Black & Decker LST136 User manual

Category
Grass trimmers
Type
User manual

This manual is also suitable for

1
40V MAX* LITHIUM TRIMMER / EDGER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:
• Theguardmustbeinstalledbeforetrimmingoredging-if
not,themotorwilloverheat(page8).
• Whenreplacingtheline,useonly.065inchdiameter
ROUNDline(B&DModel#AF-100isrecommended)-
otherwisethetoolwillnotfunctionproperly(page11).
• Donotbumpthefeedheadagainsttheground-itwill
disruptthefeedmechanism.
•
ForuseonlywithLBseries36vor40vMax*batteries.
Model # LST136
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
VEA EL ESPANOL EN LA CONTRAPORTADA.
POUR LE FRANÇAIS, VOIR LA COUVERTURE ARRIÈRE.
INSTRUCTIVODEOPERACIÓN,CENTROSDESERVICIO
YPÓLIZADEGARANTÍA.ADVERTENCIA:LÉASEESTE
INSTRUCTIVOANTESDEUSARELPRODUCTO.
Thank you for choosing Black & Decker! Go to
www.BlackandDecker.com/NewOwner
to register your new product.
Model Number LST136
PLEASE READ BEFORE RETURNING
THIS PRODUCT FOR ANY REASON:
Ifyouhaveaquestionorexperienceaproblemwithyour
Black&Deckerpurchase,goto
WWW.BLACKANDDECKER.COM/INSTANTANSWERS
forinstantanswers24hoursaday.
Ifyoucan’tfindtheanswerordonothaveaccesstotheinternet,
call1-800-544-6986from8a.m.to5p.m.ESTMon.-Fri
tospeakwithanagent.
Pleasehavethecatalognumberavailablewhenyoucall.
*Maximuminitialbatterypackvoltage(measuredwithouta
workload)is40volts.Thenominalvoltageis36.
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
Itisimportantforyoutoreadandunderstandthismanual.The
informationitcontainsrelatestoprotectingYOURSAFETYand
PREVENTINGPROBLEMS.Thesymbolsbelowareusedtohelp
yourecognizethisinformation.
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.
NOTICE: Usedwithoutthesafetyalertsymbolindicatesa
potentiallyhazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,mayresultin
propertydamage.
2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SafetyGuidelines-Definitions.................................................2
ImportantSafetyWarningsandInstructions............................2
Components.............................................................................4
ImportantSafetyInstructionsforBatteryChargers..................4
ImportantSafetyInstructionsforBatteryPacks.......................5
Assembly/Adjustment............................................................8
OperatingInstructions..............................................................9
ReplacementAccessories.......................................................10
Maintenance............................................................................12
Troubleshooting.......................................................................12
ServiceInformation..................................................................13
FullThree-YearHomeUseWarranty......................................15
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.
Read All Instructions
•ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION–Wearsafetyspectacles
orgogglesatalltimeswhenthistoolispluggedin.
•GUARD–Donotusethistool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toolwhenbarefootor
wearingopensandals.Wearheavy 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 ALL BYSTANDERS AWAY–atasafedistancefrom
workarea,especiallychildren.
•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:MAKE SUREthatotherpersonsandpetsareatleast
100feet(30m)away.
•TO REDUCE THE RISKofrebound(ricochet)injury,work
goingawayfromanynearbysolidobjectsuchas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plugged-in
toolwithfingerontrigger.
•DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL–ataratefasterthantherateat
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
AND INSTRUCTIONS
3
whichitisabletocuteffectively.
•USE THE RIGHT TOOL–Donotusethistoolforanyjobexcept
thatforwhichitisintended.
•DON’T OVERREACH–Keepproperfootingandbalanceatalltimes.
•DAMAGE TO UNIT–Ifyoustrikeorbecomeentangledwitha
foreignobject,stoptoolimmediately,unplug,checkfordamage
andhaveanydamagerepairedbeforefurtheroperationis
attempted.Donotoperatewithabrokenhuborspool.
•DISCONNECT TOOL–whennotinuse,whenreplacingline,or
priortocleaning.
•AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS–Do
notuseelectrictoolsindamporwetlocations.Followall
instructionsinthisInstructionManualforproperoperationofyour
tool.Don’tusethetoolintherain.
•DO NOT OPERATEportableelectrictoolsingaseousor
explosiveatmospheres.Motorsinthesetoolsnormallyspark,and
thesparksmightignitefumes.
