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Intended use ◆ Remember that the operator may be held responsible for
Your Black & Decker strimmer GL680/GL690 has been designed accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their
for trimming and finishing lawn edges and to cut grass in property.
confined spaces. This tool is intended for consumer use only.
After use
Safety instructions ◆ Switch off, remove the plug from the socket and ensure
◆ Warning! When using mains-powered appliances, that moving parts have stopped rotating before leaving
basic safety precautions, including the following, the appliance unattended and before changing, cleaning
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, or inspecting any parts of the appliance.
electric shock and personal injury. ◆ When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry
◆ Read all of this manual carefully before operating the place. Children should not have access to stored appliances.
appliance.
◆ Before operating the appliance, make sure that you know Inspection and repairs
how to switch it off in an emergency. ◆ Before use, check the appliance for damaged or defective
◆ The intended use is described in this manual. The use of parts. Check for misalignment and seizure of moving
any accessory or attachment or performance of any parts, breakage of parts, damage to guards and switches
operation with this appliance other than those and any other conditions that may affect its operation.
recommended in this instruction manual may present a ◆ Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or
risk of personal injury. defective. Do not use the appliance if the switch does not
◆ Retain this manual for future reference. turn it on and off.
◆ Never use the appliance when any guard or enclosure is
Work area damaged or not in place.
◆ Do not expose the appliance to rain. Do not use the ◆ Ensure that the appliance will operate properly and
appliance in damp or wet conditions. perform its intended function.
◆ Only use the appliance in daylight or good artificial light. ◆ Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced
by an authorised repair agent.
Personal protection ◆ Before use, check the mains cable for signs of damage,
◆ Wear stout shoes or boots to protect your feet. Do not ageing and wear.
operate the appliance wearing open-toed sandals or ◆ Do not use the appliance if the mains cable is damaged or
when barefoot. defective.
◆ Wear long trousers to protect your legs. ◆ If the mains cable is damaged or defective it must be
repaired by an authorised repair agent to avoid a hazard.
Using your appliance ◆ Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than
◆ Be sure that the appliance is switched off when plugging in. those specified in this manual.
◆ Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
◆ Do not operate the appliance when you are tired. Electrical safety
◆ If the appliance begins to vibrate abnormally, switch it off This tool is double insulated; therefore no earth wire
and remove the plug from the socket. Allow rotating parts is required. Always check that the power supply
to stop and inspect the appliance for damage and loose corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
parts.
◆ Never pull the cord to disconnect the plug from the socket. Additional safety instructions for grass trimmers
Keep the cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges. The following warning symbols are found on the appliance:
◆ If the mains cable is damaged during use, switch the
appliance off and disconnect the plug from the mains Read the manual prior to operation.
immediately. Do not touch the mains cable before
disconnecting from the mains. Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating this
tool.
Safety of others 360˚
◆ Do not allow children or any person unfamiliar with these Keep people and animals at least 6 m away from the
6m/20ft
instructions to operate the appliance. cutting area.
◆ Do not allow children, visitors or animals to come near
the work area or to touch the appliance or mains cable.
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Do not expose the appliance to rain or high humidity. 13. Cutting line
14. Line storage pouch
15. Tube
16. Spool storing position
Do not use heavy duty line in edging mode.
Assembly
◆ Before using the appliance, check that your cutting path is Warning! Before assembly, make sure that the tool is
free from sticks, stones, wire and any other objects. switched off and unplugged.
◆ Only use the appliance in the correct position, with the
cutting line near the ground, as shown in the illustrations. Fitting the guard (fig. A)
Never switch the appliance on in any other position. ◆ Remove the screw (17) from the guard (10).
◆ Switch on the appliance only when hands and feet are ◆ Place the guard onto the tool as shown.
away from the cutting line. ◆ Firmly press the guard until it snaps into place.
◆ Avoid body contact with the cutting line while the ◆ Secure the guard with the screw.
appliance is running.
◆ Do not work on steep slopes. Be sure of your footing. Warning! Never use the tool unless the guard is properly fitted.
Be aware that freshly cut grass is damp and slippery.
