Features

Warning! The cutting line will continue to run for a few seconds after switching the tool off. Never attempt to force the line to come to a standstill.

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

Do not expose the tool to rain or high humidity.

Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating this tool.

Warning! The cutting elements continue to rotate after the tool is switched off.

The charger is intended for indoor use only.

Read the instruction manual before use.

Charge only at ambient temperatures between 10 °C and 40 °C.

Your charger is double insulated; therefore no earth wire is required. Always check that the mains voltage corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate. Never attempt to replace the charger unit with a regular mains plug.

uUse your Black & Decker charger only to charge the battery in the tool with which it was supplied. Other batteries could burst, causing personal injury and damage.

uNever attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.

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

Centre in order to avoid hazard.

uDo not expose the charger to water.

uDo not open the charger.

uDo not probe the charger.

#The following symbols are found on your charger:

+40ºC

+10ºC

Additional safety instructions for grass trimmers

FThe following warning symbols are found on the tool:

u Only use the tool in the upright position, with the cutting line near the ground. Never switch the tool on in any other position.

u Move slowly when using the tool. Be aware that freshly cut grass is damp and slippery.

u Do not work on steep slopes. Work across the face of slopes, not up and down.

u Never cross gravel paths or roads while the tool is running.

u Never touch the cutting line while the tool is running.

u Do not put the tool down until the cutting line has come to a complete standstill.

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

u Be careful not to touch the line trimming blade.

u Keep hands and feet away from the cutting line at all @times, especially when switching on the tool.

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

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

#Your charger is double insulated; therefore no earth wire is required. Always check that the mains voltage corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate. Never attempt to replace the charger unit with a regular mains plug.Electrical safety

uBe familiar with the control and the proper use of the tool.

uOnly use the tool in daylight of good artificial light.

uWear stout shoes or boots to protect your feet.

uWear long trousers to protect your legs.

uBefore using the tool, check that your cutting path is free from sticks, stones, wire and any other obstacles.

1.On/off switch

2.Lock-off button

3.Main handle

4.Secondary handle

5.Handle knob

6.Handle adjustment collar

7.Mode adjustment collar

8.Motor housing

9.Guard

10.Line trimming blade

11.Edge guide

12.Spool housing

13.Cutting line

14.Battery

Fig. A

15.Charger

16.Charging indicator