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Use CAUTION: Let the tool work at its own pace.
DO NOT OVERLOAD.
Switching on and off
CAUTION: Blades coast after turn off.
Switching on
•Pushandholdthelockbutton(2)(fig.E)
totherightortotheleftandthensqueeze
theon/offswitch(1).
• Release the lock-off button.
Switching off
• Release the on/off switch (1).
WARNING:
Neverattempttolocktheswitchintheonposition.
Hints for optimum use (figs. F, G, H & I)
Trimming grass
CAUTION: Blades coast after turn off.
• In order to achieve optimum cutting results, only cut dry grass.
• Hold the tool as shown in fig. F & G. Keep your other hand well
away from the blade. Maintain a
stable working position so that you
do not slip. Do not overreach.
• When cutting long grass, work in
stages from the top. Take small cuts.
• Keep the tool away from hard
objects and delicate plants.
• If the tool starts running slowly,
reduce the load.
• Tomakeaclosercut,slightlytilt thetool.
• Spraythebladewithalightcoatingof
generalpurposeoilbeforefirstuseand
wheneverthebladesbegintolookdry.
Trimming hedges
CAUTION: Blades coast after turn off.
• Slightly tilt the tool(up to 15°relative tothe line ofcut)so that theblade
tipspointslightly towards the hedge
(fig. H).This will cause the blades to
cutmore effectively.
• Start bytrimmingthe top ofthe hedge.
Holdthe tool at thedesiredangleand
moveit steadilyalongthe line ofcut.
Thedouble-sided blade allowsyou to
cutin either direction.
• In order to obtain avery straightcut,
stretch apieceof string along the
length ofthe hedge at thedesired
height. Use thestringas aguideline,
cutting just above it.
• In order to obtain flat sides, cut upwards with thegrowth(fig.I).
Youngerstems move outwardswhen the blade cuts downwards,
causing shallow patchesin the hedge.
• Takecare to avoid anyforeign objects.
Especiallyavoid hard objectssuch as
metal wireand railings, asthese could
damage theblades.
• Regularly oil the blades.
Maintenance
YourBlack&Deckertoolhasbeen
designedtooperateoveralongperiodof
timewithaminimumofmaintenance.
Continuoussatisfactoryoperationdepends
uponpropertoolcareandregularcleaning.
Yourchargerdoesnotrequireany
maintenanceapartfromregularcleaning.
WARNING: Beforeperforminganymaintenanceonthe
tool,switchoffthetool.Unplugthechargerbeforecleaningit.
• Regularlycleantheventilationslotsinyourtoolandchargerusingasoft
brushordrycloth.
• Regularlycleanthemotorhousingusingadampcloth.Donotuseany
abrasiveorsolvent-basedcleaner.
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