Black and Decker GH900 Manual De Instrucciones página 10

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or AC/DC .... alternating or
direct current
...................... Class II Construction
(double insulated)
n o ....................... no load speed
n ......................... rated speed
PSI....................... pounds per square inch
...................... earthing terminal
..................... safety alert symbol
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING:
personal injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from
power source before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories,
when replacing line, or prior to cleaning. An
accidental start‑up can cause injury.
Attaching the Auxiliary Handle (Fig. E–G)
For some models the auxiliary handle
attached. If the model needs the auxiliary handle attached,
please refer to these instructions.
1. To attach the auxiliary handle, press in on the auxiliary
handle adjustment buttons
upper housing.
2. Position the auxiliary handle as shown in Fig. E–G.
Partially push the auxiliary handle on so it will hold the
buttons in when you release them with your hand.
3. Push the auxiliary handle completely onto the housing
and position it slightly until it "snaps" into place.
nOTE: To adjust the auxiliary handle up or down, press in on
the buttons and raise or lower the handle.
nOTE: The handle should be adjusted so that your front arm
is straight when the tool is in the working position.
Installing the Guard (Fig. E, F)

WARNING:
appliance without the guard properly installed.
Damage or personal injury could result. The guard
must always be properly installed on the appliance
during use.
1. Remove the guard screw
2. Slide the guard fully onto the motor housing
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Make sure the tabs
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on the trimmer head.
3. Continue to slide the guard on until it "snaps" into place.
The locking tab 17 should snap into the housing slot
4. Using a crosshead screwdriver, insert the guard
screw and tighten securely.
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5. Once the guard is installed, remove the covering from
the line cut‑off blade, located on the edge of the guard.
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..................... visible radiation–
do not stare into
the light
..................... wear respiratory
protection
..................... wear eye protection
..................... wear hearing
protection
..................... read all documentation
..................... do not expose to rain
To reduce the risk of serious
may need to be
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NEVER OPERATE the
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on the guard engage the ribs
Height Adjustment (Fig. A, G)

CAUTION:
to obtain proper working positions.
1. The overall height of the trimmer can be adjusted by
loosening the height‑adjust collar
direction of the arrow shown in Fig. A, G.
2. Move the upper housing straight up or down. When the
desired height is achieved, tighten the collar by rotating
it opposite of the direction shown in Fig. A, G.
Attaching Extension Cord (Fig. H)
An extension cord retainer
that prevents the cord from coming unplugged.
• To use this feature, simply double the extension cord
about 8" (203 mm) from the end, and insert it into the
slot in the end of the handle area as shown in Fig. H.
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• Hook the loop formed by doubling the cord over the
extension cord retainer
insure that it is firmly retained in the main handle.
• Plug the receptacle end of the extension cord into the
power cord plug
Releasing the Cutting Line (Fig. A)
As manufactured, the cutting line
spool housing
• Remove the tape holding the cutting line
spool housing
OPERATION

WARNING:
personal injury, turn unit off and disconnect
it from power source before making any
adjustments or removing/installing attachments
or accessories, when replacing line, or prior to
cleaning. An accidental start‑up can cause injury.

WARNING:
protection that conforms to ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/CSA
Z94.3) while operating this appliance.

CAUTION:
only use the appropriate type of cutting line. Refer to
Replacing Spool Assembly and Rewinding Spool from
Bulk Line sections.
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CAUTION:
remove any wire, cord, or string‑like objects which
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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 appliance, such as
barbs at the base of a chain link fence.
Adjust the length of the trimmer
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2 is built into the main handle
2 . Gently tug on the cord to
in the main handle.
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To reduce the risk of serious
Always use proper eye
Before you begin trimming,
Inspect area to be trimmed and
by rotating it in the
to the
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