Black & Decker GH900 Brush Cutter User Manual


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4. The line cutter on the edge of the guard can dull over time. It is recommended you
periodically touch-up the sharpness of the blade with a file.
IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and
adjustment should be performed by authorized service centers or other qualified service
organizations, always using identical replacement parts.
TROUBLESHOOTING
TRIMMER RUNS SLOWLY
• Unplug the trimmer.
•Check that the spool housing can rotate freely. Carefully clean it if necessary.
•Checkthatthecuttinglinedoesnotprotrudemorethanapproximately 5-3/8 inches (136mm)
from the spool. If it does, cut it off so that it just reaches the line trimming blade.
AUTOMATIC LINE FEED DOES NOT WORK
• Unplug the trimmer.
•Remove the spool cap.
•Pullthecuttinglineuntilitprotrudesapproximately 5-3/8 inches (136mm) from the spool. If
insufficient cutting line is left on the spool, install a new spool of cutting line.
•Ensurethatthelineisnotcrisscrossedonthespoolasdetailedinfigure Q. If it is, unwind
the cutting line, then wind it back on the spool neatly so that the lines do not cross.
•Ensure the beginning of the cutting line is pulled tight against the spool as shown in figure P.
•Alignthetabsonthespoolcapwiththecutoutsinthehousing.
•Push the spool cap onto the housing until it snaps securely into place.
•Ifthecuttinglineprotrudesbeyondthetrimmingblade,cutitoffsothatitjustreachestheblade.
If the automatic line feed still does not work or the spool is jammed, try the following suggestions:
•Carefullycleanthespoolandhousing.
•Removethespoolandcheckiftheleverinthespoolhousingcanmovefreely.
•Removethespoolandunwindthecuttingline,thenwinditonneatlyagain.Replacethe
spool into the housing.
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution
• trimmerwillnotstart. •Cordnotpluggedin. •Plugtrimmer into a working outlet.
•Circuitfuseisblown. •Replacecircuitfuse.(Iftheproduct
repeatedly causes the circuit fuse to
blow, discontinue use immediately and
have it serviced at a Black & Decker
service center or authorized servicer.)
•Circuitbreakeristripped. •Resetcircuitbreaker.(Iftheproduct
repeatedly causes the circuit breaker to
trip, discontinue use immediately and
have it serviced at a Black & Decker
service center or authorized servicer.)
•Cordorswitchis •HavecordorswitchreplacedatBlack
damaged. & Decker Service Center or Authorized
Servicer
• Cuttinglineisconsumed•Edgingtoofarfrom •Ensure edging wheel is on the edge of
quickly in edge mode.
edge of sidewalks or
the surface and the cutting line is positioned
abrasive surfaces. The
in the grass or dirt area to be edged not
cutting line is hitting the
the sidewalk or other abrasive surface.
sidewalk or abrasive surface.
For assistance with your product, visit our website www.blackanddecker.com for the location of
the service center nearest you or call the BLACK & DECKER help line at 1-800-544-6986.
SERVICE INFORMATION
All Black & Decker Service Centers are staffed with trained personnel to provide customers
with efficient and reliable power trimmer service. Whether you need technical advice, repair,
or genuine factory replacement parts, contact the Black & Decker location nearest you. To
find your local service location, call: 1-800-544-6986 or visit www.blackanddecker.com
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