Black & Decker LSTE522 Instruction Manual - Page 8

EASYFEEDTM BUTTON The EASYFEEDTM feature allows you to advance the length of cutting line available while trimming. • To extend the cutting line, fully depress the EASYFEEDTM button (4) while trimming and then release (figure K). NOTE: The trimmer will stop cutting when the EASYFEEDTM button is pressed and will resume cutting when released. • For maximum line length, press the button multiple times until you hear the cutting line hitting the guard. NOTE: Do not continue to press the EASYFEEDTM button once the maximum length is reached. This will result in overfeeding and will consume string quickly. K WARNING: When being used as an 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 (30m) away. Optimum cutting results are achieved on edges deeper than 2 inches (50 mm). • Do not use this trimmer to create trenches. • Using the edging wheel (10), guide the trimmer as shown in figure M. • Position the edging wheel on the edge of the sidewalk or abrasive surface so the cutting line is over the grass or dirt area to be edged. • To make a closer cut, slightly tilt the trimmer. M 4 CONVERT TO EDGING MODE CAUTION: 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 figure M. If it is not: • Remove the battery from the trimmer. • Grasp the flip-to-edge collar (8) and push down as shown in part 1 of figure L. • Rotate the flip-to-edge collar 180° counterclockwise as shown in part 2, until the handle snaps back into the upper half of the trimmer. L 1 72 SPEED CONTROL & RUNTIME EXTENSION MODE This string trimmer gives you the choice to operate at a more efficient speed to extend the runtime for larger jobs, or accelerate the trimmer speed for high-performance cutting (figure N). • To extend runtime, pull the runtime extender switch (5) back toward the battery (13) into position #1. This mode is best for larger projects that require more time to complete. • To accelerate the trimmer, push the speed-control switch forward toward the trimmer head (9) into position #2. This mode is best to cut through heavier growth and for applications that need higher RPM. NOTE: When in acceleration mode (#2), runtime will be decreased as compared to when trimmer is in extended runtime mode (#1). N • To return to trimming position, pull the flip-to-edge collar down and rotate the head clockwise back to its original position. NOTE: You will experience faster than normal cutting line wear if the trimmer line is positioned directly over the sidewalk or abrasive surface. EDGING HELPFUL CUTTING TIPS • Use the tip of the string to do the cutting; do not force string head into uncut grass. Use edge guide along such things as fences, houses and 8