Black & Decker NST1024 Operating the Trimmer, Power Command TM Feature, Edging Mode, Line Feeding

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OPERATING THE TRIMMER

• Insert the fully charged battery into the H trimmer until you hear it “click” into place as shown in figure H.

•To turn the trimmer on, push the lock off button (1), across and, then squeeze the trigger switch (2) shown in figure I. In a few seconds or less youʼll hear the nylon line being cut automatically to the proper length.

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• To turn the tool off, release the trigger.

• Hold trimmer with two hands and slowly swing J trimmer side-to-side as shown in figure J.

POWERTM

COMMAND

NORMAL BOOST

POWER COMMAND TM FEATURE

The Power Command feature (3) is located on the tool handle as shown in figure I. It allows you to optimize the tools performance and boost the power as needed.

•Operate in “Normal” mode for most trimming needs. (Longer runtime will be achieved.)

•Switch to “Boost” mode on the fly when tall, wet or thick conditions are present.

EDGING MODE K

• WARNING: Remove battery pack from tool before attempting to make any adjustment.

To convert for maintenance edging:

• Hold the trimmer with one hand and grasp the housing.

•Push in on the release button (as shown in figure K ) and rotate the trimmer head until it stops, (half turn).

•Release your hand. The tool is locked in the

edger position.

•Rotate the wire edge guide forward and down into place before edging, as shown in figure L.

•To operate as a maintenance edger, position trimmer above sidewalk or other surface as shown in figure M.

•To return to the trimming position, turn the tool off, push in on the release button and rotate the trimmer head counter clockwise until it stops. When using the tool in the trimmer mode you may choose to fold the wire edge guide up out of the way.

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LINE FEEDING

Your trimmer uses .065 in. (1.65mm) diameter nylon line to cut grass and weeds quickly and easily. In time, the tip of the nylon line will become worn and the auto feed mechanism will automatically feed and trim a fresh length of line.

The cutting line will wear faster if the cutting is done along sidewalks or other abrasive surfaces or heavier weeds are being cut. The automatic feed mechanism senses when more cutting line is needed and feeds and trims the correct length of line whenever it is required.

Do not bump unit on ground in attempt to feed line or for any other purpose.

REPLACING SPOOL

Black & Decker recommends that for optimal performance, use only Black & Decker replacement spools (AF-100) which can be purchased at many local tool retailers. If you need assistance regarding accessories call 1-800-544-6986.

•Turn off the trimmer and remove the battery.

•Press the release tabs on the line spool

cover, as shown in figure N and remove	N
the cover by pulling it straight off.	RC-100-P
• Lift the spool of nylon line out of the hub
and clear any broken line or cutting	Cap
debris from the spool area.

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