Operating Instructions - Black & Decker LST 136 Instruction Manual

ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE TOOL (FIGURE H)
• This tool has a telescopic
mechanism, allowing you to
set it to a comfortable
height.
To adjust the height setting:
• Release the height adjust
locking clamp (H1).
• Gently pull the tube (H2)
up or down to the desired
height.
• Close the height adjust
locking clamp (H1).
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.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:
Always use proper eye protection that conforms
to ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/CSA Z94.3) while operating this power tool.
CAUTION:
Inspect area to be trimmed and remove any wire,
cord, or string-like objects which could become entangled in the
rotating line or spool. Be particularly careful to avoid any wire which
might be bent outwardly into the path of the tool, such as barbs at the
base of a chain link fence.
H
H1
H2
SETTING THE TOOL TO TRIMMING OR EDGING MODE
(FIGURE I, J AND K)
• The tool can be used in trimming mode as shown in figure I or in
edging mode to trim overhanging grass along lawn edges and flower
beds as shown in figure K.
TRIMMING MODE
For trimming, the trimmer
head should be in the position
shown in figure I. If it is not:
• Remove the battery from the
tool.
• Press and hold the head
release button (I1).
• While holding the auxillary
handle, rotate the head
clockwise.
• Release the head release
button.
• Lift the edge guide (J1) into
the closed position.
Note: The head will only rotate
in one direction.
CAUTION:
Wire edge
guide should only be used
when in the edging mode.
Keep wire edge guide in the
retracted position when in the
trimming mode.
EDGING MODE (FIGURE K)
For edging, the trimmer head
should be in the position
shown in figure K. If it is not:
• Remove the battery from the
tool.
• Press and hold the head
release button (K1).
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I
I1
J
J1
K
K1
K2