Black & Decker BESTA512CM Instruction Manual - Page 7

Attaching the Auxiliary Handle Fig. D, E, F, Height Adjustment Fig. G, Attaching Extension Cord Fig

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Fig. C English Fig. F 13 Attaching the Auxiliary Handle (Fig. D, E, F) • To attach the handle 4 , press in on the buttons 12 on both sides of the upper housing as shown in Fig. D. • Position the handle as shown in Fig. E, matching up the grooved side of the handle with the grooved button. Partially push the handle on so that it will hold the buttons in when you release them with your hand. • Push the handle completely onto the housing and position it slightly until it "snaps" into place (Fig. F). • To adjust the handle up or down, press in on the button 13 and raise or lower the handle. • The handle should be adjusted so that your front arm is straight when the trimmer is in the working position. Fig. D Height Adjustment (Fig. G) CAUTION: Adjust the length of the trimmer to obtain proper working positions as shown in Fig. I. • The overall height of the trimmer can be adjusted by loosening the collar 5 and rotating it in the direction of the arrow shown in Fig. G. • Move the upper housing straight up or down. When the desired height is achieved, tighten the collar by rotating it opposite of the direction shown in Fig. G. Fig. G 5 12 Fig. E 4 Attaching Extension Cord (Fig. H) An extension cord retainer 2 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 14 in the end of the handle area as shown in Fig. H. • Hook the loop formed by doubling the cord over the tab 2 . Gently tug on the cord to insure that it is firmly retained in the trimmer's handle. • Plug the receptacle end of the extension cord into the power cord plug 3 in the trimmer. 5

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Fig. C
Attaching the Auxiliary Handle (Fig. D, E, F)
•
To attach the handle
 4 
, press in on the buttons
 12 
on
both sides of the upper housing as shown in Fig. D.
•
Position the handle as shown in Fig. E, matching up the
grooved side of the handle with the grooved button.
Partially push the handle on so that it will hold the
buttons in when you release them with your hand.
•
Push the handle completely onto the housing and
position it slightly until it “snaps” into place (Fig. F).
•
To adjust the handle up or down, press in on the button
 13 
and raise or lower the handle.
•
The handle should be adjusted so that your front arm is
straight when the trimmer is in the working position.
Fig. D
12
Fig. E
4
Fig. F
13
Height Adjustment (Fig. G)
±
CAUTION:
Adjust the length of the trimmer to obtain
proper working positions as shown in Fig. I.
•
The overall height of the trimmer can be adjusted by
loosening the collar
 5 
and rotating it in the direction of
the arrow shown in Fig. G.
•
Move the upper housing straight up or down. When the
desired height is achieved, tighten the collar by rotating
it opposite of the direction shown in Fig. G.
Fig. G
5
Attaching Extension Cord (Fig. H)
An extension cord retainer
 2 
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
 14 
in the end of the handle area as shown in
Fig. H.
•
Hook the loop formed by doubling the cord over the
tab
 2 
. Gently tug on the cord to insure that it is firmly
retained in the trimmer’s handle.
•
Plug the receptacle end of the extension cord into the
power cord plug
 3 
in the trimmer.