Black and Decker GH3000 Manual De Instrucciones página 7

• To use the cord retainer as shown in fiaure I feed the extension cord into the cord retainer
housing (11}. Eoop the extension cord around th'e cord retainer (]2) so tt rests tn the cord
retainer. Then plug the extension cord into the power head.
OPERATING THE TRIMMER (FIGURES J, K)
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Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments.
• Connect power cord plug to an electric outlet, then connect power cord to the trimmer.
• Maintain a cutting angle of 5 ° to 10 ° as shown in figure J1. Do not exceed 10 ° (figure J2).
Cut with the tip of the line.
• Maintain a minimum distance of 24 inches (609.6 rnm) between the guard and your feet as shown in
figure K. To achieve this distance adjust the overall height of the trimmer as shown in figure G.
CHOOSING TRIMMING OR EDGING MODE (FIGURES L, M)
/_WARNING:
Disconnectthe plug from the power source beforemaking any assembly, adjustments or
changingaccessories.Such preventivesafety measures reducethe riskof startingthe applianceaccidentally.
• The appliance can be used in trimming mode as shown in figure L or in edging mode to
trim overhanging grass along lawn edges and flower beds as shown in figure M.
TRIMMING MODE
/f!,CAUTION:
The wheeled edge guide should only be used when in the edging mode.
For trimming, the trimmer head should be in the position shown in figure L If it is not:
• Disconnect the plug from the power source.
Release the height adjust locking clamp (G1).
Hold the trimmer with one hand on the auxiliary handle and one hand on the tube near the
trimmer head. Then rotate the tube and head clockwise.
• Close the height adjust locking clamp.
• With the unit on, slowly swing the trimmer side to side as shown in Figure L
NOTE: The tube and head will only rotate in one direction.
EDGING MODE
For edging, the trimmer head should be in the position shown in figure M. If it is not:
• Disconnect the plug from the power source.
• Release the height adjust locking clamp (G1).
Hold the trimmer with one hand on the auxiliary handle and one hand on the tube near the
trimmer head. Then rotate the tube and head counterclockwise.
° Close the height adjust locking clamp.
NOTE: The tube and head wilt only rotate in one direction.
NOTE: The Auto Feed System may not operate correctly if wheeled edge guide is not used.
EDGING
Optimum cutting results are achieved on edges deeper than 2 inches (50 mm)
° Do not use this appliance to create edges or trenches.
Using the edging wheel, guide the appliance as shown in figure M.
Posit_on the edging wheel on the edge of the sidewalk or abrasive surface so the cutting line is
over the grass or dirt area to be edged.
NOTE: You will experience faster than normal cutting line wear if the edging wheel is positioned
too far from the edge with the cutting line positioned over the sidewalk or abrasive surface.
° To make a closer cut, slightly tilt the appliance.
CUTTING LINE / LINE FEEDING
/KCAUTION:
Only use the appropriate type of cutting line.
Use Black & Decker replacement spool Model No. SF-080.
NOTE: USE ONLY .080 inch (2.0 mm) DIAMETER ROUND NYLON MONO FILAMENT LINE. Do
not use serrated or heavier gauge line, as they will overload the motor and cause overheating.
Your trimmer uses .080 inch (2.0 ram) diameter, ROUND nylon line. During use, the tips of the nylon
lines will become frayed and worn andthe special self feeding spool will automatically feed and trim a
fresh length of line. DO NOT BUMP unit on ground in attempt to feed line or for any other purposes.
Cutting line wilt wear faster and require more feeding if the cutting or edging is done along
sidewalks or other abrasive surfaces or heavier weeds are being cut.
CLEARING JAMS AND TANGLED LiNE (FIGURES N, O, P)
z_WARNING:
Disconnectthe plug from the power source before makingany assembly, adjustmentsor
changingaccessories.Such preventivesafety measuresreduce the risk of startingthe applianceaccidentally.
From time to time, especially when cutting thick or stalky weeds, the line feeding hub may
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