• Pull the nylon line spool out and clear any broken line or cutting debris from the spool area.
• Place spool and line into spool cap with line “parked” in slots provided as shown in figure O1.
• Insert the line end through the appropriate hole in the spool cap. Pull slack line through until it pulls out of the holding slots as shown in figure O2.
• Press the spool down GENTLY and rotate it until you feel it drop into place and then push to snap into place. (When in place, the spool will turn a few degrees left and right freely).
• Take care to keep the line from becoming trapped under the spool.
• Align the spool cap tabs with the slots on the spool housing (figure P).
• Snap the spool cap back on as shown in figure P by depressing lugs and pressing into spool housing.
Note: Make sure that cover is fully positioned, listen for two audible clicks to ensure both lugs are correctly located. Power the tool 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 Black &
Decker service centers. To find your local service location call:
WARNING: The use of any accessory not recommended by Black & Decker for use with this tool could be hazardous.
REPLACING THE SPOOL (figures N, O, P, Q)
WARNING: Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any assembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
CAUTION: To avoid tool damage, if the cutting line protrudes beyond the trimming blade, cut it off so that it just reaches the blade.
• Depress the tabs and remove the spool cap from the spool housing on the trimmer head figure N.
• Grasp empty spool with one hand and spool cap with other hand and pull spool out.
• Replace spool with Black & Decker model
• Remove any dirt and grass from the spool and spool cap.
• If lever (Q1) in base of spool cap becomes dislodged, replace in correct position before inserting a new spool.
• Unfasten the end of the cutting line and guide the line into the eyelet (O2).
• Press the spool GENTLY into the spool cap and rotate it until you feel it drop into place. Then push to snap into place. (When in place, the spool will turn a few degrees left and right freely).
• Take care to keep the line from becoming trapped under the spool.
• Align the spool cap tabs with the slots on the spool housing (figure P).
• Snap the spool cap back on as shown in figure P by depressing lugs and pressing into spool housing. NOTE: The line should protrude approximately
REWINDING SPOOL (figures R, S)
WARNING: Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any assembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
Note: USE ONLY .080 inch (2.0 mm) DIAMETER ROUND NYLON MONO FILAMENT LINE. Do not use serrated or heavier gauge line, as they will overload the motor and cause overheating. 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. To rewind spool, follow the steps below:
• Remove the empty spool from the tool as described in “REPLACING THE SPOOL”.
• Make a fold at the end of the cutting line at about 3/4 inch (19mm)(R1).
• Insert the folded cutting line into the upper hole inside of the spool (R2) as shown in figure R.
• 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 figure S.
• When the wound cutting line reaches the recesses (R4), cut the line and dock it in the spool line slots (R5) .
• Fit the spool cap onto the tool as described in “REPLACING THE SPOOL” (figures O, P).
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