Black+Decker STC5433PC, Manual

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ENGLISH (Original instructions)
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ENGLISH (Original instructions)
Do not exceed 10°.
Cut with the tip of the line. To keep distance from hard
surfaces use edge guide (12 ). Pull the guide out until it
snaps securely into place
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Maintain a minimum distance of 24 inches (60cm)
between the guard and your feet as shown in figure O.
POWERCOMMAND Fig.Q)
The POWERCOMMAND feature allows you to advance the
length of cutting line available while trimming.
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To extend the cutting line, fully depress the
POWERCOMMAND button ( 4 ) while trimming and then
release (figure Q).
Note: The trimmer will stop cutting when the
POWERCOMMAND button is pressed and will resume cutting
when released.
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For maximum line length, press the button multiple
times until you hear the cutting line hitting the guard.
Note: Do not continue to press the POWERCOMMAND
button once the maximum length is reached. This will result in
overfeeding and will consume string quickly.
Speed control & runtime extension modes
This string trimmer gives you the choice to operate at a
more efficient speed to extend the runtime for larger jobs, or
accelerate the trimmer speed for high-performance
cutting (figure R).
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To extend runtime, pull the speed-control switch ( 5 )
back toward the battery ( 15 ) into position #1. This mode
is best for larger projects that require more time to
complete.
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To accelerate the trimmer, push the speed-control
switch forward toward the motor housing ( 11 ) into
position #2. This mode is best to cut through heavier
growth and for applications that need higher RPM.
Note: When in acceleration mode (#2), runtime will be
decreased as compared to when trimmer is in extended
runtime mode (#1).
Helpful cutting tips
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Use the tip of the string to do the cutting; do not force
string head into uncut grass.
Use edge guide along such
things as fences, houses and flower beds for best
practices.
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Wire and picket fences cause extra string wear, even
breakage. Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood may
wear string rapidly.
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Do not allow spool cap to drag on ground or other
surfaces.
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In long growth cut from the top down and do not exceed
300 mm high.
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Keep trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is the
best cutting area.
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The trimmer cuts when passing the unit from the right to
left. This will avoid throwing debris at the operator.
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Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood moldings, siding,
and fence posts can easily be damaged by the string.
Cutting line / line feeding
Your trimmer uses 2.0mm diameter, DUAL ROUND nylon
line. During use, the tips of the nylon lines will become frayed
and worn. Press the POWERCOMMAND button (4) for a
fresh length of line. Cutting line will 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.
The POWERCOMMAND feeding mechanism feeds and trims
the correct length of line. DO NOT BUMP unit on ground in
attempt to feed line or for any other purposes.
Replacing the spool
Warning! Remove the battery from the trimmer before making
any assembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
appliance accidentally. From time to time, especially when
cutting thick or stalky weeds, the line feeding hub may
become clogged with sap or other material and the line will
become jammed as a result. To clear the jam, follow the steps
listed below.
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Remove the battery from the trimmer.
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Press the release tabs (30) on the line spool cap (31),
as shown in figure S and remove the cap by pulling it
straight off.
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Pull the spool (32) out of the spool cap and clear any
broken line or cutting debris from the spool area.
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Before placing a new spool, "park" the cutting line ( 33 )
in the holding slots ( 34 ).
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Feed the end of each line through the two holes ( 35 ) on
either side of the the spool cap ( 31 ) as shown in figure T
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Slide the spool back into the spool cap. Take care to
keep the line from becoming trapped under the spool.
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Pull slack line through until it pulls out of the holding
slots.
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Align the tabs on the spool cap with the slots in the
housing (figure S).
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Push the cap onto the housing until it snaps securely
into place.
Note: Make sure that cap is fully positioned, listen for two
audible clicks to ensure both lugs are correctly located.
Power the appliance on. In a few seconds or less you’ll hear
the nylon line being cut automatically to the proper length.
Caution: To avoid appliance damage, if the cutting line
protrudes beyond the trimming blade, cut it off so that it just
reaches the blade.