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Troubleshooting
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 repair agent.
Warning! Before proceeding, unplug the tool.
Appliance runs slowly
u Check that the spool housing can rotate freely.
Carefully clean it if necessary.
u 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 trimming blade.
Automatic line feed does not work
u Keep the tabs depressed and remove the spool cover
from the housing.
u Pull the cutting line until it protrudes 11 cm from the
housing. If insufcient cutting line is left on the spool,
install a new spool of cutting line as instructed above.
u Align the tabs on the spool cover with the cut outs in the
housing.
u Push the cover onto the housing until it snaps securely
into place.
u 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:
u Carefully clean the spool cover and housing.
u Remove the spool and check if the lever can move freely.
u Remove the spool and unwind the cutting line, then wind it
on neatly again as described above. Replace the spool as
instructed.
Maintenance
Your Black & Decker corded/cordless appliance/tool has been
designed to operate over a long period of time with a minimum
of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends
upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.
Warning! Before performing any maintenance on corded/
cordless power tools:
u Switch off and unplug the appliance/tool.
u Or switch off and remove the battery from the appliance/
tool if the appliance/tool has a separate battery pack.
u Or run the battery down completely if it is integral and then
switch off.
u Unplug the charger before cleaning it. Your charger does
not require any maintenance apart from regular cleaning.
u Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your appliance/tool/
charger using a soft brush or dry cloth.
u Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth.
Do not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.
u Regularly open the chuck and tap it to remove any dust
from the interior (when tted).
Protecting the environment
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Separate collection. This product must not be
disposed of with normal household waste.
Should you 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.
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Separate collection of used products and packaging
allows materials to be recycled and used again.
Re-use of recycled materials helps prevent
environmental pollution and reduces the demand for
raw materials.
Local regulations may provide for separate collection 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 service
please return your product to any authorised repair agent who
will collect them on our behalf.
You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair
agent by contacting your local Black & Decker ofce 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
GL701 GL710 GL716
TYPE 3-5 TYPE 3-5 TYPE 3-5
Input voltage V
AC
230 230 230
Power input W 550 520 580
No-load speed min
-1
6,500 6,500 6,500
Weight kg 3.2 3.2 3.2
GL720 GL741
TYPE 3-5 TYPE 3-5
Input voltage V
AC
230 230
Power input W 600700
No-load speed min
-1
6,500 6,500
Weight kg 3.2 3.2