Black+Decker SEASONMASTER BCASK891D, Original Instructions Manual

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ENGLISH (Original instructions)
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Remove the tape holding the cutting line to the
spool housing.
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See "Replacing the Spool" for instructions for removing
the spool.
Installing and removing attachments (fig. N)
The string trimmer attachment is locked out from being used
directly on the base unit. It can only be operated with the
extension pole (10).
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To fit an attachment or the extension pole to the base unit
(1), align the pole base with the base unit .
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Firmly push the extension pole onto the base unit until it
snaps into place and an audible click is heard.
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Ensure extension pole is securely attached to the base
unit by gently pulling it away. The extension pole should
remain in place.
Note: Attachments fit onto the extension pole in the same
manner as the base unit.
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Ensure attachment is securely attached to the extension
pole by gently pulling it away. The attachment should
remain in place.
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To remove an attachment or extension pole, depress the
release button (12) or (14 ) located on the side of the
attachment or extension pole and pull attachment away
from the base unit or extension pole.
Note: Only use attachments that are specifically designed for
and are compatible with the base unit.
Switching on
Warning! To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, never
attempt to operate string trimmer without the extension pole.
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Push the lock off switch (5) down, squeeze the ON/OFF
switch (4). Once the unit is running, you may release
the lock off switch. The more the ON/OFF switch (4) is
depressed, the higher the speed of the base unit.
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In order to keep the unit running you must continue to
squeeze the ON/OFF switch (4). To turn the unit off,
release the ON/OFF switch (4).
Correct hand position (fig. O)
Warning! To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, always
hold securely in anticipation of a sudden reaction.
Correct hand position requires one hand on the main han-
dle (3) and one hand on the bail handle (5).
Operating the trimmer (fig. P, Q, R, S)
Warning! Keep the rotating string roughly parallel with the
ground (tilted no more than 30 degrees). This trimmer is not
an edger. DO NOT TILT the trimmer so that the string is spin-
ning near a right angle to the ground. Flying debris can cause
serious injury.
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With the unit on, angle unit and slowly swing the trimmer
side to side as shown in fig. P.
Side trimming hedges (fig J)
Orient the trimmer as shown and begin at the bottom and
sweep up.
Note: The cutting blades are made from high quality,
hardened steel and with normal usage, they will not require
resharpening. However, if you accidentally hit a wire fence,
stones, glass, or other hard objects as shown in figure K, you
may put a nick in the blade. There is no need to remove this
nick as long as it does not interfere with the movement of the
blade. If it does interfere, remove the battery and use a fine
toothed file or sharpening stone to remove the nick. If you
drop the trimmer, carefully inspect it for damage. If the blade is
bent, housing cracked, handles broken or if you see any other
condition that may affect the trimmer’s operation contact your
local BLACK+DECKER authorized service center for repairs
before putting it back into use.
Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents which
greatly accelerate the corrosion of metals. Do not store the
unit on or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals.
With the battery removed, use only mild soap and a damp
cloth to clean the unit. Never let any liquid get inside the unit;
never immerse any part of the unit into a liquid. Prevent the
blades from rusting by applying a film of light machine oil
after cleaning.
Using the string trimmer attachment
Warning! Before assembly, make sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery is removed.
Attaching the guard (fig. L, M)
Warning! Never operate trimmer without guard firmly in place.
The guard must always be properly attached on the appliance
to protect the user.
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Turn the trimmer upside down so that you are looking
down at the spool housing (17).
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Remove the screw from the guard with a
phillips screwdriver.
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Turn the guard (15) upside down and slide it fully onto the
motor housing (13). Make sure the tabs (20) on the guard
engage the ribs (21) on the motor housing as shown in
figure L. The locking tab (22) should have snapped into
the housing slot (23).
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Continue to slide the guard on until you hear it “snap”
into place.
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Insert the guard screw and tighten securely as shown in
figure M to complete the guard assembly.
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Once the guard is installed, remove the covering from the
line cut-off blade, located on the edge of the guard.
Releasing the cutting line
For shipping purposes, the cutting line is taped to the
spool housing.