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GSH500
BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT
FOR ANY REASON PLEASE CALL
1-800-54-HOW-TO
(544-6986)
IF YOU SHOULD EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM
WITH YOUR BLACK & DECKER PRODUCT,
CALL 1-800-54-HOW-TO (544-6986).
BEFORE YOU CALL, HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
AVAILABLE, CATALOG NO., TYPE NO., AND DATE CODE.
IN MOST CASES, A BLACK & DECKER REPRESENTATIVE CAN RESOLVE
YOUR PROBLEM OVER THE PHONE. IF YOU HAVE A SUGGESTION OR
COMMENT, GIVE US A CALL. YOUR FEEDBACK IS VITAL TO BLACK & DECKER.
KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:
• Indexing Handle
• Fits GS500 Shear and DS600 Shrubber
• Wheels supplied for ease of maneuvering
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERERENCE.
Cat No. GSH500
Form No. 243159-00 REV. 3
Copyright © 2002 Black & Decker
WARNING: IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:
• Before any use, be sure everyone using this garden appliance 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.
• For your own safety before using this accessory with the GS500 Shear or the DS600
Shrubber read the particular manual for operation of the units and read all the safety
sections of the instruction manuals.
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.
WARNING: Some dust created by this product contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
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compounds in fertilizers
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compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides
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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.
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 ALL INSTRUCTIONS
PREPARING TO OPERATE:
• Line the axle with the center hole in the wheel and press to end (Fig.1A).
• Slide the assembled wheel and axle through the axle hole in the unit.
• Lay unit on it's side and press other wheel on (Fig. 1B).
• Remove the hinged inlet cover (DO NOT DETACH FROM UNIT) from the handle
mounting hole (Fig. 2A).
• Push handle into handle mounting hole until handle locks (Fig. 2B),
• Push the power connector into the unit, it's locking tab will lock it to the unit (Fig. 2C).
AUXILIARY HANDLE (Installed on handle tube):
• Push collar into auxiliary handle (Fig. 3A).
• Press auxiliary handle with installed collar onto handle tube and slide spacer (Figure 3B)
into position. Install bolt through spacer and assemble the wing nut (do not tighten). Slide
auxiliary handle to comfortable working position and tighen wing nut (Fig. 3B).
SWITCH:
A SWITCH LOCKING BUTTON is provided on the top of the handle as a safety feature.
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Please note the following very carefully.
1. TO TURN TOOL "ON" (Fig. 4) slide the locking button "A" FORWARD with your thumb,
and hold it FORWARD momentarily, while you squeeze the trigger switch "B". Release
Locking Button. The trigger has been designed so that it is very easy to hold in the "ON"
position.
2. TO TURN TOOL "OFF" just release the trigger.
REMOVING HANDLE:
• Remove the power connector by pressing the locking tab (Fig. 5A).
• Depress locking button (Fig. 5B) and slide handle out of the unit.
HANDLE INDEXING:
• Handle turns every 45º relative to your tool.
To turn handle, depress locking button, slide the handle slowly out of the unit to
disengage the locking tabs in the housing and turn to the desired angle. Slide the handle
back into the unit until handle locks into unit.
USE OF YOUR UNIT:
• The UPRIGHT HANDLE installed on either the SHEAR GS500 or SHRUBBER DS600 may
be used to extend your tool's reach in all directions, including overhead.
• Reverse the orientation of the auxiliary handle on the tube (Figure 3D) for overhead
operation.
WARNING:
Before using the Shrubber or Shear overhead, check that there are no power lines in the
area of trimming.
(DEC. '02)
SHEAR GS500
Printed in China
Figures 6 and 7 are typical applications.
SHRUBBER DS600
Figures 8 and 9 are typical applications.
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Service Information
Black & Decker offers a full network of company-owned and authorized service locations
throughout North America. All Black & Decker Service Centers are staffed with trained
personnel to provide customers with efficient and reliable power tool service. Whether you
need technical advice, repair, or genuine factory replacement parts, contact the Black &
Decker service location nearest you. To find your local service location, refer to the yellow
page directory under "Tools-Electric" or call: 1-800-54-HOW-TO.
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Full Two-Year Home Use Warranty
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warrants this product for two years against any defects in
material or workmanship. The defective product will be replaced or repaired at no charge
in either of two ways:
The first, which will result in exchanges only, is to return the product to the retailer from
whom it was purchased (provided that the store is a participating retailer). Returns should
be made within the time period of the retailer's policy for exchanges (usually 30 to 90 days
after the sale). Proof of purchase may be required. Please check with the retailer for their
specific return policy regarding returns that are beyond the time set for exchanges.
The second option is to take or send the product (prepaid) to a Black & Decker owned or
Authorized Service Center for repair or replacement at our option. Proof of purchase may
be required. Black & Decker owned and Authorized Service Centers are listed under
"Tools-Electric" in the yellow pages of the phone directory.
This warranty does not apply to accessories. This warranty gives you specific legal rights
and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. Should you have any
questions, contact the manager of your nearest Black & Decker Service Center.
This product is not intended for commercial use.
Imported by
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.,
701 E. Joppa Rd.
Towson, MD 21286 U.S.A.
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GSH500
AVANT DE RETOURNER LE PRODUIT, PEU IMPORTE LA RAISON
PRIÈRE DE COMPOSER
1 800 544-6986
RENSEIGNEMENTS IMPORTANTS
• Poignée graduée.
• Convient au coupe-herbe, modèle GS500, et au taille-arbuste, modèle DS600.
• Les roues sont fournies pour faciliter la manœuvre.
CONSERVER CES MESURES À TITRE DE RÉFÉRENCE.
NOTE : Consulter le guide d'utilisation de la pile ou du chargeur afin de
connaître les mesures de sécurité relatives à leur utilisation.
AVERTISSEMENT : IMPORTANTES MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ
AFIN DE RÉDUIRE LES RISQUES DE BLESSURES :
• Avant toute utilisation, s'assurer que tous ceux qui se servent du taille-arbuste lisent et
comprennent toutes les mesures de sécurité et tout autre renseignement contenu dans le
présent guide.
• Conserver ces mesures et les relire fréquemment avant d'utiliser l'outil et d'en expliquer le
fonctionnement à d'autres personnes.
• Avant d'utiliser le présent accessoire avec le coupe-herbe, modèle GS500, ou le
taille-arbuste, modèle DS600, lire le guide d'utilisation de l'outil en question et toutes les
mesures de sécurité contenues dans le guide afin d'assurer sa propre sécurité.
AVERTISSEMENT : Le produit renferme des produits chimiques, dont du plomb. Selon
l'état de la Californie, ce produit chimique peut causer le cancer
ainsi que des malformations congénitales, et il présente d'autres
dangers au système reproductif humain. Se laver les mains après
l'utilisation.
AVERTISSEMENT : Le produit génère de la poussière qui peut renfermer des produits
chimiques. Selon l'état de la Californie, ces produits chimiques
peuvent causer le cancer ainsi que des malformations congénitales,
et ils présentent d'autres dangers au système reproductif humain.
Voici des exemples de tels produits chimiques :
•
les composés d'engrais;
•
les composés d'insecticides, d'herbicides et de pesticides;
•
l'arsenic et le chrome provenant de bois traité.
See 'Tools-Electric'
– Yellow Pages –
for Service & Sales
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