Maintenance - Black & Decker NST1018 Instruction Manual

• 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 16. 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 17.
• 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.
• For trouble free feeding and best results,
only use Black & Decker replacement
spools with single 0.065 inch line.
Black & Decker replacement spool model
number AF-100.
Rewinding Spool from Bulk Line (use only .065 in. diameter line)
Bulk line is also available for purchase from your local retailer. NOTE: Hand wound
spools from bulk line are likely to become tangled more frequently than Black & Decker
factory wound spools.
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 15 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 18 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 18.
• Snugly and evenly wind the bulk line onto the
spool in the direction of the arrow on spool in
figure 18 until it is nearly full.
• Insert the line end through the eyelet in the spool
hub, as shown in figure 16. 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 17.
• 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:
removing material from the gardening appliance.
Remove or disconnect battery before servicing, cleaning or
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AF-100
Spool
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