Black & Decker GH3000 Edger User Manual


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heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop
in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The table shows the correct size to use
depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. If the extension will be used outside, the
cord must be suitable for outdoor work. The letters “WA” on the cord jacket indicate that the cord
is suitable for outdoor use.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION (FIGURE A)
1. On/Off Trigger Switch 4. Auxiliary Handle 7. Trimmer Head
2. Handle 5. Height Adjust Locking Clamp 8. Edge Guide Wheel
3. Power Cord Plug 6. Trimmer Guard 9. Spool Housing
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED (NOT SUPPLIED): Phillips Screwdriver
WARNING:
UNPLUG THE APPLIANCE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ATTACH THE GUARD.
ATTACHING THE GUARD (FIGURES B, C)
WARNING: NEVER OPERATE APPLIANCE WITHOUT GUARD FIRMLY IN PLACE.
The guard must always be properly attached on the appliance to protect the user.
• Removethescrewfromtheguard.
• Keepingtheguardsquaretothetrimmerheadslideitintoplaceuntiltheretainingtabclicks
into place (Ensure that the guide rails (B1) on the guard (B2) are correctly aligned with the
guide rails (B3) on the trimmer head (B4) (figure B).
• Securetheguardwiththescrew(C1) (figure C).
ATTACHING THE AUXILIARY HANDLE (FIGURES D, E)
• Toattachthehandle,pressinonthebuttons(D1) on both sides of the upper housing as
shown in figure D.
•
Position the handle as shown in figure E(withtheBlack&Deckerlogofacingupward).Partially
push the handle on so that it will hold the buttons in when you release them with your hand.
• Pushthehandlecompletelyontothehousingandpositionitslightlyuntilit“snaps”into
place (figure E).
•
To adjust the handle up or down, press in on the button (F1) and raise or lower the handle.
• Thehandleshouldbeadjustedsothatyourfrontarmisstraightwhenthetrimmerisinthe
working position.
ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE APPLIANCE (FIGURE G)
This appliance has a telescopic mechanism, allowing you to set it to a comfortable height.
To adjust the height setting:
• Releasetheheightadjustlockingclamp(G1).
• Gentlypullthetube(G2) up or down to the desired height.
• Closetheheightadjustlockingclamp(G1).
OPERATION
WARNING: Always use proper eye protection that conforms to ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/CSA
Z94.3) while operating this power appliance.
WARNING: Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any assembly,
adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the appliance accidentally.
CAUTION: Beforeyoubegintrimming,onlyusetheappropriatetypeofcuttingline.
CAUTION: Inspect area to be trimmed and remove any wire, cord, or string-like objects
which could become entangled in the rotatinglineorspool.Beparticularlycarefultoavoidany
wire which might be bent outwardly into the path of the appliance, such as barbs at the base
of a chain link fence.
SWITCHING ON AND OFF (FIGURE H)
WARNING: Never attempt to lock the trigger switch in the on position.
• Toturntheapplianceon,squeezethetriggerswitch(H1)
• Toturntheapplianceoff,releasethetriggerswitch(H1).
EXTENSION COrd rETaINEr (fIgurE I)
WARNING: Ensure the trigger switch is not engaged to reduce the risk of starting the
appliance accidentally.
A cord retainer is incorporated into the rear of the handle on the power head.
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