Black & Decker GL4525-XE, User Manual

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ENGLISH

(Original instructions)

Assembly

Warning! Before assembly, make sure that the tool is 
switched off and unplugged.



  Remove the screw from the guard.



  Keeping the guard (6) square to the strimmer head (8) 

slide it into place until the retaining tab clicks  into place 
(Ensure that the guide rails (10) on the guard (6) are 
correctly aligned with the guide rails (11) on the strimmer 



  Secure the guard (6) with the screw (12).

Warning! Never use the tool unless the guard is properly 



  Slide the second handle (5) on to the main handle (2) in 

an upwards direction.



  Secure the second handle in place with the screw (13) 

provided.



  Press in and hold both of  the buttons (14) on the side of 

the handle.



  Slide the second handle (5) in place over the buttons (14).

Warning! Ensure that the teeth on the button are correctly 
aligned in slots in the handle and that the handle is secure.

E) (GL5530-XE only)

The second handle (5) can be adjusted to provide optimum 
balance and comfort.



Press in the button (15) on the left side od the handle.



  Rotate the second handle (5) into the required position.



  Release the button (15).

Warning! Ensure that the teeth on the button are correctly 
aligned in slots in the handle and that the handle is secure.

This tool has a telescopic mechanism, allowing you to set it to 
a comfortable height. There are multiple height settings.
To adjust the height setting, proceed as follows:



  Disconnect the tool from the supply.



  Loosen the adjustment collar (16) by turning it clockwise.



  Gently pull the tube (17) in or out of the handle (2) to the 

desired height.



  Tighten the adjustment collar (16) by turning anti-

clockwise.

Releasing the cutting line

In transit, the cutting line is taped to the spool housing.



  Remove the tape holding the cutting line to the spool 

housing (7).



  Connect the female plug of a suitable extension cable to 

the power inlet (4).



  Loop the cable through the cable restraint (3).



  Insert the mains plug into a mains outlet.

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.

I & J)

edging mode to trim overhanging grass along lawn edges and 

For trimming, the trimmer head should be in the position 



  Disconnect the tool from the supply.



  Loosen the adjustment collar (6) by turning it clockwise.



  Whilst holding the handle (2), rotate the head (8) 

clockwise.



  Tighten the collar (6) by turning it anti-clockwise.



  Slide the edge guide (9) into the motor housing.

Note: Note: The head will only rotate in one direction.

For edging, the trimmer head should be in the position shown 



  Disconnect the tool from the supply.



  Loosen the adjustment collar (6) by turning it clockwise.



  Whilst holding the handle (2), rotate the head (8) 

anti-clockwise.



  Tighten the collar (6) by turning it anti-clockwise.



  Slide the edge guide out of the motor housing. Ensure that 

the edging guide (9) is fully extended, an audible click will 
be heard.

Note: The head will only rotate in one direction.

Switching on and off 



  To switch the tool on, squeeze the trigger lever (1).



  To switch the tool off, release the trigger lever.

Warning! Never attempt to lock the trigger lever in the on 
position.