Operation; Removing And Replacing - Black & Decker GL800 Instruction Manual

Attaching the auxiliary handle
f In order to install the handle on the metal shaft of the
trimmer (so that the BLACK+DECKER logo is facing
up), push it onto the shaft from the side. After having
pushed onto the metal shaft, point it in the right direction.
f Insert the 64mm (2-1/2") bolt through the handle holes
and screw the plastic knob, as shown in Fig. F.
f For greater comfort and control, adjust the auxiliary
handle according to your height. Shorter users must
adjust it to a lower position (farther from the body);
and taller users, to a higher position (closer to the
body). The handle should be adjusted so that the
front arm is straight when the trimmer is in the
operating position.
Height adjustment
f To adjust the overall height of the trimmer, you can
press the button shown in Fig. G and move the
metal tube up or down until it snaps into one of the
three rectangular slots on the tube.
Caution! Release the button and push the tube down to
make sure that the latter is locked in place.
Installation of extension cord
f The switch handle has a built-in extension cord
retainer (Fig. H) that prevents the cord from getting
unplugged. To use it, simply fold approximately
203mm (8'') of the extension cord from the end and
place it in the slot on the bottom of the handle area.
To attach the loop formed, fold the cord over the tab.
Gently pull the cord to ensure it is firmly retained in
the handle of the trimmer. Insert the trimmer's plug
into the receptacle end of the extension cord.
Warning! Never use the line trimmer unless the safety
guard is properly fitted.

OPERATION

Warning! The line trimmer runs for a few seconds after
it has been switched off. Let the motor come to a complete
standstill before setting the tool down.
a. Keep power leads away from the cutting blades.
b. Use the equipment only during daytime or using good
artificial light.
c. Do not use the machine with damaged protection
guards, or without them.
d. Start the engine only when all hands and feet are
away from the cutting blades.
e. Always unplug the machine from the electric power
supply (i.e. remove from the power outlet):
f When the machine is left unattended;
f Before cleaning or removing blockage;
f Before checking, cleaning or working on the machine;
f After finding a foreign object.
f. Take precautions against hand and feet injuries
caused by the cutting blades.
g. Always ensure that the ventilation openings are kept
free of dirt
Warning! Always use proper eye protection that meets
the ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/CSA Z94.3) standard while operating
this tool.
Caution! Inspect the area to be trimmed and remove
any wires, cords, or other similar objects that may get
caught in the line or the spinning reel. Take special care
to prevent cords from bending out of the path of the tool,
such as barbs at the base of a barbed wire.
Switching on and off
f To start the tool, press the switch lever.
f To turn off the tool, release the switch lever.
f With the unit on, slowly rotate the trimmer from side to
side at different angles as shown in Fig. I.
f To use it as a maintenance edger, unplug the trimmer
from the power supply. Press the button and rotate
the tube 180°, as shown in Fig. G. The tool will lock
into position. Gently pull the edge guide down into
place and place the trimmer on the surface, as shown
in Fig. J.
f To return to the trimmer position, when unplugging
the power supply, press the button and rotate the
tube 180° again. The tool will lock in the trimmer
position. When using the tool, position the edge guide
in the original position, out of the way.
Blower function
f The GL800 releases air generated by the engine
upwards through the guard and creates a built-in
sweeper. This function can be used to blow grass
clippings from sidewalks and other hard surface areas.
Cutting line/line feed
Your trimmer uses a 1.7mm (0.065'') diameter round nylon
line. During use, the tips of the nylon lines will fray and
wear out, and the special automatic feed line spool will
feed itself and cut the line to provide a new tip. The cutting
line will wear faster and require more feeding if the cut
or edge is performed near sidewalks or other abrasive
surfaces, or if you cut thicker bushes. The advanced
automatic feeding mechanism of the line senses when
more cutting line is needed, and it feeds and cuts the
proper length of line needed. Do not drop the device when
trying to feed the line or for any other reason.

REMOVING AND REPLACING

Warning! Before making this change, make sure that
line trimmer is switched OFF and unplugged.
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