Black & Decker lste523 User Manual

To register your new product, call 1-800-544-6986
or visit www.BlackandDecker.com/NewOwner
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
20V MAX* STRING TRIMMER
Thank you for choosing BLACK+DECKER!
PLEASE READ BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT FOR
ANY REASON.
If you have a question or experience a problem with your BLACK+DECKER
purchase, go to http://www.blackanddecker.com/instantanswers
If you can’t find the answer or do not have access to the Internet, call
1-800-544-6986 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST Mon. - Fri. to speak with an agent.
Please have the catalog number available when you call.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
VEA EL ESPANOL EN LA CONTRAPORTADA.
INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA DE GARANTÍA.
ADVERTENCIA: LÉASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO.
*Maximum initial battery pack voltage (measured without a workload) is 20 volts. Measured
under a workload, nominal voltage is 18.
CATALOG NUMBER
LSTE522
LSTE523
LSTE525
KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:
• The guard must be installed before trimming or edging - if not, the
motor will overheat (page 7).
• When replacing the line, use only .065 inch diameter ROUND line
(B+D Model #AF-100 is recommended) - otherwise the appliance will
not function properly (page 11).
• Do not bump the feed head against the ground - it will disrupt the
feed mechanism.
• For use only with lithium-ion 20v MAX* batteries.

Black & Decker lste523 Specifications

General

Brand	Black & Decker
Model	lste523
Category	Trimmer
Language	English

Summary

Key Information You Should Know

Safety Guidelines and Definitions

Important Safety Warnings

Basic safety precautions to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.

Symbols and Definitions

Functional Description

Battery Charger Safety Instructions

Battery Pack Safety Instructions

Storage Recommendations

Charging Procedure

Leaving Battery in Charger

Charger keeps battery pack fresh and fully charged when left connected.

Charger Diagnostics

Bad Battery Detection

Indicates detection of a weak or damaged battery via red LED flashing.

Hot/Cold Pack Delay

Suspends charging until battery normalizes due to temperature extremes.

Important Charging Notes

Installing and Removing Battery Pack

Assembly and Adjustment

Installing the Guard

Instructions for attaching the safety guard to the trimmer housing.

Attaching the Auxiliary Handle

Steps for attaching the auxiliary handle to the trimmer upper housing.

Operation

Switching On and Off

How to turn the string trimmer on and off using the lock-off button and trigger.

Operating the Trimmer

Guidance on angling the unit, cutting angle, distance from feet, and using the edge wheel.

Height Adjustment

How to adjust the trimmer's overall height using the height-adjust collar.

Releasing Cutting Line

Instructions for releasing the cutting line taped to the spool housing for transit.

EASYFEED™ Button Operation

Convert to Edging Mode

Edging Procedure

How to use the trimmer in edging mode, including using the edge wheel and proper positioning.

Speed Control and Runtime Extension

Helpful Cutting Tips

Cutting Line and Line Feeding

Clearing Jams and Tangled Line

Replacement Accessories

Replacing the Spool

Rewinding Spool with Bulk Line

Maintenance

RBRC™ Seal Information

Service Information

Two-Year Limited Home Use Warranty

Troubleshooting