Black & Decker GL720 Adjusting the height of the appliance fig. D, Switching on and off, Trimming

Edging mode (fig. C & D)

For edging, the trimmer head should be in the position shown in fig. C. 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.

Adjusting the height of the appliance (fig. D)

This appliance has a telescopic mechanism, allowing you to set it to a comfortable height. There are three height settings. To adjust the height setting, proceed as follows:

uDepress the adjustment button (6).

uGently pull the tube (7) out of the motor housing (16) to the desired height, while releasing the button.

uWhen the tube is in position, the button will lock into place.

Switching on and off

uTo switch the appliance on, squeeze the trigger lever (1).

uTo switch the appliance off, release the trigger lever. Warning! Never attempt to lock the trigger lever in the on position.

Hints for optimum use

General

uIn order to achieve optimum cutting results, only cut dry grass.

Trimming

uHold the appliance as shown in fig. B.

uGently swing the trimmer from side to side.

uWhen cutting long grass, work in stages from the top.

Take small cuts.

uKeep the appliance away from hard objects and delicate plants.

uIf the appliance starts running slowly, reduce the load.

Edging

Optimum cutting results are achieved on edges deeper than 50 mm.

uDo not use the appliance to create edges. To create edges, use an edging spade.

uGuide the appliance as shown in fig. C.

uTo make a closer cut, slightly tilt the appliance.

Fitting a new spool of cutting line (fig. E & G)

Replacement spools of cutting line are available from your Black & Decker dealer (cat. no. A6495).

uKeep the tabs (17) depressed and remove the spool cover (18) from the housing (10).

uRemove the empty spool (19) from the spool housing.

uRemove any dirt and grass from the spool cover and housing.

uPlace the new spool onto the boss in the spool housing with the lines parked in the slots (23) (fig. F).

uInsert the line ends through the appropriate eyelets (20) in the housing (10). Pull the slack line until it pulls out of the parked slots (23) (fig. G).

uAlign the tabs (17) on the spool cover with the cut outs (21) in the housing.

uPush the cover (18) onto the housing (10) until it snaps securely into place.

Note: Make sure that the cover is positioned, listen for two audible clicks to ensure both tabs (17) are correctly located.

Warning! If the cutting lines protrude beyond the trimming blade (9), cut them off so that they just reach the blade.

Winding new line onto an empty spool (fig. H - J)

You may wind new cutting line onto an empty spool. Replacement packs of cutting line are available from your Black & Decker dealer (cat. no. A6171).

uRemove the empty spool from the appliance as described above.

uRemove any remaining cutting line from the spool.

uFirst wind new line onto the uppermost part of the spool:

-Feed 2 cm of cutting line into one of the slots in the upper section of the spool as shown.

-Wind the cutting line onto the spool in the direction of the arrow. Make sure to wind the line on neatly and in layers. Do not criss-cross.

-When the wound cutting line reaches the recesses (22), cut the line.

-Temporarily park the line in the slots (23) on one side of the spool as shown.

uRepeat the above procedure for the second cutting line on the lower section of the spool. Park the line in the unused slots (23).

uProceed as described above to fit the spool on the appliance. Do not forget to release the cutting line from the parking slots (23).

Warning! Only use the appropriate type of Black & Decker cutting line. Ensure that cutting line is present in both sections of the spool.

Mains plug replacement (U.K. & Ireland only)

If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:

uSafely dispose of the old plug.

uConnect the brown lead to the live terminal in the new plug.

uConnect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.

Warning! No connection is to be made to the earth terminal. Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs. Recommended fuse: 5 A.

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