Assembly And Adjustments; Operation - Black & Decker BEST935 Instruction Manual

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS


WARNING:
personal injury, turn unit off and disconnect
it from power source before making any
adjustments or removing/installing attachments
or accessories, when replacing line, or prior to
cleaning. An accidental start‑up can cause injury.
Assembling Upper and Lower Poles (Fig. B)
To Attach the Poles:
1. When installing the lower pole
align the detent lock 8
in Fig. B.
2. Press the two poles together so the detent lock
engages the detent slot

WARNING:
that the detent lock is completely secured in place.
If the detent lock is not completely secured it could
result in the assemblys becoming disconnected
creating a hazardous condition. Periodically check the
connections to insure that the detent lock is completely
secured in place.
Installing the Guard (Fig. C)

WARNING:
Damage or personal injury could result.

WARNING:
APPLIANCE WITHOUT GUARD FIRMLY IN PLACE.
The guard must always be properly attached on the
appliance to protect the user.
1. Remove the guard screw
2. Slide the guard fully onto the trimmer head
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Make sure the tabs 17
the trimmer head.
3. Continue to slide the guard on until it "snaps"into place.
The locking tab should snap into the housing slot.
4. Using a crosshead screwdriver, insert the guard screw
and tighten securely.
5. Once the guard is installed, remove the covering from the
line cut-off blade, located on the edge of the guard.
Releasing the Cutting Line (Fig. A)
In transit, the cutting line is taped to the spool housing
• Remove the tape holding the cutting line to the
spool housing.
Attaching Extension Cord (Fig. D)
An extension cord retainer
that prevents the cord from coming unplugged.
• To use this feature, simply double the extension cord
about 8" (203 mm) from the end, and insert it into the
slot 18 in the end of the handle area as shown in Fig. D.
To reduce the risk of serious
7 into the upper pole
with the detent slot 9 as shown
8
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Always check to make sure
Never remove the guard.
NEVER OPERATE
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on the guard engage the ribs on
2 is built into the main handle
• Hook the loop formed by doubling the cord over the
extension cord retainer
insure that it is firmly retained in the main handle.
• Plug the receptacle end of the extension cord into the
power cord plug

OPERATION


WARNING:
serious personal injury, turn unit off and
disconnect it from power source before making
any adjustments or removing/installing
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attachments or accessories. An accidental start‑up
can cause injury.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. E)

WARNING:
personal injury, ALWAYS use proper hand position
as shown.

WARNING:
personal injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation
of a sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main
handle 4 and one hand on the auxiliary handle
Switching Trimmer On and Off (Fig. A)

WARNING:
trigger in the on position.
To turn the appliance on, squeeze the trigger
appliance off, release the trigger.
Trimming (Fig. F, G)
With the trimmer on, angle it and swing side to side as
shown in Figure F.
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Maintain a cutting angle of 5° to 10°. Do not exceed 10°. Cut
with the tip of the line.
Maintain a minimum distance of 24" (610 mm) between the
guard and your feet as shown in Figure G.
Convert to Edging Mode (Fig. I)

CAUTION:
used when in the edging mode.

WARNING:
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power source before making any adjustments.
The trimmer can be used in trimming mode or edging mode
to trim overhanging grass along lawn edges and flower beds.
To convert the trimmer to edging mode:
1. Press the convert-to-edge button
motor housing
motor housing snaps into edge position.
2 . Gently tug on the cord to
3 in the main handle.
To reduce the risk of
To reduce the risk of serious
To reduce the risk of serious
Never attempt to lock the
The edge guide should only be
Disconnect the plug from the
10 and rotate the
11 180 ° counterclockwise, until the
English
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1 . To turn the
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