Hints For Optimum Use - Black & Decker GLC1423L Original Instructions Manual

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Use
Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not overload.
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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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 blink.
The charge is complete when the charging indicator (20)
switches to continuously on. The charger and the battery can
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
pack fresh and fully charged.
Setting the tool to trimming or edging mode
edging mode to trim overhanging grass along lawn edges and
For trimming, the trimmer head should be in the position
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.
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(Original instructions)
For edging, the trimmer head should be in the position shown
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.
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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
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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.
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To make a closer cut, slightly tilt the tool.
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Replacement spools of cutting line are available from your
BLACK+DECKER dealer (cat. no. A6481-XJ).
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).