Maintenance - Black & Decker GH900 Instruction Manual

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USE ONLY .065" (1.65 mm) DIAMETER ROUND NYLON
MONOFILAMENT LINE. Do not use serrated or heavier gauge
line, as they will overload the motor and cause overheating.
This line is available at your local dealer or authorized
service center.
1. Disconnect the plug from the power source.
2. Press the release tabs
remove the spool cap from the spool housing
3. For best results, replace spool with BLACK+DECKER
Model AF‑100.
4. If lever 22 in base of housing becomes dislodged,
replace in correct position before inserting new spool
into housing.
5. Remove any dirt and grass from the spool cap and
spool housing.
6. Unfasten the end of the cutting line
line into the eyelet 29
7. Take the new spool 27
the housing. Rotate the spool slightly until it is seated.
8. The line should protrude approximately 5‑3/8" (136 mm)
from the housing.
9. Align the release tabs on the spool cap with the slots
in the spool housing.
10. Snap the spool cap 19
tabs 20 and pressing it into spool housing
snaps securely into place.
nOTE: Make sure that cover is fully positioned, listen for
two audible clicks to ensure both release tabs are correctly
located. Power the appliance on. In a few seconds or less
you'll hear the nylon line being cut automatically to the
proper length.
nOTE: Other replacement parts (guards, spool caps, etc.) are
available through authorized service centers. To find your
local service location call: 1‑800‑544‑6986 or visit
www.blackanddecker.com.
Rewinding Spool from Bulk Line
(Fig. Q—S)
Use Only .065" (1.65 mm) Round
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. For best results, factory wound spools
are recommended.
1. Disconnect the plug from the power source.
2. Remove the empty spool from the appliance as
described in Replacing Spool Assembly.
3. Remove any remaining cutting line from the spool.
4. Make a fold at the end of the cutting line
3/4" (19 mm). Feed the cutting line into one of the line
anchoring slots 28 .
12
20 on the spool cap 19 , and
12
25 and guide the
.
and push it onto the boss
back on by depressing release
12
at about
25
5. Insert the 3/4" (19 mm) end of the bulk line into the
hole 29
line is pulled tight against the spool.
6. Wind the cutting line onto the spool in the direction of
the arrow on the spool. Make sure to wind the line on
neatly and in layers. Do not crisscross.
7. When the wound cutting line reaches the recesses
. cut the line.
8. Fit the spool onto the appliance as described in
Replacing Spool Assembly.

MAINTENANCE


WARNING:
of serious personal injury, turn unit off and
disconnect it from power source before making
any adjustments or removing/installing
attachments or accessories, when replacing line,
23 in
or prior to cleaning. An accidental start‑up can
cause injury.
Your BLACK+DECKER power tool has been designed to
operate over a long period of time with a minimum of
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maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends
upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.
Cleaning
until it

WARNING:
all air vents with clean, dry air at least once a week.
To minimize the risk of eye injury, always wear ANSI
Z87.1 approved eye protection when performing
this procedure.

WARNING:
harsh chemicals for cleaning the non‑metallic parts
of the tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic
materials used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened
only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get
inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into
a liquid.
Accessories

WARNING:
those offered by BLACK+DECKER, have not been tested
with this product, use of such accessories with this
product could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury,
only BLACK+DECKER recommended accessories should
be used with this product.
Recommended accessories for use with your product
are available at extra cost from your local dealer or
authorized service center. If you need assistance in
locating any accessory, please contact BLACK+DECKER call
1‑800‑544‑6986
in the spool adjacent to the slot. Make sure the
To reduce the risk
Blow dirt and dust out of
Never use solvents or other
Since accessories, other than
30 ,