Hints For Optimum Use - Black & Decker STB3620L Original Instructions Manual

Setting Trimming or Edging Mode (Fig.I, J
and K)
The trimmer can be used in trimming mode as shown in
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(Fig.I) or in edging mode to trim overhanging grass along
lawn edges and flower beds as shown in (Fig.K).
Trimming Mode (Fig.I and J)
For trimming mode, the trimmer head should be in the position
shown in figure I. If it is not:
Remove the battery from the trimmer.
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Press and hold the head release button (9).
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While holding the auxiliary handle (6), rotate the head (8)
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clockwise.
Release the head release button.
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Lift the edge guide (10) into the closed position.
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Edging Mode (Fig.K)
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 trimmer and guard are designed to reduce the
danger, however make sure that other persons and pets are at
least 30 metres away. For edging, the trimmer head should be
in the position shown in (Fig.K). If it is not:
Remove the battery from the trimmer.
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Press and hold the head-release button (9) as shown in
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(Fig. K).
While holding the auxiliary handle (6), rotate the head (8)
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counterclockwise.
Release the head-release button.
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Drop the edge guide (10) in to the open position. Ensure
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that the guide is all the way down, an audible click will be
heard.
Note: The head will only rotate in one direction.
Warning!Do not use the trimmer to create
edges or trenches.
Guide the trimmer as shown in (Fig.N).
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To make a closer cut, slightly tilt the trimmer.
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Hints for optimum use

Use the tip of the string to do the cutting; do not force
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string head into uncut grass.
Wire and wooden fences cause extra string wear, even
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breakage. Stone and brick walls, kerbs and wood will
wear string rapidly. Take care to reduce contact with hard
surfaces.
Do not allow spool cap to drag on ground or other sur-
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faces.
In long growth cut from the top down and do not exceed
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30cm in height.
Keep trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is the
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best cutting angle
The trimmer cuts when passing the unit from the right to
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the left. This will avoid throwing debris at the operator.
Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood mouldings, siding
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and fence posts can easily be damaged by the string.
(Original instructions)
Clearing Jams and Tangled Line Fig.O, P, Q
Warning! Remove the battery from the trimmer before making
any assembly adjustments or changing accessories. Such
preventive safety measurements reduce the risk of starting the
appliance accidentally. From time to time, especially when cut-
ting 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 below.
Press the release tabs on the line spool cap as shown in
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(Fig.O) and remove the cap by pulling it straight off.
Pull the nylon line spool out and clear any broken line or
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debris from the spool area.
Place spool and line into spool cap with line "parked" in
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slots provided as shown in (Fig.P1).
Insert the line end through the appropriate hole in the
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spool cap. Pull slack line through until it pulls out of the
holding slots as shown in (Fig.P2).
Press the spool down gently and rotate it until you feel it
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drop into place. When in place the spool will turn a few
degrees left and right freely.
Take care to keep the line from becoming trapped under
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the spool
Align the spool caps tabs with the slots on the spool hous-
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ing (Fig.P).
Snap the spool cap back on ensuring the lugs snap into
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spool housing.
Note: The line should protrude approximately 122mm from
the housing.
Replacing the Spool Fig.O, P, Q and R
Remove battery from trimmer.
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Depress the tabs and remove the spool cap from the
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spool housing on the trimmer head (Fig.O).
Grasp empty spool with one hand and spool cap with
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other hand and pull spool out.
Replace spool with BLACK+DECKER model A6482-XJ.
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Remove any dirt and grass from the spool and spool cap.
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If lever (R1) in base of spool cap becomes dislodged,
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replace in correct position before inserting a new spool as
shown in (Fig.R).
Unfasten the end of the cutting line and guide the line into
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the eyelet (P2).
Press the spool gently into the spool cap and rotate it until
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you feel it drop into place. Then push to snap into place.
When in place the spool will turn a few degrees left and
right freely.
Take care to ensure that the line does not become trapped
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under the spool.
Align the spool cap tabs with the slots on the spool hous-
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ing (fig Q).
Snap the spool cap back on ensuring the lugs snap into
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spool housing.
Note: The line should protrude approximately 122mm from
the housing.
Rewinding spool from bulk line (use only 2.0mm
ROUND diameter line) (Fig.S)
Bulk line is also available for purchase from your local retailer.
To install bulk line, follow the steps below:
Remove battery from trimmer.
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