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Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood moldings, siding,
and fence posts can easily be damaged by the string.
Cutting Line / Line Feeding
Your trimmer uses .065" (1.65 mm) diameter, round nylon
line. During use, the tips of the nylon lines will become frayed
and worn. Cutting line will wear faster and require more
feeding if the cutting or edging is done along sidewalks or
other abrasive surfaces or heavier weeds are being cut.
Clearing Jams and Tangled Line (Fig. I)
WARNING:
the power source before making any assembly,
adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
appliance accidentally.
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.
CAUTION:
the cutting line protrudes beyond the trimming blade,
cut it off so that it just reaches the blade.
1. Disconnect the plug from the power source
2. Press the release tabs
remove the spool cap from the spool housing
3. Pull the nylon line spool out and clear any broken line or
cutting debris from the spool area.
4. Fit the spool onto the appliance as described in
Replacing Spool Assembly.
Replacing Spool Assembly (Fig. I–K)
WARNING:
recommended by BLACK+DECKER for use with this
appliance could be hazardous.
WARNING:
or any accessory or attachment other than those
recommended by BLACK+DECKER on this trimmer/
edger. Serious injury or product damage may result.
Reload nylon line (either bulk or prewound replacement
spool) as shown in this manual.
USE ONLY .065" (1.65 mm) DIAMETER ROUND NYLON
MONOFILAMENT LINE. Do not use serrated or heavier gauge
line, as they will overload the motor and cause overheating.
This line is available at your local dealer or authorized
service center.
1. Disconnect the plug from the power source.
2. Press the release tabs
remove the spool cap from the spool housing
3. For best results, replace spool with BLACK+DECKER
Model AF-100.
Disconnect the plug from
To avoid appliance damage, if
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on the spool cap
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The use of any accessory not
Do not use any blades,
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on the spool cap
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4. If lever in base of housing becomes dislodged, replace in
correct position before inserting new spool into housing.
5. Remove any dirt and grass from the spool cap and
spool housing.
6. Unfasten the end of the cutting line and guide the line
into the eyelet
7. Take the new spool and push it onto the boss
housing. Rotate the spool slightly until it is seated.
8. The line should protrude approximately 5-3/8" (136 mm)
from the housing.
9. Align the release tabs on the spool cap with the slots in
the spool housing.
10. Snap the spool cap back on by depressing release tabs
and pressing into spool housing.
11. Push the cap onto the housing until it snaps securely
into place.
NoTE: Make sure that cover is fully positioned, listen for
two audible clicks to ensure both release tabs are correctly
located. Power the appliance on. In a few seconds or less
you'll hear the nylon line being cut automatically to the
proper length.
NoTE: BLACK+DECKER offers a full network of company-
owned and authorized service locations. All BLACK+DECKER
Service Centers are staffed with trained personnel to provide
customers with efficient and reliable power tool service.
For more information about our authorized service centers
and if you need technical advice, repair, or genuine factory
, and
replacement parts, contact the BLACK+DECKER location
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nearest you, or visit us at www.blackanddecker-la.com .
Rewinding Spool from Bulk Line (Fig. J, K)
Use Only .065" (1.65 mm) Round
Diameter Line
Bulk line is also available for purchase from your local retailer.
NoTE: Hand wound spools from bulk line are likely to
become tangled more frequently than BLACK+DECKER
factory wound spools. For best results, factory wound spools
are recommended.
1. Disconnect the plug from the power source.
2. Remove the empty spool from the appliance as
described in Replacing Spool Assembly.
3. Remove any remaining cutting line from the spool.
4. Make a fold
3/4" (19 mm). Feed the cutting line into one of the line
anchoring slots
5. Insert the 3/4" (19 mm) end of the bulk line into the
hole
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line is pulled tight against the spool.
6. Wind the cutting line onto the spool in the direction of
the arrow on the spool. Make sure to wind the line on
neatly and in layers. Do not crisscross.
7. When the wound cutting line reaches the recesses
cut the line.
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8. Fit the spool onto the appliance as described in
Replacing Spool Assembly.
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at the end of the cutting line at about
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in the spool adjacent to the slot. Make sure the
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in the
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