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(Original instructions)
Edging mode (g. I & J)
For edging, the trimmer head should be in the position shown
in g. I. If it is not:
u Disconnect the tool from the supply.
u Loosen the adjustment collar (6) by turning it clockwise.
u Whilst holding the handle (2), rotate the head (8)
anti-clockwise.
u Tighten the collar (6) by turning it anti-clockwise.
u Slide the edge guide out of the motor housing. Ensure that
the edging guide (9) is fully extended, an audible click will
be heard.
Note: The head 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. K.
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 Cutting line will wear faster and require more feeding if the
cutting is done along pavements or other abrasive
surfaces or heavier weeds are being cut.
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. L.
u To make a closer cut, slightly tilt the tool.
Fitting a new spool of cutting line (g. M) (GL4525
& GL5028 only)
Replacement spools of cutting line are available from your
Black & Decker dealer (cat. no. A6481). Complete cassettes
containing a spool of cutting line are also available (cat. no.
A6442).
u Unplug the tool.
u Keep the tabs (18) depressed and remove the spool cover
(19) from the housing (7).
u Remove the empty spool (20) from the housing.
u Remove any dirt and grass from the spool cover and
housing.
u Take the new spool and push it onto the boss in the
housing. Rotate the spool slightly until it is seated.
u Unclip the end of one of the cutting lines and guide the
line into the eyelets(21). The line should protrude approx.
11 cm from the spool cover.
u Align the tabs (18) on the spool cover with the cut outs
(22) in the housing.
u Push the cover onto the housing until it snaps securely
into place.
Warning! If the cutting lines protrude beyond the trimming
blade (23), cut them off so that they just reach the blade.
Fitting a new spool of cutting line (g. N & O)
(GL5530 only)
Replacement spools of cutting line are available from your
Black & Decker dealer (cat. no. A6481). Complete cassettes
containing a spool of cutting line are also available (cat. no.
A6442).
u Unplug the tool.
u Keep the tabs (24) depressed and remove the spool cover
(25) from the housing (11) (g. N).
u Remove the empty spool (26) from the spool cover.
u Remove any dirt and grass from the spool cover and
housing.
u Take the new spool and push it onto the boss in the spool
cover. Rotate the spool slightly until it is seated.
u Unclip the end of one of the cutting lines and guide the
line into one of the eyelets (27) (g. O). The line should
protrude approx. 11 cm from the spool cover.
u Unclip the end of the other cutting line and guide the line
into the other eyelet. The line should protrude approx. 11
cm from the spool cover.
u Align the tabs (24) on the spool cover with the cut outs
(28) in the housing (g. N).
u Push the cover onto the housing until it snaps securely
into place.
Warning! If the cutting lines protrude beyond the trimming
blade (10), cut them off so that they just reach the blade.
Winding new line onto an empty spool (g. P - R)
(GL5530 only)
You may wind new cutting line onto an empty spool.
Replacement packs of cutting line are available from your
Black & Decker dealer (cat. no. A6170 (31 m), A6171 (50 m)).
u Remove the empty spool from the tool as described
above.
u Remove any remaining cutting line from the spool.
u Feed 2 cm of cutting line into one of the holes (29) in the
spool as shown (g. P).