Black & Decker NST1018 Instruction Manual page 9

Auxiliary handle adjustment
For maximum comfort and control, adjust the auxiliary
handle to suit your height (figure 8). Shorter users
adjust handle to a lower position (away from you) and
taller users, adjust handle to an upper position (towards
you). The handle should be adjusted so that your front
arm is straight as shown in figure 11.
Height adjustment
The overall height of the trimmer can be adjusted by loosening
the lock collar and rotating it opposite to the arrow shown in
figure 9. The tubes can then be extended shorter or longer.
When the desired height is achieved tighten the collar by
rotating in the direction shown in figure 9.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday
eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. ALWAYS WEAR
CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
• NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.
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.
Operate the Trimmer/Edger
• To turn trimmer on, pull the lock out button, shown in
figure 10, back and, then squeeze the trigger switch.
To turn the tool off, release the trigger.
• Slowly swing trimmer side-to-side as shown in figure 11.
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Lock-out
Trigger Switch