Black & Decker lste525 - User Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
20V MAX* STRING TRIMMER
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INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA DE GARANTÍA.
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*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 lste525 Specifications

General

Power Source	Battery
Battery Type	Lithium Ion
Voltage	20 V
Cutting Swath	12 inches
Line Diameter	0.065 inches
Feed Type	Automatic Feed Spool
Cutting Width	12 inches

Summary

Safety Guidelines and Definitions

Important Safety Warnings

Basic safety precautions for electric gardening appliances to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and injury.

Symbols and Descriptions

Functional Description

Battery Charger Safety Instructions

Battery Pack Safety Instructions

Battery Storage Recommendations

Charging Procedure

Charger Diagnostics

Leaving Battery in Charger

Important Charging Notes

Battery Pack Installation and Removal

Assembly and Adjustment

Assembly Tools Required

Lists necessary tools for assembling the trimmer and its components.

Installing the Guard

Step-by-step instructions for securely attaching the safety guard.

Attaching the Auxiliary Handle

Guide on how to connect the auxiliary handle to the trimmer housing.

Height Adjustment

Operation

Switching On and Off

Procedure for powering the string trimmer on and off using the lock-off button and trigger.

Operating the Trimmer

Techniques for effective trimming, including angle, distance, and edge wheel use.

EASYFEED Button Functionality

Convert to Edging Mode

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 from Bulk Line

Instructions for winding cutting line from bulk spool onto the trimmer spool.

Maintenance

RBRC Seal Information

Service Information

Two-Year Limited Home Use Warranty

Troubleshooting

Trimmer Runs Slowly

Solutions for issues causing the trimmer to operate at a reduced speed.

EASYFEED Does Not Feed More Line

Fixes for problems with the automatic cutting line feeding system.

Overfeeding

Troubleshooting steps for excessive line feeding.

Line Unravels When Cap or Spool is Removed

Solutions for issues related to the cutting line spool and cap.