Black & Decker GL716, GL741, GL720, GL710, GL701 manual Features, Assembly, Use

Read the manual prior to operation.

Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating this appliance.

Keep people and animals at least 6 m away from the cutting area.

Do not expose the appliance to rain or high humidity.

uNever touch the cutting line while the appliance is running.

uDo not put the appliance down until the cutting line has come to a complete standstill.

uUse only the appropriate type of cutting line. Never use metal cutting line or fishing line.

uBe careful not to touch the line trimming blade.

uTake care to keep the mains cable away from the cutting line. Always be aware of the position of the cable.

uKeep hands and feet away from the cutting line at all times, especially when switching on the motor.

uBefore using the appliance and after any impact, check for signs of wear or damage and repair as necessary.

uNever operate the appliance with damaged guards or without guards in place.

uTake care against injury from any device fitted for trimming the filament line length. After extending new cutter line always return the machine to its normal operating position before switching on.

uAlways ensure that the ventilation slots are kept clear of debris.

uDo not use the lawn trimmer (edge trimmer), if the cords are damaged or worn.

uKeep extension cords away from cutting elements.

Labels on appliance

+The following warning symbols are found on the appliance:

F 8 R

#This appliance is double insulated; therefore no earth wire is required. Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.Electrical safety

uIf the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker Service

Centre in order to avoid a hazard.

Features

This appliance includes some or all of the following features.

1.On/off switch

2.Handle

3.Cable restraint

4.Power inlet

5.Secondary handle

6.Adjustment button

7.Tube

8.Guard

9.Line trimming blade

10.Spool housing

11.Cutting line

12.Edge guide

Assembly

Warning! Before assembly, make sure that the appliance is switched off and unplugged.

Fitting the guard (fig. A)

uRemove the hexagonal screws (13) from the head (14).

uPlace the guard (8) onto the appliance as shown.

uFirmly press the guard until it snaps into place.

uSecure the guard with the hexagonal screws.

uTighten the hexagonal screws using the hexagonal key (15) provided.

Warning! Never use the appliance unless the guard is properly fitted.

Releasing the cutting line

In transit, the cutting line is taped to the spool housing.

uRemove the tape holding the cutting line (11) to the spool housing (10).

Connecting the appliance to the mains

uConnect the female plug of a suitable extension cable to the power inlet (4).

uLoop the cable through the cable restraint (3).

uInsert the mains plug into a 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 appliance to trimming or edging mode (fig. B - D)

The appliance can be used in trimming mode as shown in fig. B or in edging mode to trim overhanging grass along lawn edges and flower beds as shown in fig. C.

Trimming mode (fig. B & D)

For trimming, the trimmer head should be in the position shown in fig. B. If it is not:

uDepress the adjustment button (6).

uRotate the tube (7), while releasing the button.

uWhen the head is in position, the button will lock into place. Note: The tube will only rotate in one direction.

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