Black & Decker ST7700 TYPE 3, ST4500 TYPE 3 Owner’s Manual
KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:
• Attach guard before trimming or edging.
• Angle tool slightly (10° to 30°) when trimming.
TRIMMER/EDGERIHSTRUCTIOHMAHUAL
Catalog Numbers ST4500, ST7600, ST7700
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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The
information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and
PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help
you recognize this information.
DANGER: ,ndicatesan imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: ,ndicatesapotent a,yhazardouss tuat on
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION: Usedwithoutthesafetyalertsymbo indicates
a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
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VV/4,1"II_I I I_11_: IMPORTANT SAFETY
WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
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W_I--III I Illiili" When using gardening appliances, basic
safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire,
electric shock, and personal injury, including the following.
WARN ING: Somedustcreatedby 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:
• compounds in fertilizers
• compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides
• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
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protection during use. Under some conditions and duration of use,
noise from this product may contribute to hearing toss.
• Before any use, be sure everyone using this garden appliance
• Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and in
/K GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL APPLIANCES
• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use appliances in
• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept at a distance
• STORE IDLE APPLIANCES INDOORS. When not in use,
• DON'T FORCE APPLIANCE. It will do the job better and with less
• USE RIGHT APPLIANCE. Do not use the appliance for any job
• DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They
• USE SAFETY GLASSES AND OTHER SAFETY EQUIPMENT.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety
equipment such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter
out microscopic particles.
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Wl-lnIl IIll_._; Wear appropriate personal hearing
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
reads and understands all safety instructions and other information
contained in this manual.
instructing others.
damp or wet locations. Don't use appliances in the rain.
from work area.
appliances should be stored indoors in dry, and high or locked-up
place - out of reach of children.
likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.
except that for which it is intended.
can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and substantial, non-
skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
Use safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields, complying
with applicable safety standards and, when needed, a face shield.
Also use face or dust mask if operation is dusty. This applies to all
personsintheworkarea.Alsouseahardhat,hearingprotection,
gloves,safetyshoesanddustcollectionsystemswhenspecified
orrequired.Safetyglassesorthelikeareavailableatextracostat
yourlocaldealerorBlack&DeckerServiceCenter.
• DON'TABUSECORD.Nevercarryappliancebycordoryankitto
disconnectfromreceptacle.Keepcordfromheat,oil,andsharp
edges.
• DON'TOVERREACH.Keepproperfootingandbalanceatall
times.
• MAINTAINAPPLIANCEWITHCARE.Keepcuttingedgesharp
andcleanforbestperformanceandtoreducetheriskofinjury.
Followinstructionsforlubricatingandchangingaccessories.
Inspectappliancecordperiodicallyandifdamaged,haveitrepaired
byauthorizedservicefacility.Inspectextensioncordsperiodically
andreplaceifdamaged.Keephandlesdry,clean,andfreefromoil
andgrease.
• DISCONNECTAPPLIANCES.Disconnecttheappliancefromthe
powersupplywhennotinuse,beforeservicing,andwhen
changingaccessoriessuchasbladesandthelike.
• AVOIDUNINTENTIONALSTARTING.Don'tcarryplugged-in
appliancewithfingeronswitch.Besureswitchisoffwhenplugging
in.
• GROUNDFAULTCIRCUITINTERRUPTER(GFCl)protection
shouldbeprovidedonthecircuitsoroutletstobeusedforthe
gardeningappliance.Receptaclesareavailablehavingbuiltin
GFCIprotectionandmaybeusedforthismeasureofsafety.
• STAYALERT.Watchwhatyouaredoing.Usecommonsense.Do
notoperateappliancewhenyouaretired.
• CHECKDAMAGEDPARTS.Beforefurtheruseoftheappliance,a
guardorotherpartthatisdamagedshouldbecarefullycheckedto
determinethatitwiltoperateproperlyandperformitsintended
function.Checkforalignmentofmovingparts,bindingofmoving
parts,breakageofparts,mountingandanyotherconditionsthat
mayaffectitsoperation.Aguardorotherpartthatisdamaged
shouldbeproperlyrepairedorreplacedbyanauthorizedservice
centerunlessotherwiseindicatedelsewhereinthismanual.
• USEOFACCESSORIESANDATTACHMENTS.Theuseofany
accessoryorattachmentnotrecommendedforusewiththis
appliancecouldbehazardous.Note:Refertotheaccessorysection
ofthismanualforfurtherdetails.
