Black & Decker GL300 Extension Cords, Minimum Gage for Cord Sets, Assembling Instructions

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of your trimmer.

￿ DON’T USE THE TRIMMER IN THE RAIN.

￿ DO NOT OPERATE portable electric tools in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.

￿ STORE IDLE TOOLS INDOORS — When not in use, tools should be stored indoors in dry, locked-upplaced—out of reach of children.

￿ THE ROTATING LINE PERFORMS A CUTTING FUNCTION — Use care when trimming around screens and desirable plantings.

￿ USE ONLY RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT LINE — Do not use heavier line or other line materials, eg. metal wire, fishing line or similar materials.

AN IMPORTANT CONSUMER FEATURE

Your tool is DOUBLE INSULATED to give you added safety. This means that it is constructed throughout with two separate “layers” of electrical insulation or one double thickness of insulation between you and the tool’s electrical system.

Note: DOUBLE INSULATION does not take the place of normal safety precautions when operating this tool. The insulation system is for added protection against injury resulting from a possible electrical insulation failure within the tool.

Caution! When servicing double insulated tools, USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. Replace or repair damaged cords.

EXTENSION CORDS

Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one 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 following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.

Minimum Gage for Cord Sets

VoltsTotal Length of Cord in Feet

120V~0-7,62 7,63-15,24a 15,25-30,48 30,49-45,72 220V~0-15,24 15,25-30,48 30,49-60,96 60,97-91.44

Ampere			Not more		American wire gage
More
than			than
0		-	6	18	16	16	14
6		-	10	18	16	14	12
10		-	12	16	16	14	12
12		-	16	14	12	Not Recommended
Assembling Instructions
1.	Take the upper body and insert into the lower body.
2.	Move the lock on button of the upper body to the left and
	push down until being able to move the lock on button to
3.	the right. Fit tight.
	Set the guard in the lower body, turning until choke the
4.	grooves and fit tightly with the two screws.
	The wide section of the guard has to be inside, in the side
5.	of your feet.
	Carefully remove the protective cover of the blade before
	using.

Note: This tool is intended for light applications. It is recommended to use it from 15 to 20 minutes maximum per time. Any excessive use could cause damage in the tool.

Edging Procedure

Caution! Inspect area to be trimmed for any wire, cord, or string-like matter 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 tool, such as barbs at the base of a chain link fence.

1.Unplug the extension cord at trimmer.

2.Push the lock button on the upper body to the left and pull

3.out the handle.

Rotate the trimmer handle and insert in this position on the

4.lower body.

Move the lock on button to the left and push down until

5.being able to move the lock on button to the right. Fit tight. Hold the unit from the handle and the edging

position will be set.

Line Feeding Procedure

In order to feed a length of cutting line, strike the bump cap on the lawn while the trimmer is running. This will automatically feed a new length of line and trim it to the correct length. A firm but gentle motion should be used to strike the bump cap. The unit should be angled slightly forward to prevent the guard from contacting the ground. This process may be repeated as often as necessary. If unit fails to feed, unplug extension cord at trim - mer and clean out the bump cap.

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