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Black & Decker LST400 Instruction Manual

20v max* trimmer/edger
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20V max* Trimmer/edger
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CATALOg NUMBERS
LST400, LST420
KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:
• The guard must be installed before trimming or edging - if not, the motor will overheat.
• When replacing the line, use only .065 inch diameter ROUND line (B&D Model #AF-100 is
recommended) - otherwise the trimmer will not function properly.
• Do not bump the feed head against the ground - it will disrupt the automatic feed mechanism.
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INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA DE GARANTÍA.
ADvERTENCIA: LÉASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO.
*Maximum initial battery pack voltage (measured without a workload) is 20 volts. Measured under a workload, nominal voltage is 18.
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  • Page 1 20V max* Trimmer/edger INSTRUCTION MANUAL CATALOg NUMBERS LST400, LST420 KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW: • The guard must be installed before trimming or edging - if not, the motor will overheat. • When replacing the line, use only .065 inch diameter ROUND line (B&D Model #AF-100 is recommended) - otherwise the trimmer will not function properly.

  • Page 3: Safety Guidelines - Definitions

    Replacement: Spool (AF-100) Cap (RC-100) Remplacement : Bobine (AF-100) Capuchon (RC-100) Repuestos: Carrete (AF-100) Tapa (RC-100) 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.
  • Page 4 CAUTION: Failure to comply with the recommendations outlined in the key information section will void warranty. 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...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions For Battery Chargers

    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.
  • Page 6 • Do not use an extension cord unless it Minimum gauge for Cord Sets is absolutely necessary. Use of improper volts Total Length of Cord in Feet extension cord could result in risk of fire, 120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150 electric shock, or electrocution. 240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300...

  • Page 7: Storage Recommendations

    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.

  • Page 8: Assembly And Adjustment

    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 (2) firmly into trimmer until an audible click is heard as shown in figure C. Ensure battery pack is fully seated and fully latched into position.

  • Page 9: Operating The Trimmer

    OPERATINg INSTRUCTIONS WARNINg: Always use proper eye protection that conforms to ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/CSA Z94.3) while operating this power trimmer. 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.

  • Page 10: Replacement Accessories

    NOTE: When in acceleration mode (#2), runtime will be decreased as compared to when trimmer is in extended runtime mode (#1). 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.

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    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™...

  • Page 12: Full Two-Year Home Use Warranty

    FULL TWO-YEAR HOME USE WARRANTY Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warrants this product for two 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).

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