Black & Decker 598098-00 Instruction Manual

5° to 10°SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCEINSTRUCTION MANUALCST800CCCC oooo rrrr dddd llll eeee ssss ssss 1111 2222 VVVV oooo llll ttttTTTT rrrr iiii mmmm mmmm eeee rrrrKEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:• Charge battery for a minimum of 24 hours before using your trimmer, using theBlack and Decker 12V charger 244374.• The guard must be installed before trimming - if not, the motor will overheat, and voidyour warranty.• To operate the trimmer, the lock off button must first be pulled back, so the trigger canbe activated.• When replacing the line, use only 0.065” diameter ROUND line - otherwise the unitmay not function properly.Cat No. CST800 Form No. 598098-00 OCT. ‘03Copyright © 2003 Black & Decker Printed in China1-800-54-HOW-TOBEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCTFOR ANY REASON PLEASE CALLIF YOU SHOULD EXPERIENCE A PROBLEMWITH YOUR BLACK & DECKER PRODUCT,CALL 1-800-54-HOW-TO (544-6986).BEFORE YOU CALL, HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATIONAVAILABLE, CATALOG NO., TYPE NO., AND DATE CODE.IN MOST CASES, A BLACK & DECKER REPRESENTATIVE CAN RESOLVEYOUR PROBLEM OVER THE PHONE. IF YOU HAVE A SUGGESTION ORCOMMENT, GIVE US A CALL. YOUR FEEDBACK IS VITAL TO BLACK & DECKER.(544-6986)32541678 910 11WARNING: IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONSWARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions shouldalways 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 ofCalifornia to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Someexamples of these chemicals are:• compounds in fertilizers• compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumberTo reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety equipment such as dust masksthat are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State ofCalifornia to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm.Wash hands after handling.CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use. Under some conditionsand duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONSTO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:• Before any use, be sure everyone using this tool reads and understands all safety instructionsand 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 inuse. Safety glasses are available at extra cost at your local Black & Decker Service Center or authorizedservice facility. Always use face or dust mask if operation is dusty.• GUARD – Do not use this appliance without guard properly attached.• DRESS PROPERLY – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber glovesand substantial rubber soled footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Don’t operate the appliancewhen barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear long pants to protect your legs. Wear protective hair coveringto contain long hair.• NYLON LINE – Keep face, hands and feet clear of rotating cutting line at all times.• THE ROTATING LINE PERFORMS A CUTTING FUNCTION – Use care when trimming around screens, fencesand desirable plantings.• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY – All visitors should be kept at safe distance from work area.• IMPORTANT WARNING – When being used stones, pieces of metal and other objects can be thrown out athigh speed by the line. The tool and guard are designed to reduce the danger. However, the following specialprecautions 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 objectsuch as a wall, steps, large stone, tree, etc. Use great care when working close to solidobjects, and, where necessary, do 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 therate 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 witha broken hub or spool.• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS – Do not use electric appliances in damp or wetlocations. Don’t use the appliance in the rain.• DO NOT OPERATE trimmer/edgers in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these appliances normallyspark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.• STORE IDLE APPLIANCES INDOORS – When not in use, appliances should be stored indoors in a drylocked-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 toreduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect appliance cordperiodically, and if damaged, have it repaired by an authorized service facility. Inspect extension cordsperiodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS – Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage ofparts, mounting, and any other condition that may affect its operation. Before further use of the appliance, aguard or other part that is damaged should be repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unlessotherwise indicated elsewhere in this manual.• FOR HOUSEHOLD use only.• 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.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ADDITIONAL IMPORTANTTrigger lock offVerrouillage de la détenteSeguro del gatilloCharging LEDTémoin de chargement à D.É.L.LED de cargaGuardProtecteurGuardaHub & SpoolMoyeu et bobineCubo y carreteUpper halfPartie supérieureMitad superiorLower halfPartie inférieureMitad inferiorNut & boltÉcrou et boulonTuerca y tornilloAir slotsFentes d'aérationRanuras deventilación1/8” of lineFil de 3 mm(1/8 po)3 mm (1/8”) de líneaTriggerDétenteGatilloNut & BoltÉcrou et boulonTuerca y tornilloCharging port and pinOrifice de chargement et tigePuerto y punta de cargaDate Code:

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