Black & Decker STC1840 Manuel D'utilisation page 9

Warning! Ensure that the teeth on the button are correctly
aligned in slots in the handle and that the handle is secure.
Adjusting the position of the auxiliary handle (fig.
G)
The auxiliary handle (3) can be adjusted to provide optimum
balance and comfort.
Loosen the knob (12) on the bolt (11) by truning it counter-
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clockwise.
Gently slide the second handle up and down the tube (10)
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to the desired hight for comfort.
Tighten the knob (12) onto the bolt by turning it clockwise.
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Adjusting the height of the tool (fig. H)
This tool has a telescopic mechanism, allowing you to set it to
a comfortable height.
To adjust the height setting, proceed as follows:
Release the hight adjust locking clamp (5).
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Gently pull the tube (10) up or down to the desired height.
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Close the hight adjust locking clamp (5).
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Releasing the cutting line
In transit, the cutting line is taped to the spool housing.
Warning! Before assembly, remove the battery from the tool.
Remove the tape holding the cutting line to the spool
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housing (9).
Fitting and removing the battery (fig. $)
To fit the battery (2), line it up with the receptacle on the
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tool. Slide the battery into the receptacle and push until
the battery snaps into place.
To remove the battery, push the release button ($) while at
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the same time pulling the battery out of the receptacle.
Use
Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not overload.
Charging the battery (fig. C)
The battery needs to be charged before first use and whenev-
er it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs that were easily
done before. The battery may become warm while charging;
this is normal and does not indicate a problem.
Warning! Do not charge the battery at ambient temperatures
below 10 °C or above 40 °C. Recommended charging tem-
perature: approx. 24 °C.
Note: The charger will not charge a battery if the cell
temperature is below approximately 10 °C or above 40 °C.
The battery should be left in the charger and the charger
will begin to charge automatically when the cell tempera-
ture warms up or cools down.
To charge the battery (2), insert it into the charger. The
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battery will only fit into the charger in one way. Do not
force. Be sure that the battery is fully seated in the
charger.
Plug in the charger and switch on at the mains.
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The charging indicator will flash green continuously (slowly).
(Original instructions)
The charge is complete when the charging indicator lights
green continuously. The charger and the battery can be left
connected indefinitely with the LED illuminated. The LED will
change to flashing green (charging) state as the charger oc-
casionally tops up the battery charge. The charging indicator
will be lit as long as the battery is connected to the plugged-in
charger.
Charge discharged batteries within 1 week. Battery life will
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be greatly diminished if stored in a discharged state.
Leaving the battery in the charger
The charger and battery pack can be left connected with the
LED glowing indefinitely. The charger will keep the battery
pack fresh and fully charged.
Charger diagnostics
If the charger detects a weak or damaged battery, the charg-
ing indicator will flash red at a fast rate. Proceed as follows:
Re-insert the battery (2).
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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.
Switching on and off
To switch the trimmer on, pull the lock off button (13)
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(shown in inset, figure I) back toward the battery (2) and
then squeeze the trigger switch (1).
To switch the trimmer off, release the trigger switch.
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Operating the trimmer
With the unit on, angle unit and slowly swing the trimmer
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side to side as shown in figure I.
Maintain a cutting angle of 5° to 10° as shown in figure I1.
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Do not exceed 10° (fig I2). Cut with the tip of the line. To
keep distance from hard surfaces use edge guide (7).
Maintain a minimum distance of 24 inches (609.6 mm)
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between the guard and your feet as shown in (fig. I1). To
acheive this distance adjust the overall height of the trim-
mer as shown in (fig. H).
Converting to edging mode (fig. J & K)
The wheeled edge guide should only be used when in the
edging mode. The trimmer can be used in trimming mode or
edging mode to trim overhanging grass along lawn edges and
flower beds. For edging, the trimmer head should be in the
position shown in (fig. K). If it is not:
Remove the battery from the trimmer.
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Press and hold the head-release button (14) as shown in
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(fig. J).
While holding the auxillary handle (3), rotate the head (6)
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counterclockwise.
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