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HEDGETRIMMER GT20/GT25
INTENDED USE
Your Black & Decker hedgetrimmer GT20/GT25
has been designed for trimming hedges, shrubs
and brambles. This tool is intended for consumer
use only.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Warning symbols
The following symbols are used in this manual:
Denotes risk of personal injury, loss of life
or damage to the tool in case of non-
observance of the instructions in this
manual.
Denotes risk of electric shock.
Read the manual prior to operation.
Know your tool
◆ Warning! When using mains-powered
tools, basic safety precautions,
including the following, should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, personal injury and
material damage.
◆ Read all of this manual carefully before
operating the tool.
◆ Before operating the tool, make sure
that you know how to switch the tool off
in an emergency.
◆ Retain this manual for future reference.
CONGRATULATIONS!
You have chosen a Black & Decker tool. Our aim is
to provide quality tools at an affordable price. We
hope that you will enjoy using this tool for many years.
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
GT20/GT25
Black & Decker declares that these
products conform to: 98/37/EC, 89/336/EEC,
73/23/EEC, BS 2769 (EN 50144 not
including 23.5), EN 55014, EN 61000,
2000/14/EC, Hedge trimmer ≤ 330 W,
Annex V
Level of sound pressure, measured according to
2000/14/EC:
GT20 GT25
L
pA
(sound pressure) dB(A) 81 81
L
WA
(acoustic power) dB(A) 94 94
L
WA
(guaranteed) dB(A) 99 99
Always wear ear protection if the sound
pressure exceeds 85 dB(A).
Hand/arm weighted vibration value according to
EN 50144:
GT20 GT25
< 2.5 m/s
2
< 2.5 m/s
2
Brian Cooke
Director of Engineering
Spennymoor, County Durham DL16 6JG,
United Kingdom
1-12-2001
ENGLISH