Black & Decker GH3000 instruction manual Operation

heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop
in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The table shows the correct size to use
depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. If the extension will be used outside, the
cord must be suitable for outdoor work. The letters “WA” on the cord jacket indicate that the cord
is suitable for outdoor use.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION (figure A)				7.	Trimmer Head
1.	On/Off Trigger Switch	4.	Auxiliary Handle
2.	Handle	5.	Height Adjust Locking Clamp	8.	Edge Guide Wheel
3.	Power Cord Plug	6.	Trimmer Guard	9.	Spool Housing
ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED (NOT SUPPLIED): Phillips Screwdriver

WARNING: Unplug the appliance before attempting to attach the guard.

Attaching the guard (Figures B, C)

WARNING: NEVER OPERATE Appliance WITHOUT GUARD FIRMLY IN PLACE.

The guard must always be properly attached on the appliance to protect the user.

• Remove the screw from the guard.

• Keeping the guard square to the trimmer head slide it into place until the retaining tab clicks into place (Ensure that the guide rails (B1) on the guard (B2) are correctly aligned with the guide rails (B3) on the trimmer head (B4) (figure B).

• Secure the guard with the screw (C1) (figure C).

Attaching the Auxiliary Handle (Figures D, E)

• To attach the handle, press in on the buttons (D1) on both sides of the upper housing as shown in figure D.

• Position the handle as shown in figure E (with the Black & Decker logo facing upward). Partially push the handle on so that it will hold the buttons in when you release them with your hand.

• Push the handle completely onto the housing and position it slightly until it “snaps” into place (figure E).

• To adjust the handle up or down, press in on the button (F1) and raise or lower the handle.

• The handle should be adjusted so that your front arm is straight when the trimmer is in the working position.

Adjusting the height of the appliance (figure G)

This appliance has a telescopic mechanism, allowing you to set it to a comfortable height. To adjust the height setting:

• Release the height adjust locking clamp (G1).

• Gently pull the tube (G2) up or down to the desired height.

• Close the height adjust locking clamp (G1).

OPERATION

WARNING: Always use proper eye protection that conforms to ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/CSA Z94.3) while operating this power appliance.

WARNING: Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any assembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the appliance accidentally.

CAUTION: Before you begin trimming, only use the appropriate type of cutting line.

CAUTION: Inspect area to be trimmed and remove any wire, cord, or string-like objects which could become entangled in the rotating line or spool. Be particularly careful to avoid any wire which might be bent outwardly into the path of the appliance, such as barbs at the base of a chain link fence.

Switching on and off (figure H)

WARNING: Never attempt to lock the trigger switch in the on position.

• To turn the appliance on, squeeze the trigger switch (H1)

• To turn the appliance off, release the trigger switch (H1).

EXTENSION Cord Retainer (figure I)

WARNING: Ensure the trigger switch is not engaged to reduce the risk of starting the appliance accidentally.

A cord retainer is incorporated into the rear of the handle on the power head.

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