adjustments or changing accessories. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the appliance accidentally. From time
to time, especially when cutting thick or stalky
weeds, the line feeding hub may become
clogged with sap or other material and the
line will become jammed as a result. To clear
the jam, follow the steps listed below.
• Remove the battery from the trimmer.
• Press the release tabs (23) on the line
spool cap (24), as shown in figure o and
remove the cap by pulling it straight off.
o
Replacement
spool
Model #
AF-100
23
• Pull the nylon line spool out and clear
any broken line or cutting debris from the
spool area.
• Place spool and line into spool cap with
line "parked" in slots provided as shown
in figure P1.
• Insert the line end through the appropriate
hole in the spool housing. Pull slack line
through until it pulls out of the holding
slots as shown in figure P2.
P
• 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 Q by depressing lugs and
pressing into spool housing.
24
23
P1
P2
Q
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:
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:
accessory not recommended by
BLACK+DECKER for use with this
appliance could be hazardous.
RePlAceMeNt AcceSSoRIeS
cAutIoN:
only use the appropriate type of cutting line.
eASYFEED
uses single line, 0.065"
tM
AFS compatible accessories. Use
BLACK+DECKER Model No. AF-100
replacement spool and RC-100-P
replacement spool cap.
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:
accessory not recommended by
BLACK+DECKER for use with this
appliance could be hazardous.
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To avoid appliance
The use of any
Before you begin trimming,
The use of any