Black & Decker GLC1423L Manual page 7

Chargers
Use your Black & Decker charger only to charge the
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battery in the tool with which it was supplied. Other
batteries could burst, causing personal injury and damage.
Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
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Have defective cords replaced immediately.
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Do not expose the charger to water.
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Do not open the charger.
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Do not probe the charger.
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The charger is intended for indoor use only.
Read the instruction manual before use.
Electrical safety
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Your charger is double insulated; therefore no
earth wire is required. Always check that the
mains voltage corresponds to the voltage on the
rating plate. Never attempt to replace the charger
unit with a regular mains plug.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
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manufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
Features
This appliance includes some or all of the following features.
1. On/off switch
2. Handle
3. Lock off button
4. Battery
5. Second handle
6. Guard
7. Spool housing
8. Head
9. Edge guide
Assembly
Warning! Before assembly, make sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged.
Fitting the guard (fig. A-B)
Remove the screw from the guard.
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Keeping the guard (6) square to the strimmer head (8)
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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
head (8). fig. A).
(Original instructions)
Secure the guard (6) with the screw (12).
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Warning! Never use the tool unless the guard is properly
fitted.
Attaching the second handle (fig. C)
Press in and hold both of the buttons (14) on the side of
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the handle.
Slide the second handle (5) in place over the buttons (14).
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Warning! Ensure that the teeth on the button are correctly
aligned in slots in the handle and that the handle is secure.
Adjusting the position of the secondary handle
(fig. D)
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.
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Rotate the second handle (5) into the required position.
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Release the button (15).
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Warning! Ensure that the teeth on the button are correctly
aligned in slots in the handle and that the handle is secure.
Adjusting the height of the tool (fig. E)
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.
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Loosen the adjustment collar (16) by turning it clockwise.
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Gently pull the tube (17) in or out of the handle (2) to the
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desired height.
Tighten the adjustment collar (16) by turning anti-
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clockwise.
Releasing the cutting line
In transit, the cutting line is taped to the spool housing.
Warning! Before assembly, remove the battery from the tool.
Remove the tape holding the cutting line to the spool
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housing (7).
Fitting and removing the battery (fig. F)
To fit the battery (4), line it up with the receptacle on the
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tool. Slide the battery into the receptacle and push until
the battery snaps into place.
To remove the battery, push the release button (19) while
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at the same time pulling the battery out of the receptacle.
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