Black & Decker GL555 Manual page 4

Warning! Never connect Live or Neutral
wires to Earth pin marked 'E' or
Fuse replacement (UK only)
Your machine is supplied with cable fitted
with a non-wireable plug.
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The plug is fitted with a 5 amp fuse
which is the recommended fuse for
your machine.
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Only use replacement fuses which are
approved to BS1362.
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When changing the fuse in your plug,
always ensure the fuse cover is refitted.
If the fuse cover is missing or damaged
do not use the plug.
Note: Fuses do not give personal protection
against electric shock. The recommended
Black & Decker RCD is available from your
nearest Black & Decker service centre.
Increased safety can be obtained by having
a qualified electrician install a high sensitivity
(30mA) circuit breaker in the house wiring.
If you do not have such a circuit breaker
installed, or you do not wish to have one
installed, then we strongly recommend that
the electrical power to the machine be
supplied through a high sensitivity residual
current device (RCD). The RCD is designed
to provide a high degree of personal
protection against harmful electric current
should fault conditions occur.
Warning! The use of an RCD or other circuit
breaker unit does not release the operator of
the machine from the safety instructions and
safe working practices given in this manual.
Extension cables and cordsets
You can use up to 100 feet (30 metres) extension
cord without undue loss of power. Extension cables
and cordsets should comply with national regulations.
Preparing the trimmer for use (Fig. 2)
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2 Take the trimmer and the guard (6) out of
the box.
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Remove the guard screw (22) which is
located on the base of the trimmer body
(1) (Fig. 2.1).
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Place the guard into the channel on the
trimmer body.
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Push the guard fully home until the guard
is flush with the body (Fig. 2.2).
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Replace the guard screw (Fig. 2.3).
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If correctly assembled, the guard will now
be secured to your trimmer.
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Note: When your machine is operated for
the first time any excess line will be cut off by
the line trimming blade (7) housed in the
guard. This is also the case for any
subsequent line adjustment. Because line
cut off by the blade in the guard may be
ejected, it is important that the amount of
excess line is kept to a minimum. Where an
excessive amount of line is pulled out, the
line should be cut back to the outside of the
guard before switching on your trimmer. Cut
the line off on the trimmer blade by hand.
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How to use your trimmer (Fig. A - K)
In order to get the most from your trimmer please be
sure to follow the techniques shown. Do not be
impatient; you will obtain the best results by
experience and by following these simple rules.
A
Do not use your trimmer without
its guard.
B
Do not cut wet grass; best results are
achieved when the grass is dry.
Trimming
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C
Cut at an angle and with the tip of the
cutting line (5).
D
Swing the trimmer gently from side to side.
E Do not overload the trimmer. It operates best
at high speeds.
F
On long grass, start at the top.
G
Take small cuts.
H Use the edge of the guard (6) to keep the
trimmer away from hard surfaces and
delicate items.
In transit, your trimmer is packed in
'Edging' mode, if you want to 'Trim' refer
to the section 'How to convert between
the trimming and edging mode'.
In transit, the end of the cutting line (5) is
taped to the side of the spool cover (8).
Please discard the tape to release the
length of line. There should be a
minimum of 9cm (3.5") of cutting line
protruding from the spool housing (12)
before using your trimmer.
Always ensure that the spool cover is
secure before and after use.
To switch on your trimmer, squeeze the
trigger switch (21).
To switch the unit off, release the
trigger switch.
To carry the trimmer when not in use,
it is preferred that you use the secondary
handle (2).