Black & Decker GL300 Maintenance, Accessories, Trimming Technique and Performance Notes

Trimming Technique and Performance Notes

Tilt trimmer at a slight angle from the ground. Lower to grass or weeds you intend to cut. (If they are over 20cm (8") high, start cutting at top.) Slowly swing unit into and out of area being cut, holding the unit off the ground at desired cutting height. IMPORTANT— for the best cutting action against walls, fences and in high grass, move trimmer slowly so grass is cut WITH THE TIP of the high speed nylon line.

1. Avoid running trimmer with hub in contact with ground.

2. Trim only when grass and weeds are dry.

3. The life of your nylon line is dependent upon following the above trimming techniques, as well as what is being cut, and where the cutting is being done.

EXAMPLE: Line will wear faster when run against a foundation wall as compared to trimming around a tree. Some line breakage will occur from feeding unit too fast, from entanglement with foreign matter, from normal line fatigue, and from attempting to cut thick, stalky weeds in excess of unit’s capability.

Note: As the weather becomes cooler, the tendency for the nylon line to break becomes greater.

DO NOT USE UNIT WHEN TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 50° F

4.For best performance, as the line wears, lengthen as

5.indicated in Line Feeding Procedure.

Periodically unplug extension cord at trimmer and remove the accumulation of grass or cutting debris from the inside of the bump cap shroud.

Spool Replacement and Recovery of Line Broken Off Inside Spool

1. Unplug the tool. Remove cap by pushing the two tabs in and up, then lift off. (It is not necessary to push both tabs in

2. at the same time).

Remove any debris and grass buildup that may be inside

3. the cap and on the inside of the hole in the cap.

Remove spool by aligning he notch on the edge of the spol with the eyelet in the hub and wipe any dirt off the ribs on

4. the shaft.

Unwind about 3” of line from the spool and hold it in one of

5. the two notches. Make sure spring is in place on the hub. Holding the line in the gap, insert the end through the eyelet in the hub and slip the spool into the hub. If the spool does not slip into the hub easily, press gently and pull straight out

6. on the cutting line that protrudes through the eyelet. Install cap by pushing both snap legs into the hub at once. Make sure that both legs are snapped in one place. Pull line

7. out by hand until tight.

The line should extend out no further than the guard. You are now ready to resume trimming.

ENGLISH

8. The cutoff blade will automatically-trim excess line to the proper length.

MAINTENANCE

Unplug Extension Cord at Trimmer

Maintain Tool With Care

1. Keep the air intake slots clean to avoid overheating which will damage trimmer. For this cleaning, use a dry brush or

2. cloth to remove grass, sap or other debris.

Plastic parts may be cleaned by using a mild soap and a rag dampened with hot water. Avoid all other types of detergents, cleaners or solvents which might contain chemicals that could seriously damage the plastic. Do not spray the trimmer with

3. water.

Self lubricating bearings are used in the tool and periodic relubrication is not required. However, it is recommended that after two or three seasons of use, you take or send the trimmer to a Black & Decker service center or authorized service station (see TOOLS, ELECTRIC in yellow pages) for a thorough cleaning, inspection and relubrication. If the tool is being used professionally, the above should be

4. accomplished after each trimming season.

If trimmer fails to operate, disconnect extension cord from power source first, then from trimmer. Make sure extension cord is undamaged and that house fuses are not blown or

circuit breakers tripped. If trimmer still fails to operate, take or send it to your local B&D service center or authorized service station for repair. Do not attempt to repair it yourself.

IMPORTANT SAFETY RELIABILITY,

To assure product andrepairs, maintenance and adjustment (including brush inspection and replacement) should be performed by authorized service centers or other qualified service organizations, always using identical replacement parts.

ACCESSORIES

Replacement line is available from your local dealer, or a Black & Decker service center.

Recommended accessories for your trimmer are shown in this manual. The use of any other accessory or attachment might be hazardous.

RS300 Replacement Spool with 10 feet of Nylon Line. Caution! Use only recommended accessories with your string trimmer. The use of any other attachment or accessory might be hazardous. Use only specially treated. 0.065” diameter nylon line.

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