•STORE IDLE TOOLS INDOORS–Whennotinuse,toolsshouldbe
storedindoorsinadry,locked-upplaceoutofreachofchildren.
•STAY ALERT–Donotoperatethisunitwhenyouaretired,ill,
orundertheinfluenceofalcohol,drugs,ormedication.
•MAINTAIN APPLIANCES WITH CARE–Followinstructionsin
maintenancesection.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.
•DONOTimmersetoolinwaterorsquirtitwithahose.DONOT
allowanyliquidtogetinsideit.
•DONOTstorethetoolonoradjacenttofertilizersorchemicals.
•DONOTcleanwithapressurewasher.
•Keepguardsinplaceandinworkingorder.
•Keephandsandfeetawayfromcuttingarea.
WARNING: Donotusetooliftheswitchtriggerdoesnotturn
thetoolonoroff.Anytoolthatcannotbecontrolledwiththeswitch
triggerisdangerousandmustberepaired.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Thelabelonyourtoolmayincludethefollowingsymbols.The
symbolsandtheirdefinitionsareasfollows:
V volts A.................amperes
Hz.............hertz W................watts
min...........minutes
..............alternatingcurrent
..........directcurrent
n
o...............noloadspeed
..............
ClassIIConstruction
.............earthingterminal
..............safetyalertsymbol.../min.......revolutionsor
reciprocationsperminute
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.
4
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: Thismanualcontainsimportant
safetyinstructionsforbatterychargers.
•Beforeusingcharger,readallinstructionsandcautionarymarkings
oncharger,batterypack,andproductusingbatterypack.
WARNING: Shock hazard.Donotallowanyliquidtoget
insidecharger.
CAUTION: Burn hazard. Toreducetheriskofinjury,charge
onlydesignatedBlack & Decker batteries.Othertypesofbatteries
mayburstcausingpersonalinjuryanddamage.
CAUTION: Undercertainconditions,withthechargerplugged
intothepowersupply,thechargercanbeshortedbyforeign
material.Foreignmaterialsofaconductivenaturesuchas,butnot
limitedto,steelwool,aluminumfoil,oranybuildupofmetallic
particlesshouldbekeptawayfromchargercavities.Alwaysunplug
thechargerfromthepowersupplywhenthereisnobatterypackin
thecavity.Unplugchargerbeforeattemptingtoclean.
WARNING:
•DO NOT attempt to charge the battery pack with any chargers
other than the ones in this manual.The charger and battery
pack are specifically designed to work together.
•These chargers are not intended for any uses other than
charging designated Black & Decker rechargeable batteries.
Any other uses may result in risk of fire, electric shock or
electrocution.
•Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
•Pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger.
This will reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord.
•Make sure that cord is located so that it will not be stepped
on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
•Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely
1. On/Off Switch
2. Handle
3. Lock Off Button
4. Battery
5. Charge Indicator
6. Power Command
7. Auxillary Handle
8. Height Adjust
Locking Clamp
9. Trimmer Head
10. Edge Guide
11. Guard
12. Spool Housing
8
3
4
7
COMPONENTS
2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR BATTERY CHARGERS
10
1
11
12
9
5
6
A
necessary.Use of improper extension cord could result in risk of
fire, electric shock, or electrocution.
•An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or
American Wire Gauge) for safety.The smaller the gauge number
of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable, that is 16 gauge
has more capacity than 18 gauge. When using more than one
extension to make up the total length, be sure each individual
extension contains at least the minimum wire size.
Recommended Minimum Wire Size for Extension Cords
•Do not place any object on top of charger or place the charger
on a soft surface that might block the ventilation slots and
result in excessive internal heat. Place the charger in a
position away from any heat source.The charger is ventilated
through slots in the top and the bottom of the housing.
•Do not mount charger on wall or permanently affix charger
to any surface.The charger is intended to use on a flat, stable
surface (i.e., table top, bench top).
•Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug —have
them replaced immediately.
•Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been
dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. Take it to an
authorized service center.
•Do not disassemble charger; take it to an authorized service
center when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly
5
may result in a risk of electric shock, electrocution or fire.
•Disconnect the charger from the outlet before attempting any
cleaning. This will reduce the risk of electric shock. Removing the
battery pack will not reduce this risk.
•NEVER attempt to connect 2 chargers together.
•The charger is designed to operate on standard household
electrical power (120 Volts). Do not attempt to use it on any
other voltage.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Important safety InstructIons
for battery packs
WARNING: For safe operation, read this manual and manuals
originally supplied with tool before using the charger.
