Assembly / Adjustment / Setup; Troubleshooting; Line Feeding; Clearing Jams And Tangled Lines - Black & Decker GH1000 Instruction Manual

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_SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS: EXTENSION CORDS
Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure
to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product wiit draw. An undersized cord will
cause a drop in tine voltage resulting in toas of power and overheating. The table shows the
correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use
the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. If the
extension will be used outside, the cord must be suitable for outdoor work. The letters "WA"
on the cord iacket indicate that the cord is suitable for outdoor use.
Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Colts Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
{0-7,6m) (7,6-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4_€5,7m)
-_40V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300
(0-15,2m) (15,2_30,4m)(30,4-60,9m)(60,9-91,4m)
¢mpere Rating
_ore Not more American Wire Gage
than Than
] - 6 18 16 16 14
10 18 16 14 12
0 12 16 16 14 12
12 - 16 14 12 Not Recommended
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ASSEMBLY / ADJUSTMENT SET-UP
_\ WARNING: The guard must always be on the toot to protect the user.
NEVER OPERATE TOOL WITHOUT GUARD FIRMLY IN PLACE.
UNPLUG THE TOOL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ATTACH THE GUARD.
1. Position the open center of the guard over the tine feed head (Figure 1).
2. Siide the guard into slot provided and tighten hex head screws with hex wrench inctuded
(Figure 2).
3. The guard is not intended to be removed once installed.
4. Once the guard is installed, remove the covering from the line cut*oft blade, located on the
edge of the guard.
5. Adjust the length of the tube by pushing the button and moving the tube up or down as
shown in Figure 8.
6. Secure the extension cord with the cord retainer as shown in Figure 8.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
_\ CAUTION: ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION
/t_ CAUTION: Inspect area to be trimmed and remove any wire, cord, or stringqike objects
which could become entangled in the rotating line or spool Be particularly careful to avoid any
wire which might be bent outwardly into the path of the toot such as barbs at the base of a
chain Iink fence.
• With the unit on, stowty swing the trimmer side to side as shown in Figure 5.
• To convert for maintenance edging, unptug the unit from the power source. Gentty pulI the
wire edge guide down into ptace as shown in Figure 7. Push the button and rotate the
tube 180 ° as shown in Figure 6. The tool wiIt lock in the edger position. Unit is shipped in
the edging position.
• To operate as a maintenance edger, position the trimmer above the surface as shown in
Figure 7.
• Return to the trimming position by unplugging the unit from the power source, pushing the
button and rotating the tube back 180 °. The tooi wilt tock in the trimmer position. When
using the tooi put up the wire edge guide to the original position, out of the way.
CUTTING LINE
LINE FEEDING
Your trimmer uses .080 in. (2ram) diameter, ROUND nylon line to cut grass and weeds
quickIy and easily. During use, the tips of the nylon iines witi become frayed and worn
and the special setf feeding tine hub wilt automatically feed and trim a fresh tength of tine.
Cutting line wilt wear faster and require more feeding if the cutting or edging is done
aiong sidewalks or other abrasive surfaces or heavier weeds are being cut. The
advanced automatic line feeding mechanism senses when more cutting line is needed
and feeds and trims the correct length of line whenever its required. DO NOT BUMP unit
on ground in attempt to feed line or for any other purposes.
CLEARING JAMS AND TANGLED LINES
From time to time, especially when cutting thick or statky weeds, the line feeding hub
may become clogged with sap or other material and the tine will become jammed as a
result. To clear the jam, follow the steps listed beIow.
1. Unplug the trimmer.
2. Press the rebase tabs on the line hub cap, as shown in Figure 9 and remove the cap by
pulting it straight off.
3. Pull the nyton line spool out and clear any broken tine or cutting debris from the spooI
area. (YOU DO NOT HAVE TO REMOVE THE CENTER SCREW TO REMOVE THE
SPOOL).
4. Place spooI and line into spooI housing with lines "parked" in slots provided as shown in
figure 10.
5. Insert the line end through the appropriate hobs in the spool hub. Puli slack iine through
untiI it pulis out of the holding stots as shown in Figure 11.
6. Press the spooI down GENTLY and rotate it untit you feeI it drop into place and then push
to snap into place. (When in place, the spool wilt turn a few degrees teft and right freeIy).
Take care to keep the line from becoming trapped under the spool
7. Snap the hub cap back on as shown in figure 12 by depressing tugs and pressing into
spoot housing. NOTE: Make sure that cover is fuIly positioned, listen for two audibte
ciicks to ensure both lugs are correctly tocated. Power the tooI on. in a few seconds or
tess you'It hear the nylon line being cut automatically to the proper length.
SPOOL OR LINE REPLACEMENT (Use ,080 in. diameter ROUND line only)
1. Unplug the trimmer. Press the retease tabs on the line hub cap, as shown in Figure 9
and remove the cap by pulling it straight off.
