Black and Decker EASYFEED LSTE523 Manual De Instrucciones página 41

grass or dirt area to be edged.
f To make a closer cut, slightly tilt the trimmer.
SPEED CONTROL AND RUNTIME EXTENSION
MODE
This string trimmer gives you the choice to operate at a
more efficient speed to extend the runtime for larger jobs,
or accelerate the trimmer speed for high-performance
cutting (Fig. N).
f To extend runtime, pull the runtime extender switch
(5) back toward the battery (13) into position #1. This
mode is best for larger projects that require more time
to complete.
f To accelerate the trimmer, push the speed-control
switch forward toward the trimmer head (9) into
position #2. This mode is best to cut through heavier
growth and for applications that need higher RPM.
NOTE: When in acceleration mode (#2), runtime will be
decreased as compared to when trimmer is in extended
runtime mode (#1).
HELPFUL CUTTING TIPS
f Use the tip of the string to do the cutting; do not
force string head into uncut grass. Use edge guide
along such things as fences, houses and flower beds
for best practices.
f Wire and picket fences cause extra string wear, even
breakage. Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood
may wear string rapidly.
f Do not allow spool cap to drag on ground or other
surfaces.
f In long growth cut from the top down and do not
exceed 12" (304.8 mm) high.
f Keep trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is
the best cutting area.
f The trimmer cuts when passing the unit from the right
to left. This will avoid throwing debris at the operator.
f Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood moldings,
siding, and fence posts can easily be damaged by the
string.
CUTTING LINE/LINE FEEDING
Your trimmer uses .065" (1.65 mm) diameter, ROUND
nylon line. During use, the tips of the nylon lines will
become frayed and worn and the special self feeding
spool will automatically feed and trim a fresh length of
line. Cutting line will wear faster and require more feeding
if the cutting or edging is done along sidewalks or other
abrasive surfaces or heavier weeds are being cut. The
advanced automatic line feeding mechanism senses when
more cutting line is needed and feeds and trims the correct
length of line whenever it's required. DO OT BUMP unit on
ground in attempt to feed line or for any other purposes.
CLEARING JAMS AND TANGLED LINE
(FIGURES O, P, Q)
Warning! Remove the battery from the trimmer
before making any assembly, adjustments or changing
accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the appliance accidentally. From time
to time, especially when cutting thick or stalky weeds, the
line feeding hub may become clogged with sap or other
material and the line will become jammed as a result. To
clear the jam, follow the steps listed below.
f Remove the battery from the trimmer.
f Press the release tabs (23) on the line spool cap (24),
as shown in Fig. O and remove the cap by pulling it
straight off.
f Pull the nylon line spool out and clear any broken line
or cutting debris from the spool area.
f Place spool and line into spool cap with line "parked"
in slots provided as shown in Fig. P1.
f Insert the line end through the appropriate hole in the
spool housing. Pull slack line through until it pulls out
of the holding slots as shown in Fig. P2.
f Press the spool down GENTLY and rotate it until you
feel it drop into place and then push to snap into place.
(When in place, the spool will turn a few degrees left
and right freely).
f Take care to keep the line from becoming trapped
under the spool.
f Align the spool cap tabs with the slots on the spool
housing.
f Snap the spool cap back on as shown in Fig. Q by
depressing lugs and pressing into spool housing.
NOTE: Make sure that cover is fully positioned, listen
for two audible clicks to ensure both lugs are correctly
located. Power the appliance on. In a few seconds
or less you'll hear the nylon line being cut automatically to
the proper length.
Caution! To avoid appliance damage, if the cutting line
protrudes beyond the trimming blade, cut it off so that
it just reaches the blade.
NOTE: Other replacement parts (guards, spool caps, etc.)
are available through BLACK+DECKER service centers.
Warning! The use of any accessory not recommended
by BLACK+DECKER for use with this appliance could be
hazardous.
REPLACING THE SPOOL
f Remove battery from appliance.
f Depress the tabs (23) and remove the spool cap (24)
from the spool housing (12) in the trimmer head (Fig. O).
f For best results, replace spool with BLACK+DECKER
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