Black & Decker CM2040 Mode D'emploi page 98

OPERATING THE TRIMMER
• With the unit on, angle unit and slowly swing the
trimmer side to side as shown in figure N.
• Maintain a cutting angle of 5° to 10° as shown
in figure N1. Do not exceed 10°(figure N2). Cut
with the tip of the line. To keep distance from hard
surfaces use edge guide (10). Pull the guide out
until it snaps securely into place
• Maintain a minimum distance of 24 inches
(609.6 mm) between the guard and your feet
as shown in figure N3. To acheive this distance
adjust the overall height of the trimmer as shown
in figure H.
N1 N2
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O O
EDGING
Optimum cutting results are achieved on
edges deeper than 2 inches (50 mm).
• Do not use the tool to create edges
or trenches.
• Guide the tool as shown in figure O.
• To make a closer cut, slightly tilt the
tool.
N
N3
O
HELPFUL CUTTING TIPS
• 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.
• Wire and picket fences cause extra string wear, even breakage.
Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood may wear string rapidly.
• Do not allow spool cap to drag on ground or other surfaces.
• In long growth cut from the top down and do not exceed 12
inches (304.8 mm) high.
• Keep trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is the best
cutting area.
• The trimmer cuts when passing the unit from the right to left.
This will avoid throwing debris at the operator.
• 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 .065 inch (1.65 mm) diameter, ROUND nylon
line. During use, the tips of the nylon lines will become frayed and
worn and the special self feeding spool will automatically feed and
trim a fresh length of line. DO NOT BUMP unit on ground in attempt
to feed line or for any other purposes. 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.
REPLACEMENT ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
Before you begin trimming, only use the appropriate
type of cutting line.
Use BLACK+DECKER replacement spool Model No. AF-100.
USE ONLY .065 inch (1.65 mm) DIAMETER ROUND NYLON
MONOFILAMENT LINE. Do not use serrated or heavier gauge
line, as they will overload the motor and cause overheating. Other
replacement parts (guards, spool caps, etc.) are available through
BLACK+DECKER service centers. To find your local service location
call: 1-800-544-6986 or visit www.blackanddecker.com.
WARNING:
The use of any accessory not recommended by
BLACK+DECKER for use with this tool could be hazardous.
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