Thebatterypackisnotfullychargedoutofthecarton.Beforeusing
thebatterypackandcharger,readthesafetyinstructionsbelow.
Thenfollowchargingproceduresoutlined.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
•Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is severely
damaged or is completely worn out.The battery pack can
explode in a fire. Toxic fumes and materials are created when
battery packs are burned.
•Do not charge or use battery in explosive atmospheres, such
as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Inserting
or removing the battery from the charger may ignite the dust or fumes.
•If battery contents come into contact with the skin,
immediately wash area with mild soap and water. If battery
liquid gets into the eye, rinse water over the open eye for 15
minutes or until irritation ceases. If medical attention is needed, the
battery electrolyte for Li-ion batteries is composed of a mixture of
liquid organic carbonates and lithium salts.
• Contents of opened battery cells may cause respiratory irritation.
Provide fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets
Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300
Ampere Rating
MoreNotmore AmericanWireGauge
ThanThan
0 - 6 18 16 16 14
6 - 10 18 16 14 12
10 - 12 16 16 14 12
12 - 16 14 12 NotRecommended
6
WARNING: Burn hazard. Battery liquid may be flammable if
exposed to spark or flame.
•Charge the battery packs only in Black & Decker chargers.
•DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other liquids. This may
cause premature cell failure.
•Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in locations where

outside sheds or metal buildings in summer).
WARNING: Never attempt to open the battery pack for any
reason. If battery pack case is cracked or damaged, do not insert into
charger. Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do not use a
battery pack or charger that has received a sharp blow, been
dropped, run over or damaged in any way (i.e., pierced with a nail,
hit with a hammer, stepped on). Damaged battery packs should be
returned to service center for recycling.
WARNING: Fire hazard. Do not store or carry battery so that
metal objects can contact exposed battery terminals. For example, do
not place battery in aprons, pockets, tool boxes, product kit boxes, drawers,
etc., with loose nails, screws, keys, etc. Transporting batteries can
possibly cause fires if the battery terminals inadvertently come in
contact with conductive materials such as keys, coins, hand tools and
the like. The US Department of Transportation Hazardous Material
Regulations (HMR) actually prohibit transporting batteries in commerce or on
airplanes (i.e., packed in suitcases and carry-on luggage) UNLESS they are
properly protected from short circuits. So when transporting individual
batteries, make sure that the battery terminals are protected and well
insulated from materials that could contact them and cause a short circuit.
NOTE: Batteries should not be put in checked baggage.
STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS
1.Thebeststorageplaceisonethatiscoolanddryawayfrom
directsunlightandexcessheatorcold.
2.Longstoragewillnotharmthebatterypackorcharger.
CHARGING PROCEDURE
BlackandDeckerchargersaredesignedtochargeBlackandDecker
batterypacks:LCS36(2hrs),LCS436(6hrs).
1.Plugthechargerintoanappropriateoutletbeforeinsertingthe
batterypack.
2.Insertthebatterypackintothecharger.
3.ThegreenLEDwillflashindicatingthatthebatteryis
beingcharged.
4.ThecompletionofchargeisindicatedbythegreenLED
remainingoncontinuously.Thepackisfullychargedand
maybeusedatthistimeorleftonthecharger.
Recharge discharged batteries as soon as possible after
use or battery life may be greatly diminished.
CHARGER DIAGNOSTICS
Thischargerisdesignedtodetectcertainproblemsthatcanarise
withthebatterypacksorthepowersource.Problemsareindicated
byoneLEDflashingindifferentpatterns.
BAD BATTERY
Thechargercandetectaweakordamagedbattery.Thered
LEDflashesinthepatternindicatedonthelabel.Ifyousee
thisbadbatteryblinkpattern,donotcontinuetochargethe
battery.Returnittoaservicecenteroracollectionsitefor
recycling.
HOT/COLD PACK DELAY
Whenthechargerdetectsabatterythatisexcessivelyhot
orexcessivelycold,itautomaticallystartsaHot/ColdPack
Delay,suspendingcharginguntilthebatteryhasnormalized.
Afterthishappens,thechargerautomaticallyswitchestothe
PackChargingmode.Thisfeatureensuresmaximumbattery
life.TheredLEDflashesinthepatternindicatedonthelabel
whenthehot/coldpackdelayisdetected.
LEAVING THE BATTERY IN THE CHARGER
Thechargerandbatterypackcanbeleftconnectedwiththegreen
LEDglowingindefinitely.Thechargerwillkeepthebatterypack
freshandfullycharged.
