Black & Decker GC818- Manual

1. GC818 Cultivator

Cultivateur modèle GC818

Cultivador GC818

2. Shroud

Flasque

Cubierta

3. Tine assembly (x 2)

(2) Jeux de dents

Conjunto de dientes (x 2)

4. Auxiliary handle

Poignée auxiliaire

Mango auxiliar

5. Battery pack

Bloc-piles

Paquete de baterías

6. Lock-off button

Bouton de verrouillage

Botón de bloqueo

7. Switch trigger

Détente

Interruptor disparador

Charger (not shown)

Chargeur (non illustré)

Cargador (no se muestra)

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INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA DE GARANTÍA.

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Catalog No. GC818

18V GARDEN CULTIVATOR

C a t . N o . G C 8 1 8

F o r m # 9 0 5 7 7 0 4 5

J U N E 2 0 11

C o p y r i g h t © 2 0 11 B l a c k & D e c k e r

P r i n t e d i n C h i n a

KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:

•

Inspect and thoroughly clean your cultivator at the start of each use.

•

The blades on this tool are not intended to be sharp. Do not sharpen.

•

Make sure area is clear of other persons or pets prior to starting
operation.

•

Make sure work area is clear of underground wires and pipes.

GENERAL SAFETY FOR ALL TOOLS

WARNING:

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.

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

It is important for you to read and understand this manual.

The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING

PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information.

DANGER:

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in

death or serious injury.

WARNING:

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result

in death or serious injury.

CAUTION:

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in

minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION:

Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNING:

When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should

always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury:

•

ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION –

Wear safety glasses or goggles at all times when this

unit is in use. Safety glasses are available at extra cost at your local Black & Decker Service

Center or authorized service facility. Always use face or dust mask if operation is dusty.

•

DRESS PROPERLY –

Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving

parts. Rubber gloves and substantial rubber soled footwear are recommended when working

outdoors. Donʼt operate the unit when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear long pants to

protect your legs. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

•

DO NOT

allow children to operate this unit.

• MAKE SURE

that other persons and pets are at least 20 ft. away.

• AVOID ACCIDENTALLY STARTING –

Donʼt carry unit with finger on trigger.

• DONʼT OVERREACH –

Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS –

Do not use electric units in damp

or wet locations. Donʼt use the unit in the rain.

• DO NOT OPERATE

unit in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these units normally

spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.

• STORE IDLE APPLIANCES INDOORS –

When not in use, units should be stored indoors in

a dry locked-up place out of reach of children.

• STAY ALERT–

Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate unit when you

are tired or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medications.

• KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM WORK AREA.

• DO NOT CHARGE APPLIANCE IN RAIN OR IN WET LOCATIONS.

• THIS POWER UNIT

is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.

ADDITIONAL WARNINGS FOR CULTIVATORS

• DO NOT

use unit if switch does not turn it on or off. A unit that cannot be controlled with the

switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

• DISCONNECT

battery pack from unit before making any adjustments, changing accessories,

or storing the unit. Such preventative safety measures reduce the risk of starting the unit

accidentally.

• DO NOT FORCE THE APPLIANCE –

It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk

of injury at the rate for which it was designed. Clutch will activate if overpowered.

• USE THE RIGHT APPLIANCE –

Do not use this unit for any job except that for which it is

intended.

• Some dust created by this product contains chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some

examples of these chemicals are:

• compounds in fertilizers

• compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides

• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber

To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety equipment such as

dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

• DAMAGE TO APPLIANCE –

If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop

tool immediately, check for damage and have any damage repaired before further

operation is attempted. Do not operate with a broken tine.

• MAINTAIN APPLIANCES WITH CARE –

Keep cutting edge clean for best performance

and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing

accessories. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.

• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS –

Before further use of the unit, a shroud or other part that is

damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and

perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving

parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition that may affect its operation.

Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service

center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this manual.

• KEEP SHROUD IN PLACE AND IN WORKING ORDER

.

• BEFORE STARTING GARDEN CULTIVATOR,

check the soil and remove any large

stones, twigs and so forth. Keep checking to make sure the area is clear as you work.

• IF YOU ENCOUNTER AN OBSTRUCTION

during work despite all of these precautions,

turn off the Cultivator. Remove battery prior to attempting to remove the obstruction.

• Keep tine area clean.

WARNING: Oscillating tines. Keep at a safe distance.

BATTERY RELATED WARNINGS

• A BATTERY OPERATED UNIT

with integral batteries or a separate battery pack must be

recharged only with the specified charger for the battery. A charger that may be suitable

for one type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery.

• USE BATTERY OPERATED UNIT ONLY

with specifically designated battery pack. Use

of any other batteries may create a risk of fire.

•

DO NOT USE OR CHARGE

battery in rain.

•

USE ONLY

the supplied charger.

•

REMOVE BATTERY

before servicing, cleaning or removing material from the cultivator.

Remove battery from your cultivator and carry by the front handle when not in use.

• EXERCISE CARE

in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conducting

materials such as rings, bracelets and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and

cause burns.

• DO NOT OPEN OR MUTILATE

the batteries. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may

cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B

digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and

used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user

is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The label on your tool may include the following symbols.

V ..............volts

A ................amperes

Hz ............hertz

W................watts

min ............minutes

..............alternating current

..........direct current

no ..............no load speed

..............Class II Construction

............

earthing terminal

............

safety alert symbol

.../min ......revolutions or reciprocations per minute

Battery Cap Information

Battery storage and carrying caps are provided for use whenever the battery is out of the

tool or charger. Remove cap before placing battery in charger or tool.

WARNING:

Fire hazard. Do not store or carry battery so that metal objects can

contact exposed battery terminals.

For example, do not place battery in aprons,

pockets, tool boxes, product kit boxes, drawers, etc., with loose nails, screws, keys, etc.

Transporting batteries can possibly cause fires if the battery terminals inadvertently

come in contact with conductive materials such as keys, coins, hand tools and the

like.

The US Department of Transportation Hazardous Material Regulations (HMR) actually

prohibit transporting batteries in commerce or on airplanes (i.e., packed in suitcases and

carry-on luggage) UNLESS they are properly protected from short circuits. So when

transporting individual batteries, make sure that the battery terminals are protected and

well insulated from materials that could contact them and cause a short circuit.

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