Black & Decker NST-2018 instruction manual KEY Information YOU should Know

C o r d l e s s 1 8 V o l t

T r i m m e r / E d g e r

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Date Code Catalog Number NST2018

BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT

FOR ANY REASON PLEASE CALL

1-800-54-HOW-TO (544-6986)

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WITH YOUR BLACK & DECKER PRODUCT,

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KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:

•Charge battery for 9 hours before attempting to use your trimmer/edger.

•To operate the trimmer, the lock out button must be pulled back.

•This is an automatic feed trimmer – Do not bump head against ground.

•Use only .065” diameter line.

•Install guard.

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Cat No. NST2018	Form No. 598012-01	DEC. ‘03
Copyright © 2003 Black & Decker		Printed in China

WARNING: IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS

TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:

•Before any use, be sure everyone using this tool reads and understands all safety instructions and other information contained in this manual.

•Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and in instructing others.

WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following.

WARNING: Some dust created by this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

•compounds in fertilizers

•compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides

•arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber

To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety equipment such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL TOOLS

•READ and understand all instructions.

•A BATTERY OPERATED UNIT with integral batteries or a separate battery pack must be recharged only with the specified charger for the battery. A charger that may be suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery.

•USE BATTERY OPERATED UNIT ONLY with specifically designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire.

•AVOID accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the locked or off position before inserting battery pack. Carrying units with your finger on the switch or inserting the battery pack into a unit with the switch on invites accidents.

•DO NOT use unit if switch does not turn it on or off. A unit that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

•DISCONNECT battery pack from unit or place the switch in the locked or off position before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the unit. Such preventative safety measures reduce the risk of starting the unit accidentally.

•ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION – Wear safety glasses or goggles at all times when this unit is in use. Safety glasses are available at extra cost at your local Black & Decker Service Center or authorized service facility. Always use face or dust mask if operation is dusty.

•GUARD – Do not use this unit without guard attached.

•DRESS PROPERLY – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and substantial rubber soled footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Don’t operate the unit when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear long pants to protect your legs. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

•NYLON LINE – Keep face, hands and feet clear of rotating nylon line at all times.

•THE ROTATING LINE PERFORMS A CUTTING FUNCTION – Use care when trimming around screens and desirable plantings.

•KEEP CHILDREN AWAY – All visitors should be kept at safe distance from work area.

•IMPORTANT WARNING – When being used as an edger, stones, pieces of metal and other objects can be thrown out at high speed by the line. The unit and guard are designed to reduce the danger. However, the following special precautions should be taken:

• WARNING: Make sure that other persons and pets are at least 100 ft. (30.5m) away.

• WARNING: To reduce the risk of rebound (ricochet) injury, work going away from any nearby solid object such as a wall, steps, large stone, tree, etc. Use great care when working close to solid objects, and, where necessary, do edging or trimming by hand.

•AVOID ACCIDENTALLY STARTING – Don’t carry unit with finger on trigger.

•DO NOT FORCE THE APPLIANCE – It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.

•USE THE RIGHT APPLIANCE – Do not use this unit for any job except that for which it is intended.

•DON’T OVERREACH – Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

•DAMAGE TO APPLIANCE – If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop tool immediately, check for damage and have any damage repaired before further operation is attempted. Do not operate with a broken hub or spool.

•AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS – Do not use electric units in damp or wet locations. Don’t use the unit in the rain.

•DO NOT OPERATE trimmer/edgers in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these units normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.

•STORE IDLE APPLIANCES INDOORS – When not in use, units should be stored indoors in a dry

locked-up place out of reach of children.

•STAY ALERT– Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate unit when you are tired.

•MAINTAIN APPLIANCES WITH CARE – Keep cutting edge sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect appliance cord periodically, and if damaged, have it repaired by an authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.

•CHECK DAMAGED PARTS – Before further use of the unit, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this manual.

•KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING ORDER.

•KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA.

•DO NOT CHARGE APPLIANCE IN RAIN OR IN WET LOCATIONS.

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	2
	C
	D
A	B

Charger not shown

Chargeur non illustré

Cargador no ilustrado

3 4A 4B

	Lock-out	6	8	9
5	Verrouillage hors tension
	Seguro

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Trigger Switch

Interrupteur à détente

Gatillo interruptor

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ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

•AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT- Do not use or charge battery in damp or wet locations.

•DO NOT USE OR CHARGE battery in rain.

•REMOVE BATTERY before servicing, cleaning or removing material from the trimmer. Remove battery from your trimmer and carry by the front handle when not in use.

•EXERCISE CARE in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conducting

materials such as rings, bracelets and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.

•DO NOT OPEN OR MUTILATE the batteries. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.

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The label on your tool may include the following symbols.

V		volts	A		amperes
Hz		hertz	W		watts
min		minutes	no		alternating current
		direct current			no load speed
	............	Class II Construction		............	earthing terminal
	..............	safety alert symbol	.../min		revolutions or
					reciprocations per minute

BATTERY CAP INFORMATION

Battery storage and carrying caps are provided for use whenever the battery is out of the unit or charger. Remove cap before placing battery in charger or tool.

Battery Cap

WARNING: Do not store or carry battery so that metal objects can contact exposed battery terminals. For example, do not place battery in aprons, pockets, tool boxes, product kit boxes, drawers, etc. with loose nails, screws, keys, etc. without battery cap. Without cap in place, battery could short circuit causing fire or burns or damage to battery.