2. Remove the spool from the toot and remove and discard aJi tine on the spool
3. Choose either OPTION 1 or OPTION 2.
OPTION 1: ACCESSORY REPLACEMENT SPOOL
Use Black & Decker replacement spooI Model No. DF_080. Install following instructions
under" SPOOL OR LINE REPLACEMENT" #1 through #6, discarding old spool for Step 3
and using new spooi in subsequent steps.
OPTION 2: REWINDING SPOOL USING BULK LINE
Buik tine for your trimmer/edger is available at extra cost from your locaI dealer or
Black & Decker Service Center. Instatl following instructions under "SPOOL OR LINE
REPLACEMENT" #1 through #6, pedorming the following steps for Step 3.
(Use .080 in. diameter ROUND line only)
a. Your tine spool for this product has two (2) wind areas for line. Wind line in one area first
and then in the other. NOTE: For best results, wind line onto the outer portion of the spool
(side with arrows) first.
b. Fold over nylon line about 3/4 in. (19ram) from the end to form a "hook" as shown in
Figure 13. Insert the hooked end of the tine into the slot on the inside of the spooI.
c. Snugly and eventy wind the buIk tine onto the spool in the direction of the arrow on the
spool until the line builds up to the notches in the spool rim. Do not overfill spool Repeat
for the other wind area.
4. Ptase spool and tine into spool housing with tines "parked" in stots provided as shown in
figure 10.
5. Insert the line ends through the holes in the spool hub. Puit slack line through until it
pulis out of the holding slots as shown in Figure 11.
6. Press the spool down GENTLY and rotate it untii you feeI it drop into place and then push
to snap into place. (When in ptace, the spool wilt turn a few degrees left and right freely).
Take care to keep the line from becoming trapped under the spool.
7. Snap the hub cap back on as shown in figure 12, by depressing lugs and pressing into
spool housing. NOTE: Make sure that cover is fully positioned, listen for two audibte
clicks to ensure both tugs are correctly iocated. Power the tool on. In a few seconds or
lass you'll hear the nylon line being cut automatically to the proper length.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Possible Cause Possible Solution
• Unit will not start. • Cord not ptugged in. • Plug toot into a working outlet.
• Circuit fuse is blown. • Reptace circuit fuse. (if the product
repeatedly causes the circuit fuse to
blow, discontinue use immediately and
have it serviced at a Black & Decker
service center or authorized servicer.)
• Circuit breaker is tripped. • Reset circuit breaker. (if the product
repeatedly causes the circuit breaker to
trip, discontinue use immediately and
have it serviced at a Black & Decker
service center or authorized servicer.)
• Cord or switch is • Have cord or switch replaced at Black
damaged. & Decker Service Center or Authorized
Servicer
For assistance with your product, visit our website www, blackanddecker.com for the
location of the service center nearest you or call the BLACK & DECKER help line at
t -800-544-6986,
IMPORTANT; TO assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and
adjustment should be performed by authorized service centers or other qualified service
organizations, always using identical replacement parts.
ACCESSORIES
Use Black & Decker repiacement spooI Modet No. DF_08O.
Reload nylon line (either bulk or prewound replacement spool) as shown in this manual.
• USE ONLY .080 in. (2ram) DIAMETER NYLON MONOFtLAMENT LINE. Do not use
serrated or heavier gauge line, as they wilt ovedoad the motor and cause overheating.
The unit only functions properly with 0.080 in. (2ram) diameter nylon monofitament line,
This line is available at your tocat dealer or authorized service center.
WARNING: The use of any accessory not recommended by Black & Decker for use with
this tool could be hazardous.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Att Black & Decker Service Centers are staffed with trained personnel to provide customers
with efficient and reliable power tool service. Whether you need technical advice, repair, or
genuine factory replacement parts, contact the Black & Decker location nearest you. TO find
your tocat service location, refer to the yeItow page directory under "Tools--Electric" or call:
1-800-544-6986 or visit www, bla ckanddecker.com
FULL TWO-YEAR HOME USE WARRANTY
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warrants this product for two years against any defects in material
or workmanship. The defective product witi be replaced or repaired at no charge in either of
two ways.
The first, which will result in exchanges only, is to return the product to the retailer from whom
it was purchased (provided that the store is a participating retailer). Returns should be made
within the time period of the retailer's policy for exchanges (usuaIty 30 to 90 days after the
sate). Proof of purchase may be required. Phase check with the retailer for their specific
return policy regarding returns that are beyond the time set for exchanges.
The second option is to take or send the product (prepaid) to a Black & Decker owned or
authorized Service Center for repair or replacement at our option. Proof of purchase may be
required.Black & Decker owned and authorized Service Centers are listed under
"Tools-Ebctric" in the yelIow pages of the phone directory.
This warranty does not apply to accessories. This warranty gives you specific tegal rights and
you may have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province. Should you
have any questions, contact the manager of your nearest Black & Decker Service Center.
This product is not intended for commercial use.
FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels become illegible or are
missing, catt 1-800-544-6986 for a free replacement.
Imported by
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.,
701 E. Joppa Rd.
Towson, MD 21286 U.S.A.
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