KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:

• Battery ships from the factory without a fuji charge. For optimal

performance and runtime charge battery for 9 hours before

attempting to use your trimmer/edger.

• To operate the trimmer, the lock out button must be pressed #1.

• This is an automatic feed trimmer - Do not bump head against

ground.

• Use only .065 inch (1.65 ram) diameter line. For opnmal results,

use Black & Decker factory wound spool, catalog #AF-1 O0.

THIS PRODUCT FOR ANY REASON:

If you have a question or experience aproblem

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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,

NST1024 TRIMMER/EDGER

instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and or

serious injury.

instructing others.

moving parts.

z_GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND

• READ and understand all instructions.

charger for the battery. A charger that may be suitable for one type

of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery.

designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries may create a

risk of fire.

• DO NOT use unit if switch does not turn it on or off. A unit that

cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be

repaired.

• DISCONNECT battery pack from unit or place the switch in the

locked or off position before making any adjustments, changing

accessories, or storing the unib Such preventative safety

measures reduce the risk of starting the unit accidentaUy.

• ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety

glasses. Also use face or dust mask if trimming operation is dusty.

ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:

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

• ANSIS12.6(S3.19)hearingprotection,

• NlOSH/OSHArespiratoryprotection.

can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and substantial

• NYLON LINE - Keep face, hands and feet clear of rotating nylon

Use care when trimming around screens and desirable plantings.

distance from work area.

• AWARNING: Mak ..... thatotherp .......... d pets

• _WAHNINB: Toreducethe dskof rebound (ricochet)

injury, work going away from any nearby solid object such as a wall,

• AVOID ACCIDENTALLY STARTING - Don_ carry unit 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 the rate for which it was

designed.

• USE THE RIGHT APPLIANCE - Do not use this unit for any job

except that for which it is intended.

• DON'T OVERREACH - Keep proper footing and balance at all

times.

• DAMAGE TO APPLIANCE- Ifyou strike or become entangled

with a foreign object, stop tool immediately, check for damage and

• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS - Do not

should be stored indoors in a dry locked-up place out of reach of

children.

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• STAY ALERT- Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do

• MAINTAIN APPLIANCES WITH CARE - Keep cutting edge sharp

and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury.

Follow instructions for lubricating and changfflg accessories.

Inspect appliance cord periodically, and if damaged, have it

repaired by an authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords

periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, cban, and

free from oil and grease.

• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS - Before further use of the unit, 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 isdamaged

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Z_ ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT- Do not use or charge

battery in damp or wet locations.

material from the trimmer. Remove battery from your trimmer and

carry by the front handle when not in use.

• EXERCISE CARE in handling batteries in order not to short the

of insulation between you and the tool's electrical system.

Tools built with this insulation system are not intended to be

not take the place of normal safety precautions when operating this

tool. The insulation system isfor added protection against injury

resulting from a possible electrical insulation failure within the tool.

REPLACEMENT PARTS: When servicing all tools, USE IDENTICAL

- - - . ......... direct current no .................. no load speed

............ safetyalertsymbol .../min ............ revolutions

CHARGING

1. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions.

2. Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary

markings on (1) battery charger, (2) battery pack, and (3) product

using battery pack.

Black & Decker Battery Packs. Other types of batteries may burst

4. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.

5. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Black & Decker

may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

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6. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug 12. DO NOT incinerate battery packs even if they are severely

rather than cord when disconnecting charger, damaged or completely worn out.

8. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely extreme usage, charging or temperature conditions. This does

necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk not indicate a failure. However, if the outer seal is broken and

of fire, electric shock or electrocution, this leakage gets on your skin:

a. Two-wire cords can be used with 2-wire or 3-wire extension a. Wash quickly with soap and water.

cords. Only round jacketed extension cords should be used, and b. Neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar.

we recommend that they be listed by Underwriters Laboratories c. If the battery liquid gets in your eyes, flush them with clean water

(U.L.). If the extension is to be used outside, the cord must be for a minimum of 10 minutes and seek immediate medical

suitable for outdoor use. Any cord marked for outdoor use can attention. MEDICAL NOTE; The liquid is a 25-35% solution of

also be used for indoor work. The letters "W" or "WA" on the cord potassium hydroxide.

jacket indicate that the cord is suitable for outdoor use.

