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(Original instructions)

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(Original instructions)

Align the tabs on the spool cover with the cut outs in the 

housing.

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  Push the cover onto the housing until it snaps securely 

into place.

If the cutting line protrudes beyond the trimming blade, cut 

it off so that it just reaches the blade.

If the automatic line feed still does not work or the 

spool is jammed, try the following suggestions:

Carefully clean the spool cover and housing.

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  Remove the spool and check if the lever can move freely.

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  Remove the spool and unwind the cutting line, then wind it 

on neatly again as described above. Replace the spool as 

instructed.

Maintenance

Your BLACK+DECKER corded/cordless appliance/tool has 

been designed to operate over a long period of time with a 

minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory opera

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tion depends upon proper tool/appliance care and regular 

cleaning.

Your charger does not require any maintenance apart from 

regular cleaning.

Warning!

 Before performing any maintenance on corded/

cordless power tools:

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  Switch off and unplug the appliance/tool.

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  Or switch off and remove the battery from the appliance/

tool if the appliance/tool has a separate battery pack.

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  Or run the battery down completely if it is integral and then 

switch off.

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  Unplug the charger before cleaning it. Your charger does 

not require any maintenance apart from regular cleaning.

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  Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your tool/appliance 

and charger using a soft brush or dry cloth.

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  Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth. Do 

not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.

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  Regularly clean the cutting line and spool using a soft 

brush or dry cloth.

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  Regularly use a blunt scraper to remove grass and dirt 

from the underneath of the guard.

Protecting the environment

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Separate collection. This product must not be 

disposed of with normal household waste.

Should you find one day that your BLACK+DECKER product 

needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to you, do not 

dispose of it with household waste. Make this product avail

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able for separate collection.

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Separate collection of used products and packag

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ing allows materials to be recycled and used again. 

 

Re-use of recycled materials helps prevent 

environmental pollution and reduces the demand 

for raw materials.

Local regulations may provide for separate collection of electri

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cal products from the household, at municipal waste sites or 

by the retailer when you purchase a new product.
BLACK+DECKER provides a facility for the collection and re

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cycling of BLACK+DECKER products once they have reached 

the end of their working life. To take advantage of this service 

please return your product to any authorised repair agent who 

will collect them on our behalf.
You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair 

agent by contacting your local BLACK+DECKER office at the 

address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of author

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ised BLACK+DECKER repair agents and full details of our 

after-sales service and contacts are available on the Internet 

at: 

www.2helpU.com

Batteries

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At the end of their useful life, discard batteries with 

due care for our environment: 

Run the battery down completely, then remove it from the 

tool.

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  NiCd, NiMH and Li-Ion batteries are recyclable. Place 

the battery(s) in a suitable packaging to ensure that the 

terminals cannot be short-circuited. Take them to any 

authorised repair agent or a local recycling station.

Do not short-circuit the battery terminals.

Do not dispose of the battery(s) in a fire as this may result 

in a risk of personal injury or an Explosion.

Summary of Contents for STC1840

Page 1: ...www blackanddecker co nz www blackanddecker com au STC1840 ...

Page 2: ...2 C E B A D F 6 9 8 4 25 26 11 10 3 10 2 1 5 8 9 6 7 3 ...

Page 3: ...3 G H I J K 12 11 10 5 I1 13 I2 14 7 ...

Page 4: ...4 4 L N 4 17 18 O 19 20 P R Q 22 21 23 24 M 16 15 9 15 ...

Page 5: ...glasses or goggles u Never allow children or people unfa miliar with the instructions to use the appliance u Do not allow children or animals to come near the work area or to touch the appliance or power supply cord u Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near children u This appliance is not intended for use by young or infirm persons without supervision u This appliance is no...

Page 6: ...aced in the boot or restrained to prevent movement following sudden changes in speed or direction Inspection and repairs u Before use check the appliance for damaged or defective parts Check for breakage of parts and any other condi tions that may affect its operation u Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or defective u Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced by an aut...

Page 7: ...fter any impact check for signs of wear or damage and repair as necessary u Never operate the appliance with damaged guards or without guards in place u Take care against injury from any de vice fitted for trimming the filament line length After extending new cutter line always return the machine to its nor mal operating position before switching on u Always ensure that the ventilation slots are k...

Page 8: ...ound power Features This appliance includes some or all of the following features 1 On off switch 2 Battery 3 Auxillary Handle 4 Runtime Extender 5 Locking Clamp 6 Trimmer Head 7 Edge Guide Wheel 8 Guard 9 Spool Cap Assembly Warning Before assembly make sure that the tool is switched off and the battery has been removed u Turn the trimmer upside down so that you are looking down at the spool cap 9...

Page 9: ...ts green continuously The charger and the battery can be left connected indefinitely with the LED illuminated The LED will change to flashing green charging state as the charger oc casionally tops up the battery charge The charging indicator will be lit as long as the battery is connected to the plugged in charger u Charge discharged batteries within 1 week Battery life will be greatly diminished ...

Page 10: ...e the line into u in the housing Rotate the spool slightly until it is seated The line should protrude approximately 5 3 8 inches 136mm from the housing u Align the tabs on the spool cap with the slots 20 in the u Push the cap onto the housing until it snaps securely into place CAUTION To avoid trimmer damage if the cutting line protrudes beyond the trimming blade cut it off so that it just reache...

Page 11: ... grass and dirt from the underneath of the guard Protecting the environment Z Separate collection This product must not be disposed of with normal household waste Should you find one day that your BLACK DECKER product needs replacement or if it is of no further use to you do not dispose of it with household waste Make this product avail able for separate collection z Separate collection of used pr...

Page 12: ...ype Li Ion Charger 90615589 Input Voltage VAC 230 Output Voltage VDC 18 Output mA 2000 Hand arm weighted vibration value according to EN 786 9 0 m s2 uncertainty K 1 5 m s2 LPA sound preasure 93 dB A uncertainty K 1 6 dB A 90622986 04 2015 Australia New Zealand Stanley Black Decker www blackanddecker com au www blackanddecker co nz Tel 1800 338 002 Aust or Tel 0800 339 258 NZ ...

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