33
ENGLISH
• Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
appliance.
• Before use, check the power supply cord and extension
cord for signs of damage, ageing and wear. If a cord
becomes damaged during use, disconnect the cord
from the mains supply immediately. DO NOT TOUCH
THE CORD BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE SUPPLY.
• Do not use the appliance if the cords are damaged or worn.
• Before using the appliance and after any impact, check
for signs of wear or damage and repair as necessary.
• Always ensure that the ventilation slots are kept clear of debris.
• Wear stout shoes or boots to protect your feet.
• Wear long trousers to protect your legs.
• Before using the appliance, check that your cutting path
is free from sticks, stones, wire and any other obstacles.
• Only use the appliance in the upright position, with
the cutting line near the ground. Never switch the
appliance on in any other position.
• Be cautious and keep your balance at all times. Stay
firmly on the slopes at all times and never run.
• Do not work on steep slopes. Work across the face of
slopes, not up and down.
• Move slowly when using the appliance. Be aware that
freshly cut grass is damp and slippery.
• Never cross gravel paths or roads while the appliance
is running.
• Before using the appliance and after any impact, check
for signs of wear or damage and repair as necessary.
• Never touch the cutting line while the appliance is
running.
• Do not put the appliance down until the cutting line
has come to a complete standstill.
• Use only the appropriate type of cutting line. Never use
metal cutting line or fishing line.
• Be careful not to touch the line trimming blade.
• Take care to keep the mains cable away from the cutting
line. Always be aware of the position of the cable.
• Keep hands and feet away from the cutting line at all
times, especially when switching on the motor.
• Never operate the appliance with damaged guards or
without guards in place.
• Take care against injury from any device fitted for
trimming the filament line length. After extending new
cutter line always return the machine to its normal
operating position before switching on.
• Do not use the lawn trimmer (edge trimmer), if the
cords are damaged or worn.
• Keep extension cords away from cutting elements.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Before assembly, make sure that the tool
is switched off and unplugged.
WARNING:
The use of any tool not recommended by
BLACK+DECKER for use with this accessory could be
hazardous.
WARNING:
Inspect area to be trimmed and remove
any stones, sticks, wire, cord, or string-like objects
which could become entangled in the rotating line or
spool. Release switch and allow the trimmer to stop
before crossing walk, roads, patio and gravel drives.
Fitting the Guard (Fig. B and C)
1. Turn the trimmer upside down so that you are looking
down at the spool
9
.
2. Remove the screw from the guard with a phillips
screwdriver (not supplied).
3. Turn the guard
8
upside down and slide it fully onto
the motor housing
6
. Make sure the tabs
10
on
the guard engage the ribs
11
on the motor housing
as shown in Fig. B. The locking tab
12
should have
snapped into the housing slot
13
.
12
13
8
9
10
11
6
Fig. B
4. Continue to slide the guard on until you hear it “snap”
into place.
5. Insert the guard screw and tighten securely as shown in
Fig. C, to complete the guard assembly.
6. Once the guard is installed, remove the covering from
the line cut-off blade, located on the edge of the guard.
WARNING:
Never use the tool unless the guard is properly
fitted and firmly in place.
Fig. C
Attaching the Auxiliary Handle
(Fig. D, E and F)
1. To attach the handle
4
, press in on the buttons
14
on
both sides of the upper housing as shown in Fig. D.
