Black & Decker GLC120 manual Switching on and off fig. N, Hints for optimum use, E N G L I S H

◆To charge the battery on the wall base:

-Make sure the charging insert (21) is fitted in the wall mount (14) (fig. C).

-Hang the tool on the wall mount as shown (fig. F).

◆To charge the battery elsewhere:

-Insert the plug (32) into the connector (33) on the battery housing.

-Place the tool on a flat and level surface as shown.

◆Make sure that the tool is out of reach of children and any other persons unfamiliar with this tool.

◆Make sure that the plug and cable are not trapped under the tool.

Charging process (fig. I)

◆Plug the charger into a mains outlet.

While the battery is being charged, the red indicator light (34) on the charger will be lit. When charging is complete, the red indicator light will stop lighting and the green indicator light (35) will be lit. The battery can be left connected to the charger indefinitely.

When you want to use the tool, disconnect the charger from the battery and unplug the charger.

Adjusting the position of the secondary handle (fig. A & J)

The secondary handle can be adjusted to provide optimum balance and comfort.

◆Let the guard (8) rest on the ground.

◆Slacken the handle knob (5).

◆Move the handle (4) into the desired position.

◆Securely tighten the handle knob.

Setting the tool to trimming or edging mode (fig. K, L & M)

The tool can be used in trimming mode as shown in fig. K or in edging mode to trim overhanging grass along lawn edges and flower beds as shown in fig. L.

E N G L I S H

Trimming mode (fig. K & M)

For trimming, the trimmer head should be in the position shown in fig. K. If it is not:

◆While holding the secondary handle with one hand, depress the head release knob (6) with the other hand (fig. M).

◆Rotate the trimmer head clockwise until it engages in the trimming position.

◆Release the head release knob.

◆Set the edge guide (10) to the retracted position.

Edging mode (fig. L & M)

For edging, the trimmer head should be in the position shown in fig. L. If it is not:

◆While holding the secondary handle with one hand, depress the head release knob (6) with the other hand (fig. M).

◆Rotate the trimmer head counterclockwise until it engages in the edging position.

◆Release the head release knob.

◆Set the edge guide (10) to the forward position.

Switching on and off (fig. N)

For your safety, this tool is equipped with a double switching system. This system is designed to prevent inadvertent operation of the tool.

Switching on

◆Push the lock-off button (2) forward using your thumb and at the same time squeeze the on/ off switch (1).

◆Release the lock-off button.

Switching off

◆Release the on/off switch (1).

Never attempt to lock a switch in the on position.

Hints for optimum use

Trimming

◆Hold the tool as shown in fig. K.

◆Gently swing the trimmer from side to side as shown in fig. K.

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