Black and Decker BCSTE636 Manual De Instrucciones página 8

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Proceed as follows:
Re-insert the battery (4).
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If the charging indicators continues flashing red at a fast
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rate, use a different battery to determine if the charging
process works properly.
If the replaced battery charges correctly, the original
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battery is defective and should be returned to a service
centre for recycling.
If the new battery gives the same indication as the original
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battery, take the charger to be tested at an authorised
services centre.
Note: It may take as long as 30 minutes to determine that
the battery is defective. If the battery is too hot or too
cold, the LED will alternately blink red, fast and slow, one
flash at each speed and repeat.
State of charge indicator (fig. E)
The battery is fitted with a state of charge indicator. This can
be used to display the current level of charge in the battery
during use and during charging.
Press the state of charge indicator button (4a).
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Fitting and removing the battery (fig. F)
To fit the battery (4), line it up with the receptacle on the
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tool. Slide the battery into the receptacle and push until
the battery snaps into place.
To remove the battery, push the release button (4b) while
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at the same time pulling the battery out of the receptacle.
Use
Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not overload.
Setting the tool to trimming or edging mode
(fig. G, H)
The tool can be used in trimming mode as shown in fig. G or
in edging mode to trim overhanging grass along lawn edges
and flower beds as shown in fig. H.
Trimming mode (fig. G)
For trimming, the trimmer head should be in the position
shown in fig. G. If it is not:
Remove the battery from the tool.
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Press and hold the head release button (17).
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Whilst holding the handle, rotate the head (8) clockwise.
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Release the head release button (17).
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Lift the edge guide (9) into the closed position.
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Note: Note: The head will only rotate in one direction.
Edging mode (fig. H, I)
For edging, the trimmer head should be in the position shown
in fig. H. If it is not:
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(Original instructions)
Remove the battery from the tool.
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Press and hold the head release button (17).
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Whilst holding the handle, rotate the head (8) anti-
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clockwise.
Release the head release button (17).
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Drop the edge guide in to the open position. Ensure that
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the edging guide (9) is all the way down, an audible click
will be heard.
Note: The head will only rotate in one direction.
Switching on and off (fig. J)
To switch the tool on, press in and hold the lock off button
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(3) then squeeze the trigger lever (1). Once the tool is
running you may release the lock off button (3).
To switch the tool off, release the trigger lever.
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Warning! Never attempt to lock the trigger lever in the on
position.
POWERCOMMAND Button (BESTE636 only)
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(Fig. J)
The POWERCOMMAND
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length of cutting line available while trimming.
To extend the cutting line, fully depress the
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POWERCOMMAND button (18) while trimming and then
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release.
Note! The trimmer will stop cutting when the
POWERCOMMAND button is pressed and will resume
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cutting when released.
For maximum line length, press the button multiple times
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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.
Hints for optimum use
General
In order to achieve optimum cutting results, only cut dry
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grass.
Trimming
Hold the tool as shown in fig. K
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Gently swing the trimmer from side to side as shown in fig.
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L.
When cutting long grass, work in stages from the top. Take
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small cuts.
Keep the tool away from hard objects and delicate plants.
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Cutting line will wear faster and require more feeding if
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the cutting is done along pavements or other abrasive
surfaces or heavier weeds are being cut.
If the tool starts running slowly, reduce the load.
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feature allows you to advance the
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