1 Cordless 12 Volt Trimmer / Edger E A INSTRUCTION MANUAL CST2000 BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT FOR ANY REASON PLEASE CALL C B D 1-800-54-HOW-TO (544-6986) IF YOU SHOULD EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR BLACK & DECKER PRODUCT, CALL 1-800-54-HOW-TO (544-6986). BEFORE YOU CALL, HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AVAILABLE, CATALOG NO., TYPE NO., AND DATE CODE. IN MOST CASES, A BLACK & DECKER REPRESENTATIVE CAN RESOLVE YOUR PROBLEM OVER THE PHONE. IF YOU HAVE A SUGGESTION OR COMMENT, GIVE US A CALL. YOUR FEEDBACK IS VITAL TO BLACK & DECKER. 2 KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW: · Charge battery before attempting to use your trimmer. · To operate the trimmer, the lock out button must be pushed forward. · This is an automatic feed trimmer ­ Do not bump head against ground. · Use only .065" diameter line. 3 4 SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Cat No. CST2000 Copyright © 2004 Black & Decker Form No. 243257-01 OCT. `04 Printed in Mexico 5 WARNING: IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following. WARNING: Some dust created by this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: · compounds in fertilizers · compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides · arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety equipment such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. 6 A WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should 6A 7 B WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY: · Before any use, be sure everyone using this tool reads and understands all safety instructions and other information contained in this manual. · Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and in instructing others. 8 9 GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL TOOLS · ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION ­ Wear safety glasses or goggles at all times when this appliance is in use. Safety glasses are available at extra cost at your local Black & Decker Service Center or authorized service facility. Always use face or dust mask if operation is dusty. · GUARD ­ Do not use this appliance without guard attached. · DRESS PROPERLY ­ Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and substantial rubber soled footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Don't operate the appliance when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear long pants to protect your legs. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. · NYLON LINE ­ Keep face, hands and feet clear of rotating nylon line at all times. · THE ROTATING LINE PERFORMS A CUTTING FUNCTION ­ Use care when trimming around screens and desirable plantings. · KEEP CHILDREN AWAY ­ All visitors should be kept at safe distance from work area. · IMPORTANT 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 tool and guard are designed to reduce the danger. However, the following special precautions should be taken: · · · · · · · · · · · · WARNING: WARNING: Make sure that other persons and pets are at least 100 ft. (30.5m) away. To reduce the risk of rebound (ricochet) injury, work going away from any nearby solid object such as a wall, steps, large stone, tree, etc. Use great care when working close to solid objects, and, where necessary, do edging or trimming by hand. AVOID ACCIDENTALLY STARTING ­ Don't carry appliance with finger on trigger. DO NOT FORCE THE APPLIANCE ­ It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed. USE THE RIGHT APPLIANCE ­ Do not use this appliance for any job except that for which it is intended. DON'T OVERREACH ­ Keep proper footing and balance at all times. DAMAGE TO APPLIANCE ­ If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop tool immediately, check for damage and have any damage repaired before further operation is attempted. Do not operate with a broken hub or spool. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ­ Do not use electric appliances in damp or wet locations. Don't use the appliance in the rain. DO NOT OPERATE trimmer/edgers in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these appliances normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes. STORE IDLE APPLIANCES INDOORS ­ When not in use, appliances should be stored indoors in a dry locked-up place out of reach of children. STAY ALERT­ Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate appliance when you are tired. MAINTAIN APPLIANCES WITH CARE ­ Keep cutting edge sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect appliance cord periodically, and if damaged, have it repaired by an authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS ­ Before further use of the appliance, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this manual. 10 11 12 13 14 · 15 16 17 to a lower position (away from you) and taller users, adjust handle to an upper position (towards you). The handle should be adjusted so that your front arm is straight as shown in Figure 10. OPERATE THE TRIMMER/EDGER · To turn trimmer on, push the lock out button, shown in Figure 9, forward and, then squeeze the trigger. To turn the tool off, release the trigger. · Slowly swing trimmer side-to-side as shown in Figure 10. · To convert for maintenance edging, turn off the tool. (See Figure 11) Holding the trimmer with one hand by the auxiliary handle, grasp the collar and push in direction of arrow and rotate the trimmer head until it stops, (half turn), release your hand, (rotate clockwise when viewed from the switch end). The tool is locked in the edger position. Rotate the wire edge guide forward and down into place before