American Wire Gauge) for safety, and to prevent loss of power

and overheating. Th ..... ],er the gaug ...... bet of the wire, the INSTRUCTIONS

greater the capacity of the cable; that is, 16 gauge has more

capacity than 18 gauge. When using more than one extension to CHARGING PROCEDURE

make up the total length, be sure each extension contains at

CHART FOR MINIMUM WIRE SIZE (AWG) OF EXTENSION CORDS FACTORY, CHARGE BATTERY PACK FOR AT LEAST 9 HOURS

NAMEPLATE RATING AMPS - O- 10.O BEFORE USE,

Total Extension Cord The charger is designed to use

standard household 120 volt

Length (ft) 0-25 26-50 51-10O 101-150 60 Hz power.

Wire Gau qe 18 16 16 14 standard 120 Volt 60 Hz

of any other charger could damage the battery pack or create a 2. Slide the charger onto the

Black & Decker service center. 2a) During charging the green LED will appear.

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NOTE: To remove the battery pack, press down on the release

button on the back of the battery pack and slide out.

9 to 11 hours. If the battery pack is run-down completely, it may

take up to 11 hours to become fully charged. Your battery pack

was sent from the factory in an uncharged condition. Before

attempting to use it, it must be charged for at least 11 hours.

+40°F(+4.5°C), or above +105°F (+40.5°C). This is important and

when air temperature is about 75°F (24°C).

touch. This is a normal condition and does not indicate a problem.

at receptacle by plugging in a lamp or other appliance. (2) Check

to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch which turns

power off when you turn out the lights. (3) Move charger and

battery pack to a surrounding air temperature of 40°F (+4.5°C) to

105°F (+40.5°C). (4) If the receptacle and temperature are OK,

and you do not get proper charging, take or send the battery

sufficient power on jobs which were easily done previously. DO

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

damaged or is completely worn out. The battery pack can

explode #1a fire.

or removing the battery from the charger may ignite the dust or fumes.

• If battery contents come into contact with the skin,

gets into the eye, rinse water over the open eye for 15 minutes or

until irritation ceases. If medical attention is needed, the liquid is a

25-35% solution of potassium hydroxide.

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.

• Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in locations

where the temperature may reach or exceed 105°F (40) (such

as outside sheds or metal buildings in summer),

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

be returned to service center for recycling.

z_WA RNING:Fire hazard. DO not st ......... y

battery so that metal ob ects can contact exposed battery

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

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.

1. Store tool:

a.) with the battery pack removed and on the charger.

should be charged again just prior to use.

LEAVING THE BATTERY PACK IN THE CHARGER

and store battery pack in a cool, dry location. NOTE: A battery pack

will lose its charge when kept off of the charger. If the battery pack

has not been kept on maintenance charge, it may need to be

recharged before use. A battery pack may also lose its charge if left in

a charger that is not plugged into an appropriate AC source.

18 AND 24 VOLT BATTERY PACKS

The NSTt 024 trimmer accepts the following 18 and 24 volt Black and

ASSEMBLY

ATTACHING THE GUARD

'R ...... th...... from the ___

"snaps" #1to pl .... ___

R rt th th htheinse e screw roug e

hole in the guard and tighten as

shown in figure C.

ATTACHING THE AUXILIARY HANDLE

the tdmmer with the curved edge facing

forward. Push down on the handle so

that it engages with the slot in the shaft.

Fully tighten screws with hex wrench.

