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Replacing Spool Assembly (Fig. I–K)
WARNING:
The use of any accessory not
recommended by BLACK+DECKER for use with this
appliance could be hazardous.
WARNING:
Do not use any blades,
or any accessory or attachment other than those
recommended by BLACK+DECKER on this trimmer/
edger. Serious injury or product damage may result.
Reload nylon line (either bulk or prewound replacement
spool) as shown in this manual.
USE ONLY .065" (1.65 mm) DIAMETER ROUND NYLON
MONOFILAMENT LINE. Do not use serrated or heavier gauge
line, as they will overload the motor and cause overheating.
This line is available at your local dealer or authorized
service center.
1. Disconnect the plug from the power source.
2. Press the release tabs
21
on the spool cap
20
, and
remove the spool cap from the spool housing
14
.
3. For best results, replace spool with BLACK+DECKER
Model AF-100.
4. If lever in base of housing becomes dislodged, replace in
correct position before inserting new spool into housing.
5. Remove any dirt and grass from the spool cap and
spool housing.
6. Unfasten the end of the cutting line and guide the line
into the eyelet
17
.
7. Take the new spool and push it onto the boss
22
in the
housing. Rotate the spool slightly until it is seated.
8. The line should protrude approximately 5-3/8" (136 mm)
from the housing.
9. Align the release tabs on the spool cap with the slots in
the spool housing.
10. Snap the spool cap back on by depressing release tabs
and pressing into spool housing.
11. Push the cap onto the housing until it snaps securely
into place.
From time to time, especially when cutting thick or stalky
weeds, the line feeding hub may become clogged with
sap or other material and the line will become jammed as a
result. To clear the jam, follow the steps listed below.
CAUTION:
To avoid appliance damage, if
the cutting line protrudes beyond the trimming blade,
cut it off so that it just reaches the blade.
1. Disconnect the plug from the power source
2. Press the release tabs
21
on the spool cap
20
, and
remove the spool cap from the spool housing
14
.
3. Pull the nylon line spool out and clear any broken line or
cutting debris from the spool area.
4. Fit the spool onto the appliance as described in
Replacing Spool Assembly
.
Clearing Jams and Tangled Line (Fig. I)
WARNING:
Disconnect the plug from
the power source before making any assembly,
adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
appliance accidentally.
Cutting Line / Line Feeding
Your trimmer uses .065" (1.65 mm) diameter, round nylon
line. During use, the tips of the nylon lines will become frayed
and worn. Cutting line will wear faster and require more
feeding if the cutting or edging is done along sidewalks or
other abrasive surfaces or heavier weeds are being cut.
Helpful Cutting Tips (Fig. G)
• Use the tip of the string to do the cutting; do not force
string head into uncut grass. Use edge guide along
such things as fences, houses and flower beds for
best practices.
• Wire and picket fences cause extra string wear, even
breakage. Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood may
wear string rapidly.
• Do not allow spool cap
20
to drag on ground or
other surfaces.
• In long growth, cut from the top down and do not
exceed 13" (330 mm) high.
• Keep trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is the
best cutting area.
• The trimmer cuts when passing the unit from the left to
right. This will avoid throwing debris at the operator.
• Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood moldings, siding,
and fence posts can easily be damaged by the string.
Edging Mode Operation (Fig. H)
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 trimmer and guard
are designed to reduce the danger.
However, MAKE SURE that other persons and pets are at least
100' (30 m) away. Optimum cutting results are achieved on
edges deeper than 2" (50 mm).
• Do not use this trimmer to create trenches.
• Using the edge guide
12
, guide the trimmer.
• Position the edging guide on the edge of the sidewalk
or abrasive surface so the cutting line is over the grass or
dirt area to be edged.
• To make a closer cut, slightly tilt the trimmer.
2. To return to trimming position, Press the convert-to-edge
button
10
and rotate the motor housing
11
180 °
clockwise back to its original position.
nOTE:
You will experience faster than normal cutting line
wear if the trimmer line is positioned directly over the
sidewalk or abrasive surface.
