Black & Decker GLC2000 Manual page 13

Adjusting the position of the secondary handle
(fig. A & J)
The secondary handle can be adjusted to provide
optimum balance and comfort.
Let the guard (9) rest on the ground.
Slacken the handle knob (6).
Move the handle (5) into the desired position.
Securely tighten the handle knob.
Setting the tool to trimming or edging mode
(fig. K, L & M)
The tool can be used in trimming mode as shown
in fig. K or in edging mode to trim overhanging
grass along lawn edges and flower beds as shown
in fig. L.
Trimming mode (fig. K & M)
For trimming, the trimmer head should be in the
position shown in fig. K. If it is not:
While holding the secondary handle with one
hand, take the collar (7) in the other hand as
shown (fig. M).
Push the collar in the direction of the trimmer
head and rotate it counterclockwise until the
trimmer head engages in the trimming position.
Release the collar.
Set the edge guide (11) to the retracted position.
Edging mode (fig. L & M)
For edging, the trimmer head should be in the
position shown in fig. L. If it is not:
While holding the secondary handle with one
hand, take the collar (7) in the other hand
as shown.
Push the collar in the direction of the trimmer
head and rotate it clockwise until the trimmer
head engages in the edging position.
Release the collar.
Set the edge guide (11) to the forward position.
Switching on and off (fig. N)
For your safety, this tool is equipped with a
double switching system. This system prevents
starting the tool inadvertently.
Switching on
Push the lock-off button (2) forward using your
thumb and at the same time squeeze the
on/off switch (1).
Release the lock-off button.
Switching off
Release the on/off switch (1).
Never attempt to lock a switch in the on
position.
Hints for optimum use
Trimming
Hold the tool as shown in fig. K.
Gently swing the trimmer from side to side as
shown in fig. K.
When cutting long grass, work in stages from
the top.
Keep the tool away from hard objects and
delicate plants.
If the tool starts running slowly, reduce the load.
Edging
Optimum cutting results are achieved on edges
deeper than 50 mm.
Do not use the tool to create edges. To create
edges, use an edging spade.
Guide the tool as shown in fig. L. Keep the
edge guide against the lawn edge.
To make a closer cut, slightly tilt the tool.
General
In order to achieve optimum cutting results,
only cut dry grass.
If possible, keep the battery connected to the
charger and the charger plugged in whenever
the tool is not in use.
MAINTENANCE
Your Black & Decker tool has been designed to
operate over a long period of time with a
minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory
operation depends upon proper tool care and
regular cleaning.
Your charger does not require any maintenance
apart from regular cleaning.
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