Black & Decker GL7033 Original Instructions Manual page 8

ENGLISH
♦ If the supply cord is damaged, it must be re-
placed by the manufacturer or an authorised
Black & Decker Service Centre in order to avoid
a hazard.
♦ Electric safety can be further improved by using
a highsensitivity 30 mA Residual Current Device
(RCD).
Features
This appliance includes some or all of the following
features.
1. On/Off switch
2. Handle
3. Cable restraint
4. Power inlet
5. Secondary handle
6. Adjustment button
7. Tube
8. Spare spool storage
9. HDL cap
10. Guard
11. Line trimming blade
12. Spool housing
13. Cutting line
14. Edge wheel
Assembly
Warning! Before assembly, make sure that the tool
is switched off and unplugged.
Fitting the guard (fi g. A & B)
♦ Remove the screw (15) from the guard (10).
♦ Place the guard (10) onto the tool as shown.
♦ Firmly press the guard until it snaps into place.
♦ Secure the guard with the screw.
♦ Tighten the screw.
Warning! Never use the tool unless the guard is
properly fi tted.
Attaching the secondary handle (fi g. C)
♦ Press in and hold the adjustment button (6) on
the side of the main body.
♦ Slide the secondary handle (5) in place over the
adjustment button (6).
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 (fi g. D)
The secondary handle (5) can be adjusted to provide
optimum balance and comfort.
♦ Press in the adjustment button (6) on the left
side of the handle.
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♦ Rotate the second handle (5) into the required
position.
♦ Release the adjustment button (6).
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 (fi g. E &
F)
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:
♦ Release the height adjust locking clamp (16).
♦ Gently pull the tube (7) up or down to the desired
height.
♦ Close the height adjust locking clamp (16).
Releasing the cutting line
In transit, the cutting line is taped to the spool
housing.
♦ Remove the tape holding the cutting line to the
spool housing (12).
Storing the spool not in use (fi g. G)
The tool has two cutting systems:
♦ AFS: Single line autofeed for light trimming and
edging.
♦ HDL: Heavy Duty Dual Line cutting system for
more overgrown areas.
Note: The HDL spool may be used in trimming
mode only.
The cutting system not in use can be stored in the
spare spool storage (GL8033 & GL9035 Only).
♦ Align the tabs (17) on the spool cover with the
cut outs (18) in the spare spool storage (8).
♦ Push the cover onto the spare spool storage
until it snaps securely into place.
Connecting the tool to the mains (fi g. H)
♦ Connect the female plug of a suitable extension
cable to the power inlet (4).
♦ Loop the cable through the cable restraint (3).
♦ Insert the mains plug into a mains outlet.
For wired in cable units: Make sure the cable is
looped through the cable restraint prior to connect-
ing the plug to the mains outlet.
Warning! The extension cable must be suitable for
outdoor use.
Use
Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not
overload.