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For wired in cable units: Make sure the cable is looped
through the cable restraint prior to connecting the plug to the
mains outlet.
WARNING! The extension cable must be suitable for
outdoor use.
USE
WARNING! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do
not overload.
Switching on and off (Fig. A)
• To switch the tool on, squeeze the trigger lever
• To switch the tool off, release the trigger lever.
WARNING! Never attempt to lock the trigger lever in the
on position.
HINTS FOR OPTIMUM USE
General
• In order to achieve optimum cutting results, only cut dry grass.
Trimming (Fig. E)
• Hold the tool as shown in Fig. E.
• Gently swing the trimmer from side to side.
• When cutting long grass, work in stages from the top. Take
small cuts.
• Keep the tool away from hard objects and delicate plants.
• Cutting line will wear faster and require more feeding if the
cutting is done along pavements or other abrasive surfaces or
heavier weeds are being cut.
• As you use the trimmer, the string will get shorter due to wear.
Gently bump the unit on the ground whilst running and the line
will feed.
• If the tool starts running slowly, reduce the load.
Fitting a new spool of cutting line (Fig. A, F, G)
Replacement spools of cutting line are available from your
BLACK+DECKER dealer (cat. no. A6226).
• Keep the tabs
depressed and remove the spool cover
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from the housing
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• Remove the empty spool
• Remove any dirt and grass from the spool cover and housing.
• Take the new spool and unwind approximately 10 cm of
cutting line.
• Feed the cutting line through the eyelet
• Push the spool onto the drive shaft
until it is seated. Make sure that the cutting line is not trapped
under the spool and that 10 cm of cutting line protrudes from
the housing.
• Align the tabs
on the spool cover with the holes in
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the housing
.
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• Push the cover onto the housing until it snaps securely
into place.
WARNING! If the cutting line protrudes beyond the trimming
blade
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, cut it off so that it just reaches the blade.
Winding a new cutting line onto an empty spool
(Fig. H–J)
You may wind new cutting line onto an empty spool.
Replacement packs of cutting line are available from your
BLACK+DECKER dealer [cat. no. A6170 (25 m), A6046 (37.5 m)
and A6171 (40 m)].
• Remove the empty spool from the tool as described above.
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6
.
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from the spool housing.
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.
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and rotate it slightly
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• Remove any remaining cutting line from the spool.
• Feed 2 cm of cutting line into one of the holes
spool as shown.
• Wind the cutting line onto the spool in the direction of the
arrow
. Make sure to wind the line on neatly and in layers. Do
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not criss-cross.
• Let the line protrude approximately 10 cm from the spool and
hold a finger on the line to keep it in place.
• Proceed as described above to fit the spool on the tool.
WARNING! Only use the appropriate type of BLACK+DECKER
cutting line.
Mains plug replacement (U.K. & Ireland only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
• Safely dispose of the old plug.
• Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the new plug.
• Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
WARNING! No connection is to be made to the earth
terminal. Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality
plugs. Recommended fuse: 5 A.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If your tool seems not to operate properly, follow the
instructions below. If this does not solve the problem, please
contact your local BLACK+DECKER repair agent.
WARNING! Before proceeding, unplug the tool.
Appliance runs slowly
• Check that the spool housing can rotate freely. Carefully clean
it if necessary.
• Check that the cutting line does not protrude more than
11 cm from the spool housing. If it does, cut it off so that it just
reaches the line trimming blade.
If the bump feed does not work
• Keep the tabs depressed and remove the spool cover from
the housing.
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• Pull the cutting line until it protrudes 11 cm from the housing.
If insufficient cutting line is left on the spool, install a new spool
of cutting line as instructed above.
• Align the tabs on the spool cover with the cut outs in
the housing.
• Push the cover onto the housing until it snaps securely
into place.
• If the cutting line protrudes beyond the trimming blade, cut it
off so that it just reaches the blade.
If the bump feed still does not work or the spool is jammed, try
the following suggestions:
• Carefully clean the spool cover and housing.
• Remove the spool and check that the spring is in place.
• Remove the spool and unwind the cutting line, then wind
it on neatly again as described above. Replace the spool
as instructed.
MAINTENANCE
Your BLACK+DECKER corded/cordless appliance/tool has been
designed to operate over a long period of time with a minimum
of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends
upon proper tool/appliance care and regular cleaning.
WARNING! Before performing any maintenance on corded/
cordless power tools:
• Switch off and unplug the appliance/tool.
in the
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