Maintenance; Troubleshooting - Black & Decker LST300 Instruction Manual

• Take the new spool and push it onto the boss (17) (figure N) in the housing. Rotate the spool slightly

until it is seated. The line should protrude approximately 5-3/8 inches (136mm) from the housing.

• Align the tabs on the spool cap with the slots (19) in the housing (figure O).

• Push the cap onto the housing until it snaps securely into place.

CAUTION:

To avoid trimmer damage, if the cutting line protrudes beyond the trimming

blade, cut it off so that it just reaches the blade.

ReWINDINg SPOOL FROM bULK LINe (USe ONLY .065 IN. ROUND DIAMeTeR LINe)

Bulk line is also available for purchase from your local retailer. 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 install bulk line, follow the steps below:

• Remove battery from trimmer.

• Remove the empty spool from the trimmer as described in "RePLACINg THe SPOOL".

• Remove any remaining cutting line from the spool.

• Make a fold at the end of the cutting line at about 3/4 inch (19mm) (20). Feed the cutting

line into one of the line anchoring slots (21) as shown in figure P.

• Insert the 3/4 inch (19mm) end of the bulk line into the hole (22) in the spool adjacent to the slot

as shown in figure Q. Make sure the line is pulled tight against the spool as shown in figure Q.

• 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 R).

• When the wound cutting line reaches the recesses (23), cut the line. (figure Q).

• Fit the spool onto the trimmer 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.

WARNINg:

To avoid serious injury, remove the battery from the trimmer before

performing any maintenance.

CAUTION:

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.

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.

TRIMMeR RUNS SLOWLY

• 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 5-3/8 inches (136mm)

from the spool. If it does, cut it off so that it just reaches the line trimming blade.

AUTOMATIC LINe FeeD DOeS NOT WORK

• Remove Battery from tool.

• Remove the spool cap.

• Pull the cutting line until it protrudes approximately 5-3/8 inches (136mm) from the spool. If

insufficient cutting line is left on the spool, install a new spool of cutting line.

• Ensure that the line is not crisscrossed on the spool as detailed in figure R. If it is, unwind

the cutting line, then wind it back on the spool neatly so that the lines do not cross.

• Ensure the beginning of the cutting line is pulled tight against the spool as shown in figure Q.

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