Black & Decker ST1000 User Manual

This product is supplied with a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other ). This plug will fit
into a polarized outlet (receptacle) only one way. If
the plug does not fit fully into your outlet, reverse
the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install a proper polarized outlet. Do
not modify or change this plug in any way.

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 shows the
correct size to use depending on cord length and
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the
heavier the cord.   

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Layout sections as shown. (See illustration on page 4)

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Hold middle section at printing while assembling each end.

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Push sections together firmly.

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Install screws and nuts. Screws cannot be tightened if parts are assembled incorrectly.

CLIP-TO-LOCK CORD RETAINER: (UNPLUG  EXTENSION CORD AT TRIMMER)
An extension cord retainer is built into the switch handle that prevents the extension cord from
pulling out of the handle. To use the retainer, double the extension cord, as shown in Figure 1,
about a foot from the female end. Depress the retainer latch, shown in the figure, and insert the
cord as far as it will go. Holding the cord in place, release the retainer latch and the cord will be
securely held. To remove the cord, depress the retainer latch and pull the cord out.

Proper trimming technique is essential to obtain the maximum in performance and handling ease.

CAUTION: Inspect area to be trimmed for any wire, cord, or string-like matter which could
become entangled in the rotating line or spool. Be particularly careful to avoid any wire which
might be bent outwardly into the path of the tool, such as barbs at the base of a chain link fence.
Tilt trimmer at a slight angle from the ground (Figure 2).
Lower to grass or weeds you intend to cut. (If they are over 20cm (8") high, start cutting at top.)
Slowly swing unit into and out of area being cut, holding the unit off the ground at desired
cutting height.

SPOOL

HUB

EYELET

SPRING

When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to

reduce risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury, including the following :

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.

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.

1. SAFETY SPECTACLES OR GOGGLES — Wear at all times when trimming.
2. GUARD — Do not use trimmer without guard attached.
3. NYLON LINE — Keep face, hands and feet clear of rotating nylon line at all times. Do not extend

beyond length specified in this manual. Wear long pants to protect your legs.

4. KEEP ALL BY-STANDERS AWAY — at a safe distance from work area, especially children.
5. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING — don’t carry plugged-in tool with finger on trigger.
6. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL — at a rate faster than the rate at which it is able to cut effectively.
7. USE THE RIGHT TOOL — Do not use this tool for any job except that for which it is intended.
8. DON’T OVERREACH— Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
9. WARNING — To prevent electric shock hazard, use only with an extension cord suitable for outdoor

use. Always connect extension cords to a fused line or one protected by a circuit breaker.

10. DON’T ABUSE CORD — Don’t yank cord from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil and sharp edges.

11. EXTENSION CORDS — to prevent disconnection of extension cord during operation, use extension

cord retainer as described in this manual.

12. DAMAGE TO UNIT — If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop trimmer

immediately, unplug, check for damage and have any damage repaired before further operation is
attempted. Do not operate with a broken hub or spool.

13. DAMAGE TO CORD — Keep power cord away from rotating line. If you damage the extension cord,

unplug it at the electrical outlet before moving the trimmer or examining the damage. If there is
damage to the extension cord, replace cord before further use.

14. DISCONNECT TOOL — When not in use, when replacing line, or prior to cleaning hub.
15. DRESS PROPERLY — Don’t operate the tool when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always wear

substantial footwear. Use of rubber gloves and substantial rubber soled footwear is recommended
when working outdoors.

16. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS — Do not use electric tools in damp or wet

locations. Follow all instructions in this instruction manual for proper operation of your trimmer.

17. DON’T USE THE TRIMMER IN THE RAIN.
18. DO NOT OPERATE portable electric tools in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these tools

normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.

19. STORE IDLE TOOLS INDOORS — When not in use, tools should be stored indoors in dry, locked-up

placed—out of reach of children.

20. THE ROTATING LINE PERFORMS A CUTTING FUNCTION — Use care when trimming around

screens and desirable plantings.

21. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT LINE — Do not use heavier line or other line

materials, eg. metal wire, fishing line or similar materials.

AN IMPORTANT CONSUMER FEATURE
Your tool is double insulated to give you added safety. This means that it is constructed throughout with
two separate “layers” of electrical insulation or one double thickness of insulation between you and the
tool’s electrical system.
Tools built with this insulation system are not intended to be grounded. As a result, the extension cord
used with your tool can be plugged into any conventional 120 volt electrical outlet without concern for
maintaining a ground connection.
NOTE: Double insulation does not take the place of normal safety precautions when operating this tool.
The insulation system is for added protection against injury resulting from a possible electrical insulation
failure within the tool.
CAUTION: When servicing double insulated tools, USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.
Replace or repair damaged cords.

Catalog Series ST1000       FORM NO. 264162-03 REV. 3     PRINTED IN MEXICO  

AUG. ‘02

INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA DE GARANTÍA.

LÉASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO. 

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FIG. 3

FIG. 1

BUMP CAP

RELEASE

TAB

FIG. 4

FIG. 5

GAP

FIG. 6

FIG. 8

SMALL

HOLE

FIG. 7

120 Volts

TOTAL LENGTH OF CORD IN FEET

RATING-AMPS

More

than

Not

more than

0
6

10
12

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6

10
12
16

18
18
16
14

16
16
16
12

16
14
14

14
12
12

NOT RECOMMENDED

A.W.G.

25 ft.

50 ft.

100 ft.

150 ft.

FIG. 2

(10˚ TO 30˚)

NYLON

LINE

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