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INSTRUCTION M ANUAL
DateCode
Catalog Number NST2018
IF YOU SHOULD EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM
WITH YOUR BLACK & DECKER PRODUCT,
CALL 1-800-54-HOW-TO (544-6986)
BEFORE
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HAVE THE FOLLOWING
INFORMATION
AVAILABLE,
CATALOG
No.,
TYPE No., AND DATE CODE.
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& DECKER
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PROBLEM
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OR
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KEY INFORMATION
YOU SHOULD KNOW:
• Charge battery for 9 hours before attempting to use your trimmer/edger.
• Tooperate the trimmer, the lock out button must be pulled back.
• This is an automatic feed trimmer - Do not bump head against ground.
• Use only .065" diameter line.
• Install guard.
SAVE THIS MAHUAL FOR FUTURE REFEREHCE
Cat No. NST2018
Copyright ©
2003 Black & Decker
Form No. 598012-01
DEC. '03
Printed in China
TO REDUCERISKOF INJURY:
• Before any use, be sure everyone using this tool reads and understands aJJsafety instructions and
other information contained in this manual
• Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and in instructing others.
ZkWARNING:
When using electric gardening appliances, basic safe_ precautions should
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.
ZkWARNING:
Thisproduct containschemicals,including lead, known to the Stateof
California to causecancer,and birth defectsor other reproductiveharm.
Wash handsafter handling.
Z_CAUTION:
Wear appropriate
personal hearinq protection
durinq
use. Under some conditions
and dur'a'tionof use, noise from tt_isproductmay contributeto hearing loss.
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
• READand understand all instructions.
• A BAI"I'ERY OPERATEDUNIT with integral batteries or a separate battery pack must be recharged only
with the specified charger for the battery. A charger that may be suitable for one type of battery may
create a risk of fire when used with another battery.
•
USE BAFFERYOPERATEDUNIT ONLY with specifically designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries
may create a risk of Fire.
•
AVOID accidental
starting. Be sure switch is in the locked or off position before inserting battery pack.
Carrying units with your Finger on the switch or inserting the battery pack into a unit with the switch on invites
accidents.
•
DO NOT use unit if switch does not turn it on or off. A unit that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
•
DISCONNECT battery pack from unit or place the switch in the locked or off position before making any
ad ustments, changing accessories, or storing the unit. Such preventative safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the unit accidenta y.
• ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION - Wear safety glasses or goggles at all times when this unit 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 unit without guard attached.
• DRESSPROPERLY- Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber
gloves and substantial rubber soled foolwear are recommended when working outdoors. Don't operate the
unit when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear long pants to protect your bgs. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
•
NYLON LINE - Keep face, hands and feet clear of rotating nylon line at all times.
• THE ROTATINGLINE PERFORMSA CUFFING FUNCTION - Use care when trimming around screens and
desirable plantings.
•
KEEPCHILDREN 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 unit and guard are designed to reduce the danger. However, the
following special precautions should be taken:
• Z_ WARNING:
Make sure that other persons and pets are at least 100 ft. (30.5m) away.
• Z_ WARNING:
To reduce the risk of rebound (ricochet) injury, work going away from any nearby solid
ob ect such as a wall, steps, large stone, tree, etc. Use great care when working close to
so id obiects, and, where necessary, do edging or trimming by hand.
• AVOID ACCIDENTALLYSTARTING- Don'tcarry unitwith finger on trigger.
•
DO NOT FORCETHEAPPLIANCE - It will do the job better and with lesslikelihood of a risk of iniury at the
rate Forwhich it was designed.
• USE THE RIGHTAPPLIANCE - Do not use this unit for any job except that Forwhich 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 units in damp or wet locations.
Don't use the unit in the rain.