Operating Instructions - Black and Decker LST136 Manual De Instrucciones

ADjuStiNG thE hEiGht OF
thE tOOl (FiGuRE h)
CAutiON:
Adjust the
length of the trimmer to obtain
proper working positions as
shown in figure N.
• This tool has a telescopic
mechanism, allowing you
to set it to a comfortable
height.
To adjust the height setting:
• Release the height adjust
locking clamp (h1).
• Gently pull the tube (h2)
up or down to the desired
height.
• Close the height adjust locking clamp (h1).
RElEASiNG thE CuttiNG liNE
In transit, the cutting line is taped to the spool housing.
• Remove the tape holding the cutting line to the spool housing.

OPERAtiNG iNStRuCtiONS

WARNiNG:
Always use proper eye protection that conforms
to ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/CSA Z94.3) while operating this power tool.
WARNiNG:
Remove the battery before making any assembly,
adjustments, or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the trimmer accidentally.
CAutiON:
Before you begin trimming, only use the
appropriate type of cutting line.
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.
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h1
h2
SEttiNG thE tOOl tO tRiMMiNG OR EDGiNG MODE
(FiGuRE i, j AND K)
• The tool can be used in trimming mode as shown in figure i or in
edging mode to trim overhanging grass along lawn edges and flower
beds as shown in figure K.
tRiMMiNG MODE
For trimming, the trimmer head
should be in the position shown in
figure i. If it is not:
• Remove the battery from the tool.
• Press and hold the head release
button (i1).
• While holding the auxillary handle,
rotate the head clockwise.
• Release the head release button.
• Lift the edge guide (j1) into the
closed position.
Note: The head will only rotate in one
direction.
CAutiON:
Wire edge guide
should only be used when in the
edging mode. Keep wire edge guide
in the retracted position when in the
trimming mode.
EDGiNG MODE (FiGuRE K)
WARNiNG
:
When being
used as an Edger, stones, pieces of
metal and other objects can be
thrown out at high speed by the
line. The trimmer and guard are
designed to reduce the danger.
However, MAKE SuRE that other
persons and pets are at least 100
feet (30m) away.
For edging, the trimmer head should be in
the position shown in figure K. If it is not:
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i1
j
j1
K
K1
K2