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Note: Fuses do not give personal protection
against electric shock.
Plug replacement
• Disconnect the plug from the supply.
• Cut off the plug and dispose of
immediately. Insertion of a detatched
plug into a 13 amp socket outlet may
result in electric shock.
• Only fit BS1363A approved plugs fitted
with the correctly rated fuse.
• The cable wire colours, or a letter, will be
marked at the connection points of most
good quality plugs. Attach the wires to
their respective points in the plug (see
below). Brown is for “Live” (L) and blue is
for “Neutral” (N).
• Before replacing the top cover of the
mains plug ensure that the cable clamp
is holding the outer sheath on the cable
firmly and that the two leads are correctly
fixed at the terminal screws.
Fit a BS1363A
approved
resilient plug
Connect blue
to N (neutral)
Make sure that the
outer sheath of the
cable is held firmly
by the clamp
Fit the recommended
fuse approved
to BS1362
Connect brown
to L (live)
230 volts AC only
Never use a light
socket
!
Warning! Never connect live or neutral wires
to the earth pin marked “E” or .
Note: Do not wire an extension cable directly
into your mower yourself. Instead, take your
mower to your nearest Black & Decker
service agent.
Increased safety can be obtained by having
a qualified electrician install a high sensitivity
(30mA) circuit breaker in the house wiring.
If you do not have such a circuit breaker
installed, or you do not wish to have one
installed, then we strongly recommend that
the electrical power to your mower be
supplied through a high sensitivity (30mA)
residual current device (RCD). The RCD is
designed to provide a high degree of
personal protection against harmful electric
current should fault conditions occur.
!
Warning! The use of an RCD or other circuit
breaker unit does not release the operator of
your mower from the safety instructions and
safe working practices given in this manual.
Features (Fig. A)
A
Your purchase of a Black & Decker GR380/
GR385 range lawnmower gives you a
product combining quality with modern
design and the following features to provide
safe, efficient and easy mowing.
• Lock-off safety switch to prevent
accidental starting of your mower.
• A blade brake (AUTOSTOP) for added
safety. Stops the blade rotating within
3 seconds once the switchbox lever is
released.
• Large handle nuts for easy assembly
and storage.
• The wheels are in line with the outside of
your mower body which allows cutting
right up to the edge of the lawn.
• Conversion to a mulching lawnmower by
simply removing the grassbox.
• Three height of cut positions.
• Tough, durable plastic deck which will
not rust and contributes to low noise and
low vibration.
• Powerful and efficient induction motor
which gives effective cutting and bagging
in all reasonable conditions and a low
noise level as well as low maintenance.
• Ergonomically designed upswept handle
for comfortable use and ease of pushing.
• Easy grassbox removal.
• Cable restraint helps keep the cable out
of the way and prevents the cable socket
being accidentally pulled and disconnected.
Carton contents
Mower carton containing:
• Mower body.
• 12m of cable (UK only).
• Grassbox.
Loose parts pack containing:
• 1 spanner.
• User manual including guarantee card.
• Service sheet.
• 2 screws.
Handle assembly (Fig. B)
Remove all the parts from the carton and
familiarise yourself with the individual parts of
your mower.
The main parts of your mower are your
mower body (1) which comprises a motor
cover (2), wheels (3) and grass flap (4).
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