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ENGLISH
(Original instructions)
Hints for optimum use
General
uIn order to achieve optimum cutting results, only cut dry
grass.
Trimming
uHold the tool as shown in g. I.
uGently swing the trimmer from side to side.
uWhen cutting long grass, work in stages from the top. Take
small cuts.
uKeep the tool away from hard objects and delicate plants.
uCutting 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.
uIf the tool starts running slowly, reduce the load.
Edging
Optimum cutting results are achieved on edges deeper than
50 mm.
uDo not use the tool to create edges. To create edges, use
an edging spade.
uGuide the tool on its wheel (9) or edge guide (10) as
shown in g. J.
uTo make a closer cut, slightly tilt the tool.
Fitting a new spool of cutting line (g. K)
Replacement spools of cutting line are available from your
BLACK+DECKER dealer (cat. no. A6481).
uUnplug the tool.
uKeep the tabs (17) depressed and remove the spool cover
(18) from the spool housing (7).
uRemove the empty spool (19) from the spool housing.
uRemove any dirt and grass from the spool cover and
housing.
uTake the new spool and push it onto the boss in the spool
housing. Rotate the spool slightly until it is seated.
uUnclip the end of the cutting line and guide the line into
the eyelet (20). The line should protrude approx. 11 cm
from the spool housing.
uAlign the tabs (17) on the spool cover with the cut outs
(21) in the spool housing.
uPush the cover onto the spool 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 (g. L, M &
N)
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 (25 m), A6171 (40
m)).
uRemove the empty spool from the tool as described
above.
uRemove any remaining cutting line from the spool.
uFeed 2 cm of cutting line into the hole (23) in the spool as
shown (g. L).
uBend the cutting line and anchor it in the L-shaped slot
(24).
uWind the cutting line onto the spool in the direction of the
arrow. Make sure to wind the line on neatly and in layers.
Do not criss-cross (g. N).
uWhen the wound cutting line reaches the recesses (25),
cut the line. Let the line protrude approx. 11 cm from the
spool and hold a nger on the line to keep it in place (g.
M).
uProceed as described above to t the spool on the tool.
Warning! Only use the appropriate type of BLACK+DECKER
cutting line.
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
uCheck that the spool housing can rotate freely. Carefully
clean it if necessary.
uCheck 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.
Automatic line feed does not work
uKeep the tabs depressed and remove the spool cover
from the housing.
uPull the cutting line until it protrudes 11 cm from the hous-
ing. If insufcient cutting line is left on the spool, install a
new spool of cutting line as instructed above.
uAlign the tabs on the spool cover with the cut outs in the
housing.
uPush the cover onto the housing until it snaps securely
into place.
uIf the cutting line protrudes beyond the trimming blade, cut
it off so that it just reaches the blade.
If the automatic line feed still does not work or the
spool is jammed, try the following suggestions:
uCarefully clean the spool cover and housing.
uRemove the spool and check if the lever can move freely.
uRemove the spool and unwind the cutting line, then wind it
on neatly again as described above. Replace the spool as
instructed.
Maintenance
Your BLACK+DECKER corded/cordless appliance/tool has
been designed to operate over a long period of time with a
minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory opera-
tion depends upon proper tool/appliance care and regular
cleaning.
Your charger does not require any maintenance apart from
regular cleaning.
Warning! Before performing any maintenance on corded/
cordless power tools:
uSwitch off and unplug the appliance/tool.
