FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION (Figure A)
1. | On/Off Trigger Switch | 4. | Auxillary Handle | 7. | Edge Guide Wheel |
2. | Handle | 5. | Collar | 8. | Guard |
3. | Power Cord Plug | 6. | Motor Housing | 9. | Spool |
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED (NOT SUPPLIED): Phillips Screwdriver
WARNING: Unplug the trimmer before attempting to attach the guard,
EDGE GUIDE OR HANDLE. NEVER OPERATE TOOL WITHOUT GUARD FIRMLY IN PLACE. THE GUARD MUST ALWAYS BE ON THE TOOL TO PROTECT THE USER.
Attaching the guard (FIGURES B,C)
WARNING: NEVER OPERATE trimmer 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. |
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Position the handle as shown in figure E (with the Black+Decker logo facing upward). | with | |
| Partially push the handle on so that it will hold the buttons in when you release them | |
| your hand. |
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•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 trimmer accidentally.
CAUTION: Before you begin trimming, only use the appropriate type of cutting line.
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