Line Feeding; Maintenance - Black & Decker NST2018 Instruction Manual

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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 in. (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 spool 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 IN. 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 in.
(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. (The spool holds 50 ft. (15.2m) of line and bulk line is sold in
50 foot sections.)
• 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 spool 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.

MAINTENANCE

CLEANING
• Use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the tool;
never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
• WARNING: Remove or disconnect battery before servicing, cleaning or removing
material from the gardening appliance.
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