7
IMPORTANT CHARGING NOTES
1.Longestlifeandbestperformancecanbeobtainedifthebattery
packischargedwhentheairtemperatureisbetween60°Fand80°F
(16°-27°C).DONOTchargethebatterypackinanairtemperature
below+40°F(+4.5°C),orabove+105°F(+40.5°C).Thisisimportant
andwillpreventseriousdamagetothebatterypack.
2.Thechargerandbatterypackmaybecomewarmtotouch
whilecharging.Thisisanormalcondition,anddoesnotindicatea
problem.Tofacilitatethecoolingofthebatterypackafteruse,avoid
placingthechargerorbatterypackinawarmenvironmentsuchas
inametalshed,oranuninsulatedtrailer.
3.Ifthebatterypackdoesnotchargeproperly:
a.Checkcurrentatreceptaclebyplugginginalamporother
appliance
b.Checktoseeifreceptacleisconnectedtoalightswitch
whichturnspoweroffwhenyouturnoutthelights.
c.Movechargerandbatterypacktoalocationwherethe
surroundingairtemperatureisapproximately60°F-80°F
(16°-27°C).
d.Ifchargingproblemspersist,takethetool,batterypackand
chargertoyourlocalservicecenter.
4.Thebatterypackshouldberechargedwhenitfailstoproduce
sufficientpoweronjobswhichwereeasilydonepreviously.DO
NOTCONTINUEtouseundertheseconditions.Followthecharging
procedure.Youmayalsochargeapartiallyusedpackwhenever
youdesirewithnoadverseaffectonthebatterypack.
5.Foreignmaterialsofaconductivenaturesuchas,butnotlimited
to,steelwool,aluminumfoil,oranybuildupofmetallicparticles
shouldbekeptawayfromchargercavities.Alwaysunplugthe
chargerfromthepowersupplywhenthereisnobatterypackinthe
cavity.Unplugchargerbeforeattemptingtoclean.
6.Donotfreezeorimmersechargerinwateroranyotherliquid.
WARNING: Shock hazard.Donotallowanyliquidtoget
insidecharger. Never attempt to open the battery pack for any
reason. If the plastic housing of the battery pack breaks or cracks,
return to a service center for recycling.
STATE OF CHARGE INDICATOR (FIGURE B)
Thebatteryisequippedwithastate
ofchargeindicator.Thiscanbeused
todisplaythecurrentlevelofcharge
inthebatteryduringuseandduring
charging.Itdoesnotindicatetool
functionalityandissubjecttovariation
basedonproductcomponents,
temperatureandend-userapplication.
Checking state of charge during use:
•Pressthestateofchargeindicator
button(B1).
•ThefourLED’s(B2)willilluminate
indicatingthepercentofchargein
thebattery.SeechartinfigureB.
•IfLEDlightdoesnotilluminate,chargebattery.
INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK
WARNING: Make certain the lock-off button is engaged to
prevent switch actuation before removing or installing battery.
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK:
Insertbatterypackintotooluntilfully
seatedandanaudibleclickisheard
(figure C).Makesurebatterypack
isfullyseatedandfullylatchedinto
position.
TO REMOVE BATTERY
PACK: Depressthebatteryrelease
buttoninthebackofthebatterypack
andpullbatterypackoutoftool.
C
B
B2
B1
tabclicksintoplace(Ensure
thattheguiderails(D1)on
theguard(D2)arecorrectly
alignedwiththeguiderails
(D3)onthetrimmerhead(D4)
(figure D).
Thelockingtab(D5)
shouldsnappedintothehousing
slot(D6).
•Securetheguardwiththe
screw(E1)(figure E).
ATTACHING THE AUXILIARY
HANDLE (FIGURES F AND G)
•Pushtheauxiliaryhandle
(F1)ontothetube(F2).
•Slidethebolt(G1)through
theholesintheauxiliary
handle.
•Tightentheknob(G2)
ontotheboltbyturningit
clockwise.
ADJUSTING THE POSITION
OF THE AUXILIARY HANDLE
(FIG. G)
Theauxiliaryhandlecanbe
adjustedtoprovideoptimum
balanceandcomfort.
•Loosentheknobonthe
boltbyturningitcounter
clockwise.
•Gentlyslidetheauxiliary
handleupordownthetube
tothedesiredheight.
•Tightentheknobontothe
boltbyturningitclockwise.
8
WARNING: Beforeassembly,makesurethatthetoolis
switchedoffandthebatteryhasbeenremoved.
ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED (NOT SUPPLIED):
-PhillipsScrewdriver
WARNING: Removethebatterybeforeattemptingtoattachany
ofthefollowingcomponents.
ATTACHING THE GUARD
(FIGURES D AND E)
WARNING: NEVER
OPERATETOOLWITHOUT
GUARDFIRMLYINPLACE.
Theguardmustalwaysbe
properlyattachedonthetoolto
protecttheuser.
•Removethescrewfromthe
guard.
•Keepingtheguardsquareto
thetrimmerheadslideitfully
intoplaceuntiltheretaining
E
E1
F
F1
F2
ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENT
G
G2
G1
D
D2
D1
D3
D4
D6
D5
LI-ION Battery Packs and Chargers
Thisproductcanacceptanyofthebatteriesand
chargerslistedinthechartbelow.
Batteries:LI-ION LBX36
LBXR36
LBXR2036
Chargers:LI-ION LCS36
LCS436
Description Cat. #
9
ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF
THE TOOL (FIGURE H)
CAUTION: Adjustthe
lengthofthetrimmertoobtain
properworkingpositionsas
showninfigure N.
•Thistoolhasatelescopic
mechanism,allowingyou
tosetittoacomfortable
height.
Toadjusttheheightsetting:
•Releasetheheightadjust
lockingclamp(H1).
•Gentlypullthetube(H2)
upordowntothedesired
height.
•Closetheheightadjustlockingclamp(H1).
RELEASING THE CUTTING LINE
Intransit,thecuttinglineistapedtothespoolhousing.
•Removethetapeholdingthecuttinglinetothespoolhousing.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Alwaysusepropereyeprotectionthatconforms
toANSIZ87.1(CAN/CSAZ94.3)whileoperatingthispowertool.
WARNING:Removethebatterybeforemakinganyassembly,
adjustments,orchangingaccessories.Suchpreventivesafetymeasures
reducetheriskofstartingthe
trimmer
accidentally.
CAUTION: Beforeyoubegintrimming,onlyusethe
appropriatetypeofcuttingline.
CAUTION: Inspectareatobetrimmedandremoveanywire,
cord,orstring-likeobjectswhichcouldbecomeentangledinthe
rotatinglineorspool.Beparticularlycarefultoavoidanywirewhich
mightbebentoutwardlyintothepathofthetool,suchasbarbsatthe
baseofachainlinkfence.
SETTING THE TOOL TO TRIMMING OR EDGING MODE
(FIGURE I, J AND K)
•Thetoolcanbeusedintrimmingmodeasshowninfigure Iorin
edgingmodetotrimoverhanginggrassalonglawnedgesandflower
bedsasshowninfigure K.
TRIMMING MODE
Fortrimming,thetrimmerhead
shouldbeinthepositionshownin
figure I.Ifitisnot:
•Removethebatteryfromthetool.
•Pressandholdtheheadrelease
button(I1).
•Whileholdingtheauxillaryhandle,
rotatetheheadclockwise.
•Releasetheheadreleasebutton.
•Lifttheedgeguide(J1)intothe
closedposition.
Note:Theheadwillonlyrotateinone
direction.
CAUTION: Wireedgeguide
shouldonlybeusedwheninthe
edgingmode.Keepwireedgeguide
intheretractedpositionwheninthe
trimmingmode.
EDGING MODE (FIGURE K)
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
feet(30m)away.
Foredging,thetrimmerheadshouldbein
thepositionshowninfigure K.Ifitisnot:
H
H1
H2
I
K
I1
K2
J
J1
K1
10
•Removethebatteryfromthetool.
•Pressandholdtheheadreleasebutton(K1).
•Whileholdingtheauxillaryhandle,rotatetheheadcounterclockwise.
•Releasetheheadreleasebutton.
•Droptheedgeguide(K2)intotheopenposition.Ensurethatthe
edgingguideisallthewaydown,anaudibleclickwillbeheard.
Note:Theheadwillonlyrotateinonedirection.
Note:TheAutoFeedSystemmaynotoperatecorrectlyifedgeguideisnotused.
SWITCHING ON AND OFF
•Toswitchthetoolon,press
inandholdthelockoffbutton
(L1)thensqueezethetrigger
lever(L2).Oncethetoolis
runningyoumayreleasethe
lockoffbutton(L1).
•Toswitchthetooloff,release
thetriggerlever.
WARNING:Neverattempt
tolockthetriggerleverinthe
onposition.
POWER COMMAND -
MAX POWER / MAX RUNTIME
Themaxpower/maxruntime
feature(M1)islocatedonthe
toolhandle.Itallowsyouto
optimizethetoolsperformance
andboostthepowerasneeded.
