User manual BLACK & DECKER GH750

[. . . ] When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Attach the first guard section with side tab into the groove around the housing as shown in figure 1. Insert the top tab from the second guard section into the first guard section as shown in figure 2. [. . . ] STORE IDLE TOOLS INDOORS ­ When not in use, tools should be stored indoors in a dry, locked-up place out of reach of children. GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuits or outlets to be used for the gardening appliance. Receptacles are available having built in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of protection. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS ­ Before further use of the appliance, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this manual. Attach the handle to the metal shaft of the trimmer (with the Black & Decker logo facing upward) by pushing it onto the shaft from the side. Once it is pushed onto the metal shaft, the handle can be turned into the correct orientation . 5mm) bolt through the holes in the handle and thread on the plastic knob as shown in figure 5. Shorter users adjust handle to a lower position (away from you) and taller users, adjust handle to an upper position (towards you). The handle should be adjusted so that your front arm is straight when the trimmer is in the working position. The overall height of the trimmer can be adjusted by pressing the button shown in figure 6 and moving the metal tube up or down into one of the three rectangular recesses in the tube until you hear it "snap" into place. CAUTION: Confirm that the tube is locked in place by releasing the button and pushing down on the tube. An extension cord retainer (figure 7) is built into the switch handle that prevents the cord from coming unplugged. To use this feature, simply double the extension cord about 8 inches (203mm) from the end, and insert it into the slot in the bottom of the handle area. CAUTION: Inspect area to be trimmed and remove any wire, cord, or string-like objects which could become entangled in the rotating line or spool. Be particularly careful to avoid any wire which might be bent outwardly into the path of the tool, such as barbs at the base of a chain link fence. With the unit on, angle unit and slowly swing the trimmer side to side as shown in figure 8. To operate as a maintenance edger, unplug the unit from the power source. Gently pull the wire edge guide down into place as shown in figure 9 and position the trimmer above the surface as shown in figure 9. Return to the trimming position by unplugging the unit from the power source, pushing the button and rotating the tube back 180°. When using the tool return the wire edge guide to the original position, out of the way. [. . . ] Ensure that cutting line is present in both sections of the spool (figure 12). IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment should be performed by authorized service centers or other qualified service organizations, always using identical replacement parts. WARNING: If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, an authorized Black & Decker Service Centre or an equally qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. If the supply cord is replaced by an equally qualified person, but not authorized by Black & Decker, the warranty will lose effect. [. . . ]