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◆Only fit 13 Amperes BS1363A approved plugs fitted with the correctly rated fuse (1).
◆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 above). Brown is for Live (L) (2), blue is for Neutral (N) (4).
◆Before replacing the top cover of the mains plug ensure that the cable restraint (3) is holding the outer sheath of the cable firmly and that the leads are correctly fixed at the terminal screws.
◆If the plug has a fuse cover, make sure that the fuse cover is fitted. Do not use the plug if the fuse cover is missing or damaged.
Never use a light socket.
Using an extension cable
Always use an approved extension cable suitable for the power input of this tool (see technical data). The extension cable must be suitable for outdoor use and marked accordingly. When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable completely.
Cable connection system
Black & Decker continually makes every effort to achieve the highest standards in performance, quality and reliability. We recommend the use of a new outdoor cable connection system, which gives additional protection against the possibility of water or moisture entering into the cable connector during normal use.
The new connection system does not release the operator of the tool from the safety precautions and safe working practices given in the manual.
Particular attention is drawn to the fact that this connection system is ‘weather resistant’, but not suitable for immersion, submersion or being subjected to water jets. Take care to prevent the cable from lying in or trailing through pools of water or from splashing with hose pipes.
The following items are available:
A6615 20 m cable, socket, 13 Amp plug
A6616 20 m cable, socket, 13 Amp plug and Cable Tidy frame
A6617 30 m cable, socket, 13 Amp plug and Cable Tidy frame
A6613 40 m cable, socket, 13 Amp plug and Cable Tidy reel
Existing cable systems
Your tool either comes with a cable attached
(the cat. no. ends with a C) or with a male connector built into the tool. If you already own an outdoor cable system with the old female connector shown below, we recommend that you replace this connector with the new female connector, which is available from most major DIY outlets and from Black & Decker service centres (cat. no. A6624S).
old female connector | new female connector |
Follow the instructions supplied with the connector. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
Existing outdoor tools
To connect existing Black & Decker outdoor tools to the new system, you will need an adaptor (see below), which is available as an accessory from most major DIY outlets and from Black & Decker service centres (cat. no. A6623S).
This adaptor is only suitable for products rated up to 500 W. It is not recommended for use with hover mowers, rotary mowers with grass collection, chainsaws, shredders and blower vacs. Please contact your local service centre if you need further advice.
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