If the supply cord is damaged, it must
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be replaced by the manufacturer or an
authorised BLACK+DECKER Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
Labels on appliance
The following warning symbols are found on the appliance
along with the date code:
Read the manual prior to operation.
Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating
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this appliance.
Wear suitable ear protectors when operating this
appliance.
Always remove the battery from the appliance
before performing any cleaning or maintenance .
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Beware of flying objects. Keep bystanders away
from the cutting area.
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Do not expose the appliance to rain or high
humidity.
Directive 2000/14/EC guaranteed sound power.
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Features
This appliance includes some or all of the following features.
1. Variable speed trigger
2. Handle
3. Lock off button
4. Battery
5. Charge indicator
6. Auxiliary handle
7. Height adjust locking clamp
8. Trimmer head
9. Head rotate button
10. Edge guide
11. Guard
12. Spool housing
13. Spool cap
(Original instructions)
Assembly
Warning! Before assembly, make sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery has been removed.
Fitting the guard (Fig. D & E)
Remove the screw (E1) from the Guard
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Keeping the Guard square to the trimmer head slide it fully
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into place until the retaining tab clicks. Ensure that the
guide rails (D1) on the Guard (11) are correctly aligned
with the guide rails (D2) on the trimmer head (D3) (Figure
D). The locking tab (D4) should be snapped into the hous-
ing slot (D5).
Secure the guard with the screw (E1) (Figure E).
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Warning! Never use the tool unless the guard is properly
fitted.
Attaching the auxiliary handle (Fig. F&G)
Push the Auxiliary handle (F1) onto the tube (F2).
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Slide the bolt (G1) into the hex-shaped hole in the handle
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and through to the opposite side.
Tighten the knob (G2) onto the bolt by turning it clockwise.
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Warning! Ensure that central rib is located into slot in tube.
Adjusting the position of the auxiliary handle
(Fig.G)
The auxiliary handle (6) can be adjusted to provide optimum
balance and comfort.
Loosen the knob (G2) on the bolt (G1) by turning it
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counter-clockwise.
Gently slide the auxiliary handle up or down the tube (F2)
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to the desired height for comfort.
Tighten the knob (G2) onto the bolt by (G1) turning it
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clockwise.
Adjusting the height of the tool (Fig.H)
Adjust the length of the trimmer to obtain proper working posi-
tion as shown in Figure M.
This tool has a telescopic mechanism, allowing you to set it to
a comfortable height.
To adjust the height setting, proceed as follows:
Release the height adjust locking clamp (7).
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Gently pull the tube (H1) up or down to the desired height.
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Close the height adjust locking clamp (7).
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Releasing the cutting line
In transit, the cutting line is taped to the spool housing.
Warning! Before assembly, remove the battery from the tool.
Remove the tape holding the cutting line to the spool
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housing (12).
Fitting and removing the battery (Fig.B,C)
To fit the battery (4), line it up with the receptacle on the
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tool. Slide the battery into the receptacle and push until
the battery snaps into place.
To remove the battery, push the release button while at
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the same time pulling the battery out of the receptacle.
ENGLISH
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