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INSTRUCTION M ANUAL
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IFYOU
SHOULD
EXPERIENCE
A PROBLEM
WITH
YOUR
BLACK
& DECKER
PRODUCT,
CALL 1-8_-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.
KEYINFORMATION YOU SHOULDKNOW:
• Charge battery for a minimum of 24 hours before using your trimmer, using the
Black and Decker 12V charger 244374.
• The guard must be installed before trimming - if not, the motor will overheat, and void
your warranty.
• To operate the trimmer, the lock off button must first be pulled back, so the trigger can
be activated.
• When replacing the line, useonly 0.065" diameter ROUND line - otherwise the unit
may not functionproperly.
SAVETHISMANUAL FORFUTUREREFERENCE
CotNo. CST800
FormNo. 598098-00
OCT."03
Copyright © 2003 Black& Decker
Pr_nl_lin China
AWARNING:
When usingelectric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be tellowed to reduce riskof fire, elec_ic shock,and personal injury,
including the following.
/kWARNING:
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:
• campounds in fertilizers
• compounds in insecticides,herbicides and pesticides
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arsemc and chromium fi'om 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.
AWARNING:
Thisproduct contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and birth defectsor 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.
READALL INSTRUCTIONS
TO REDUCERISK OF INJURY:
• Before any use, be sure everyone usingthis tool reads and understands all safety instructions
and other information contained in this manual.
• Save these insiTuctions a nd review frequently prior to useand in instructingothers.
• STORE IDLE APPLIANCES INDOORS- When notin use,oppliancesshouldbestoredindoors in a dry
locked-upplaceout of reachof children.
• STAYALERT-Watchwhatyouaredaing.Use__mm_nsense.D_natopemteopp_iancewhenyouaretired.
• MAINTAINAPPLIANCES W ITHCARE - Keepcuttingedge shakoand clean farbestperformance andto
reduce the riskof injury. FoUowinstrudionsfor lubricating a nd changinRaccessories. Inspectappliancecord
periodically,and ifdamaged, haveit repairedby an authorizedservice_acility.Inspect e xtensioncords
periodically and replaceif damaged. Keephandlesdry, clean,and freefrom oil and grease.
• CHECK DAMAGEDPARTS - Checkfar alignmentof moving ports, binding of movingparts, breakageof
parts, mounting,and any otherconditionthat mayaffed its operation.Befarefurther useof the appliance,a
guard or otherpart thatis damagedshouldbe repairedor replacedby an authorizedservicecenterunless
_¢herwise indicated elsewhereinthismanual.
• FORHOUSEHOLD useonly.
• KEEPGUARDS IN PLACEAND IN WORKING ORDER.
• KEEPHANDS AND FEETAWAY FROM CUffING AREA.
• DO NOT CHARGEAPPUANCE IN RAIN OR IN WET LOCATIONS.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Triggerlock off
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Segurodel gatillo
Hub &
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Cuba y carrete
Nut & Bolt
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Tuercay torn]llo
Guard
Guarda
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Fentes d'a_ration
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Chargingpart and pin
Or]rice de cha_gement et fige
Puerto y puntade cargo
• ALWAYS WEAREYEPROTECTION - Wear
safety
glassesor goggles at aHtimes whenthisapplianceis in
use. Safety g]assesare availoble at extracost at yourlocalB]ack & DeckerService Centeror authorized
service facility.Akvays usefaceor dust m askif operation isdusty.
• GUARD- Donotusethisappliancewithout g uard properly attached.
• DRESS PROPERLY- Donotwearlooseclothingor iewelry.Theycan be caught in movingparts. Rubber gloves
andsubstontia] rubber soledfootwear a re recommended w hen working outdoors. D on'toperate the appliance
whenbarefootor wearingopen sandals. W ear ]ongpantsto protectyour legs.Wear pro_:tive hair covering
to contain long hair.
• NYLONUNE- Keepface, handsandfeetdear ofn:slating c uttingline at aHtimes.
• THEROTATING UNEPERFORMS A CuTIrlNG FUNCTION - Usecarewhen trimming aroundscreens, fences
anddesirableplantings.
• KEEP CHILDREN A WAY- AI] visitors should be kept at sa_e distance fromworkarea.
• IMPORTANT W ARNING- When being used stones, p ieces o_metalandotherobjects can be thrown outat
high speedbythe fine. T hetoolandguard aredesigned to reducethe danger.However, the fallowing spacial
precautionsshould be taken:
•/b, WARNING: Make surethatotherpersonsandpetsare at least 100 ft. (30.5m)away.
• Z_ WARNING: Toreduce the riskof rebound (ricochet) i njury,workgoingawayfrom any nearbysolidobject
such as a wall, steps, l argestone, t ree,etc.Usegreat carewhenworkingcloseto solid
objects,and,where necessary, do trimming by hand.
• AVOIDACCIDENTALLY
STARTING - Don'tcarry appliance withfinger on trigger.
• DO NOTFORCE THEAPPLIANCE - Itwill da theiob betteraedwith lesslikelthoodof a riskof injury at the
rate farwhich itwas designed.
• USETHERIGHT APPLIANCE - Do notusethisappliancefar any Jobexceptthatforwhich it isintended.
• DON'T OVERREACH - Keepproperfooting andbalanceat afttimes.
• DAMAGETOAPPLIANCE - I_ youstrike or becomeentangled witha foreignobiect , stop toolimmediately,
checkfar damageandhaveany damage repairedbefore furtheroperationisattempted. Do notoperate with
a brokenhubor spool.
• AVOIDDANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS - Do notuseelectric appliances in damporwet
locations.Don'tusethe appliancein the rain.
• DO NOT OPERATE trimmer/edgers in gaseousor explosive atmospheres. M otors in theseappliances normally
spark,andthe sparksmight ignitefumes.
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