Black & Decker LST522 User Manual

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Important Safety Warnings
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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.
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WARNING: Do not remove guard. The
guard must be attached during use. Operating this trimmer
without the guard will violate the productwarranty.
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CAUTION: When replacing the line, use
only 0.065" (1.65 mm) diameter round line. Other diameters
or shapes may degrade performance or cause damage to
thetrimmer.
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• ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION – Wear safety
spectacles or goggles at all times when the battery is installed.
These items are available forpurchase.
• GUARD – Do not use this appliance without the
guardattached.
• DRESS PROPERLY – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
They can be caught in moving parts. Gloves and substantial
rubber soled footwear are recommended when working
5) Battery Tool Use and Care
a ) Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of
battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another
batterypack.
b ) Use power tools only with specifically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a
risk of injury andfire.
c ) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails,
screws or other small metal objects, that can make a
connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the
battery terminals together may cause burns or afire.
d ) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally
occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes,
additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation orburns.
e ) Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged
or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk
ofinjury.
f ) Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or
excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature
above 265°F (130°C) may causeexplosion.
g ) Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range
specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at
temperatures outside the specified range may damage the
battery and increase the risk offire.
6) Service
a ) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the power tool ismaintained.
b ) Never service damaged battery packs. Service of
battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer
or authorized serviceproviders.
outdoors. Don’t operate the appliance when barefoot or
wearing open sandals. Wear heavy 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.
• DO NOT USE materials not recommended, such as metal
wire, rope, and thelike.
• KEEP ALL BYSTANDERS AWAY – at a safe distance from
work area, especiallychildren.
• KEEP CHILDREN, BYSTANDERS AND ANIMALS AWAY
from the work area a minimum of 30feet (10 meters) when
starting or operating theunit.
• TO REDUCE THE RISK of rebound (ricochet) injury, work
going away from any nearby solid object such as wall, steps,
large stone, tree, etc. Use great care when working close to
solid objects and where necessary, do trimming byhand.
• AVOID ACCIDENTALLY STARTING – Don’t carry trimmer
when the battery is installed with finger ontrigger.
• USE THE RIGHT appliance – Do not use this appliance for
any job except that for which it isintended.
• DON’T OVERREACH – Keep proper footing and balance
at alltimes.
• 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.
• DAMAGE TO UNIT – If you strike or become entangled
with a foreign object, stop appliance immediately, remove the
battery, check for damage and have any damage repaired
before further operation is attempted. Do not operate with a
broken hub orspool.
• DISCONNECT TRIMMER – Remove the battery when not in
use, when replacing line, or prior tocleaning.
• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS–
Do not use electric appliances in damp or wet locations.
Follow all instructions in this instruction manual for proper
operation of your appliance. Don’t use the appliance in
therain.
• DO NOT OPERATE portable electric appliances in gaseous
or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these appliances normally
spark, and the sparks might ignitefumes.
• STORE IDLE APPLIANCES INDOORS – Remove the
battery. When not in use, appliances should be stored indoors
in a dry, locked‑up place out of reach ofchildren.
• STAY ALERT – Do not operate this unit when you are tired,
ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, ormedication.
• MAINTAIN APPLIANCES WITH CARE – Follow instructions
in Maintenance section. Keep handles dry, clean and free
from oil andgrease.
• 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 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.
• DO NOT immerse appliance in water or squirt it with a
hose. DO NOT allow any liquid to get insideit.

Black & Decker LST522 Specifications

General

Power Source	Battery
Voltage	20 V
Cutting Swath	12 inches
Line Diameter	0.065 inches
Feed System	Automatic Feed Spool (AFS)
Variable Speed	Yes
Battery Type	Lithium Ion