•Tochoosemaxpowerto
tacklethickweeds,rotatedial
tosetting6.
•Tochoosemaxruntimeto
increasebatteryliferotatedial
tosetting1.
•Foracombinationofboth,
rotatedialtosettingfrom2to5.
OPERATING THE TRIMMER
•Withtheuniton,angleunitandslowlyswingthe
trimmersidetosideasshowninfigure N.
•Maintainacuttingangleof5°to10°asshown
infigure N1.Donotexceed10°(figure N2).Cut
withthetipoftheline.Tokeepdistancefromhard
surfacesuseedgeguide(10).Pulltheguideout
untilitsnapssecurelyintoplace
•Maintainaminimumdistanceof24 inches
(609.6 mm)betweentheguardandyourfeet
asshowninfigure N3.Toacheivethisdistance
adjusttheoverallheightofthetrimmerasshown
infigure H.
EDGING
Optimumcuttingresultsareachievedon
edgesdeeperthan2inches(50mm).
•Donotusethetooltocreateedges
ortrenches.
•Guidethetoolasshowninfigure O.
•Tomakeaclosercut,slightlytiltthe
tool.
L
L1
L2
M
M1
N
O
N3
5
O
-10
O
N1
5
O
-10
O
N2
11
HELPFUL CUTTING TIPS
•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todragongroundorothersurfaces.
•Inlonggrowthcutfromthetopdownanddonotexceed12
inches(304.8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righttoleft.
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.
CUTTING LINE / LINE FEEDING
Yourtrimmeruses.065 inch (1.65 mm) diameter, ROUND
nylon line.Duringuse,thetipsofthenylonlineswillbecome
frayedandwornandthespecialselffeedingspoolwill
automaticallyfeedandtrimafreshlengthofline.DO NOT BUMP
unitongroundinattempttofeedlineorforanyotherpurposes.
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.
REPLACEMENT ACCESSORIES
CAUTION: Beforeyoubegintrimming,onlyusetheappropriate
typeofcuttingline.
UseBlack&DeckerreplacementspoolModelNo.AF-100.
•USEONLY.065inch(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.
•Otherreplacementparts(guards,spoolcaps,etc.)areavailable
throughBlack&Deckerservicecenters.Tofindyourlocalservice
locationcall:1-800-544-6986 or visit www.blackanddecker.com.
WARNING: Theuseof
anyaccessorynot
recommendedbyBlack&
Deckerforusewiththistool
couldbehazardous.
REPLACING THE SPOOL
(FIGURES P, Q AND R)
•Removebatteryfrom
tool.
•Depressthetabs(P1)and
removethespoolcap(P2)
fromthespoolhousing(P3)
inthetrimmerhead(figure P).
•ReplacespoolwithBlack
&Deckermodel#AF-100.
•Graspemptyspoolwithonehandandspoolhousingwithother
handandpullspoolout.
•Iflever(Q1) inbaseof
housingbecomesdislodged,
replaceincorrectposition
beforeinsertingnewspool
intohousing.
•Removeanydirtandgrass
fromthespoolandhousing.
•Unfastentheendofthe
cuttinglineandguidetheline
intotheeyelet(R2)figure R.
•Takethenewspooland
pushitontotheboss(Q2)in
thehousing.Rotatethespool
slightlyuntilitisseated.
Thelineshouldprotrude
approximately4-13/16inches
(122mm)fromthehousing.
P
Replacement
spool
Model#
AF-100
Q
P1
P2
P1
P3
Q1
Q2
12
•Alignthetabsonthespool
capwiththeslots(R1)inthe
housing(figure R).
•Pushthecapontothe
housinguntilitsnapssecurely
intoplace.
CAUTION: Toavoid
tooldamage,ifthecutting
lineprotrudesbeyondthe
trimmingblade,cutitoffso
thatitjustreachestheblade.
REWINDING SPOOL
(USE ONLY .065 IN. ROUND DIAMETER LINE) (FIGURES S, T & U)
NOTE:Handwoundspoolsfrombulklinearelikelyto
becometangledmorefrequentlythanBlack&Deckerfactory
woundspools.Forbestresults,factorywoundspoolsare
recommended.
Torewindspool,followthe
stepsbelow:
•Removebatteryfromtool.
•Removetheemptyspool
fromthetoolasdescribedin
REPLACING THE SPOOL”.
