Black & Decker LST136 instruction manual Operating Instructions

Adjusting the height of
	H
the tool (figure H)
CAUTION: Adjust the
length of the trimmer to obtain
proper working positions as

Setting the tool to trimming or edging mode (figure I, J and K)

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

shown in figure N.
• This tool has a telescopic
mechanism, allowing you
to set it to a comfortable
height.
To adjust the height setting:
• Release the height adjust		H1
locking clamp (H1).	H2
• Gently pull the tube (H2)
up or down to the desired
height.
• Close the height adjust locking clamp (H1).

Releasing the cutting line

In transit, the cutting line is taped to the spool housing.

• Remove the tape holding the cutting line to the spool housing.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Always use proper eye protection that conforms to ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/CSA Z94.3) while operating this power tool.

WARNING: Remove the battery before making any assembly, adjustments, or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the trimmer accidentally.

CAUTION: Before you begin trimming, only use the appropriate type of cutting line.

CAUTION: Inspect area to be trimmed and remove any wire, cord, or string-like objects 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.

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Trimming mode

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

• Remove the battery from the tool.

• Press and hold the head release button (I1).

• While holding the auxillary handle, rotate the head clockwise.

• Release the head release button.

• Lift the edge guide (J1) into the closed position.

Note: The head will only rotate in one direction.

CAUTION: Wire edge guide should only be used when in the edging mode. Keep wire edge guide in the retracted position when in the trimming mode.

Edging mode (figure K)

WARNING: When being used as an Edger, stones, pieces of metal and other objects can be thrown out at high speed by the line. The trimmer and guard are designed to reduce the danger. However, MAKE SURE that other persons and pets are at least 100 feet (30m) away.

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

I I1

J

J1

K

K1

K2