Black & Decker GC818 Instruction Manual

18V GARDEN CULTIVATOR

TRUCTION MANUAL

Catalog

No. GC818

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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.

SAVE THiS MANUAL

FOR FUTURE

REFERENCE.

VEA EL ESPAI_OL EN LA CONTRAPORTADA.

INSTRUCTIVO DE.OPERACION,

CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y POLIZA DE GARANTJA.

ADVERTENClA:

LEASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO.

Cat.

No.

GC818

Form

#90577045

JUNE

2011

Copyright©2011

Black&

Decker

Printed

in China

Z_GENERAL

SAFETY

FOR ALL TOOLS

Z_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, wilt result in

death or serious injury.

/fl WARNING:

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

in death or serious injury.

z_ 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.

/t,, WARNING;

Wheo

usiqq electric qardenjna, app_Uances basic safet,yprecautions

should

always De followed [o reduce r SK oTt_re, eled[r c SNOOK, a napersonal

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. Don't 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 - Don't carry unit with finger on trigger.

• DON'T OVERREACH - Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

• AVOID DANGEROUS

ENVIRONMENTAL

CONDITIONS - Do not use electric units in damp

or wet locations. Don't 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.

Z_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 wilt do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk

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

• USE THE RIGHTAPPLIANCE

- 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 fine.

• MAINTAIN APPLIANCES

WiTH CARE - Keep cutting edge clean for best performance

and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instruchons for lubncating 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.

_/_Kwee p tine area clean.

ARNING:

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

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

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

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

direct current

[] .............. Class II Construction

............safety alert symbol

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

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

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

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

@ ............ earthing terminal

.../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.

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Z_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.

1. GC818 Cultivator

Cultivateur modele GC818

Cultivador GC818

2. Shroud

Flasque

Cubierta

3. Tine assembly (x 2)

(2) Jeux de dents

Conjunto de dientes (x 2)

4. Auxttiary nandte

Poignee auxiliaire

Mango auxiliar

5. Battery pack

Bloc-piles

Paquete de baterias

6. Lock-off button

Bouton de verrouillage

Boton de bloqueo

7. Switch trigger

Detente

Interruptor disparador

Charger (not shown)

Chargeur (non illustre)

Cargador (no se muestra)