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• Press the spool down GENTLY and
rotate it until you feel it drop into place
and then push to snap into place. (When
in place, the spool will turn a few degrees
left and right freely).
• Take care to keep the line from becoming
trapped under the spool.
• Align the spool cap tabs with the slots on
the spool housing.
• Snap the spool cap back on as shown
in figure M by depressing lugs and
pressing into spool housing.
M
NOTE: Make sure that cover is fully
positioned, listen for two audible clicks to
ensure both lugs are correctly located.
Power the appliance on. In a few seconds
or less you’ll hear the nylon line being cut
automatically to the proper length.
CAUTION: To avoid appliance
damage, if the cutting line protrudes
beyond the trimming blade, cut it off so that
it just reaches the blade.
NOTE: 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
appliance could be hazardous.
REPLACEMENT ACCESSORIES
CAUTION: Before you begin trimming,
only use the appropriate type of cutting line.
Use BLACK+DECKER replacement spool
Model No. AF-100.
Reload nylon line (either bulk or prewound
replacement spool) as shown in this manual.
• 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. This line is available at your
local dealer or authorized service center.
• 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
appliance could be hazardous.
REPLACING THE SPOOL
• Remove battery from appliance.
• Depress the tabs (15) and remove the
spool cap (16) from the spool housing
(17) in the trimmer head (figure K).
• For best results, 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 (18) (figure N) 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.
18
L2
19
N
• Unfasten the end of the cutting line and
guide the line into the eyelet (L2) figure L.
• Take the new spool and push it onto
the boss (19) (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 in the housing (figure M).
• Push the cap onto the housing until it
snaps securely into place.
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 appliance.
• Remove the empty spool from the
appliance as described in “REPLACING
THE SPOOL.”