High-speed nylon line cuts a wide swath quickly, cleanly to trim grass and weeds along fences, walls, walks, around rocks and trees. Cut-off automatically trims excess line to proper cutting length. Please take the time to thoroughly read this instruction manual and pay particular attention to the safety instructions we've provided for your protection. Don't forget to send in your owner's registration card. Thanks for buying Black & Decker. # BUCK&DECKHf r ■ 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION

20. Have your tool repaired by a qualified person. This electric tool conforms to relevant safety requirements. Repairs should only be carried out by qualified persons using original spare parts, otherwise this may result in considerable danger to the user. 21. Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property. 22. Work only in daylight or in good artificial light. 23. Keep all guards attached at all times when unit is oper

All Rights Reserved. © 2006 Mantis, Division de Schiller Pfeiffer Inc. Tous droits reserves. © 2006 Mantis, Division von Schiller Pfeiffer Inc. Alle Rechte vorbehalten. Owners manual and safety instructions Manuel d’utilisation et consignes de securite Benutzerhandbuch und Sicherheitshinweise Table of contents Important information Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Special Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Safety and warnings Safety decals .

• DO NOT CHARGE APPLIANCE IN RAIN OR IN WET LOCATIONS. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT Trigger lock off Verrouillage de la detente Seguro del gatillo Charging LED Temoin de chargement a D.E.L. LED de carga Guard Protecteur Guarda Hub & Spool Moyeu et bobine Cubo y carrete Upper half Partie superieure Mitad superior Lower half Partie inferieure Mitad inferior Nut & bolt Ecrou et boulon Tuerca y tornillo Air slots Fentes d'aeration Ranuras de ventilacion 1/8” of line Fil de 3 mm(1/8 p

MOUNTING THE CHARGER BRACKET 1. If you intend to mount, the charger bracket on a wall, follow the instructions listed below. 2. Remove the two screws and plastic anchors from the plastic bag. 3. Use the charger bracket to mark the locations of the holes required. Be sure to mount the bracket high enough so that the trimmer can hang freely from it; about 4 feet (1.2m) from the floor. 4. Drill a .250” (6 mm) diameter hole at each marked location. 5. Insert the plastic anchors into the holes and in

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 advanced automatic line feeding mechanism senses when more cutting line is needed and feeds and trims the correct length of line whenever it’s required. DO NOT BUMP unit on ground in attempt to feed line or for any other purposes. FITTING A NEW SPOOL OF AFS CUTTING LINE (FIGURES 11 & 12) • Unplug the tool. • Depress the tabs (a) an

CAUTION: Confirm that the tube is locked in place by releasing the button and pushing down on the tube. ATTACHING EXTENSION CORD • An extension cord retainer (figure 7) is built into the switch handle that prevents the cord from coming unplugged. To use this feature, simply double the extension cord about 8 inches (203mm) from the end, and insert it into the slot in the bottom of the handle area. Hook the loop formed by doubling the cord over the tab. Gently tug on the cord to insure that it is

of Schiller-Pfeiffer Inc. All Rights Reserved. © 2006 Mantis, Division de Schiller Pfeiffer Inc. Tous droits reserves. © 2006 Mantis, Division von Schiller Pfeiffer Inc. Alle Rechte vorbehalten. Table of contents Important information Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Special safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Safety and warnings Safety labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 General safety rules . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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 REPLACEMENT PAR

BEFORE YOU CALL, HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AVAILABLE, CATALOG NO., TYPE NO., AND DATE CODE. IN MOST CASES, A BLACK & DECKER REPRESENTATIVE CAN RESOLVE YOUR PROBLEM OVER THE PHONE. IF YOU HAVE A SUGGESTION OR COMMENT, GIVE US A CALL. YOUR FEEDBACK IS VITAL TO BLACK & DECKER. (544-6986) Cord Lock Fork Dispositif de verrouillage de la rallonge Seguro para el cable 5°-10° Date Code: 14 • WARNING: The guard must always be on the tool to protect the user. NEVER OPERATE TOOL WITHOUT GUARD FIRMLY