Black & Decker GL741 User Manual page 6

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Assembly
Warning! Before assembly, make sure that the tool
is switched off and unplugged.
Fitting the guard (fi g. A)
• Remove the Allen screws (13) from the head
(14).
• Place the guard (8) onto the tool as shown.
• Firmly press the guard until it snaps into place.
• Secure the guard with the Allen screws.
• Tighten the Allen screws using the Allen key
(15) provided.
Warning! Never use the tool unless the guard is
properly fi tted.
Releasing the cutting line
In transit, the cutting line is taped to the spool
housing.
• Remove the tape holding the cutting line (11)
to the spool housing (10).
Connecting the tool to the mains
• 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.
Warning! The extension cable must be suitable for
outdoor use.
Use
Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not
overload.
Setting the tool to trimming or edging mode
(fi g. B - D)
The tool can be used in trimming mode as shown
in fi g. B or in edging mode to trim overhanging
grass along lawn edges and fl ower beds as shown
in fi g. C.
Trimming mode (fi g. B & D)
For trimming, the trimmer head should be in the
position shown in fi g. B. If it is not:
• Depress the adjustment button (6).
• Rotate the tube (7), while releasing the button.
• When the head is in position, the button will
lock into place.
Note: The tube will only rotate in one direction.
Edging mode (fi g. C & D) For edging, the trimmer
head should be in the position shown in fi g. C. If it
is not:
• Depress the adjustment button (6).
• Rotate the tube (7), while releasing the button.
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• When the head is in position, the button will
lock into place.
Note: The tube will only rotate in one direction.
Adjusting the height of the tool (fi g. D)
This tool has a telescopic mechanism, allowing
you to set it to a comfortable height. There are
three height settings. To adjust the height setting,
proceed as follows:
• Depress the adjustment button (6).
• Gently pull the tube (7) out of the motor
housing (15) to the desired height, while
releasing the button.
• When the tube is in position, the button will
lock into place.
Switching on and off
• To switch the tool on, squeeze the trigger lever
(1).
• To switch the tool off, release the trigger lever.
Warning! Never attempt to lock the trigger lever in
the on position.
Hints for optimum use
General
• In order to achieve optimum cutting results,
only cut dry grass.
Trimming
• Hold the tool as shown in fi g. B.
• Gently swing the trimmer from side to side.
• When cutting long grass, work in stages from
the top.
Take small cuts.
• 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 fi g. C.
• To make a closer cut, slightly tilt the tool.
Maintenance
Your 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.