BLACK+DECKER BDSTGA9701 User manual

Tumbling Composter Assembly Instructions

Composteur à Tambour Rotative Instructions D’assemblage

Compostador Giratorio Instrucciones de Ensamble

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Table of Contents | Table des Matières | Tabla de Contenido 
INSTRUCTION MANUAL ......................................................................................................................... 3 
WARNING ...................................................................................................................................................... 5 
Assembly Instructions ................................................................................................................................... 6 
Materials ................................................................................................................................................... 6 
Section 1: Assemble the Composter Barrel .............................................................................................. 8 
Section 2: Assemble the Base ................................................................................................................. 15 
Section 3: Install the Composter Barrel on the Base .............................................................................. 20 
Features ...................................................................................................................................................... 23 
About Composting ...................................................................................................................................... 24 
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES ............................................................................................................ 25 
AVERTISSEMENT ......................................................................................................................................... 27 
Instructions d’assemblage .......................................................................................................................... 28 
Matériel ................................................................................................................................................... 28 
Section 1: Assembler le Tambour du Composteur ................................................................................. 30 
Section 2: Assembler la Base .................................................................................................................. 37 
Section 3: Installer le Tambour du Composteur sur la Base ................................................................... 42 
Caractéristiques .......................................................................................................................................... 45 
À Propos du Compostage ............................................................................................................................ 46 
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES ............................................................................................................ 47 
ADVERTENCIA ............................................................................................................................................. 49 
Instrucciones de Ensamble ......................................................................................................................... 50 
Materiales ............................................................................................................................................... 50 
Sección 1: Ensamble de Barril de Compostador ..................................................................................... 52 
 Sección 2:  Ensamble la Base.................................................................................................................. 59 
Sección 3: Instale el Barril de Compostador en la Base .......................................................................... 64 
Características ............................................................................................................................................. 67 
Acerca del Compostaje ............................................................................................................................... 68 
  
 

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Please read before returning this product for any reason.

WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions.

Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result

in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the

instruction manual.

Intended Use

Your BLACK+DECKER, BDSTGA9701 has been designed for

household, consumer use only. This barrel composter is

designed to mix typical green and brown compostables.

DO NOT let children come into contact with the product.

Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use

this product.

Definitions: Safety Alert Symbols and Words

This instruction manual uses the following safety alert symbols

and words to alert you to hazardous situations and your risk of

personal injury or property damage.

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, could result in death or

serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, may result in minor or

moderate injury.

(Used without word) Indicates a safety related message.

NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury

which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

Composting Safety Warnings

WARNING: Failure to follow these warnings may result in

serious personal injury or property damage.

CAUTION: Rotating gears can pinch fingers.

CAUTION: Opening or closing the doors can pinch fingers.

• Use care when using sharp objects to remove compost to

avoid damaging the composter barrel.

• Do not rotate composter barrel with doors open.

• Stand clear of handle as it may spin fast.

• Assemble on a smooth, level surface.

• Wear appropriate gloves and eye protection when using and

assembling composter.

• Keep hands and loose clothing away from the composter

barrel when rotating.

• Keep children away from the composter.

• Remove the composter barrel from the frame before moving

or relocating the unit.

• Remove composter barrel doors when emptying compost.

• Be aware that plastic panels can be damaged by over

tightening the connections.

• Do not overload the composter barrel. The maximum

composter barrel load is 60 lbs.

• Do not rotate the composter barrel when compost material

is frozen.

• Do not climb on, in, or around the composter.

• Do not use or store hot objects near the plastic composter.

Additional Safety Information

WARNING: Never modify the product or any part of it.

Damage or personal injury could result.

WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday

eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust

mask if operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED

SAFETY EQUIPMENT:

• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),

• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,

• NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.

WARNING: Some dust contains chemicals known to 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: Use of this product can generate and/or

disperse dust, which may cause serious and permanent

respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA

approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust

exposure. Direct particles away from face and body.

• Air vents often cover moving parts and should be avoided.

Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in

moving parts.

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MAINTENANCE

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,

wear gloves and protective eye wear before assembling,

making any adjustments or removing/installing

attachments or accessories. Failure to follow these

warnings may result in serious personal injury or property

damage.

Your BLACK+DECKER product has been designed to operate

over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.

Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper care

and regular cleaning.

Cleaning

WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with

clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the risk of

eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye

protection when performing this procedure.

WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals

for cleaning the non

‑

metallic parts of the tool. These

chemicals may weaken the plastic materials used in these

parts. Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild

soap. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never

immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.