EXTENSIONCORDS.Makesureyourextensioncordisingood
condition.Whenusinganextensioncord,besuretouseoneheavy
enoughtocarrythecurrentyourproductwiltdraw.Anundersized
extensioncordwillcauseadropinlinevoltageresultingintossof
powerandoverheating.Thetablebelowshowsthecorrectsizeto
usedependingoncordlengthandnameplateampererating.Ifin
doubt,usethenextheaviergauge.Thesmallerthegaugenumber,
theheavierthecord.Toreducetheriskofdisconnectionofthe
appliancefromtheextensioncordduringoperation,usethe
extensioncordretainerdescribedinthismanual.
Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
Ampere Rating
More Not more American Wire Gauge
Than Than
0 6 18 16 16 14
6 10 18 16 14 12
10 12 16 16 14 12
12 16 14 12 Not Recommended
/_ WARNING: OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS To reduce
the risk of electric shock, use only with an extension cord intended
for outdoor use, such as an extension cord of type SW-A, SOW-A,
STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A.
• REPAIRS AND SERVICE. Repairs, maintenance and any
adjustments not specified in this manual should be performed by
Black & Decker authorized service centers or other qualified service
organizations, always using identical replacement parts.
Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets
(0-7,6m) (7,6-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-45,7m)
IMPORTANT WARNINGS FOR STRING
TRIMMERS
1. Use the proper size and type of cutting line. Do not use metal
wire, rope or the like. Do not use cutting line heavier than that
recommended by the manufacturer. See the accessory section of
this manual for more detailed information about the proper
cutting line to use.
2. Keep the cutting line trimmed to the proper length (done
automatically by the appliance). Make sure that the guard is
firmly in place, in working order and positioned between yourself
and the cutting line.
3. Wear long pants and substantial footwear to protect yourself from
injury caused by flying debris. This is especially important when
edging with the appliance.
Z_SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS:
POLARIZED PLUGS
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the other). This equipment must be
used with a suitable polarized 2 wire or 3 wire extension cord.
Polarized connections wilt fit together only one way. Make sure that
the receptacle end of the extension cord has large and small blade
slot widths. If the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord,
reverse the plug. Ifit still does not fit, obtain a suitable extension
cord. If the extension cord does not fit fully into the outlet, contact a
qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the toot
plug or extension cord in any way.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
ATTACHING THE GUARD AND EDGE GUIDE TO THE
TRIMMER/EDGER
WARNING: The guard must always be on the toot to
protect the user. NEVER OPERATE TOOL WITHOUT GUARD
FIRMLY IN PLACE.
Unplug the toot before attempting to
attach the guard.
1. Locate the edge guide and spread
it apart as shown in figure 1.
2. Attach the edge guide to the
housing by locating the two ends
into the holes in the housing.
3. See figure 2 for edge guide
assembled on the trimmer.
DONOTINSERTTHEENDSOF
THEEDGEGUIDEINTOTHE
FANHOLESASSHOWNIN
FIGURE2A.
4. Removetheguardattachment
screwfromtheguard.Slipthe
guardontothetrimmerhousing
andlineupthescrewholeinthe
guardwiththescrewholeinthe
housing(figure3}.
6.Attachextensioncordtocord
retainerasshownin
figures 5 & 6.
5. Inserttheguardattachmentscrew
tosecuretheguardinplaceas
showninfigure4.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR CATALOG # ST4500
BUMP FEED TRIMMER
LINE FEED
Your trimmer uses .065 in. (1.65 mm) diameter, ROUND nylon line
to cut grass and weeds quickly and easily. Cutting line will wear
faster and require more feeding if the cutting or edging is done
along sidewalks or other abrasive surfaces or heavier weeds are
being cut. As you use the trimmer, the string will get shorter due to
wear. Gently bump the unit on the ground and the line will feed.
z_CAUTION: ALWAYSUSEEYEPROTECTION.
CAUTION: Inspect area to be trimmed and remove any wire,
cord, or string-like objects 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 toot, such as barbs at
the base of a chain link fence.
1. Angle unit as shown in figure 7.
(10°
3. To convert for maintenance
edging, turn off the toot. Holding
the trimmer (as shown in
figure 9) with one hand by the
auxiliary handle, grasp the
trimmer head collar, push in
direction of arrow and rotate the
trimmer head clockwise (when
viewed from the switch end) until
it stops, (half turn), release your
hand. The toot is locked in the
edger position.
2. Slowly swing trimmer side-to-
side as shown in figure 8.
4. To operate as a maintenance
edger, position trimmer above
sidewalk as shown in figure 10.
5. Return to trimming position by
turning the tool off, pushing in
direction of arrow and rotating the
trimmer head counter clockwise
until it stops.
