Charging Process; Edging Mode; Switching On And Off; Switching On - Black & Decker GLC120 Instruction Manual

To charge the battery on the wall base:
- Make sure the charging insert (21) is fitted in
the wall mount (14) (fig. C).
- Hang the tool on the wall mount as shown
(fig. F).
To charge the battery elsewhere:
- Insert the plug (32) into the connector (33) on
the battery housing.
- Place the tool on a flat and level surface as
shown.
Make sure that the tool is out of reach
of children and any other persons
unfamiliar with this tool.
Make sure that the plug and cable are
not trapped under the tool.
Charging process (fig. I)
Plug the charger into a mains outlet.
While the battery is being charged, the red
indicator light (34) on the charger will be lit.
When charging is complete, the red indicator light
will stop lighting and the green indicator light (35)
will be lit. The battery can be left connected to the
charger indefinitely.
When you want to use the tool, disconnect
the charger from the battery and unplug
the charger.
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 (8) rest on the ground.
Slacken the handle knob (5).
Move the handle (4) 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, depress the head release knob (6) with
the other hand (fig. M).
Rotate the trimmer head clockwise until it
engages in the trimming position.
Release the head release knob.
Set the edge guide (10) 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, depress the head release knob (6) with
the other hand (fig. M).
Rotate the trimmer head counterclockwise until
it engages in the edging position.
Release the head release knob.
Set the edge guide (10) to the forward position.
Switching on and off (fig. N)
For your safety, this tool is equipped with a
double switching system. This system is designed
to prevent inadvertent operation of the tool.

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.
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