Black & Decker NST1024 Assembly Instructions, Operating Instructions, Auxiliary Handle Adjustment

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Before assembling your Cordless String Trimmer, check that you have received the following in the shipping carton.

1. Guard		4. Auxiliary Handle
2.	Charger	5. Trimmer
3.	Battery Pack (1)

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:

Remove battery pack from tool before attempting to attach the guard or make any adjustment. NEVER OPERATE TOOL WITHOUT GUARD FIRMLY IN PLACE. The guard must always be on the tool to protect the user.

ATTACHING THE AUXILIARY HANDLE

•With the hex wrench supplied, separate

the handle pieces as shown in figure D. D Note: Hex head wrench stores on trimmer handle above battery.

• Attach the handle to the metal shaft of the trimmer with the curved edge facing forward. Push down on the handle so

AUXILIARY HANDLE ADJUSTMENT

•For maximum comfort and control, adjust the auxiliary handle to suit your height. Shorter users adjust handle to a lower position (away from you) and taller users, adjust handle to an upper position (towards you). The handle should be adjusted so that your front arm is straight when the trimmer is in the working position.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

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ATTACHING THE GUARD
• Remove the screw from the	B
bottom of the guard.

• Insert the guard into the motor housing (figure B) until it “snaps” into place.

that it engages with the slot in the shaft.

• Attach the two handle pieces using four hex head screws as shown in figures E and F.

• Fully tighten screws with hex wrench.

The overall height of the trimmer can be adjusted by loosening the lock collar and rotating it opposite to the arrow shown in figure G.

The tubes can then be extended shorter or longer. When the desired height is achieved tighten the collar by rotating in the direction shown in figure G.

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•Reinsert the screw through the

hole in the guard and tighten as

shown in figure C.C

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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

• 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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