Black & Decker Cordless 18 Volt Trimmer/Edger NST-2018 User Manual

Instruction manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:

• Charge battery for 9 hours before attempting to use your trimmer/edger.
• To operate the trimmer, the lock out button must be pulled back.
• This is an automatic feed trimmer – Do not bump head against ground.
• Use only .065” diameter line.
• Install guard.

Cat No. NST2018

Form No. 598012-01

DEC. ‘03

Printed in China

WARNING: IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS

TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:

• Before any use, be sure everyone using this tool reads and understands all safety instructions and

other information contained in this manual.

• Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and in instructing others.

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.

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.

WARNING:

This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of

California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

CAUTION:

Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use. Under some conditions

and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL TOOLS

• READ

and understand all instructions.

• A BATTERY OPERATED UNIT

with integral batteries or a separate battery pack must be recharged only

with the specified 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.

• USE BATTERY OPERATED UNIT ONLY

with specifically designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries

may create a risk of fire.

• AVOID

accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the locked or off position before inserting battery pack.

Carrying units with your finger on the switch or inserting the battery pack into a unit with the switch on invites

accidents.

• 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 unit. Such preventative safety measures reduce the risk of

starting the unit accidentally.

• ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION – Wear safety glasses or goggles at all times when this unit is in use.

Safety glasses are available at extra cost at your local Black & Decker Service Center or authorized service

facility. Always use face or dust mask if operation is dusty.

• GUARD – Do not use this unit 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

unit when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear 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 CHILDREN AWAY –

All visitors should be kept at safe distance from work area.

• 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 unit and guard are designed to reduce the danger. However, the

following special precautions should be taken:

•

WARNING:

Make sure that other persons and pets are at least 100 ft. (30.5m) away.

•

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of rebound (ricochet) injury, work going away from any nearby solid

object such as a 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 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 –

If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop tool immediately,

check for damage and have any damage repaired before further operation is attempted. Do not operate with

a broken hub or spool.

• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS –

Do not use electric units in damp or wet locations.

Don’t use the unit in the rain.

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT- Do not use or charge battery in damp or wet locations.
• DO NOT USE OR CHARGE battery in rain.
• REMOVE BATTERY before servicing, cleaning or removing 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 battery with conducting

materials such as rings, bracelets and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.

• DO NOT OPEN OR MUTILATE

the batteries. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the

eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The label on your tool may include the following symbols.

V ..............volts

A................amperes

Hz ............hertz

W ..............watts

min............minutes

..............alternating current

..........direct current

no ..............no load speed

............Class II Construction

............earthing terminal

..............

safety alert symbol

.../min........revolutions or

reciprocations per minute

BATTERY CAP INFORMATION
Battery storage and carrying caps are provided for use whenever the battery is out of the unit
or charger. Remove cap before placing battery in charger or tool.

WARNING:

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. without battery cap. Without cap in place, battery could

short circuit causing fire or burns or damage to battery.

Lock-out
Verrouillage hors tension
Seguro

Trigger Switch
Interrupteur à détente
Gatillo interruptor

Charger not shown
Chargeur non illustré
Cargador no ilustrado

• DO NOT OPERATE

trimmer/edgers in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these units normally

spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.

• STORE IDLE APPLIANCES INDOORS –

When not in use, units should be stored indoors in a dry

locked-up place out of reach of children.

• STAY ALERT–

Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate unit when you are tired.

• 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 changing 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, clean, 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 is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced

by an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this manual.

• KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING ORDER

• KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA.
• DO NOT CHARGE APPLIANCE IN RAIN OR IN WET LOCATIONS.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Catalog Number NST2018

Date Code

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Battery Cap