Accessories

WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by

BLACK+DECKER, have not been tested with this product,

use of such accessories with this product could be

hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only

BLACK+DECKER recommended accessories should be

used with this product.

Recommended accessories for use with your product are

available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized

service center. If you need assistance in locating any accessory,

please contact BLACK+DECKER call 1‑800‑544‑6986.

Repairs

WARNING: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,

repairs, maintenance and adjustment (including brush

inspection and replacement, when applicable) should be

performed by a BLACK+DECKER factory service center or

a BLACK+DECKER authorized service center. Always use

identical replacement parts.

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FOR YOUR SAFETY: Registering your product will allow us to

contact you in the unlikely event a safety notification is

required under the Federal Consumer Safety Act.

Register online at www.BlackandDecker.com/NewOwner

TWO‑YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warranties this product to be free from

defects in material or workmanship for a period of two (

2

) years

following the date of purchase, provided that the product is

used in a home environment. This limited warranty does not

cover failures due to abuse, accidental damage or when repairs

have been made or attempted by anyone other than

BLACK+DECKER and its Authorized Service Centers. A defective

product meeting the warranty conditions set forth herein will be

replaced or repaired at no charge in either of two ways:

The first, which will result in exchanges only, is to return the

product to the retailer from whom it was purchased (provided

that the store is a participating retailer). Returns should be made

within the time period of the retailer’s policy for exchanges.

Proof of purchase may be required. Please check with the

retailer for its specific return policy regarding time limits for

returns or exchanges. The second option is to take or send the

product (prepaid) to a BLACK+DECKER owned or authorized

Service Center for repair or replacement at BLACK+DECKER’s

option. Proof of purchase may be required. BLACK+DECKER

owned and authorized service centers are listed online at

ww.blackanddecker.com. This warranty does not apply to

accessories. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you

may have other rights which vary from state to state or province

to province. Should you have any questions, contact the

manager of your nearest BLACK+DECKER Service Center. This

product is not intended for commercial use, and accordingly,

such commercial use of this product will void this warranty. All

other guarantees, express or implied, are hereby disclaimed.

LATIN AMERICA: This warranty does not apply to products sold

in Latin America. For products sold in Latin America, check

country specific warranty information contained in the

packaging, call the local company or see the website for

such information.

Imported by Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.,

701 E. Joppa Rd.

Towson, MD 21286

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WARNING

Safety glasses required for assembly

NOTICE: Composting contents may stain some surfaces such as concrete or masonry. Cover or protect

areas before placing composting unit on them.

Do not rotate barrel with doors open

CAUTION: Gears can pinch fingers

Stand clear of handle as it may spin fast

CAUTION: Doors can pinch fingers

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Assembly Instructions

Materials

Base

Part

No.

Picture

Qty

Description

A

1

Left arm

assembly

B

1

Right arm

assembly

C

1

Left side

support

D

1

Right side

support

E

2

Horizontal

stabilizer

bar

F

1

Handle

G

1

Rotation

lock

H

1

Shaft

Composter barrel

Part

No.

Picture

Qty

Description

I

5

Plain panel

J

1

Panel with

logo

K

1

Panel with

vents

L

1

Chamber

divider

M

1

Door base

panel

N

2

Side cover

O

1

"Add" door

P

1

"Time"

door

7

Hardware

Part

No.

Picture

Qty

Description

Q

8

M5 threaded rod

R

16

M5 hooded nut

S

16

M5 flat washer

T

10

M6x35 round head

screw

U

1

M6x55 round head

screw

V

2

M6x18 flat head

screw

W

3

M6 Lock nut

X

10

M6 flat washer

Y

2

M6 nylon washer

Z

10

M6 open lock

washer

AA

2

M4x15 Self tapping

screw

Tools Included

Picture

Description

Double sided

10 mm and

8 mm wrench

4 mm hex key

Tools Needed

Picture

Description

Cross head

screwdriver

Safety glasses

8

Ensure tab is nested

in channel

Insert rod in this

orientation for all panels

Section 1: Assemble the Composter Barrel

Step 1. Align the logo panel and a plain panel at a slight angle as shown so the

“A” sides line up and the tabs interlock.

Step 2. Starting from the A side, insert one threaded rod through the hinge.

“A” side

“B” side

Underside of panel

Orient logo as shown

1 x

J

1 x

I

1 x

Q

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Step 3. Install the panel with air vents onto the plain panel.

