Black & Decker BESTE625 Original Instructions Manual page 13

Height adjustment (Fig. F)
♦ The overall height of the trimmer can be adjusted by
loosening the collar (6) and rotating it in the direction of
the arrow shown in Fig. F.
♦ 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. F.
Attaching extension cord (Fig. G)
An extension cord retainer (3) is built into the switch handle
that prevents the cord from coming unplugged.
♦ To use this feature, simply double the extension cord
about 203mm from the end, and insert it into the slot
(14) in the end of the handle area as shown in Fig. G.
♦ Hook the loop formed by doubling the cord over the
tab (3). Gently tug on the cord to insure that it is firmly
retained in the trimmer's handle.
♦ Plug the receptacle end of the extension cord into the
power cord plug (4) in the trimmer.
Releasing the cutting line
In transit, the cutting line is taped to the spool housing.
Warning! Before assembly, disconnect from the power
supply.
♦ Remove the tape holding the cutting line to the spool
housing.
♦ See "Replacing the Spool" for instructions for removing
the spool.
Correct hand position
Correct hand position requires one hand on the main handle
and one hand on the auxiliary handle (5).
Switching on and off
To switch the trimmer on, squeeze the trigger switch (1).
To switch the trimmer off, release the trigger switch.
Operating the trimmer
♦ With the unit on, angle slowly swing the trimmer side to
side as shown in Fig. H.
♦ Maintain a cutting angle of 5° to 10° as shown in Fig. J.
Do not exceed 10° (Fig. J). Cut with the tip of the line. To
keep distance from hard surfaces use edge wheel (8).
♦ Maintain a minimum distance of 600mm) between the
guard and your feet as shown in Fig. I. To acheive this
distance adjust the overall height of the trimmer as
shown in Fig. F.
EASYFEED™ Button (Fig. K)
The EASYFEED™ feature allows you to advance the length
of cutting line available while trimming.
♦ To extend the cutting line, fully depress the
EASYFEED™ button (2) while trimming and then
release (figure K).
Note! The trimmer will stop cutting when the EASYFEED™
button is pressed and will resume cutting when released.
♦ For maximum line length, press the button multiple
times until you hear the cutting line hitting the guard.
Note! Do not continue to press the EASYFEED™ button
once the maximum length is reached. This will result in
overfeeding and will consume string quickly.
Convert to edging mode (Fig. L)
The trimmer can be used in trimming mode or edging mode
to trim overhanging grass along lawn edges and flower beds.
Warning! Disconnect the plug from the power source before
making any adjustments.
Warning! When being used as an Edger, stones, pieces of
metal and other objects can be thrown out at high speed by
the line. The trimmer and guard are designed to reduce the
danger. However, MAKE SURE that other persons and pets
are at least 30m away.
♦ To operate as a maintenance edger, turn the collar (6)
as shown in Fig. L.
♦ Hold the metal shaft and rotate the lower housing 180°
as shown in Fig. L.
♦ Turn the collar back until tight.
Note: The metal shaft and housing will only rotate in one
direction.
♦ To return to the trimming position, loosen the lock collar
and rotate the lower housing back 180° and retighten
the collar.
Edging (Fig. M)
Optimum cutting results are achieved on edges deeper than
50 mm. Do not use this trimmer to create trenches.
♦ Using the edging wheel (8), or the wire guard, guide the
trimmer as shown in Fig. M.
♦ Position the edging wheel on the edge of the pavement
or abrasive surface so the cutting line is over the grass
or dirt area to be edged.
Note: You will experience faster than normal cutting line
wear if the edging wheel is positioned too far from the edge
with the cutting line positioned over the pavement or abrasive
surface.
♦ To make a closer cut, slightly tilt the trimmer.
♦ Return to the trimming postion by loosening the lock
collar and rotating the lower housing back 180°. The tool
will lock in the trimmer position.
Cutting Line / Line Feeding
Your trimmer uses 1.65 mm diameter, ROUND nylon line.
During use, the tips of the nylon lines will become frayed and
worn and the special self feeding spool will automatically
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