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Note: Double insulation does not take the place of normal safety precautions when operating the tool. The insulation system is for added protection against injury resulting from a possible electrical insulation failure within the tool.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Be sure the supply is the same as the voltage given on the rating plate. The tool is fitted with a
MAINS PLUG REPLACEMENT (UK ONLY)
Should the mains plug need replacing and you are competent to do this, proceed as instructed below. If you are in doubt, contact a Black & Decker service centre or a qualified electrician.
•Disconnect the plug from the power supply.
•Cut off the plug and dispose of safely. A plug with bared copper conductors is very dangerous if engaged in a live socket outlet.
•Only fit BS1363A approved plugs fitted with the correctly rated fuse.
Note: Fuses do not give personal protection against electric shock.
•The cable wire colours, or a letter, will be marked at the connection point of most good quality plugs. Attach the wires to their respective points in the plug (see diagram). Brown is L (live) and blue is N (neutral).
ENGLISH
Warning! Never connect live or neutral wires to the
earth pin marked E or
.
MAINS PLUG REPLACEMENT (AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND ONLY)
Should the mains plug or cordset of the product be damaged, it must only be replaced by an authorised Black & Decker service agent because special purpose tools are required.
EXTENSION CABLES
Up to 30m (100ft) of
Note: An extension cable should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of an improper extension cable could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If an extension cable must be used, make sure it is properly wired, contains the correct rated fuse as recommended in its literature and is in good electrical condition.
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
Black & Decker provides a facility for recycling
Black & Decker products once they have reached the end of their working life.
This service is provided free of charge. To take advantage of this service please return your product to any authorised repair agent who
Fit a BS1363A approved resilient plug
N
Connect blue to
N (neutral)
Make sure that the outer sheath of the cable is held firmly by the clamp
EFit a 5 amp fuse approved
L to BS1362
Connect brown to L (live)
230 volts AC only Never use a light socket
will collect them on our behalf.
You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair agent by contacting your local Black & Decker office at the address indicated in this manual.
Alternatively, a list of authorised Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our
GUARANTEE
•Before replacing the top cover of the plug ensure that the cable restraint is holding the outer sheath of the cable firmly and that the two leads are correctly fixed at the terminal screws. If the fuse cover is missing or damaged do not use the plug.
For replacement or detachable fuse covers, contact a Black & Decker service centre.
Black & Decker is confident of the quality of its products and offers an outstanding guarantee. This guarantee statement is in addition to and in no way prejudices your statutory rights. The guarantee is valid within the territories of the Member States of the European Union and the European Free Trade Area.
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