Black & Decker GR385, GR380/85 manual Features Fig. A, Carton contents, Handle assembly Fig. B

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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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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