◆ Take care when trimming near borders and gravel paths or Fitting the secondary handle (fig. B)
roads, as stones and soil may be moved by the cutting line. ◆ Place the handle (5) on the tool as shown.
◆ Do not put the appliance down until the cutting line has ◆ Adjust the handle to the most comfortable position.
come to a complete standstill. Use the markings as a guide.
◆ Use only the appropriate type of Black & Decker cutting ◆ Pass the bolt (6) through the secondary handle and the
line. Never use metal cutting line or fishing line. main handle.
◆ After extending new cutting line, always return the ◆ Screw the bolt into the far side of the secondary handle.
appliance to its normal operating position before Do not overtighten the bolt.
switching on.
◆ Take care to keep the mains cable away from the cutting Storing the spool not in use (fig. C)
line. Always be aware of the position of the cable. The tool has two cutting systems:
◆ Reflex plus: Twin line autofeed for light trimming and
Additional safety instructions for Australia and edging.
New Zealand ◆ HDL: Heavy Duty Line cutting system for more overgrown
◆ This appliance is not intended for use by young or infirm areas.
persons without supervision. Children must be supervised The cutting system not in use can be stored in the position
to ensure they do not play with the appliance. provided (16).
◆ If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the ◆ Align the tabs on the cutting head with the cut outs (28)
manufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker Service at the underside of the handle.
Centre in order to avoid a hazard. ◆ Push the cutting head into the handle until it snaps
securely into place.
Features
This tool includes some or all of the following features. Storing the heavy cutting line (fig. C)
1. Trigger lever (on/off switch) ◆ The unit is supplied with several pieces of spare heavy
2. Handle cutting line.
3. Cable restraint ◆ The extra pieces of heavy cutting line can be stored
4. Power inlet securely in the recess in the handle (14).
5. Secondary handle
6. Handle knob Releasing the cutting line
7. Adjustment button In transit, the cutting line is taped to the spool housing.
8. Cable storage hooks ◆ Remove the tape holding the cutting line (13) to the spool
9. Motor housing housing (12).
10. Guard
11. Line trimming blade (see fig. F)
12. Spool housing
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Fitting the heavy duty cutting line (fig. G & L) Adjusting the height of the tool (fig. F)
Your strimmer will reach you with the Reflex plus spool installed. This tool has a telescopic mechanism, allowing you to set it to
To fit the HDL Heavy Duty Line cutting system, proceed as follows: a comfortable height. There are three height settings.
◆ Unplug the tool. To adjust the height setting, proceed as follows:
◆ Keep the tabs (18) depressed and remove the spool cover ◆ Depress the adjustment button (7).
(19) from the housing (12) (fig. G). ◆ Gently pull the tube (15) in or out of the motor housing (9)
◆ Make sure a piece of heavy cutting line is correctly fitted to the desired height, while releasing the button.
to the heavy cutting head, as described in “Maintenance - ◆ When the tube is in position, the button will lock into place.
Fitting a new piece of heavy duty cutting line” (see fig. L).
◆ Align the tabs on the heavy cutting head with the cut outs Switching on and off
(22) in the housing (fig. G). ◆ To switch the tool on, squeeze the trigger lever (1).
◆ Push the heavy cutting head onto the housing until it ◆ To switch the tool off, release the trigger lever.
snaps securely into place.
Warning! Never attempt to lock the trigger lever in the on position.
Connecting the tool to the mains
◆ Connect the female plug of a suitable extension cable to Hints for optimum use
the power inlet (4).
◆ Loop the cable through the cable restraint (3). General
◆ Insert the mains plug into a mains outlet. ◆ In order to achieve optimum cutting results, only cut dry grass.
For wired in cable units: Make sure the cable is looped
through the cable restraint prior to connecting the plug to Trimming
the mains outlet. ◆ Hold the tool as shown in fig. D.
◆ Gently swing the trimmer from side to side.
Warning! The extension cable must be suitable for outdoor use. ◆ When cutting long grass, work in stages from the top.
Take small cuts.
Use ◆ Keep the tool away from hard objects and delicate plants.
◆ If the tool starts running slowly, reduce the load.
Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not overload.
Edging
Setting the tool to trimming or edging mode (fig. D, E & F) Optimum cutting results are achieved on edges deeper than 50 mm.