•Makeafoldattheendof
thecuttinglineatabout3/4
inch(19mm)(S1).Feedthe
cuttinglineintooneofthe
lineholdingslots(S2)as
showninfigure S.
•Insertthe3/4inch(19mm)
endofthebulklineinto
thehole(T1)inthespool
adjacenttotheslotas
showninfigure T. Make
surethelineispulledtight
againstthespoolasshown
infigure T.
•Windthecuttinglineontothespoolin
thedirectionofthearrowonthespool.
Makesuretowindthelineonneatlyand
inlayers.Donotcrisscross(figure U).
•Whenthewoundcuttinglinereaches
therecesses(T2),cuttheline.(figure T).
•Fitthespoolontothetoolasdescribed
inREPLACING THE SPOOL”.
THE RBRC™ SEAL
TheRBRC™(Rechargeable
BatteryRecyclingCorporation)
SealontheLi-Ionbattery(or
batterypack)indicatesthatthecoststorecyclethebattery
(orbatterypack)attheendofitsusefullifehavealreadybeenpaidby
Black & Decker.RBRC™incooperationwithBlack & Deckerand
otherbatteryusers,hasestablishedprogramsintheUnitedStates
tofacilitatethecollectionofspentLi-Ionbatteries.Helpprotectour
environmentandconservenaturalresourcesbyreturningthespent
Li-IonbatterytoanauthorizedBlack & Deckerservicecenterortoyour
localretailerforrecycling.Youmayalsocontactyourlocalrecyclingcenter
forinformationonwheretodropoffthespentbattery.
RBRC™isaregistered
trademarkoftheRechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.
T
U
R
S
R1
R2
S1
S2
T1
T2
13
maIntenance
WARNING: Toavoidseriousinjury,removethebatteryfrom
thetoolbeforeperforminganymaintenance.
1. Keeptheairintakeslots cleantoavoidoverheating.
2. Yourtrimmerlinecandryoutovertime.Tokeepyourlineintop
condition,storesparepre-woundspoolsorbulklineinaplastic,
sealablebagwithatablespoonofwater.
3. Plasticpartsmaybecleanedbyusingamildsoapandadamprag.
4.Thelinecutterontheedgeoftheguardcandullovertime.Itis
recommendedyouperiodicallytouch-upthesharpnessofthe
bladewithafile.
trouble shootIng guIDe
problem
Toolrunsslowly.
Automaticlinefeeddoesnot
feedmoreline.
solutIon
•Removebatteryfromtool.
•Checkthatthespoolhousing
canrotatefreely.Carefullyclean
itifnecessary.
•Checkthatthecuttingline
doesnotprotrudemorethan
approximately4-13/16inches
(122mm)fromthespool.
Ifitdoes,cutitoffsothatitjust
reachesthelinetrimmingblade.
•Morelineisfedwhentheline
shortenstoapproximately3
inches(76.2mm).Todetermine
ifthelineisnotfeeding,letline
wearpastthispoint.
problem
Automaticlinefeeddoesnot
feedmoreline.
solutIon
•Keepthetabsdepressedand
removethespoolfromthespool
housinginthetrimmerhead.
•Ensurethatthelineisnot
crisscrossedonthespoolas
detailedinfigure U.Ifitis,
unwindthecuttingline,then
winditbackonthespoolneatly
sothatthelinesdonotcross.
•Inspecttracksatthebottomof
spoolfordamage.Ifdamaged,
replacespool.
•Readthecodeonthebackof
spool.Ifitreads“PA66”call
customerserviceforareplacement.
Ifitreads“ABS”thisisnottheissue.
•Pullthecuttinglineuntilit
protrudesapproximately4-13/16
inches(122mm)fromthespool.If
insufficientcuttinglineisleftonthe
spool,installanewspoolofcutting
line.
•Alignthetabsonthespoolcap
withthecutoutsinthehousing.
•Pushthespoolcapontothehousing
untilitsnapssecurelyintoplace.
•Ifthecuttinglineprotrudes
beyondthetrimmingblade,cut
itoffsothatitjustreachestheblade.
Iftheautomaticlinefeedstilldoes
notworkorthespoolisjammed,try
thefollowingsuggestions:
•Carefullycleanthespooland
housing.
•Removethespoolandcheckifthe
leverinthespoolhousingcan
movefreely.
trouble shootIng contInueD
14
IMPORTANT: ToassureproductSAFETYandRELIABILITY,
repairs,maintenanceandadjustmentshouldbeperformedby
authorizedservicecentersorotherqualifiedserviceorganizations,
alwaysusingidenticalreplacementparts.
