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u Secure the guard with the screw.
Warning! Never use the tool unless the guard is properly tted.
Releasing the cutting line
In transit, the cutting line is taped to the spool housing.
u Remove the tape holding the cutting line (11) to the spool
housing (12).
Connecting the tool to the mains (g. D)
u Connect the female plug of a suitable extension cable to
the power inlet (4).
u Loop the cable through the cable restraint (3).
u Insert the mains plug into a mains outlet.
For wired in cable units: Make sure the cable is looped through
the cable restraint prior to connecting the plug to the mains
outlet.
Warning! The extension cable must be suitable for outdoor
use.
Use
Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not overload.
Setting the tool to trimming or edging mode
(g. E - G)
The tool can be used in trimming mode as shown in g. F or in
edging mode to trim overhanging grass along lawn edges and
ower beds as shown in g. G.
Trimming mode (g. E & F)
For trimming, the trimmer head should be in the position
shown in g. F. If it is not:
u Depress the adjustment button (8).
u Rotate the head (14), while releasing the button.
u When the head is in position, the button will lock into place.
Note: The tube will only rotate in one direction.
Edging mode (g. E & G)
For edging, the trimmer head should be in the position shown
in g. G. If it is not:
u Depress the adjustment button (8).
u Rotate the head (14), while releasing the button.
u When the head is in position, the button will lock into place.
Note: The tube will only rotate in one direction.
Switching on and off
u To switch the tool on, squeeze the trigger lever (1).
u To switch the tool off, release the trigger lever.
Warning! Never attempt to lock the trigger lever in the on
position.
Hints for optimum use
General
u In order to achieve optimum cutting results, only cut dry
grass.
Trimming
u Hold the tool as shown in g. F.
u Gently swing the trimmer from side to side.
u When cutting long grass, work in stages from the top.
Take small cuts.
u Keep the tool away from hard objects and delicate plants.
u If the tool starts running slowly, reduce the load.
Edging
Optimum cutting results are achieved on edges deeper than
50 mm.
u Do not use the tool to create edges. To create edges,
use an edging spade.
u Guide the tool as shown in g. G.
u To make a closer cut, slightly tilt the tool.
Fitting a new spool of cutting line (g. H - J)
Spool with single cutting line (g. H)
Replacement spools of cutting line are available from your
Black & Decker dealer (cat. no. A6481).
u Keep the tabs (16) depressed and remove the spool cover
(17) from the housing (12).
u Remove the empty spool (18) from the spool housing.
u Remove any dirt and grass from the spool cover and housing.
u Take the new spool and unwind approximately 9 cm of
cutting line.
u Feed the cutting line through the eyelet (19).
u Push the spool onto the drive shaft (20) and rotate it
slightly until it is seated. Make sure that the cutting line is
not trapped under the spool and that 9 cm of cutting line
protrudes from the housing.
u Align the tabs on the spool cover with the holes in the
housing.
u Push the cover onto the housing until it snaps securely
into place.
Warning! If the cutting line protrudes beyond the trimming
blade (10), cut it off so that they just reach the blade.
Spool with twin cutting line (g. I & J)
Replacement spools of cutting line are available from your
Black & Decker dealer (cat. no. A6441). Complete cassettes
containing a spool of cutting line are also available
(cat. no. A6488).
u Keep the tabs (21) depressed and remove the spool cover
(22) from the housing (12).