Black & Decker GSL35 Use Caution Let the tool work at its own pace, Switching on and off

Use CAUTION: Let the tool work at its own pace.

DO NOT OVERLOAD.

Switching on and off
•	CAUTION: Blades coast after turn off.
	Pushand hold the lockbutton (2)(fig.E) E
Switc ing on
	totheright ortotheleftandthensqueeze
•	theon/offswitch(1).
	Release the lock-off button.
•	Release the on/off switch (1).
Switching off
	WARNING: Neverattempttolocktheswitchintheonposition.

Hints for optimum use (figs. F, G, H & I)

Trimming grass
•	CAUTION: Blades coast after turn off.
	In order to achieve optimum cutting results, only cut dry grass.
•	Hold the tool as shown in fig. F & G. Keep your other hand well
	away from the blade. Maintain a	F
	stable working position so that you
	do not slip. Do not overreach.
• When cutting long grass,work in
	stages from the top. Takesmallcuts.
• Keep the tool away from hard
•	objects and delicate plants.
	If the tool starts running slowly,	G
•	reduce the load.
	Tomakea closercut,slightlytiltthetool.
• Spray the bladewitha lightcoatingof
	generalpurposeoil before firstuseand
	wheneverthe blades begin tolook dry.

Trimming hedges
CAUTION: Blades coast after turn off.
• Slightly tilt the tool (up to 15° relative to the line of cut) so that the blade
tips point slightly towards the hedge	H
(fig. H). This will cause the blades to
cut more effectively.
• Start by trimming the top of the hedge.
Hold the tool at the desired angle and
move it steadily along the line of cut.
The double-sided blade allows you to
cut in either direction.
• In order to obtain a very straight cut,
stretch a piece of string along the
length of the hedge at the desired
height. Use the string as a guide line,
cutting just above it.
• In order to obtain flat sides, cut upwards with the growth (fig. I).
Younger stems move outwards when the blade cuts downwards,
causing shallow patches in the hedge.	I
• Take care to avoid any foreign objects.
Especially avoid hard objects such as
metal wire and railings, as these could
damage the blades.
• Regularly oil the blades.
Maintenance
Your Black & Decker toolhasbeen
designedto operateover a long periodof
timewith a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operationdepends
uponpropertool care and regularcleaning.
Your charger doesnotrequire any
maintenanceapartfrom regular cleaning.
WARNING: Before performing any maintenanceon the
tool, switchoff the tool.Unplug the charger beforecleaning it.
• Regularlyclean the ventilation slots in your tool and chargerusinga soft
brushordry cloth.
• Regularlyclean the motor housing using a damp cloth. Donotuse any
abrasiveor solvent-based cleaner.

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