The tool can be used in trimming mode as shown in fig. D or in ◆ Do not use the tool to create edges. To create edges,
edging mode to trim overhanging grass along lawn edges and use an edging spade.
flower beds as shown in fig. E. ◆ Guide the tool as shown in fig. E.
Warning! Do not use the heavy duty cutting system for edging. ◆ To make a closer cut, slightly tilt the tool.
Trimming mode (fig. D & F) Maintenance
For trimming, the trimmer head should be in the position Your tool has been designed to operate over a long period of
shown in fig. D. If it is not: time with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory
◆ Depress the adjustment button (7). operation depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.
◆ Rotate the head (9), while releasing the button.
◆ When the head is in position, the button will lock into place. Warning! Before performing any maintenance, switch off and
Note: The head will only rotate in one direction. unplug the tool.
◆ Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your tool using a
Edging mode (fig. E & F) soft brush or dry cloth.
For edging, the trimmer head should be in the position shown ◆ Regularly clean the cutting line and spool using a soft
in fig. E. If it is not: brush or dry cloth.
◆ Depress the adjustment button (7). ◆ Regularly use a blunt scraper to remove grass and dirt
◆ Rotate the head (9), while releasing the button. from the underneath of the guard.
◆ When the head is in position, the button will lock into place.
Note: The head will only rotate in one direction. Fitting a new spool of cutting line (fig. G & H)
Warning! Do not use the heavy duty cutting system for edging. Replacement spools of cutting line are available from your
Black & Decker dealer (cat. no. A6441).
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Complete cassettes containing a spool of cutting line are also Fitting a new piece of heavy duty cutting line (fig. G & L)
available (cat. no. 6488). Replacement pieces of heavy duty cutting line are available
◆ Unplug the tool. from your Black & Decker dealer (cat. no. A6487). To fit a new
◆ Keep the tabs (18) depressed and remove the spool cover piece of cutting line, proceed as follows:
(19) from the housing (12) (fig. G). ◆ Unplug the tool.
◆ Remove the empty spool (20) from the spool cover. ◆ Keep the tabs (18) depressed and remove the heavy
◆ Remove any dirt and grass from the spool cover and housing. cutting head (25) from the housing (12) (fig. G).
◆ Take the new spool and push it onto the boss in the spool ◆ Remove the used piece of line from the heavy cutting head.
cover. Rotate the spool slightly until it is seated. ◆ Thread a new piece of line (26) through the holes in the
◆ Unclip the end of one of the cutting lines and guide the heavy cutting head.
line into one of the eyelets (21) (fig. H). ◆ Put the central ferrule (27) in the indicated position.
The line should protrude approx. 11 cm from the spool cover. ◆ Align the tabs on the heavy cutting head with the holes (22)
◆ Unclip the end of the other cutting line and guide the line in the housing (fig. G).
into the other eyelet. The line should protrude approx. 11 cm ◆ Push the heavy cutting head onto the housing until it
from the spool cover. snaps securely into place.
◆ Align the tabs (18) on the spool cover with the cut outs (22)
in the housing (fig. G). Troubleshooting
◆ Push the cover onto the housing until it snaps securely If your tool seems not to operate properly, follow the instructions
into place. below. If this does not solve the problem, please contact your
local Black & Decker repair agent.
Warning! If the cutting lines protrude beyond the trimming
blade (11), cut them off so that they just reach the blade. Warning! Before proceeding, switch off and unplug the tool.
Winding new line onto an empty spool (fig. I, J & K) Tool runs slowly
You may wind new cutting line onto an empty spool. ◆ Check that the spool housing can rotate freely.
Replacement packs of cutting line are available from your Carefully clean it if necessary.
Black & Decker dealer (cat. no. A6440). ◆ Check that the cutting line does not protrude more than
◆ Remove the empty spool from the tool as described above. 11 cm from the spool housing. If it does, cut it off so that
◆ Remove any remaining cutting line from the spool. it just reaches the line trimming blade.