edging, as shown in Figure 12. · To operate as a maintenance edger, position trimmer above sidewalk as shown in Figure 13. · Return to trimming position by turning the tool off, push in direction of arrow and rotating the trimmer head counter clockwise until it stops. When using the tool in the trimmer mode you may choose to fold the wire edge guide up out of the way. LINE FEEDING Your trimmer uses .065" (1.65mm) diameter nylon line to cut grass and weeds quickly and easily. In time, the tip of the nylon line will become worn and the auto feed mechanism will automatically feed and trim a fresh length of line. The cutting line will wear faster if the cutting is done along sidewalks or other abrasive surfaces or heavier weeds are being cut. The automatic feed mechanism senses when more cutting line is needed and feeds and trims the correct length of line whenever it is required. You don't even have to think about it. Do not bump unit on ground in attempt to feed line or for any other purpose. REPLACING SPOOL/CLEARING JAMS AND TANGLED LINES From time to time, especially when cutting thick or stalky weeds, the line feeding hub may become clogged with sap or other material and the line will become jammed as a result. To clear the jam, follow the steps listed below. · Turn off the trimmer and remove the battery. · Press the release tabs on the line spool cover, as shown in Figure 14 and remove the cover by pulling it straight off. · Lift the spool of nylon line out of the hub and clear any broken line or cutting debris from the spool area. · In case of jams and tangled line unwrap about one foot (30cm) of line to ensure that it is undamaged. If it is OK rewind it and insert the line end through the eyelet in the spool hub, as shown in Figure 15. Pull the line through the hole to maintain tension while placing the spool down into the hub with the notched side exposed, as shown in Figure 16. · Press the spool down GENTLY and rotate it until you feel it drop into place. (When in place, the spool will turn a few degrees left and right freely.) · Snap the hub cover back on, insert the battery and turn the tool on. In a few seconds or less you'll hear the nylon line being cut automatically to the proper length. REWINDING SPOOL FROM BULK LINE (USE ONLY .065" DIAMETER LINE) Bulk line for your trimmer/edger is available at extra cost from your local dealer or Black & Decker Service Center. To install bulk line, follow the steps below. · Turn off the trimmer and remove the battery. · Press the release tabs on the line spool cover, as shown in Figure 14 and remove the cover by pulling it straight off. · Remove the spool from the tool and remove and discard all line on the spool. · Insert one end of the bulk line into the hole in the spool shown in Figure 17 about 1/2" (12mm). · Hold the line in the hole and pull the rest of the line through the slot in the spool, shown in Figure 17. · Snugly and evenly wind the bulk line onto the spool in the direction of the arrow on spool in Figure 17 until it is nearly full. · Insert the line end through the eyelet in the spool hub, as shown in Figure 15. Pull the line through the hole to maintain tension while placing the spool down into the hub with the notched side exposed, as shown in Figure 16. · Press the spool down GENTLY and rotate it until you feel it drop into place. (When in place, the spool will turn a few degrees left and right freely.) · Snap the hub cover back on, insert the battery and turn the tool on. In a few seconds or less you'll hear the nylon line being cut automatically to the proper length. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Solution · KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING ORDER. · KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. · DO NOT CHARGE APPLIANCE IN RAIN OR IN WET LOCATIONS. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS · · · · · · · · · WARNING: When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following: Do not incinerate the battery even if it is severely damaged or is completely worn out. The battery can explode in a fire. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions. If any leakage of liquid from the battery cells occurs, discontinue use immediately and return the battery to your local Black & Decker Service Center or authorized service facility. Never attempt to open the battery for any reason. If the plastic housing of the battery breaks or cracks, immediately discontinue use and do not recharge. Do not charge appliance in rain or in wet locations. Use only the following type and size battery: Black & Decker 243215 - 12V. Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns. If the battery case cracks due to a fall or other impact and the electrolyte gel leaks out, wipe it up with a cloth, neutralize the acid with any alkaline substance such as ammonia solution of baking soda. If the electrolyte gets on your skin, immediately flush with water and consult a doctor. Do not use battery for anything other than with this product or other designated Black & Decker product. · CHARGING YOUR BATTERY NOTE: READ BEFORE CHARGING YOUR BATTERY · The lead acid battery for your trimmer is only partially charged at the factory. Before using your trimmer, the battery must be charged. This may take up to 12 hours. · LED Indicator Light The power plug to your charger bracket is equipped with one LED indicator light. The red light comes on when the plug is inserted into the electrical outlet to indicate that the trimmer battery is charging. (The LED will not light up if the battery is not attached to the charger.) The indicator light will glow indicating that chargi ...