Black & Decker GTC1445L, User Manual

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ENGLISH

(Original instructions)

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If the new battery gives the same indication as the original 

battery, take the charger to be tested at an authorised 

services centre.

Note: It may take as long as 60 minutes to determine that 

the battery is defective. If the battery is too hot or too 

cold, the LED will alternately blink red, fast and slow, one 

flash at each speed and repeat.

Switching on and off

Note:

 For your safety, this tool is equipped with a double 

switching system. This system prevents starting the tool 

inadvertently and will only allow operation while holding the 

tool with both hands.

Switching on (fig. C)

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Take hold of the front handle (3) with one hand so that the 

front handle bail arm (2) is pushed into the body of the 

front handle.

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Pull the lock-off button (4) backwards using your thumb 

and at the same time squeeze the trigger switch (1) to 

start the tool.

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Release the lock-off button.

Switching off

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Release the handle switch (2) or the trigger switch (1).

Warning!

 Never attempt to lock a switch in the on position.

Hints for optimum use

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Start by trimming the top of the hedge. Slightly tilt the tool 

(up to 15° relative to the line of cut) so that the blade tips 

point slightly towards the hedge (fig. D). This will cause 

the blades to cut more effectively. Hold the tool at the de-

sired angle and move it steadily along the line of cut. The 

double-sided blade allows you to cut in either direction.

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In order to obtain a very straight cut, stretch a piece of 

string along the length of the hedge at the desired height. 

Use the string as a guideline, cutting just above it. (fig. E)

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In order to obtain flat sides, cut upwards with the growth. 

Younger stems move outwards when the blade cuts 

downwards, causing shallow patches in the hedge (fig. F).

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Take care to avoid any foreign objects. Especially avoid 

hard objects such as metal wire and railings, as these 

could damage the blades (fig. G).

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Regularly oil the blades.

Guidelines for trimming (UK & Ireland)

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Trim hedges and shrubs with seasonal leaves (new leaves 

every year) in June and October.

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Trim evergreens in April and August.

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Trim conifers and other fast growing shrubs every six 

weeks from May until October.

Guidelines for trimming (Australia & New Zealand)

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Trim hedges and shrubs with seasonal leaves (new leaves 

every year) in December and March.

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Trim evergreens in September and February.

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Trim conifers and other fast growing shrubs every six 

weeks from October until March.

Accessories

The performance of your tool depends on the accessory used. 

Black & Decker and Piranha accessories are engineered to 

high quality standards and designed to enhance the perform-

ance of your tool. By using these accessories you will get the 

very best from your tool.

Maintenance

Your Black & Decker corded/cordless appliance/tool has been 

designed to operate over a long period of time with a minimum 

of maintenance.  Continuous satisfactory operation depends 

upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.

Lubrication oil is available from your Black & Decker dealer 

(cat. no. A6102-XJ).

Warning!

 Before performing any maintenance on corded/

cordless power tools:

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Switch off and unplug the appliance/tool.

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Or switch off and remove the battery from the appliance/

tool if the appliance/tool has a separate battery pack.

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Or run the battery down completely if it is integral and then 

switch off.

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Unplug the charger before cleaning it. Your charger does 

not require any maintenance apart from regular cleaning.

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Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your appliance/tool/

charger using a soft brush or dry cloth.

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Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth. Do 

not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.

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After use, carefully clean the blades. After cleaning, apply 

a film of light machine oil to prevent the blades from rust-

ing.

Guidelines for trimming

If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:

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Safely dispose of the old plug.

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Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the new 

plug.

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Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.

Warning!

 No connection is to be made to the earth terminal. 

Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs. 

Recommended fuse: 5 A.