Continue to align the “A” sides and insert the threaded rods from the

“A” side for each panel.

Step 4. Install the remaining plain panels.

Continue to align the “A” sides and insert the threaded rods from the “A”

side for each panel.

1.

2.

3.

4.

1 x

K

1 x

Q

4 x

I

4 x

Q

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Note location of the “A” and “B” side

labels

Step 5. Install ONE side of the door base panel, continuing to line up the “A”

sides and insert the threaded rod from the “A” side.

Step 6. Install the chamber divider in the center of the composter.

Ensure the chamber divider is seated in the designated groove,

shown on the next page.

Ensure the center divider sits in

groove on the door base panel

1 x

L

Step 6 cont’d on next page

1 x

M

1 x

Q

2.

1.

3.

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Step 6. Continued- Ensure the chamber divider is seated in the designated groove.

Step 7. Install the threaded rod in the remaining side of the door base panel.

Insert the threaded rods from the “A” side.

1 x

Q

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Step 8. Install one side cover to the "A" side of the barrel.

Fit the panels in the groove in the side cover and align the holes

with the threaded rods in the panels.

Step 9. Install the hardware on the 8 threaded rods. DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN.

Underside of side cover

1 x

N

8 x

R

8 x

S

Groove for

panels

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Step 10. Flip the barrel over to sit on the “A” side cover and repeat step 8

to attach the “B” side cover.

Step 11. Install the hardware on the 8 threaded rods. Tighten the fasteners with

an 8 mm wrench.

1 x

N

8 x

R

8 x

S

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Step 12. Flip barrel over and tighten the fasteners on the “A” side cover with an

8 mm wrench.

Step 13. Insert the shaft through the hole in the center of the

side covers.

Completed barrel

Reach inside the openings to

guide shaft through the

chamber divider

1 x

H

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Section 2: Assemble the Base

Step 14. Lay out components.

See picture to ensure side supports and support legs are

oriented properly.

Left side support (C)

Right side support (D)

Ensure lip of side support faces outward

Ensure the large, single hole is

facing IN on both arm assemblies

Ensure the 3 smaller holes are

facing OUT on both arm assemblies

1 x

A

1 x

B

1 x

C

1 x

D

1 x

E

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Step 15. Install the fasteners in the order shown using a 4 mm hex key.

DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN.

Step 16. Rotate the top legs up and install the fasteners. Tighten with a

4 mm hex key and 10 mm wrench simultaneously, then tighten

the screw above it (see picture) with the same tools.

Repeat on

right side

2 x

T

2 x

X

2 x

W

4 x

T

4 x

Z

4 x

X

Tighten

X

Z

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Step 17. Place a horizontal stabilizer bar between the top support legs and

install the fasteners in the order shown. DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN.

Step 18. Install the handle on the main leg. Tighten fasteners with a cross head

screwdriver. NOTE: Handle can be installed on left support arm for left-

handed operation. See Step 19 for details.

Align the holes in the side support, main leg, and

horizontal stabilizer bar

4 x

T

4 x

Z

4 x

X

1 x

F

2 x

AA

Z

X

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Step 19. To install the handle on the left support arm, remove the end cap on the

top of the left arm and install it on the right arm.

Then follow Step 18 to install the handle on the left arm, ensuring that

the handle faces outwards and the gear faces inwards.

1.

2.

1 x

F

2 x

AA

4.

5.

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Step 20. Install the rotation lock on the same side as the

handle. Tighten hardware with 10 mm wrench

and 4 mm hex key until the lock securely stays

in place when rotated up and down. If lock is

too loose, it may disengage unexpectedly.

1 x

H

1 x

U

2 x

Y

1 x

W

Handle and lock are on the same side.

Nylon washer goes

BETWEEN the lock

and the frame

Back view

Bolt U

Lock H

Nylon washer Y

Lock H

Nut W

Side view

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Section 3: Install the Composter Barrel on the Base

Step 21. Two people are needed for this stage of the assembly. Flip the lock

handle downwards, and ensure the indicated bolts are loose to allow for

movement of the upright arms.

Step 22. For this step, one person should hold the barrel, and the second person

should help guide the shaft into the base.

Place the barrel in the base, guiding the shaft into the holes on the inside

of the base arms. Gently pull the arms outwards to fit the shaft.

Ensure the handle does not block the side of the door base panel.

Ensure these

bolts are loose

Ensure these bolts are loose

Flip the lock handle downward

Ensure the barrel is

oriented as shown

Place shaft in this hole

Place shaft in

this hole

Inside of main arm

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