AUXILIARY HANDLE ADJUSTMENT

• For maximum comfort and control, adjust the auxiliary handle to

position (towards you). The handle should be adjusted so that your

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

The overall height of the trimmer can be adjusted by loosening the

lock collar and rotating it opposite to the arrow shown in figure G.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

• AWAR N ING"A_y.... _o_3[_yo_or_%;h_

less you'll hear the nylon line being cut automatically to the proper

on the tool handle as shown in figure I. It

EDGING MODE

•_-WARNING: R..... battery

pack from tool before attempting to make

any adjustment.

To convert for maintenance edging:

housing.

stops, (half turn).

edger position.

• To operate as a maintenance

edger, position trimmer above

sidewalk or other surface as shown

• To return to the trimming position,

turn the too] off, push in on the

release button and rotate the

trimmer head counter clockwise

to fold the wire edge guide up out of

the way

Your trimmer uses .065 in. (1.65mm) diameter nylon line to cut grass

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.

REPLACING SPOOL

• Turn off the trimmer and remove the battery.

• Press the release tabs on the line spool

th...... by pulling it straight off. I_

debris from the spool area.

line unwrap about one foot

placing the spool down into

the hub with the notched

freely.)

In afew seconds or less you'll hear the nylon line being cut

automatically to the proper length.

& Decker replacement spool model number AF-lfig.

tangled more frequently than Black & Decker factory wound spools.

tool performance.

To install bulk line, follow the steps below.

• Insertoneendofttlebuikiineintothe _._

rest of the line through the slot in the

Spool, shown in figure Q.

il,eaedrtYtlUellline end t hrou g h tt_eeyelet [ _ ]

• Press the spool down GENTLY and rotate it until you feel it drop into

freely.)

• Snap the spool cover back on, insert the battery and turn the tool on.

Ina few seconds or less you'll hear the nylon line being cut

automatically to the proper length.

• &WARNING: R...... batterypackbef...... icing,

Recommended accessories for use with your too] are available from

your local dealer or authorized service center. If you need assistance

regarding accessories, please call: 1-800-544-6986.

Use Black & Decker replacement spool No. AF-100. This line is

available atyour local dealer or authorized service center.

Spool cap replacement part no. RC-t 00-P.

Reload nylon line (either bulk or prewrapped replacement spool) as

shown in this manual

USE ONLY .065 inch (1.65ram) DIAMETER NYLON MONOFILAMENT

AWARNI NG:Th..... f any ....... ry not

recommended for use with this tool could be hazardous.

Whether you need technical advice, repair, or genuine factory

replacement parts, contact the Black & Decker location nearest you.

To find your local service location, refer to the yellow page directory

under "Tools-Elected" or call: 1-800-54-HOW TO (544-6986).

Battery Recycling and the RBRC TM Seal

battery pack) indicates that the costs to recycle the

municipal solid waste stream and the RBRC program provides an

environmentally conscious alternative.

RBRC in cooperation with Black & Decker and other battery users,

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has established programs in the United States and Canada to

facilitate the collection of spent nickel-cadmium batteries. Help

Black & Decker service center or to your local retailer for recycling.

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warrants this product for twoyears

period of the retailer's policy for exchanges (usually 30 to 90 days

with the retailer for their specific return policy regarding returns that

This warranty does not apply to accessories. This warranty gives

You specific legal riglhts 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.

become illegible or are missing, call 1-800-544-6986 for a free

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NST1024 TAILLE-BORDURE/COUPE

BORDURE - MODE D'EMPLOI

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VOICl DES RENSEIGNEMENTS IMPORTANTS A

CONNAITRE :

Fusine. Pour optimiser ]e rendement et la duree de

• Pour faire fonctionner le tailie-bordure, le bouton de verrouiflage

• IIs'agit d'un taifle-bordure a alimentanon automatique; 6viter de

de 1,65 mm (0,065 po). Le numero de

rlOd_l_ d eelcakbrobine de rechange

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