Black & Decker GL300 - Manual (Page 8)

• THE ROTATING LINE PERFORMS A CUTTING
FUNCTION — Use care when trimming around
screens and desirable plantings.
• USE ONLY RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT
LINE — Do not use heavier line or other line
materials, eg. metal wire, fishing line or similar
materials .
DOUBLE INSULATION
AN IMPORTANT CONSUMER FEATURE
Your tool is double insulated to give you added safety.
This means that it is constructed throughout with two
separate “layers” of electrical insulation or one double
thickness of insulation between you and the tool’s
electrical system.
Note: Double insulation does not take the place of
normal safety precautions when operating this tool.
The insulation system is for added protection against
injury resulting from a possible electrical insulation
failure within the tool.
Caution: When servicing double insulated
tools, USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACE-
MENT PARTS. Replace or repair damaged
cords.
EXTENSION CORDS
Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
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. The following table
shows the correct size to use depending on cord length
and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier
the cord.
Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V~ 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
220V~ 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300
Ampere Rating
More Not more American Wire Gage
Than Than
0 - 6 18 16 16 14
6 - 10 18 16 14 12
10 - 12 16 16 14 12
12 - 16 14 12 Not Recommended
Assembling Instructions
1. Take the upper body and insert into the lower body.
2. Move the lock on button of the upper body to
the left and push down until being able to move
the lock on button to the right. Fit tight.
3. Set the guard in the lower body, turning until
choke the grooves and fit tightly with the two
screws.
4. The wide section of the guard has to be inside,
in the side of your feet.
5. Carefully remove the protective cover of the
blade before using.
Note: This tool is intended for light applications. It is
recommended to use it from 15 to 20 minutes
maximum per time. Any excessive use could cause
damage in the tool.
Edging Procedure
Caution: Inspect area to be trimmed for any
wire, cord, or string-like matter 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.
1. Unplug the extension cord at trimmer.
2. Push the lock button on the upper body to the left
and pull out the handle.
3. Rotate the trimmer handle and insert in this position
on the lower body.
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