T r i m m e r / E d g e r
INSTRUCTION MANUALST3000 / ST4000 /ST5000
BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT
FOR ANY REASON PLEASE CALL
IF YOU SHOULD EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM
WITH YOUR BLACK & DECKER PRODUCT,
CALLBEFORE YOU CALL, HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
AVAILABLE, CATALOG NO., TYPE NO., AND DATE CODE.
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KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:
•Attach guard before trimming or edging. •Angle tool slightly (10° to 30°) when trimming.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.Cat No. ST3000/ ST4000/ ST5000 | Form No. |
Copyright © 2003 Black & Decker | Printed in Mexico |
WARNING: When using 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 ALL INSTRUCTIONS
•Before any use, be sure everyone using this garden appliance 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.F
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL APPLIANCES
•AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use appliances in damp or wet locations. Don’t use appliances in the rain.
•KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept at a distance from work area.
•STORE IDLE APPLIANCES INDOORS. When not in use, appliances should be stored indoors in dry, and high or
•DON’T FORCE 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 RIGHT APPLIANCE. Do not use the appliance for any job except that for which it is intended.
•DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and substantial,
•USE SAFETY GLASSES AND OTHER SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Use safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields, complying with applicable safety standards and, when needed, a face shield. Also use face or dust mask if operation is dusty. This applies to all persons in the work area. Also use a hard hat, hearing protection, gloves, safety shoes and dust collection systems when specified or required. Safety glasses or the like are available at extra cost at your local dealer or Black & Decker Service Center.
•DON’T ABUSE CORD. Never carry appliance by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
•DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
•MAINTAIN APPLIANCE 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 authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
•DISCONNECT APPLIANCES. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when not in use, before servicing, and when changing accessories such as blades and the like.
•AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Don’t carry
•GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuits or outlets to be used for the gardening appliance. Receptacles are available having built in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety.
•STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate appliance when you are tired.
•CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the appliance, 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 conditions 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.
•USE OF ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS. The use of any accessory or attachment not recommended for use with this appliance could be hazardous. Note: Refer to the accessory section of this manual for further details.
•EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The table below shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. To reduce the risk of disconnection of the appliance from the extension cord during operation, use the extension cord retainer described in this manual.
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120V |
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240V |
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More | Not more |
| American Wire Gauge |
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Than | Than |
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0 | - | 6 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
6 | - | 10 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 |
10 | - | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 |
12 | - | 16 | 14 | 12 | Not Recommended | |
WARNING: OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDSTo reduce the risk of electric shock, use only with an extension cord intended for outdoor use, such as an extension cord of type
•REPAIRS AND SERVICE. Repairs, maintenance and any adjustments not specified in this manual should be performed by Black & Decker authorized service centers or other qualified service organizations, always using identical replacement parts.
IMPORTANT WARNINGS FOR STRING TRIMMER1.Use the proper size and type of cutting line. Do not use metal wire, rope or the like. Do not use cutting line heavier than that recommended by the manufacturer. See the accessory section of this manual for more detailed information about the proper cutting line to use.
2.Keep the cutting line trimmed to the proper length (done automatically by the appliance). Make sure that the guard is firmly in place, in working order and positioned between yourself and the cutting line.
3.Wear long pants and substantial footwear to protect yourself from injury caused by flying debris. This is especially important when edging with the appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS2
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LOCKING TAB
PATTE DE VERROUILLAGE
LENGÜETA DE SEGURIDAD
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EDGE GUIDE
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REBORD
GUIA PARA
BORDES
(10° TO 30°)
(DE 10° À 30°)
(10° A 30°)
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HUB
MOYEU 12
CUBO
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| ARBRE |
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| FLECHA | CLEAN HERE |
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PUSH BUTTON |
| NETTOYER ICI. |
13 | LIMPIE AQUI | |
ENFONCER LE BOUTON. |
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OPRIMA EL BOTON |
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EXTEND TUBE | HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT AVAILABLE ONLY |
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ON THE ST5000 |
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ALLONGER LE TUBE. |
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DISPOSITIF DE RÉGLAGE DE LA |
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EXTIENDA EL TUBO |
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HAUTEUR, MODÈLE ST5000 SEULEMENT. |
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| AJUSTE DE ALTURA DISPONIBLE |
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| SOLAMENTE EN EL ST5000 |
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| 1/8" OF LINE | |
| 3 mm (1/8 po) DE FIL | |
| 3 mm DE LINEA | |
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INSERT LINE HERE |
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INSÉRER LE FIL ICI. | EYELET | 17 | |
INSERTE AQUI LA LINEA | |||
OEILLET |
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ORIFICIO
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18 | SNAP LEGS | PUSH DOWN |
| PATTES D'ENCLENCHEMENT | POUSSER VERS |
| PATAS DE ENSAMBLE | LE BAS. |
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| EMPUJE HACIA |
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| ABAJO |
