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(Original instructions)
u Rotate the tube (7) clockwise.
u When the head is in position, close the height adjust
locking clamp (16).
Note: The tube will only rotate in one direction.
Note: The HDL spool may be used in trimming mode.
Edging mode (g. J)
For edging, the trimmer head should be in the position shown
in g. J. If it is not:
u Release the height adjust locking clamp (16).
u Rotate the tube (7) anti-clockwise.
u When the head is in position, close the height adjust
locking clamp (16).
Note: The tube will only rotate in one direction.
Switching on and off
u To switch the tool on, squeeze the on/off switch (1).
u 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
u In order to achieve optimum cutting results, only cut dry
grass.
Trimming
u Hold the tool as shown in g. K.
u Gently swing the trimmer from side to side.
u When cutting long grass, work in stages from the top. Take
small cuts.
u Keep the tool away from hard objects and delicate plants.
u 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.
u If the tool starts running slowly, reduce the load.
Edging
Optimum cutting results are achieved on edges deeper than
50 mm.
u Do not use the tool to create edges. To create edges, use
an edging spade.
u Guide the tool on its wheel as shown in g. L.
u To make a closer cut, slightly tilt the tool.
Fitting a new spool of cutting line (g. M & N)
Replacement spools of cutting line are available from your
BLACK+DECKER dealer (cat. no. A6482). Packs containing 3
spools of cutting line are also available (cat. no. A6486).
u Unplug the tool.
u Keep the tabs (17) depressed and remove the spool cover
(21) from the housing (12) (g. M).
u Remove the empty spool (22) from the spool cover.
u Remove any dirt and grass from the spool cover and
housing.
u Unclip the end of of the cutting line and guide the line into
the eyelet (23) (g. M). The line should protrude approx.
11 cm from the spool cover.
Note: Take care not to allow the the line on the spool to
unravel. Hold it rmly with one hand at all times.
u Take the new spool and push it onto the boss in the spool
cover. Rotate the spool slightly until it is seated.
u Align the tabs (17) on the spool cover with the cut outs
(24) in the housing (12).
u Push the cover onto the housing until it snaps securely
into place.
Warning! If the cutting lines protrude beyond the trimming
blade (11), cut it off so that it just reaches the blade.
Fitting a new piece of heavy duty cutting line (g.
O & P)
You may wind new cutting line onto an empty spool.
Replacement packs of 10 heavy duty cutting lines are availble
from your BLACK+DECKER dealer (cat. no. A6489). To t a
new piece of cutting line, proceed as follows:
u Unplug the tool.
u Keep the tabs (17) depressed and remove the HDL cap
(9) from the housing (12).
u Remove any dirt and grass from the HDL cap (9) and
housing.
u Remove the used piece of line from the HDL cap (9).
u Thread a new piece of line (20) through the eyelets (27) in
either side of the HDL cap.
u Put the central ferrule (28) in the indicated position (Fig.
P).
u Re-t the HDL cap.
Warning! Only use the appropriate type of BLACK+DECKER
cutting line.
Mains plug replacement (U.K. & Ireland only)
If a new mains plug needs to be tted:
u Safely dispose of the old plug.
u Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the new
plug.
u Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
Warning! No connection is to be made to the earth terminal.
Follow the tting instructions supplied with good quality plugs.
Recommended fuse: 5 A.
Troubleshooting
If your tool seems not to operate properly, follow the instruc-
tions below. If this does not solve the problem, please contact
your local BLACK+DECKER repair agent.
Warning! Before proceeding, unplug the tool.
Appliance runs slowly
u Check that the spool housing can rotate freely. Carefully
clean it if necessary.
u Check that the cutting line does not protrude more than
11 cm from the spool housing. If it does, cut it off so that it
just reaches the line trimming blade.
