Black & Decker LST1018 Line Feeding, Replacing Spool/Clearing, Jams And Tangled Lines, figure S

•	To operate as a maintenanceedger,
	position trimmer above sidewalkas
•	shown in figure P.
	Return to trimming positionby turning
	the tool off, push in directionof arrow
	and rotating the trimmer head counter
	clockwise until it stops.When using
	the tool in the trimmer mode you may
	choose to fold the wire edge guideup
	out of the way.
LINE FEEDING
Yourtrimmer 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 automaticallyfeed 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.
You donʼt even have to think about it. Do not bump unit on ground in
attempt to feed line or for any other purpose.
REPLACING SPOOL/CLEARING
JAMS AND TANGLED LINES
From time to time, especially when		RC-100-P
cutting thick or stalky weeds, the line
feeding hub may become clogged with		Cap
sap or other material and the line will
become jammed as a result. Toclear
the jam, follow the steps listed below.
•	Turn off the trimmer and removethe
•	battery.
	Press the release tabs on the line
	spool cover,as shownin figure Q
	and remove the cover by pullingit
	straight off.	12

•Lift the spool of nylon line out of the hub and clear any broken line or

•cutting debris from the spool area. In case of jams and tangled line unwrap about one foot (30cm) of line to ensure that it is undamaged. If it is OK rewind it and insert the line end through the eyelet in the

spool hub, as shown in figure R.

	AF-100 Spool
•	Pull the line through the hole to
	maintain tension while placing the
	spool downintothehub withthe
	notched sideexposed,as shownin
•	figure S.
	Press the spool down GENTLY
	and rotate it until you feel it drop
	into place.(When in place,thespool
	will turn a few degrees leftandright
•	freely.)
	Snap the spool cover back on,
	insert the battery and turn the tool
	on. In a few seconds or less youʼll
	hear the nylon line being cut
	automatically to the proper length.
• For trouble free feeding and best results, only use Black & Decker
	replacement spools with single 0.065 inch line. Black & Decker
	replacement model number AF-100.