Hints For Optimum Use - Black & Decker BCSTA536 Original Instructions Manual

ENGLISH (Original instructions)
Fitting and removing the battery (fig. F)
To fit the battery (4), line it up with the receptacle on the
tool. Slide the battery into the receptacle and push until
the battery snaps into place.
To remove the battery, push the release button (4b) while
at the same time pulling the battery out of the receptacle.
Use
Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not overload.
Setting the tool to trimming or edging mode
(fig. G, H)
The tool can be used in trimming mode as shown in fig. G or
in edging mode to trim overhanging grass along lawn edges
and flower beds as shown in fig. H.
Trimming mode (fig. G)
For trimming, the trimmer head should be in the position
shown in fig. G. If it is not:
Remove the battery from the tool.
Press and hold the head release button (17).
Whilst holding the handle, rotate the head (8) clockwise.
Release the head release button (17).
Lift the edge guide (9) into the closed position.
Note: Note: The head will only rotate in one direction.
Edging mode (fig. H, I)
For edging, the trimmer head should be in the position shown
in fig. H. If it is not:
Remove the battery from the tool.
Press and hold the head release button (17).
Whilst holding the handle, rotate the head (8) anti-
clockwise.
Release the head release button (17).
Drop the edge guide in to the open position. Ensure that
the edging guide (9) is all the way down, an audible click
will be heard.
Note: The head will only rotate in one direction.
Switching on and off (fig. J)
To switch the tool on, press in and hold the lock off button
(3) then squeeze the trigger lever (1). Once the tool is
running you may release the lock off button (3).
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.
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Trimming
Hold the tool as shown in fig. K
Gently swing the trimmer from side to side as shown in fig.
L.
When cutting long grass, work in stages from the top. Take
small cuts.
Keep the tool away from hard objects and delicate plants.
Cutting line will wear faster and require more feeding if
the cutting is done along pavements or other abrasive
surfaces or heavier weeds are being cut.
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 fig. M.
To make a closer cut, slightly tilt the tool.
Fitting a new spool of cutting line (fig. N, O)
Replacement spools of cutting line are available from your
BLACK+DECKER dealer (cat. no. A6481). Three Spool packs
of cutting line are also available (cat. no. A6485).
Remove the battery from the tool.
Keep the tabs (23) depressed and remove the spool cover
(24) from the housing (7).
Remove the empty spool (25) from the housing.
Remove any dirt and grass from the spool cover and
housing.
Take the new spool and push it onto the boss in the
housing. Rotate the spool slightly until it is seated.
Unclip the end of the cutting line and guide the line into
the eyelet (26). The line should protrude approx. 11 cm
from the spool cover as shown in fig. O.
Align the tabs (23) on the spool cover with the cut outs
(21) in the housing.
Push the cover onto the housing until it snaps securely
into place.
Warning! If the cutting lines protrude beyond the trimming
blade (22), cut them off so that they just reach the blade.
Winding new line onto an empty spool (fig. P, Q)
You may wind new cutting line onto an empty spool.
Replacement packs of cutting line are available from your
BLACK+DECKER dealer (cat. no. A6170 [25m], A6171 [40m]).
Remove the empty spool from the tool as described
above.
Remove any remaining cutting line from the spool.
Feed 2 cm of cutting line into the hole (31) in the spool as
shown (fig. O).
Bend the cutting line and anchor it in the L-shaped slot
(27).