SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CST2000
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KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:
• Charge battery before attempting to use your trimmer.
• To operate the trimmer, the lock out button must be pushed forward.
• This is an automatic feed trimmer – Do not bump head against ground.
• Use only .065” diameter line.
Cat No. CST2000
Form No. 243257-01
OCT. ‘04
Copyright © 2004 Black & Decker
Printed in Mexico
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1-800-54-HOW-TO
BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT
BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT
FOR ANY REASON PLEASE CALL
FOR ANY REASON PLEASE CALL
IF YOU SHOULD EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM
WITH YOUR BLACK & DECKER PRODUCT,
CALL 1-800-54-HOW-TO (544-6986).
BEFORE YOU CALL, HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
AVAILABLE, CATALOG NO., TYPE NO., AND DATE CODE.
IN MOST CASES, A BLACK & DECKER REPRESENTATIVE CAN RESOLVE
YOUR PROBLEM OVER THE PHONE. IF YOU HAVE A SUGGESTION OR
COMMENT, GIVE US A CALL. YOUR FEEDBACK IS VITAL TO BLACK & DECKER.
(544-6986)
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WARNING: IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
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 ALL 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.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL TOOLS
•
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION –
Wear safety glasses or goggles at all times when this appliance 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 appliance 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 appliance
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 tool 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 appliance 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 appliance 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 appliances in damp or wet
locations. Don’t use the appliance in the rain.
• DO NOT OPERATE
trimmer/edgers in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these appliances normally
spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.
• STORE IDLE APPLIANCES INDOORS –
When not in use, appliances 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 appliance 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 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 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.
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