User manual BLACK & DECKER GH1000

[. . . ] The guard must be installed before trimming or edging - if not, the motor will overheat. ⷠWhen replacing the line, use only . 080" diameter ROUND line - otherwise the unit will not function properly. ⷠDo not bump the feed head against the ground - it will disrupt the feed mechanism. [. . . ] ⷠDAMAGE TO CORD ­ Keep power cord away from rotating line. If you damage the cord, unplug it from the power supply before moving the tool or examining the damage. A damaged cord must be replaced before further use. ⷠDISCONNECT TOOL ­ when not in use, when replacing line, or prior to cleaning. Follow all instructions in this Instruction Manual for proper operation of your tool. Motors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes. ⷠ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. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. ⷠ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. WARNING: To prevent electrical shock hazard, use only with an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Always connect extension cords to a fused line or one protected by a circuit breaker. Keep the air intake slots (Figure 13) clean to avoid overheating. Your trimmer line can dry out over time. To keep your line in top condition, store spare CAUTION: ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION 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, slowly swing the trimmer side to side as shown in Figure 5. ⷠTo convert for maintenance edging, unplug the unit from the power source. Gently pull the wire edge guide down into place as shown in Figure 7. [. . . ] OPTION 2: REWINDING SPOOL USING BULK LINE Bulk line for your trimmer/edger is available at extra cost from your local dealer or Black & Decker Service Center. Install following instructions under "SPOOL OR LINE REPLACEMENT" #1 through #6, performing the following steps for Step 3. Install following instructions under " SPOOL OR LINE REPLACEMENT" #1 through #6, discarding old spool for Step 3 and using new spool in subsequent steps. Press the release tabs on the line hub cap, as shown in Figure 9 and remove the cap by pulling it straight off. [. . . ]