Black & Decker LST220 instruction manual Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Tool runs slowly

•Insert the 3/4 inch (19mm) end of the bulk line into the hole (t) in the spool adjacent to the slot as shown in figure 16.

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battery to an authorized Black & Decker service center or to your local retailer for recycling. You may also contact your local recycling center for information on where to drop off the spent battery. RBRC™ is a registered trademark of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: To avoid serious injury, remove the battery from the tool before performing any maintenance.

1. Keep the air intake slots clean to avoid overheating.

2. Your trimmer line can dry out over time. To keep your line in top

• Wind the cutting line onto the spool in	17
the direction of the arrow on the spool.
Make sure to wind the line on neatly and
in layers. Do not crisscross (figure 17).
• When the wound cutting line reaches
the recesses (u), cut the line. (figure 16).
• Fit the spool onto the tool as described
in “REPLACING THE SPOOL”.

The RBRC™ Seal The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation) Seal on the LI-ION battery (or battery pack) indicates that the costs to recycle the battery (or battery pack) at the end of its useful life have already been paid by Black & Decker.

RBRC™ in cooperation with Black & Decker and other battery users, has established programs in the United States to facilitate the collection of spent LI-ION batteries. Help protect our environment and conserve natural resources by returning the spent LI-ION

condition, store spare pre-wound spools or bulk line in a plastic, sealable bag with a tablespoon of water.

3. Plastic parts may be cleaned by using a mild soap and a damp rag.

4. The line cutter on the edge of the guard can dull over time. It is recommended you periodically touch-up the sharpness of the blade with a file.

IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment should be performed by authorized service centers or other qualified service organizations, always using identical replacement parts.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Tool runs slowly

• Remove battery from tool.

• Check that the spool housing can rotate freely. Carefully clean it if necessary.

• Check that the cutting line does not protrude more than approximately 5-3/8 inches (136mm) from the spool. If it does, cut it off so that it just reaches the line trimming blade.

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