Black & Decker LST 136 Instruction Manual page 10

• While holding the auxillary handle, rotate the head counterclockwise.
• Release the head release button.
• Drop the edge guide (K2) in to the open position. Ensure that the
edging guide is all the way down, an audible click will be heard.
Note: The head will only rotate in one direction.
Note: The Auto Feed System may not operate correctly if edge guide
is not used.
SWITCHING ON AND OFF
• To switch the tool on, press
in and hold the lock off button
(L1) then squeeze the trigger
lever (L2). Once the tool is
running you may release the
lock off button (L1).
• To switch the tool off,
release the trigger lever.
WARNING:
Never
attempt to lock the trigger
lever in the on position.
POWER COMMAND -
MAX POWER / MAX RUNTIME
The max power / max runtime
feature (M1) is located on the
tool handle. It allows you to
optimize the tools
performance and boost the
power as needed.
• To choose max power to
tackle thick weeds, rotate dial
to setting 6.
• To choose max runtime to
increase battery life rotate dial
to setting 1.
• For a combination of both, rotate dial to setting from 2 to 5.
L
L1
L2
M
M1
TRIMMING
• Hold the tool as shown in
figure N.
• Gently swing the trimmer
from side to side.
• When cutting long grass,
work in stages from the top.
Take small cuts.
• Keep the tool away from
hard objects and delicate
plants.
• Cutting line will wear faster
and require more feeding if
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.
EDGING
Optimum cutting results are
achieved on edges deeper
than 2 inches (50 mm).
• Do not use the tool to
create edges or trenches.
• Guide the tool as shown in
figure O.
• To make a closer cut,
slightly tilt the tool.
10
N
O