Hints For Optimum Use - Black & Decker GLC1825N Manual

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Charging the battery (fig. G)
The battery needs to be charged before first use and
whenever it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs that were
easily done before. 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 10 °C or above 40 °C. Recommended charging
temperature: approx. 24 °C.
Note: The charger will not charge a battery if the cell
temperature is below approximately 10 °C or above 40 °C.
The battery should be left in the charger and the charger
will begin to charge automatically when the cell
temperature warms up or cools down.
To charge the battery (4), insert it into the charger (19).
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The battery will only fit into the charger in one way. Do not
force. Be sure that the battery is fully seated in the
charger.
Plug in the charger and switch on at the mains.
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The charging indicator (20) will be on continuously.
The charge is complete when the charging indicator (20)
switches off. The charger and the battery can be left
connected indefinitely. The LED will switch on as the charger
occasionally tops up the battery charge.
Charge discharged batteries within 1 week. Battery life will
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be greatly diminished if stored in a discharged state.
Leaving the battery in the charger
The charger and battery pack can be left connected with the
LED glowing indefinitely. The charger will keep the battery
pack fresh and fully charged.
Setting the tool to trimming or edging mode
(fig. H - J)
The tool can be used in trimming mode as shown in fig. H or
in edging mode to trim overhanging grass along lawn edges
and flower beds as shown in fig. L.
Trimming mode (fig. H)
For trimming, the trimmer head should be in the position
shown in fig. H. If it is not:
Disconnect the tool from the supply.
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Loosen the adjustment collar (6) by turning it clockwise.
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Whilst holding the handle (2), rotate the head (8)
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clockwise.
Tighten the collar (6) by turning it anti-clockwise.
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Slide the edge guide (9) into the motor housing.
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Note: Note: The head will only rotate in one direction.
Edging mode (fig. I & J)
For edging, the trimmer head should be in the position shown
in fig. I. If it is not:
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(Original instructions)
Disconnect the tool from the supply.
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Loosen the adjustment collar (6) by turning it clockwise.
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Whilst holding the handle (2), rotate the head (8)
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anti-clockwise.
Tighten the collar (6) by turning it anti-clockwise.
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Slide the edge guide out of the motor housing. Ensure that
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the edging guide (9) is fully extended, an audible click will
be heard.
Note: The head will only rotate in one direction.
Switching on and off
To switch the tool on, press in and hold the lock off button
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(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 (1).
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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
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grass.
Trimming
Hold the tool as shown in fig. K.
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Gently swing the trimmer from side to side.
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When cutting long grass, work in stages from the top. Take
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small cuts.
Keep the tool away from hard objects and delicate plants.
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Cutting line will wear faster and require more feeding if the
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cutting is done along pavements or other abrasive
surfaces or heavier weeds are being cut.
If the tool starts running slowly, reduce the load.
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Edging
Optimum cutting results are achieved on edges deeper than
50 mm.
Do not use the tool to create edges. To create edges,
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use an edging spade.
Guide the tool as shown in fig. L.
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To make a closer cut, slightly tilt the tool.
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Fitting a new spool of cutting line (fig. M)
Replacement spools of cutting line are available from your
Black & Decker dealer (cat. no. A6441). Complete cassettes
containing a spool of cutting line are also available (cat. no.
A6442).
Unplug the tool.
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Keep the tabs (21) depressed and remove the spool cover
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(22) from the housing (7).
Remove the empty spool (23) from the housing.
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