Black and Decker GL550 Manual Del Usuario página 5

Edging
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Best results are achieved on edges greater
than 50mm deep.
Note: Your trimmer is a maintenance tool for
trimming overhanging grass and should not
be used to create edges. Edges can be
created using an edging spade.
J With the skid (25) on the grass edge and the
edge guide (9) hooked over the edge, pull
the unit along while keeping the edge guide
in contact with the lawn edge.
A closer cut can be achieved by angling
the trimmer.
K
If your trimmer is suitable for use with a
'Detachable' extension cord, loop a length of
cord through the cord restraint (3) to avoid
the plug and socket coming apart
accidentally if the cord is pulled.
How to convert between the trimming
and edging mode (Fig. 3)
In addition to conventional trimming (Fig. D),
your trimmer can be used to trim
overhanging grass along lawn edges and
flower beds (Fig. J).
3 To convert your trimmer between the
trimming and edging mode:
Unlock
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With the trimmer switched off and the
edge guide (9) resting on the ground,
place one hand on the switch handle
(20). Using your other hand, turn the
locking ring (4) anti-clockwise, as far as
it will go (approximately quarter of a
turn) (Fig. 3.1).
Convert
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While keeping hold of the switch handle,
grasp the trimmer body (1) and rotate
half a turn in the direction of the arrow
(24), until the body 'clicks' into position
(Fig. 3.2).
Lock
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While still holding the switch handle,
tighten the locking ring clockwise, using
the other hand. Only light finger pressure
is required to secure it (Fig. 3.3).
Replacement line
A new spool containing 10 metres of cutting line
(cat. no. A6481) may be purchased from your
Black & Decker dealer. Alternatively, replacement
line packs are available.
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For maximum reliability, never put on a heavier or
lighter line (e.g. fishing line) which will prevent the
automatic feed from functioning, cause motor
failure or reduce cutting performance.
How to fit a new spool of cutting line
(Fig. 4 & 5)
•
Disconnect your trimmer from the power
supply.
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4 Remove the spool cover by pushing the
spool cover tabs (13) inwards and
upwards (Fig. 4), then pull off (it is not
necessary to push both tabs in at the
same time). The empty spool can now
be withdrawn from the drive shaft.
•
Remove any dirt or grass that may have
collected inside the spool housing (12)
and cover (8).
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5 Unwind approximately 9cm (3.5") of
cutting line (5) from the new spool (17).
Feed the cutting line through the eyelet
and then push the spool onto the centre
drive shaft (Fig. 5). Rotate as necessary
to fully seat the spool, taking care not to
trap the cutting line underneath the spool
and making sure that there is a
minimum of 9cm (3.5") protruding from
the spool housing.
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Replace the spool cover by aligning
both tabs on it (13) with the slots in the
spool housing and pushing them into
place. Make sure that both tabs are
securely located.
How to wind new line onto an empty
spool (Fig. 6 & 7)
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6 A maximum of 10 metres of new cutting
line can be wound onto the empty spool.
The spool has an 'Indicator' to help you
avoid winding an excessive quantity of
cutting line on the spool, as too much will
prevent the automatic feed system from
functioning (Fig. 6).
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Remove any remnant of old cutting line
from the spool (17).
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Push the end of the new cutting line into
one of the two holes provided in the
spool (17) and insert 20mm.
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