RELOADING LINE ST4500
USE ONLY .065 in. (1.65mm) DIAMETER NYLON
MONOFILAMENT LINE. Heavier line will overload the motor and
cause overheating. This line is available at your local dealer or
authorized service center.
Do not use fishing line or other
lines that are not recommended.
1. Unplug extension cord at
trimmer.
2. Remove the bump cap by pulling
up while depressing the two
release tabs on the sides of the
hub at the points shown in
figure 11.
NOTE: It may be necessary to
pull up on the cap while
depressing the release tabs one
side at a time.
3. Remove any broken cutting line,
wrap the remaining tine tight and
reinsert spool into hub as
follows.
a.Wind the line tight enough so
that it is all below the edges of
the flanges on the spool. If it
extends past the flanges, it
won't fit into the hub.
b. Place the loose end of the
cutting line through the gap in
the spool flange as shown in
figure 12. (Either gap will do
but try to leave yourself about
3 or 4 inches of line to work
with.)
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c. Holding the line in the gap,
insert the end through the
eyelet in the hub and slip the
spool into the hub, as shown
in figure 13.
Make sure the spring is still in
place in the hub. If the spool
does not slip into the hub
easily, press gently and pull
straight out on the cutting line
that protrudes through the
eyelet.
4. Once the spool drops into the
hub, align the release tabs on
the shroud with the slots in the
hub as shown in figure 14 and
press the shroud into place. Be
sure that both release tabs
snap into place.
5. To replace the line on a spool,
follow the steps below
a.Locate, on the empty spool,
one of the two small holes
shown in figure 15.
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b. Insert the end of the line no
more than 1/8 in. into the hole
and begin winding the line
around the spool (figure 16).
Be sure to wind the line in the
direction of the arrow in figure
17. Do not overfill spool. The
spool holds 20 feet (6 m) of
line.
c. Perform steps 3 and 4 above.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR CATALOG # ST76(X),
ST7700 AUTO FEED SYSTEM
LINE FEED
Your trimmer uses .065 in. (1.65 mm) diameter, ROUND nylon line
to cut grass and weeds quickly and easily. During use, the tip of the
nylon line wilt become frayed and worn and the special self feeding
line hub wilt automatically feed and trim a fresh length of line.
Cutting line wilt wear faster and require more feeding if the cutting
or edging is done along sidewalks or other abrasive surfaces or
heavier weeds are being cut. The advanced automatic line feeding
mechanism senses when more cutting line is needed and feeds
and trims the correct length of line whenever its required. DO NOT
BUMP unit on ground in attempt to feed line or for any other
purposes.
/h CAUTION: ALWAYS USE EYE PROTECTION.
z_CAUTION: Inspect area to be trimmed and remove any wire,
cord, or string-like objects 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 toot, such as barbs at
the base of a chain link fence.
1. Angle unit as shown in figure 7.
2. Slowly swing trimmer side-to-side as shown in figure 8.
3. To convert for maintenance edging, turn off the tool. Holding the
trimmer (as shown in figure 9) with one hand by the auxiliary
handle, grasp the trimmer head collar, push in direction of arrow
and rotate the trimmer head clockwise (when viewed from the
switch end) until it stops, (half turn), release your hand. The toot is
locked in the edger position.
4. To operate as a maintenance edger, position trimmer above sidewalk
as shown in figure 10.
5. Return to trimming position by turning the toot off, pushing in
direction of arrow and
rotating the trimmer head counter clockwise until it stops.
CLEARING JAMS AND TANGLED LINES
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. @
1. Press the release tabs on the
line hub cap, as shown in
figure 18 and remove the cap
by pulling it straight off.
2. Lift the spool of nylon line out
of the hub and clear any
broken line or cutting debris
from the spool area. (If you
plan to replace the spool or
rewind it, this is the place to do so, otherwise, move on.)
3. Unwrapaboutonefoot(30cm)[
oflinetoensurethatit's /
undamaged.IfitisOKrewindit
andinsertthelineendthrough
theeyeletinthespoolhubas
showninfigure19.Pull
4in.(10cm)ofthelinethrough
theholeandmaintaintension
whileplacingthespooldown
intothehubwiththearrowup,
asshowninfigure20.
4. PressthespooldownGENTLY
androtateituntilyoufeelitdrop
intoplace.(Wheninplace,the
spoolwillturnafewdegreesleft
andrightfreely).Takecareto
keepthelinefrombecoming
trappedunderthespool.
