Black & Decker GLC14 Manual page 6

ENGLISH
Never operate the tool with damaged guards or without

guards in place.
Always ensure that the ventilation slots are kept clear of

debris.
Features
This tool includes some or all of the following features.
1. On/off switch
2. Lock-off button
3. Handle
4. Charging indicator
5. Secondary handle
6. Height adjustment collar
7. Tube
8. Mode adjustment collar
9. Head
10. Edge guide
11. Guard
12. Cutting line
13. Spool housing
14. Line trimming blade
Assembly
Warning! Avoid accidentally switching the tool on during
assembly.
Fitting the guard (fig. A)
Place the guard (11) onto the tool as shown.

Firmly press the guard until it snaps into place.

Secure the guard with the screw (15).

Warning! Never use the tool unless the guard is properly fitted.
Releasing the cutting line
In transit, the cutting line is taped to the spool housing.
Remove the tape holding the cutting line (12) to the spool

housing (13).
Use
Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not overload.
Charging the battery (fig. B)
The battery needs to be charged before first use and
whenever it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs that were
easily done before. When charging the battery for the first
time, or after prolonged storage, it will only accept an 80%
charge. After several charge and discharge cycles, the battery
will attain full capacity. The battery may become warm while
charging; this is normal and does not indicate a problem.
Warning! Do not charge the battery at ambient temperatures
below 4 °C or above 40 °C. Recommended charging
temperature: approx. 24 °C.
6
Insert the charger plug (16) into the charger connector

(17) at the rear of the tool.
Plug the charger into a mains outlet. Switch on at the mains.

While the battery is connected to the charger, the red indicator
light (4) on the charger will be lit.
The battery can be left connected to the charger indefinitely.
When you want to use the tool, take the charger connector

from the tool and unplug the charger.
To maximise the lifetime of the battery, it is recommended to
keep the battery connected to the charger whenever the tool
is not in use. When the battery is full, the power consumption
of the charger is negligible.
Setting the tool to trimming or edging mode
(fig. C - E)
The tool can be used in trimming mode as shown in fig. C or
in edging mode to trim overhanging grass along lawn edges
and flower beds as shown in fig. D.
Trimming mode (fig. C & E)
For trimming, the trimmer head should be in the position
shown in fig. C. If it is not:
While holding the secondary handle (5) with one hand,

take the collar (8) in the other hand.
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 (10) to the retracted position.

Edging mode (fig. D & E)
For edging, the trimmer head should be in the position shown
in fig. D. If it is not:
While holding the secondary handle (5) with one hand,

take the collar (8) in the other hand.
Push the collar in the direction of the trimmer head and

rotate it clockwise until the trimmer head engages in the
trimming position.
Release the collar.

Set the edge guide (10) to the extended position.

Adjusting the height of the tool (fig. F)
The telescopic tube (7) allows you to set the tool to
a comfortable height.
Loosen the collar (6).

To increase the height, slide the tube out .

To reduce the height, slide the tube in.

Tighten the collar.

Switching on and off
For your safety, this tool is equipped with a double switching
system. This system prevents starting the tool inadvertently.