve optimum results and to reduce the risk of
cutting the mains cable.
Place the bulk of the mains cable on the lawn, close to
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the starting point (position 1 in fig. F).
Switch the appliance on as described above.
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Proceed as shown in fig. F.
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Move from position 1 to position 2.
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Turn right and proceed towards position 3.
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Turn left and move towards position 4.
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Repeat the above procedure as required.
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Warning! Do not work towards the cable as shown in fig. G.