Trimmer User Manual

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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
•Push andhold the lock button (2) (fig. E)
to the right or to theleft and thensqueeze
the on/off switch (1).
• Release the lock-off button.
Switching off
• Release the on/off switch (1).
WARNING: Never attempt to lock the switch in the onposition.
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.
• To make a closer cut,slightly tiltthe tool.
• Spray the blade with a light coating of
general purpose oil beforefirst useand
whenever the blades begin tolook dry.
Trimming hedges
CAUTION: Blades coast after turn off.
• Slightly tilt the tool (up to 15° relative to the line of cut) so that the blade
tips point slightly towards the hedge
(fig. H). This will cause the blades to
cut more effectively.
• Start by trimming the top of the hedge.
Hold the tool at the desired angle and
move it steadily along the line of cut.
The double-sided blade allows you to
cut in either direction.
• In order to obtain a very straight cut,
stretch a piece of string along the
length of the hedge at the desired
height. Use the string as a guide line,
cutting just above it.
• In order to obtain flat sides, cut upwards with the growth (fig. I).
Younger stems move outwards when the blade cuts downwards,
causing shallow patches in the hedge.
• Take care to avoid any foreign objects.
Especially avoid hard objects such as
metal wire and railings, as these could
damage the blades.
• Regularly oil the blades.
Maintenance
YourBlack & Decker toolhasbeen
designed tooperate over a longperiodof
timewith aminimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactoryoperationdepends
uponpropertool careand regular cleaning.
Your chargerdoes not require any
maintenanceapart from regularcleaning.
WARNING: Before performing any maintenance on the
tool, switch offthetool. Unplugthecharger before cleaning it.
• Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your tool and charger using a soft
brush ordry cloth.
• Regularly clean the motor housingusing a damp cloth. Donot use any
abrasive orsolvent-basedcleaner.
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