Black & Decker GL570 Preparing the trimmer for use Fig, How to use your trimmer Fig. A - K

Preparing the trimmer for use (Fig. 2)

2	• Take the trimmer and the guard (6) out of
	the box.

• Remove the guard screw (22) which is located on the base of the trimmer body

(1) (Fig. 2.1).

• Place the guard into the channel on the trimmer body.

• Push the guard fully home, on one side first, until the guard is flush with the body. Repeat for the other side (Fig. 2.2).

• Replace the guard screw (Fig. 2.3).

• If correctly assembled, the guard will now be secured to your trimmer.

• In transit, your trimmer is packed in ‘Edging’ mode, if you want to ‘Trim’ refer to the section ‘How to convert between the trimming and edging mode’.

• In transit, the end of the cutting line (5) is taped to the side of the spool cover (8). Please discard the tape to release the length of line. There should be a minimum of 9cm (3.5") of cutting line protruding from the spool housing (12) before using your trimmer.

Note: When your machine is operated for the first time any excess line will be cut off by the line trimming blade (7) housed in the guard. This is also the case for any subsequent line adjustment. Because line cut off by the blade in the guard may be ejected, it is important that the amount of excess line is kept to a minimum. Where an excessive amount of line is pulled out, the line should be cut back to the outside of the guard before switching on your trimmer. Cut the line off on the trimmer blade by hand.

• Always ensure that the spool cover is secure before and after use.

How to use your trimmer (Fig. A - K)

In order to get the most from your trimmer please be sure to follow the techniques shown. Do not be impatient; you will obtain the best results by experience and by following these simple rules.

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 (21).

•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
C	handle (2).
	Cut at an angle and with the tip of the
	cutting line (5).

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.
G Take small cuts.
H	Use the edge of the guard (6) to keep the
	trimmer away from hard surfaces and
	delicate items.
I	Edging
	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.
	With the skid (25) on the grass edge and the
	edge guide (9) hooked over the edge, pull

the unit along while keeping the edge guide in contact with the lawn edge.

A closer cut can be achieved by angling the trimmer.

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

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

Unlock

•With the trimmer switched off and the edge guide (9) resting on the ground, place one hand on the switch handle (20). Using your other hand, turn the locking ring (4) anti-clockwise, as far as it will go (approximately quarter of a turn) (Fig. 3.1).

Convert

•While keeping hold of the switch handle, grasp the trimmer body (1) and rotate half a turn in the direction of the arrow (24), until the body ‘clicks’ into position (Fig. 3.2).

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