Black & Decker gl544 How to convert between the trimming and edging mode Fig, Replacement line

A	Do not use your trimmer without
	its guard.
B	Do not cut wet grass; best results are
	achieved when the grass is dry.

Trimming

•To switch on your trimmer, squeeze the trigger switch (3).

•To switch the unit off, release the trigger switch.

•To carry the trimmer when not in use,

it is preferred that you use the secondary handle (2).

C	Cut at an angle and with the tip of the
	cutting line (9).

D Swing the trimmer gently from side to side.

E	Do not overload the trimmer. It operates best
	at high speeds.
F	On long grass, start at the top and take
	small cuts.
G	Use the edge of the guard (10) to keep the
	trimmer away from hard surfaces and
	delicate items.
H	Edging (GL540)
	Best results are achieved on edges greater
	than 50mm deep.
	Note: Your trimmer is a maintenance tool for
	trimming overhanging grass and should not
	be used to create edges. Edges can be
J	created using an edging spade.
	If your trimmer is for use with a ‘detachable’
	cord, loop a length of cord through the cord
	restraint (5) to avoid the plug and socket
	coming apart accidentally, if the cord is pulled.

How to convert between the trimming and edging mode (Fig. 3)

	In addition to conventional trimming, your
	trimmer can be used to trim overhanging
3	grass along lawn edges and flower beds.
	To convert your trimmer between the
	trimming and edging mode:

• With the trimmer switched off, place one hand on the switch handle (4) and the other on the trimmer body (1). Press the button (7) on the front of the trimmer body. Keeping the button depressed, rotate the trimmer body anti-clockwise and then release the button. Continue to rotate the trimmer body until it locks into position (Fig. 3.1).

ENGLISH

•The most effective way to use your trimmer in edging mode is to stand by the side of it (Fig. 3.2). Guide the front edge of the trimmer (14) along the lawn so that the cutting line just trims the grass overhanging the lawn edge (Fig. H).

Replacement line

A new spool containing 10 metres of nylon line may be purchased from your Black & Decker dealer. Alternatively, replacement packs containing 25 to 50 metres of line are available.

For maximum reliability never put on a heavier or lighter line (eg. fishing line) which will prevent the automatic feed from functioning, cause motor failure or reduce cutting performance.

How to fit a new spool of cutting line (Fig. 4 & 5)

	•	Disconnect your trimmer from the
4		power supply.
	•	Remove the spool cover by pushing the
		2 spool cover tabs (16) inwards and
		upwards (Fig. 4), then pull off (it is not
		necessary to push both tabs in at the
		same time). The empty spool can now
		be withdrawn from the drive shaft.
	•	Remove any dirt or grass that may have
		collected inside the spool housing and
		cover.
	•	Unwind approximately 9cm (3.5") of
		cutting line (9) from the new spool (19)
		and temporarily park the cutting line end
		in one of the ‘L’ shaped slots to prevent
5		the line unravelling.
	•	Feed the cutting line through the eyelet
		and then push the spool onto the centre
		drive shaft while pulling the free end of
		the line to release it from the ‘L’ shaped
		slot. To fully seat the spool, rotate as
		necessary, taking care not to trap the
		cutting line underneath the spool and
		making sure that there is a minimum of
		9cm (3.5") protruding from the
		spool housing.
	•	Replace the spool cover by aligning
		both tabs on it (16) with the slots in the
		spool housing and pushing them into
		place. Make sure that both tabs are
		securely located.

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