Trimming Grass - Black & Decker GSP401 Instruction Manual

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TrIMMInG GraSS

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• In order to achieve optimum cutting
results, only cut dry grass.
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hand as shown in figure M. Keep your
other hand well away from the blade.
Maintain a stable working position so that
you do not slip. Do not overreach.
• When cutting long grass, work in stages
from the top. Take small cuts.
• Keep the tool away from hard objects and
delicate plants.
• If the tool starts running slowly, reduce
the load.
• To make a closer cut, slightly tilt the tool.
• Spray the blade with a light coating of
general purpose oil before first use and
whenever the blades begin to look dry.
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TrIMMInG SHruBS
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• Slightly tilt the tool (up to 15° relative to
the line of cut) so that the blade tips point
slightly towards the shrub as shown in
figure n. This will cause the blades to cut
more effectively.
• Start by trimming the top of the shrub.
Hold the tool at the desired angle and
move it steadily along the line of cut. The
double-sided blade allows you to cut in
either direction.
• In order to obtain a very straight cut,
stretch a piece of string along the length
of the shrub at the desired height. Use the
string as a guide line, cutting just above it.
• In order to obtain flat sides, cut upwards
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Blades coast after turn off.
Hold the tool with one
Blades coast after turn off.
with the growth as shown in figure o.
Younger stems move outwards when the
blade cuts downwards, causing shallow
patches in the shrub.
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• Take care to avoid any foreign objects.
Especially avoid hard objects such as
metal wire and railings, as these could
damage the blades.
• Spray the blades with a light coating of
general purpose oil before first use and
whenever the blades begin to look dry.
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Pole uSe
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aT ITS own Pace. Do noT overloaD.
SwITcHInG on anD off
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SwITcHInG on
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the pole switch turns the tool on/off.
• On the pole handle push and hold the
lock-off button (9) to the right or to the left
and then squeeze the trigger switch (8) as
shown in figure P.
• Release the lock-off button.
note:
Once the tool is on, the lock-off
button can be released.
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Blades coast after turn off.
When in pole mode, only
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