Operating Instructions; Switching On And Off; Operating The Trimmer - Black and Decker NST1118 Manual De Instrucciones

oPeratinG inStructionS

WarninG:
Always use proper eye protection that conforms
to ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/CSA Z94.3) while operating this power tool.
WarninG:
Remove the battery before making any assembly,
adjustments, or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the trimmer accidentally.
caution:
Before you begin trimming, only use the
appropriate type of cutting line.
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.

SWitchinG on anD off

• To switch the tool on, push the lock off button (9), and squeeze
the trigger lever.
• To switch the tool off, release the trigger lever.

oPeratinG the trimmer

• With the unit on, angle unit and slowly swing
the trimmer side to side as shown in figure 11.
• Maintain a cutting angle of 5° to 10°
as shown in figure 11a. Do not exceed
10°(figure 11b). Cut with the tip of the line. To
keep distance from hard surfaces use edge
guide (6).
• Maintain a minimum distance of 24 inches
(609.6 mm) between the guard and your
feet as shown in figure 11c. To acheive
this distance adjust the overall height of the
trimmer as shown in figure 10.
11a
5 -10
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11
shaft and rotate the lower housing 180° as
shown in part 2.
• Turn the collar (h) until tight.
• Position the trimmer above the surface as
shown in figure 13.
• Return to the trimming position
by loosening the lock collar and
rotating the lower housing back
180°. Turn the collar until tight.
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11b
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convert to eDGinG moDe
WarninG
Edger, stones, pieces of metal and other
objects can be thrown out at high speed by the
line. The trimmer and guard are designed to
reduce the danger. However, maKe Sure that
other persons and pets are at least 100 feet
h (30m) away.
• To operate as a
maintenance edger,
turn the collar (h) as
shown in part 1 of
figure 12.
• Hold the metal
11c
:
When being used as an
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