5.Snapthehubcapbackon,and
powerthetoolon.Inafew
secondsortessyou'llhearthe
nylonlinebeingcut
automaticallytotheproperlength.
SPOOLORLINE REPLACEMENT
USE ONLY .065 in. (1.65mm) DIAMETER NYLON
MONOFILAMENT LINE. Heavier line will overload the motor and
cause overheating. This line is available at your local dealer or
authorized service center.
Do not use fishing line or other lines that are not recommended.
1. Perform step 1 above to remove cap.
2. Remove the spool from the toot and remove and discard all line
on the spool.
3. Choose either OPTION 1 or OPTION 2 below for spool or line
replacement. Perform steps listed under Option 1 or Option 2,
then continue with steps 4 through 6 below.
4. Insert the line end through the eyelet in the spool hub, as shown
in figure 19. Pull the line through the hole to maintain tension
while placing the spool down into the hub, as shown in figure 20.
5. Press the spool down GENTLY and rotate it until you feel it drop
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.
6. Snap the hub cap back on, and power the tool on. In a few
seconds or less you'll hear the nylon line being cut automatically
to the proper length.
OPTION 1: ACCESSORY REPLACEMENT SPOOL
Use Black & Decker replacement spool Model No. AF-100. Discard
old spool.
OPTION 2: REWINDING SPOOL USING BULK LINE
Bulk line for your trimmer/edger is available at extra cost from your
local dealer or Black & Decker Service Center. To install bulk line,
follow the steps below. (Use .065 in. diameter ROUND
line only)
1. Insert one end of the bulk line
into the hole in the spool as
shown in figure 21 about
1/2 in. (12 mm).
2. Hold the line in the hole and
putt the rest of the line through
the slot in the spool.
3,
Snugly and evenly wind the
bulk line onto the spool in the
direction of the arrow on the
spool until the line builds up to
the notches in the spool rim.
Do not overfill spool. The spool holds 30 feet (10 m) of line.
Problem
•Unit will not start.
For assistancewith your product,visitourwebsite www.blackanddecker.com
for the location of the service center nearest you or call the BLACK &
DECKER help line at 1-800-544-6986.
Troubleshooting
Possible Cause
• Cord not plugged in.
• Circuit fuse is blown.
• Circuit breaker
is tripped.
• Cord or switch is
damaged.
Possible Solution
• Plug in cord.
• Replace circuit fuse.
• Reset circuit breaker.
• Have cord or switch
replaced at
Black & Decker
Service Center or
Authorized Servicer.
MAINTENANCE
CLEANING
Use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any
liquid get inside the toot; never immerse any part of the toot into a liquid.
IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, maintenance and adjustment should be performed by Black
& Decker service centers or other qualified service organizations,
always using identical replacement parts.
ACCESSORIES
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available
from your local dealer or authorized service center. If you need
assistance regarding accessories, please call: 1-800-544-6986.
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WARNING: The use of any accessory not
recommended for use with this toot could be hazardous.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Black & Decker offers a full network of company-owned and
authorized service locations throughout North America. All Black &
Decker Service Centers are staffed with trained personnel to
provide customers with efficient and reliable power tool service.
Whether you need technical advice, repair, or genuine factory
replacement parts, contact the Black & Decker location nearest
you. To find your local service location, refer to the yellow page
directory under "Tools--Electric" or call: 1-800-544-6986.
FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warrants this product for two years
against any defects in material or workmanship. The defective
product wiltbe replaced or repaired at nocharge in either of two ways.
The first, which will result inexchanges only, is to return the product
to the retailer from whom it was purchased (provided that the store is
a participating retailer). Returns should be made within the time
period of the retailer's policy for exchanges (usually 30 to 90 days
after the sale). Proof of purchase may be required. Please check
with the retailer for their specific return policy regarding returns that
are beyond the time set for exchanges.
The second option is to take or send the product (prepaid) to a Black
& Decker owned or authorized Service Center for repair or
replacement at our option. Proof of purchase may be required. Black
& Decker owned and authorized Service Centers are listed under
"Toots-Electric" in the yellow pages of the phone directory and
available on our website www.blackanddecker.com.
This warranty does not apply to accessories. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary
from state to state. Should you have any questions, contact the
manager of your nearest Black & Decker Service Center.
Free warning label replacement: If your warning labels become
illegible or are missing, call 1-800-544-6986 for a free replacement.
LATIN AMERICA: This warranty does not apply to products sold in
Latin America. For products sold in Latin America, check country
specific warranty information contained in the packaging, call the
local company or see the website for warranty information.
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Incliner legerement I'outil (de 10° a 30°) pendant la coupe.
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