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INSTRUCTIONMANUAL
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IFYOU SHOULD EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM
WITH YOUR BLACK & DECKER PRODUCT,
CALL 1-8_-54-HOW-TO (544-6986).
BEFORE YOU CALL HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
AVAILABLE, CATALOG NO., TYPE NO., AND DATE CODE.
IN MOST CASES, A BLACK & DECKER REPRESENTATIVE CAN RESOLVE
YOUR PROBLEM OVER THE PHONE. IF YOU HAVE A SUGGESTION OR
COMMENT, GIVE US A CALL. YOUR FEEDBACK IS VITAL TO BLACK & DECKER.
KEYINFORMATIONYOU SHOULDKNOW:
• Charge battery for a minimum of 24 hours before using your trimmer, using the
Black and Decker 12V charger 244374.
• The guard must be installed before trimming - if not, the motor will overheat, and void
your warranty.
• Tooperate the trimmer, the lock off button must first be pulled back, so the trigger can
be activated.
• When replacing the line, useonly 0.065" diameter ROUND line - otherwise the unit
may notfunctionproperly.
SAVETHISMANUALFORFUTUREREFERENCE
CotNo. CST800 FormNo. 598098-00 OCT."03
Copyright© 2003 Black& Decker Pr_nl_lin China
AWARNING: When usingelectric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be tellowed to reduce riskof fire, elec_ic shock,and personal injury,
including the following.
/kWARNING: Some dustcreated by this product contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defectsor other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
• campounds in fertilizers
• compounds in insecticides,herbicidesand pesticides
• --" . . --
arsemcand chromium fi'om chemically treated lumber
Toreduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety equipment such as dust masks
that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
AWARNING: Thisproduct contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and birth defectsor other reproductiveharm.
Wash hands after handling.
_ CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal hearing protectionduring use. Under some conditions
and duration of use, noisefrom this product may contribute to hearing loss.
READALLINSTRUCTIONS
TO REDUCERISKOF INJURY:
• Before any use, be sure everyone usingthis tool reads and understands all safety instructions
and other informationcontained in this manual.
• Save these insiTuctionsand review frequently prior to useand in instructingothers.
• STOREIDLEAPPLIANCESINDOORS- When notin use,oppliancesshouldbestoredindoorsina dry
locked-upplaceout ofreachof children.
• STAYALERT-Watchwhatyouaredaing.Use__mm_nsense.D_natopemteopp_iancewhenyouaretired.
• MAINTAINAPPLIANCESWITHCARE- Keepcuttingedgeshakoand cleanfarbestperformanceandto
reducetheriskof injury.FoUowinstrudionsfor lubricatingand changinRaccessories.Inspectappliancecord
periodically,and ifdamaged, haveit repairedby an authorizedservice_acility.Inspectextensioncords
periodicallyand replaceifdamaged. Keephandlesdry, clean,and freefromoil and grease.
• CHECKDAMAGEDPARTS- Checkfar alignmentof moving ports,bindingof movingparts,breakageof
parts,mounting,and anyotherconditionthat mayaffed itsoperation.Befarefurtheruseof theappliance,a
guard or otherpart thatisdamagedshouldbe repairedor replacedby an authorizedservicecenterunless
_¢herwiseindicatedelsewhereinthismanual.
• FORHOUSEHOLDuseonly.
• KEEPGUARDS IN PLACEAND IN WORKING ORDER.
• KEEPHANDS AND FEETAWAY FROM CUffING AREA.
• DO NOT CHARGEAPPUANCE IN RAIN OR IN WET LOCATIONS.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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• ALWAYSWEAREYEPROTECTION- Wear safety glassesorgogglesat aHtimeswhenthisapplianceisin
use.Safetyg]assesareavailoble at extracostatyourlocalB]ack& DeckerServiceCenterorauthorized
servicefacility.Akvaysusefaceor dustmaskifoperationisdusty.
• GUARD- Donotusethisappliancewithoutguard properlyattached.
• DRESSPROPERLY-Donotwearlooseclothingor iewelry.Theycanbecaughtinmovingparts.Rubbergloves
andsubstontia]rubber soledfootweararerecommendedwhenworkingoutdoors.Don'toperatetheappliance
whenbarefootorwearingopensandals.Wear ]ongpantstoprotectyour legs.Wear pro_:tive hair covering
tocontainlonghair.
• NYLONUNE- Keepface, handsandfeetdear ofn:slatingcuttinglineataHtimes.
• THEROTATINGUNEPERFORMSA CuTIrlNGFUNCTION- Usecarewhentrimmingaroundscreens,fences
anddesirableplantings.
• KEEPCHILDRENAWAY- AI]visitorsshouldbe keptat sa_edistancefromworkarea.
• IMPORTANTWARNING- Whenbeing usedstones,pieceso_metalandotherobjectscanbethrownoutat
high speedbythefine.Thetoolandguard aredesignedto reducethedanger.However,the fallowingspacial
precautionsshouldbe taken:
•/b, WARNING:Makesurethatotherpersonsandpetsareat least100 ft.(30.5m)away.
• Z_ WARNING:Toreducetheriskofrebound(ricochet)injury,workgoingawayfromany nearbysolidobject
suchasa wall, steps,largestone,tree,etc.Usegreat carewhenworkingcloseto solid
objects,and,where necessary,do trimmingby hand.
• AVOIDACCIDENTALLYSTARTING- Don'tcarry appliancewithfingeron trigger.
• DO NOTFORCETHEAPPLIANCE- Itwillda theiobbetteraedwithlesslikelthoodof a riskof injuryat the
rate farwhich itwasdesigned.
• USETHERIGHTAPPLIANCE- Do notusethisappliancefar any Jobexceptthatforwhich it isintended.
• DON'TOVERREACH- Keepproperfootingandbalanceat afttimes.
• DAMAGETOAPPLIANCE- I_youstrikeorbecomeentangledwitha foreignobiect, stoptoolimmediately,
checkfar damageandhaveany damagerepairedbefore furtheroperationisattempted.Do notoperatewith
a brokenhuborspool.
• AVOIDDANGEROUSENVIRONMENTALCONDITIONS- Donotuseelectricappliancesin damporwet
locations.Don'tusetheapplianceintherain.
• DONOT OPERATEtrimmer/edgersingaseousorexplosiveatmospheres.Motorsintheseappliancesnormally
spark,andthe sparksmightignitefumes.
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