Thisdevicecomplieswithpart15oftheFCCrules.Operation
issubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevicemay
notcauseharmfulinterference,and(2)thisdevicemustaccept
anyinterferencereceived,includinginterferencethatmaycause
undesiredoperation.
NOTE: Thisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomply
withthelimitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,pursuanttoPart
15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovide
reasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferenceinaresidential
installation.Thisequipmentgenerates,usesandcanradiateradio
frequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordance
withtheinstructions,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradio
communications.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterference
willnotoccurinaparticularinstallation.
Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioor
televisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturningthe
equipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrectthe
interferencebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:
•Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
•Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
•Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthat
towhichthereceiverisconnected.
•Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
Changesormodificationstothisunitnotexpresslyapprovedby
thepartyresponsibleforcompliancecouldvoidtheuser’sauthority
tooperatetheequipment.ThisClassBdigitalapparatuscomplies
withCanadianICES-003.
servIce InformatIon
AllBlack&DeckerServiceCentersarestaffedwithtrained
personneltoprovidecustomerswithefficientandreliablepower
toolservice.Whetheryouneedtechnicaladvice,repair,orgenuine
problem
Overfeeding
Lineunravelswhencaporspool
isremoved.
solutIon
•Removethespoolandunwind
thecuttingline,thenwinditon
neatlyagain.Replacethespool
intothehousing.
•Ensureyouarecuttingwith
thetipoftheline(7inches
(177.8mm)fromthespool).
Usetheedgeguideifneededto
ensureproperspaceis
maintained.
•Ensureyouarenot
exceedinga10°angleas
showninfigure N1.
•Makesuretoparkthelinesin
holdingslots(S2)figure S
beforeremoving.
15
Importedby
Black&Decker(U.S.)Inc.,
701E.JoppaRd.
Towson,MD21286U.S.A.
factoryreplacementparts,contacttheBlack&Deckerlocation
nearestyou.Tofindyourlocalservicelocation,call:1-800-544-6986
or visit www.blackanddecker.com
full three-year home use warranty
Black&Decker(U.S.)Inc.warrantsthisproductforthreeyears
againstanydefectsinmaterialorworkmanship.Thedefective
product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(usually30to90days
afterthesale).Proofofpurchasemayberequired.Pleasecheck
withtheretailerfortheirspecificreturnpolicyregardingreturnsthat
arebeyondthetimesetfor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ouroption.Proofofpurchasemayberequired.
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.Shouldyouhaveanyquestions,contactthemanager
ofyournearestBlack&DeckerServiceCenter.Thisproductisnot
intendedforcommercialuse.
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warrantyinformation.
FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT:Ifyourwarninglabels
becomeillegibleoraremissing,call1-800-544-6986 forafree
replacement.
48
Cat.No.LST136 FormNo.90601709 September2013
Copyright
©
2013Black&Decker  PrintedinChina
BLACK&DECKERS.A.DEC.V.
BOSQUESDECIDROSACCESORADIATASNO.42
COL.BOSQUESDELASLOMAS.
05120MÉXICO,D.F
TEL.(0155)53267100
018008472309/018008472312
PARA OTRAS LOCALIDADES LLAME AL 01 800 847 2309 o 01 800 847 2312.
  • Page 1 1
  • Page 2 2
  • Page 3 3
  • Page 4 4
  • Page 5 5
  • Page 6 6
  • Page 7 7
  • Page 8 8
  • Page 9 9
  • Page 10 10
  • Page 11 11
  • Page 12 12
  • Page 13 13
  • Page 14 14
  • Page 15 15
  • Page 16 16
  • Page 17 17
  • Page 18 18
  • Page 19 19
  • Page 20 20
  • Page 21 21
  • Page 22 22
  • Page 23 23
  • Page 24 24
  • Page 25 25
  • Page 26 26
  • Page 27 27
  • Page 28 28
  • Page 29 29
  • Page 30 30
  • Page 31 31
  • Page 32 32
  • Page 33 33
  • Page 34 34
  • Page 35 35
  • Page 36 36
  • Page 37 37
  • Page 38 38
  • Page 39 39
  • Page 40 40
  • Page 41 41
  • Page 42 42
  • Page 43 43
  • Page 44 44
  • Page 45 45
  • Page 46 46
  • Page 47 47
  • Page 48 48

Black & Decker LST136 User manual

Category
Grass trimmers
Type
User manual
This manual is also suitable for

Ask a question and I''ll find the answer in the document

Finding information in a document is now easier with AI