Black & Decker ST3000 / ST4000 /ST5000 - Manual

WARNING:

When using 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:

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compounds in fertilizers

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compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides

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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 ALL INSTRUCTIONS

• Before any use, be sure everyone using this garden appliance 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.

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GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS

FOR ALL APPLIANCES

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AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.

Don’t use appliances in damp or wet

locations. Don’t use appliances in the rain.

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KEEP CHILDREN AWAY.

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

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STORE IDLE APPLIANCES INDOORS.

When not in use, appliances should be

stored indoors in dry, and high or locked-up place – out of reach of children.

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DON’T FORCE APPLIANCE.

It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a

risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.

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USE RIGHT APPLIANCE.

Do not use the appliance for any job except that for

which it is intended.

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DRESS PROPERLY.

Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in

moving parts. Rubber gloves and substantial, non-skid footwear are recommended

when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

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USE SAFETY GLASSES AND OTHER SAFETY EQUIPMENT.

Use safety goggles or

safety glasses with side shields, complying with applicable safety standards and,

when needed, a face shield. Also use face or dust mask if operation is dusty. This

applies to all persons in the work area. Also use a hard hat, hearing protection,

gloves, safety shoes and dust collection systems when specified or required. Safety

glasses or the like are available at extra cost at your local dealer or Black & Decker

Service Center.

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DON’T ABUSE CORD.

Never carry appliance by cord or yank it to disconnect from

receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

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DON’T OVERREACH.

Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

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MAINTAIN APPLIANCE 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 authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and

replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.

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DISCONNECT APPLIANCES.

Disconnect the appliance from the power supply

when not in use, before servicing, and when changing accessories such as blades

and the like.

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AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.

Don’t carry plugged-in appliance with finger

on switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.

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GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI)

protection should be provided on

the circuits or outlets to be used for the gardening appliance. Receptacles are

available having built in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of

safety.

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STAY ALERT.

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

appliance when you are tired.

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CHECK DAMAGED PARTS.

Before further use of the appliance, 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 conditions 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.

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USE OF ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS.

The use of any accessory or

attachment not recommended for use with this appliance could be hazardous.

Note: Refer to the accessory section of this manual for further details.

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EXTENSION CORDS.

Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When

using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your

product will draw. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage

resulting in loss of power and overheating. The table below shows the correct size

to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the

next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. To reduce

the risk of disconnection of the appliance from the extension cord during

operation, use the extension cord retainer described in this manual.

WARNING:

OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS

To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only with an

extension cord intended for outdoor use, such as an

extension cord of type SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A,

STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A.

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REPAIRS AND SERVICE.

Repairs, maintenance and any adjustments not specified

in this manual should be performed by Black & Decker authorized service centers

or other qualified service organizations, always using identical replacement parts.

IMPORTANT WARNINGS FOR STRING TRIMMER

1. Use the proper size and type of cutting line. Do not use metal wire, rope or

the like. Do not use cutting line heavier than that recommended by the

manufacturer. See the accessory section of this manual for more detailed

information about the proper cutting line to use.

2. Keep the cutting line trimmed to the proper length (done automatically by the

appliance). Make sure that the guard is firmly in place, in working order and

positioned between yourself and the cutting line.

3. Wear long pants and substantial footwear to protect yourself from injury

caused by flying debris. This is especially important when edging with the

appliance.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT

FOR ANY REASON PLEASE CALL

IF YOU SHOULD EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM

WITH YOUR BLACK & DECKER PRODUCT,

CALL

1-800-54-HOW-TO (544-6986)

.

BEFORE YOU CALL, HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION

AVAILABLE, CATALOG NO., TYPE NO., AND DATE CODE.

IN MOST CASES, A BLACK & DECKER REPRESENTATIVE CAN RESOLVE

YOUR PROBLEM OVER THE PHONE. IF YOU HAVE A SUGGESTION OR

COMMENT, GIVE US A CALL. YOUR FEEDBACK IS VITAL TO BLACK & DECKER.

(544-6986)

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KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:

•Attach guard before trimming or edging.
•Angle tool slightly (10° to 30°) when trimming.

Cat No. ST3000/ ST4000/ ST5000 Form No. 383809-02 REV. 6 (NOV. ‘03)

Copyright © 2003 Black & Decker Printed in Mexico

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

WARNING: IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS

AND INSTRUCTIONS

Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets

Volts

Total Length of Cord in Feet

120V

0-25

26-50

51-100

101-150

240V

0-50

51-100

101-200

201-300

Ampere Rating
More Not more

American Wire Gauge

Than Than
0

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6

18

16

16

14

6

-

10

18

16

14

12

10 -

12

16

16

14

12

12 -

16

14

12

Not Recommended

1

2

3

4

LOCKING TAB

PATTE DE VERROUILLAGE

LENGÜETA DE SEGURIDAD

5

6

7

(10° TO 30°)

(DE 10° À 30°)

(10° A 30°)

EDGE GUIDE

GUIDE DE

REBORD

GUIA PARA

BORDES

9

10

11

14

INSERT LINE HERE

INSÉRER LE FIL ICI.

INSERTE AQUI LA LINEA

15

1/8" OF LINE

3 mm (1/8 po) DE FIL

3 mm DE LINEA

16

17

EYELET

OEILLET

ORIFICIO

13

PUSH BUTTON

ENFONCER LE BOUTON.

OPRIMA EL BOTON

EXTEND TUBE

ALLONGER LE TUBE.

EXTIENDA EL TUBO

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT AVAILABLE ONLY

ON THE ST5000

DISPOSITIF DE RÉGLAGE DE LA

HAUTEUR, MODÈLE ST5000 SEULEMENT.

AJUSTE DE ALTURA DISPONIBLE

SOLAMENTE EN EL ST5000

12

CLEAN HERE

NETTOYER ICI.

LIMPIE AQUI

HUB

MOYEU

CUBO

SHAFT

ARBRE

FLECHA

8

18

SNAP LEGS

PATTES D'ENCLENCHEMENT

PATAS DE ENSAMBLE

PUSH DOWN

POUSSER VERS

LE BAS.

EMPUJE HACIA

ABAJO