Black & Decker GSP401 Instruction Manual - Page 11

Pole Trimming Shrubs, Warning, Operating Positions, Danger, Switching Off, Attaching Extension, Cord

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Switching off • Release the trigger switch (8). S WARNING: Never attempt to lock the switch in the on position. attaching extension cord to pole An extension cord retainer (14) is built into the extension pole switch handle. This prevents the extension cord from accidentally coming unplugged. • Double the extension cord about 10 inches from the plug end so that it forms a loop. Insert the loop into the cord slot (29) located on bottom of the pole switch handle as shown in figure Q. • Hook the loop over the cord retainer (14) as shown in figure R. Gently tug on the cord to ensure that it is firmly retained in the handle. • Plug the receptacle end of the extension cord into the pole power cord (10) of the extension pole. Q • When cutting long grass, work in stages from the top. Take small cuts. • Keep the tool away from hard objects and delicate plants. • If the tool starts running slowly, reduce the load. • To make a closer cut, pivot the tool basket to its maximum position. • Spray the blade with a light coating of general purpose oil before first use and whenever the blades begin to look dry. 29 Pole Trimming Shrubs WARNING: Blades coast after turn off. Operating Positions DANGER: Do not operate tool in a 14 position where you cannot see the entire blade. With its pivoting design the shrubber can be R used to trim and shape hard to reach areas of shrubs and bushes such as those shown in figure T. T 14 Hints for optimal Pole use Pole Trimming grass WARNING: Blades coast after turn off. Operating Positions With its pivoting design the grass shear cutters can be used to trim and shape hard to reach grass areas like those shown in figure S. • Adjust the pole length and pivot the tool basket to achieve optimum cutting results, only cut dry grass. • Hold the tool as shown in figure S. Maintain a stable working position so that you do not slip. Do not overreach. • Adjust the pole length and pivot the tool basket to achieve optimum cutting results. • Slightly tilt the shrubber blade (up to 15° relative to the line of cut) so that the blade tips point slightly towards the shrub as shown in figure N. This will cause the blades to cut more effectively. 11

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• When cutting long grass, work in stages
from the top. Take small cuts.
• Keep the tool away from hard objects and
delicate plants.
• If the tool starts running slowly, reduce
the load.
• To make a closer cut, pivot the tool
basket to its maximum position.
• Spray the blade with a light coating of
general purpose oil before first use and
whenever the blades begin to look dry.
POLE TRIMMING SHRUBS
WARNING:
Blades coast after turn off.
OPERATING POSITIONS
DANGER:
Do not operate tool in a
position where you cannot see the entire blade.
With its pivoting design the shrubber can be
used to trim and shape hard to reach areas
of shrubs and bushes such as those shown in
figure T
.
• Adjust the pole length and pivot the tool
basket to achieve optimum cutting results.
• Slightly tilt the shrubber blade (up to 15°
relative to the line of cut) so that the blade
tips point slightly towards the shrub as
shown in
figure N.
This will cause the
blades to cut more effectively.
SWITCHING OFF
• Release the trigger switch (8).
WARNING:
Never attempt to lock
the switch in the on position.
ATTACHING EXTENSION
CORD TO POLE
An extension cord retainer (14) is built
into the extension pole switch handle.
This prevents the extension cord from
accidentally coming unplugged.
• Double the extension cord about 10
inches from the plug end so that it forms
a loop. Insert the loop into the cord slot
(29) located on bottom of the pole switch
handle as shown in
figure Q
.
• Hook the loop over the cord retainer (14)
as shown in
figure R
. Gently tug on the
cord to ensure that it is firmly retained in
the handle.
• Plug the receptacle end of the extension
cord into the pole power cord (10) of the
extension pole.
HINTS FOR OPTIMAL POLE USE
POLE TRIMMING GRASS
WARNING:
Blades coast after turn off.
OPERATING POSITIONS
With its pivoting design the grass shear cutters
can be used to trim and shape hard to reach
grass areas like those shown in
figure S
.
• Adjust the pole length and pivot the tool
basket to achieve optimum cutting results,
only cut dry grass.
• Hold the tool as shown in
figure S
.
Maintain a stable working position so that
you do not slip. Do not overreach.
T
Q
R
S
14
29
14