Black & Decker STC1820PC Manual page 10

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Leaving the battery in the charger
The charger and battery pack can be left connected with the
LED glowing indefinitely. The charger will keep the battery
pack fresh and fully charged.
Important charging notes
Longest life and best performance can be obtained if
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the battery pack is charged when the air temperature is
between 65°F and 75°F (18°- 24°C). DO NOT charge the
battery pack in an air temperature below +40°F (+4.5°C),
or above +105°F (+40.5°C). This is important and will
prevent serious damage to the battery pack .
The charger and battery pack may become warm to touch
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while charging. This is a normal condition, and does not
indicate a problem. To facilitate the cooling of the battery
pack after use, avoid placing the charger or battery pack
in a warm environment such as in a metal shed, or an
uninsulated trailer
If the battery pack does not charge properly:
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Check current at receptacle by plugging in a lamp or
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other appliance
Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch
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which turns power off when you turn out the lights.
Move charger and battery pack to a location where the
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surrounding air temperature is approximately 65°F
- 75°F (18°- 24°C).
If charging problems persist, take the appliance, battery
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pack and charger to your local service center.
The battery pack should be recharged when it fails to
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produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done
previously. DO NOT CONTINUE to use under these
conditions. Follow the charging procedure. You may also
charge a partially used pack whenever you desire with no
adverse affect on the battery pack.
Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but
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not limited to, steel wool, aluminium foil, or any buildup
of metallic particles should be kept away from charger
cavities. Always unplug the charger from the power supply
when there is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug charger
before attempting to clean.
Do not freeze or immerse charger in water or any other
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liquid.
Warning! Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get inside
charger. Never attempt to open the battery pack for any
reason.
If the plastic housing of the battery pack breaks or cracks,
return to a service center for recycling.
Installing and removing the battery pack from the
appliance
Warning! Make certain the lock-off button is not engaged to
prevent switch actuation before removing or installing battery.
To install battery pack
Insert battery (12) into appliance until an audible click is
heard (Figure B). Ensure battery pack is fully seated and fully
latched into position.
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(Original instructions)
To remove battery pack
Depress the battery release button (13) as shown in Figure C
and pull battery pack out of appliance.
Assembly
Warning! Before assembly, make sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery has been removed.
Assembly tools required (not supplied):
Phillips Screwdriver.
Fitting the guard
Warning! Remove the battery from the appliance before
attempting to attach the guard, edge guide or handle. Never
operate appliance without guard firmly in place. The guard
must always be on the appliance to protect the user.
Remove the screw from the guard.
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Turn the trimmer upside down so that you are looking
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down at the spool cap (14).
Turn the guard (10) upside down and slide it fully onto the
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motor housing (15). Make sure the tabs (16) on the guard
engage the ribs (17) on the motor housing as shown.
Continue to slide the guard on until you hear it "snap" into
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place. The locking tab (18) should snap into the housing
slot (19).
Using a phillips screwdriver, insert the guard screw and
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tighten securely as shown in Figure E to complete the
guard assembly.
Once the guard is installed, remove the covering from the
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line cut-off blade, located on the edge of the guard>
Warning! Never use the tool unless the guard is properly
fitted.
Attaching the auxiliary handle
To attach the handle, press in on the buttons (20) on both
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sides of the upper housing as shown in Figure F.
Position the handle as shown in Figure G (with the
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BLACK+DECKER logo facing upward). Partially push the
handle on so it will hold the buttons in when you release
them with your hand.
Push the handle completely onto the housing and position
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it slightly until it "snaps" into place.
To adjust the handle up or down, press in on the button
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(21) and raise or lower the handle (Figure H).
The handle should be adjusted so that your front arm is
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straight when the trimmer is in the working position.
Height adjustment
Warning! Adjust the length of the trimmer to obtain proper
working positions shown in Figures J - J3.
The overall height of the trimmer can be adjusted by
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loosening the height-adjust collar (6) by rotating it in the
direction of the arrow shown in Figure I.
Move the upper housing straight up or down. When the
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desired height is achieved, tighten the collar by rotating it
opposite of the direction shown in Figure I.
Releasing the cutting line
In transit, the cutting line is taped to the spool housing.