Black & Decker LST1018 - Manual (Page 12)

• To operate as a maintenance edger,
position trimmer above sidewalk as
shown in figure P.
• Return to trimming position by turning
the tool off, push in direction of arrow
and rotating the trimmer head counter
clockwise until it stops. When using
the tool in the trimmer mode you may
choose to fold the wire edge guide up
out of the way .
LINE FEEDING
Your trimmer uses .065 in. (1.65mm)
diameter nylon line to cut grass and weeds quickly and easily. In time,
the tip of the nylon line will become worn and the auto feed
mechanism will automatically feed and trim a fresh length of line.
The cutting line will wear faster if the cutting is done along sidewalks
or other abrasive surfaces or heavier weeds are being cut. The
automatic feed mechanism senses when more cutting line is needed
and feeds and trims the correct length of line whenever it is required.
You donʼt even have to think about it. Do not bump unit on ground in
attempt to feed line or for any other purpose.
REPLACING SPOOL/CLEARING
JAMS AND TANGLED LINES
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.
• Turn off the trimmer and remove the
battery.
• Press the release tabs on the line
spool cover, as shown in figure Q
and remove the cover by pulling it
straight off.
• Lift the spool of nylon line out of the hub and clear any broken line or
cutting debris from the spool area.
• In case of jams and tangled line
unwrap about one foot (30cm) of
line to ensure that it is undamaged.
If it is OK rewind it and insert the
line end through the eyelet in the
spool hub, as shown in figure R.
• Pull the line through the hole to
maintain tension while placing the
spool down into the hub with the
notched side exposed, as shown in
figure S.
• Press the spool down GENTLY
and rotate it until you feel it drop
into place.(Wheninplace,thespool
willturnafewdegreesleftandright
freely.)
• Snap the spool cover back on,
insert the battery and turn the tool
on. In a few seconds or less youʼll
hear the nylon line being cut
automatically to the proper length.
• For trouble free feeding and best results, only use Black & Decker
replacement spools with single 0.065 inch line. Black & Decker
replacement model number AF-100.
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AF-100 Spool
RC-100-P
Cap