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GH1000, GH1100, GH2000 TRIMMER/EDGER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Date Code:	Catalog Number: GH1000
	GH1100
	GH2000

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•The guard must be installed before trimming or edging - if not, the motor will overheat.

•When replacing the line, use only .080 inch diameter ROUND line - other- wise the unit will not function properly.

•Do not bump the feed head against the ground - it will disrupt the feed mechanism.

•Angle tool slightly (5° to 10°) when trimming.

•Always use the cord retainer and the extension cord lock feature.

•For trouble free feeding and best results, only use Black & Decker replacement spools with dual 0.080 inch line. Black & Decker replacement spool model number DF-080.

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Cat No. GH1000, GH1100, GH2000		Form No. 90579142 August 2011
Copyright © 2011 Black & Decker		Printed in China
WARNING: IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
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.
CAUTION: Failure to comply with the recommendations outlined in the key information
section will void warranty.
WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the
following:
WARNING: Some dust created by this product contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductiveharm. 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.

WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

ItSAFETYis importantGUIDELINESfor you to read-andDEFINITIONSunderstand 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.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in deathDANGER:or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in deathWARNING:or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially haz ard ous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minorCAUTION:or mod erate injury.

Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,CAUTION:if not avoided, may result in property damage.

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL TOOLS

• ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION – Wear safety spectacles or goggles at all times when this tool is plugged in.

• GUARD – Do not use this tool without guard attached.

• 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. Donʼt operate the tool when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear long pants to protect your legs. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

• NYLON LINE – Keep face, hands and feet clear of rotating nylon line at all times.

• THE ROTATING LINE PERFORMS A CUTTING FUNCTION – Use care when trimming around screens and desirable plantings.

• KEEP ALL BY-STANDERS AWAY – at a safe distance from work area, especially children.

• IMPORTANT WARNING – When being used as an Edger, stones, pieces of metal and
		other objects can be thrown out at high speed by the line. The tool and guard are
•		designed to reduce the danger. However, the following special precautions should be taken:
		MAKE SURE that other persons and pets are at least 100 feet (30m) away.
•		TO REDUCE THE RISK of rebound (ricochet) injury, work going away from any nearby
		solid object such as wall, steps, large stone, tree, etc. Use great care when working close
		to solid objects and where necessary, do edging or trimming by hand.
• AVOID ACCIDENTALLYSTARTING – Donʼt carry plugged-in tool with finger on trigger.
•		DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL – at a rate faster than the rate at which it is able to cut
		effectively.
• USE THE RIGHT TOOL – Do not use this tool for any job except that for which it is intended.
•		DONʼT OVERREACH – Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
•		DONʼT ABUSE CORD – Donʼt yank cord from power supply. Keep cord from heat, oil,
•		and sharp edges.
		DAMAGE TO UNIT – If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop tool
		immediately, unplug, check for damage and have any damage repaired before further
•		operation is attempted. Do not operate with a broken hub or spool.
		DAMAGE TO CORD – Keep power cord away from rotating line. If you damage the cord,
		unplug it from the power supply before moving the tool or examining the damage. A
•		damaged cord must be replaced before further use.
		DISCONNECT TOOL – when not in use, when replacing line, or prior to cleaning.
•		AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS – Do not use electric tools in
		damp or wet locations. Follow all instructions in this Instruction Manual for proper
•		operation of your tool. Donʼt use the tool in the rain.
		DO NOT OPERATE portable electric tools in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors
•		in these tools normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.
		STORE IDLE TOOLS INDOORS – When not in use, tools should be stored indoors in a
•		dry, locked-up place out of reach of children.
		GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) protection should be provided on the
		circuits or outlets to be used for the gardening appliance. Receptacles are available
•		having built in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of protection.
		SECURE EXTENSION CORD using the cord retainer shown in Figure 3.
•		STAYALERT – Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate tool
•		when you are tired.
		MAINTAIN APPLIANCES WITH CARE – Follow instructions in maintenance section.
		Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean and
•		free from oil and grease.
		CHECK DAMAGED PARTS – Before further use of the appliance, a guard 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.
		A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an
		authorized service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this manual.
		WARNING:	When servicing double insulated tools, USE ONLY IDENTICAL
REPLACEMENT PARTS. Replace or repair damaged cords.
		WARNING:	To prevent electrical shock hazard, use only with an extension cord
suitable for outdoor use. Always connect extension cords to a fused line or one protected
by a circuit breaker.
		ADDITIONAL WARNINGS FOR STRING TRIMMERS
1. Keep the air intake slots (Figure 14) clean to avoid overheating.
2. Your trimmer line can dry out over time. To keep your line in top condition, store spare
		pre-wound spools or bulk line in a plastic, sealable bag with a tablespoon of water.
3. Plastic parts may be cleaned by using a mild soap and a damp rag.
4. DO NOT immerse tool in water or squirt it with a hose. DO NOT allow any liquid to get
		inside it.
5. Do not store the tool on or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals.
6. DO NOT clean with a pressure washer.
7. The line cutter on the edge of the guard can dull over time.
		SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS: POLARIZED PLUGS
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other) and will require the use of a polarized extension cord. The appliance plug
will fit into a polarized extension cord only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the
extension cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct polarized
extension cord. A polarized extension cord will require the use of a polarized wall outlet.
This plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into
the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install the proper wall outlet. Do not change the equipment plug, extension cord receptacle,
or extension cord plug in any way.
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