◆ First wind new line onto the uppermost part of the spool:
- Feed 2 cm of cutting line into one of the slots in the Automatic line feed does not work
upper section of the spool as shown. ◆ Keep the tabs depressed and remove the spool cover from
- Wind the cutting line onto the spool in the direction of the housing.
the arrow. Make sure to wind the line on neatly and in ◆ Pull the cutting line until it protrudes 11 cm from the
layers. Do not criss-cross. housing. If insufficient cutting line is left on the spool,
- When the wound cutting line reaches the recesses (24), install a new spool of cutting line as instructed above.
cut the line. ◆ Align the tabs on the spool cover with the cut outs in the
- Temporarily park the line in the slots (23) on one side of housing.
the spool as shown. ◆ Push the cover onto the housing until it snaps securely
◆ Repeat the above procedure for the second cutting line on into place.
the lower section of the spool. Park the line in the unused ◆ If the cutting line protrudes beyond the trimming blade,
slots (23). cut it off so that it just reaches the blade.
◆ Proceed as described above to fit the spool on the tool.
Do not forget to release the cutting line from the parking If the automatic line feed still does not work or the spool is
slots (23). jammed, try the following suggestions:
◆ Carefully clean the spool cover and housing.
Warning! Only use the appropriate type of Black & Decker ◆ Remove the spool and check if the lever can move freely.
cutting line. Ensure that cutting line is present in both sections ◆ Remove the spool and unwind the cutting line, then wind
of the spool (fig. K). it on neatly again as described above. Replace the spool
as instructed.
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Protecting the environment If a Black & Decker product becomes defective due to faulty
materials, workmanship or lack of conformity, within 24
Black & Decker provides a facility for recycling months from the date of purchase, Black & Decker guarantees
Black & Decker products once they have reached the to replace defective parts, repair products subjected to fair
end of their working life. This service is provided wear and tear or replace such products to ensure minimum
free of charge. To take advantage of this service inconvenience to the customer unless:
please return your product to any authorised repair ◆ The product has been used for trade, professional or hire
agent who will collect them on our behalf. purposes;
You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair ◆ The product has been subjected to misuse or neglect;
agent by contacting your local Black & Decker office at the ◆ The product has sustained damage through foreign
address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of objects, substances or accidents;
authorised Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our ◆ Repairs have been attempted by persons other than
after-sales service and contacts are available on the Internet authorised repair agents or Black & Decker service staff.
at: www.2helpU.com.
To claim on the guarantee, you will need to submit proof of
Technical data purchase to the seller or an authorised repair agent. You can
GL680 GL690 check the location of your nearest authorised repair agent by
Power input W 500 630 contacting your local Black & Decker office at the address
No load speed min-1 8000/9700 8500/10200 indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of authorised
Weight kg 2.6 2.9 Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our after-sales
service and contacts are available on the Internet at:
EC declaration of conformity www.2helpU.com.
GL680/GL690
Black & Decker declares that these products conform to:
98/37/EC, 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC, EN 60335, EN 55014,
EN 61000, 2000/14/EC, Lawn trimmer, L < 50 cm
Annex VIII, No. 0086
B.S.I., HP2 4SQ, United Kingdom
Level of sound pressure, measured according to 2000/14/EC:
LpA (sound pressure): 81 dB(A), LWA (acoustic power) 95 dB(A),
LWA (guaranteed) 96 dB(A)
Hand/arm weighted vibration, measured according to EN 786:
< 2.5 m/s2 Australia
DEWALT Industrial Power Tool Company
Kevin Hewitt 7 Clarice Road Tel. 03 9895 9200
Director of Consumer Engineering Box Hill, Victoria 3128 Fax 03 9899 7465
Spennymoor, County Durham DL16 6JG,
United Kingdom New Zealand
01-10-2002 Black & Decker Tel. 09 579 7600
81 Hugo Johnson Drive Fax 09 579 8200
Penrose, Auckland, New Zealand
Guarantee
Black & Decker is confident of the quality of its products and United Kingdom
offers an outstanding guarantee. This guarantee statement is Black & Decker Tel. 01753 511234
in addition to and in no way prejudices your statutory rights. 210 Bath Road Fax 01753 551155
The guarantee is valid within the territories of the Member Slough, Berkshire SL1 3YD Helpline 01753 574277
States of the European Union and the European Free Trade Area.
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