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The charger is intended for indoor use only.
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Read the instruction manual before use.
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Your charger is double insulated; therefore no
earth wire is required. Always check that the
mains voltage corresponds to the voltage on the
rating plate. Never attempt to replace the charger
unit with a regular mains plug.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
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manufacturer or an authorised BLACK+DECKER Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
Features
This tool includes some or all of the following features.
1. Trigger switch
2. Front handle bail arm
3. Front handle
4. Lock-off button
5. Guard
6. Blade
Fig. A
7. Battery
8. Charger
9. Charge indicator
10. Battery release button
Assembly
Warning! Before assembly, remove the battery from the tool
fit the blade sheath over the blades.
Warning! Before assembly, make sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged and that the blade sheath is fitted
over the blades.
Warning! Never use the tool without the guard.
Fitting and removing the battery (fig. B)
To fit the battery (7), line it up with the receptacle on the
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tool. Slide the battery into the receptacle and push until
the battery snaps into place.
To remove the battery, push the release button (10) while
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at the same time pulling the battery out of the receptacle.
(Original instructions)
Use
Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not overload.
Charging the battery - GTC1445L, GTC1845L &
GTC1850L, GTC1845L20 (fig. A)
The battery needs to be charged before first use and whenev-
er it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs that were easily
done before. The battery may become warm while charging;
this is normal and does not indicate a problem.
Warning! Do not charge the battery at ambient temperatures
below 10 °C or above 40 °C. Recommended charging tem-
perature: approx. 24 °C.
Note: The charger will not charge a battery if the cell
temperature is below approximately 10 °C or above 40 °C.
The battery should be left in the charger and the charger
will begin to charge automatically when the cell tempera-
ture warms up or cools down.
To charge the battery (7), insert it into the charger (8).
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The battery will only fit into the charger in one way. Do
not force. Be sure that the battery is fully seated in the
charger.
Plug in the charger and switch on at the mains.
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The charging indicator (9) will blink.
The charge is complete when the charging indicator (9)
switches to continuously on. The charger and the battery can
be left connected indefinitely. The LED will switch on as the
charger occasionally tops up the battery charge.
Charge discharged batteries within 1 week. Battery life will
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be greatly diminished if stored in a discharged state.
Leaving the battery in the charger
The charger and battery pack can be left connected with the
LED glowing indefinitely. The charger will keep the battery
pack fresh and fully charged.
Charging the battery - GTC1850L20, (fig. A)
The battery needs to be charged before first use and whenev-
er it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs that were easily
done before. The battery may become warm while charging;
this is normal and does not indicate a problem.
Warning! Do not charge the battery at ambient temperatures
below 10 °C or above 40 °C. Recommended charging tem-
perature: approx. 24 °C.
Note: The charger will not charge a battery if the cell
temperature is below approximately 0 °C or above 40 °C.
The battery should be left in the charger and the charger
will begin to charge automatically when the cell tempera-
ture warms up or cools down.
ENGLISH
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