uRemove the empty spool (23) from the spool cover.
uRemove any dirt and grass from the spool cover and housing.
uTake the new spool and push it onto the boss in the spool cover. Rotate the spool slightly until it is seated.
uUnclip the end of one of the cutting lines and feed the line into one of the eyelets (24). The line should protrude approximately 9 cm from the spool cover.
uUnclip the end of the other cutting line and feed the line into the other eyelet. The line should protrude approximately 9 cm from the spool cover.
uAlign the tabs (21) on the spool cover with the
uPush the cover onto the housing until it snaps securely into place.
Warning! If the cutting lines protrude beyond the trimming blade (10), cut them off so that they just reach the blade.
Winding a new cutting line onto an empty spool (fig. K - O)
You may wind new cutting line onto an empty spool.
Spool with single cutting line (fig. K & L) Replacement packs of cutting line are available from your Black & Decker dealer (cat. no. A6170 (25 m) & A6171 (40 m)).
uRemove the empty spool from the tool as described above.
uRemove any remaining cutting line from the spool.
uFeed 2 cm of cutting line into one of the holes (26) in the spool as shown.
uBend the cutting line and anchor it in the
uWind the cutting line onto the spool in the direction of the arrow (28). Make sure to wind the line on neatly and in layers. Do not
uWhen the wound cutting line reaches the recesses (29), cut the line. Let the line protrude approximately 9 cm from the spool and hold a finger on the line to keep it in place.
uProceed as described above to fit the spool on the tool. Warning! Only use the appropriate type of Black & Decker cutting line.
Spool with twin cutting line (fig. M - O)
Replacement packs of cutting line are available from your Black & Decker dealer (cat. no. A6440).
uRemove the empty spool from the tool as described above.
uRemove any remaining cutting line from the spool.
uFirst wind new line onto the uppermost part of the spool:
-Feed 2 cm of cutting line into one of the slots (30) in the upper section of the spool as shown.
-Wind the cutting line onto the spool in the direction of the arrow (31). Make sure to wind the line on neatly and in layers. Do not
-When the wound cutting line reaches the recesses (32), cut the line.
-Temporarily park the line in the slots (33) on one side of the spool as shown.
uRepeat the above procedure for the second cutting line on the lower section of the spool. Park the line in the unused slots (33).
uProceed as described above to fit the spool on the tool. Do not forget to release the cutting line from the parking slots (33).
Warning! Only use the appropriate type of Black & Decker cutting line. Ensure that cutting line is present in both sections of the spool.
Mains plug replacement (U.K. & Ireland only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
uSafely dispose of the old plug.
uConnect the brown lead to the live terminal in the new plug.
uConnect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
Warning! No connection is to be made to the earth terminal. Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs. Recommended fuse: 5 A.
Troubleshooting
If your tool seems not to operate properly, follow the instructions below. If this does not solve the problem, please contact your local Black & Decker repair agent.
Warning! Before proceeding, unplug the tool.
Appliance runs slowly
uCheck that the spool housing can rotate freely. Carefully clean it if necessary.
uCheck that the cutting line does not protrude more than
11 cm from the spool housing. If it does, cut it off so that it just reaches the line trimming blade.
Automatic line feed does not work
uKeep the tabs depressed and remove the spool cover from the housing.
uPull the cutting line until it protrudes 11 cm from the housing. If insufficient cutting line is left on the spool, install a new spool of cutting line as instructed above.
uAlign the tabs on the spool cover with the cut outs in the housing.
uPush the cover onto the housing until it snaps securely into place.
uIf the cutting line protrudes beyond the trimming blade, cut it off so that it just reaches the blade.
If the automatic line feed still does not work or the spool is jammed, try the following suggestions:
uCarefully clean the spool cover and housing.
uRemove the spool and check if the lever can move freely.
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