Black & Decker STC1820D, STC1820 User Manual

STC1815
STC1820

STC1820D

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B

C

E

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D

F

G

H

I

K

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(Original instructions)

Intended use

Your Black & Decker trimmer has been designed for trimming
and nishing lawn edges and to cut grass in conned spaces.
This appliance is intended for consumer use only.

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Do not allow children or animals to
come near the work area or to touch
the appliance or power supply cord.

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Safety instructions

Warning!

appliances, basic safety precautions,
including the following, should always be
followed to reduce the risk of re, electric
shock, personal injury and material dam­age.

Warning!

the safety rules must be followed. For
your own safety and bystanders please
read these instructions before operating
the machine. Please keep the instruc­tions safe for later use.

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Read all of this manual carefully before
operating the appliance.

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The intended use is described in this
manual. The use of any accessory
or attachment or the performance
of any operation with this appliance
other than those recommended in this
instruction manual may present a risk
of personal injury.

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Retain this manual for future refer­ence.

Using your appliance

Always take care when using the appli­ance.

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Always use safety glasses or goggles.

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Never allow children or people unfa­miliar with the instructions to use the
appliance.

When using mains-powered

When using the machine

Close supervision is necessary when
the appliance is used near children.

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This appliance is not intended for use
by young or inrm persons without
supervision.

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This appliance is not to be used as a
toy.

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Only use the appliance in daylight or
good articial light.

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Use in a dry location only. Do not allow
the appliance to become wet.

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Do not immerse the appliance in water.

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Do not open the body casing. There
are not user-serviceable parts inside.

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Do not operate the appliance in
explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of ammable liquids, gases
or dust.

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To reduce the risk of damage to plugs
or cords, never pull the cable to re­move the plug from a socket.

Safety of others

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This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.

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Children must be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appli­ance.

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Residual risks.

Additional residual risks may arise when
using the tool which may not be included
in the enclosed safety warnings. These
risks can arise from misuse, prolonged
use etc.
Even with the application of the relevant
safety regulations and the implementa­tion of safety devices, certain residual
risks can not be avoided. These include:

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Injuries caused by touching any rotat­ing/moving parts.

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Injuries caused when changing any

Inspection and repairs

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Before use, check the appliance for
damaged or defective parts. Check for
breakage of parts and any other condi­tions that may affect its operation.

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Do not use the appliance if any part is
damaged or defective.

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Have any damaged or defective parts
repaired or replaced by an authorised
repair agent.

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Never attempt to remove or replace
any parts other than those specied in
this manual.

parts, blades or accessories.

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Injuries caused by prolonged use
of a tool. When using any tool for
prolonged periods ensure you take
regular breaks.

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Impairment of hearing.

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Health hazards caused by breathing
dust developed when using your tool
(example:- working with wood, espe­cially oak, beech and MDF.)

Additional safety instruc­tions for grass trimmers
Warning!

to rotate after the motor is switched off.

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Be familiar with the controls and the
proper use of the appliance.

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Before use, check the power supply
cord and extension cord for signs of
damage, ageing and wear. If a cord
becomes damaged during use, discon-

After use

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When not in use, the appliance should
be stored in a dry, well ventilated place
out of reach of children.

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Children should not have access to
stored appliances.

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When the appliance is stored or trans­ported in a vehicle it should be placed
in the boot or restrained to prevent
movement following sudden changes
in speed or direction.

nect the cord from the mains supply
immediately. DO NOT TOUCH THE
CORD BEFORE DISCONNECTING
THE SUPPLY.

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Do not use the appliance if the cords
are damaged or worn.

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Wear stout shoes or boots to protect
your feet.

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Wear long trousers to protect your
legs.

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Before using the appliance, check that
your cutting path is free from sticks,
stones, wire and any other obstacles.

Cutting elements continue

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Only use the appliance in the upright
position, with the cutting line near the
ground. Never switch the appliance on
in any other position.

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Move slowly when using the appliance.
Be aware that freshly cut grass is
damp and slippery.

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Do not work on steep slopes. Work
across the face of slopes, not up and
down.

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Never cross gravel paths or roads
while the appliance is running.

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Never touch the cutting line while the

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Take care against injury from any de­vice tted for trimming the lament line
length. After extending new cutter line
always return the machine to its nor­mal operating position before switching
on.

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Always ensure that the ventilation slots
are kept clear of debris.

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Do not use the lawn trimmer (edge
trimmer), if the cords are damaged or
worn.

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Keep extension cords away from cut­ting elements.

appliance is running.

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Do not put the appliance down until the
cutting line has come to a complete
standstill.

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Use only the appropriate type of cut­ting line. Never use metal cutting line
or shing line.

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Be careful not to touch the line trim­ming blade.

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Take care to keep the mains cable
away from the cutting line. Always be
aware of the position of the cable.

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Keep hands and feet away from the
cutting line at all times, especially
when switching on the motor.

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Before using the appliance and after

Additional safety instruc­tions for batteries and charg­ers

Batteries

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Never attempt to open for any reason.

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Do not expose the battery to water.

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Do not store in locations where the
temperature may exceed 40 °C.

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Charge only at ambient temperatures
between 10 °C and 40 °C.

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Charge only using the charger pro­vided with the tool.

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When disposing of batteries, follow
the instructions given in the section
"Protecting the environment".

any impact, check for signs of wear or
damage and repair as necessary.

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Never operate the appliance with
damaged guards or without guards in
place.

Chargers

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Use your Black & Decker charger only
to charge the battery in the tool with
which it was supplied. Other batteries
could burst, causing personal injury
and damage.

(Original instructions)

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(Original instructions)

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Never attempt to charge non-recharge­able batteries.

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Have defective cords replaced immedi-

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ately.

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Do not expose the charger to water.

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Do not open the charger.

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Do not probe the charger.

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The charger is intended for

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Electrical safety

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Labels on appliance

The following warning symbols are found on the appliance:

indoor use only.

Read the instruction manual
before use.

Your charger is double insu­lated; therefore no earth wire is
required. Always check that the
mains voltage corresponds to the
voltage on the rating plate. Never
attempt to replace the charger
unit with a regular mains plug.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer or
an authorised Black & Decker Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.

Features

This appliance includes some or all of the following features.

1. On/off switch

2. Handle

3. Lock off button

4. Battery

5. Second handle

6. Guard

7. Spool housing

8. Head

9. Power select (STC1820 Only)

10. Edge wheel (STC1820 & STC1820D Only)

11. Edge guide (STC1815 Only)

Assembly

Warning! Before assembly, make sure that the tool is

switched off and the battery has been removed.

Fitting the guard (g. A & B)

u Remove the screw from the guard.
u Keeping the guard (6) square to the strimmer head (8)

slide it into place until the retaining tab clicks into place
(Ensure that the guide rails (12) on the guard (6) are
correctly aligned with the guide rails (13) on the strimmer
head (8).

u Secure the guard (6) with the screw (14).

Warning! Never use the tool unless the guard is properly
tted.

Always remove the plug from the socket before
inspecting a damaged cable. Be careful not to
use your strimmer if the cable is damaged.

Beware of ying objects. Keep bystanders away
from the cutting area.

Do not expose the appliance to rain or high
humidity.

Directive 2000/14/EC guaranteed sound power.

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Read the manual prior to operation.

Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating
this appliance.

Wear suitable ear protectors when operating this
appliance.

Attaching the second handle (g. C)

u Press in and hold both of the buttons (15) on the side of

the handle.

u Slide the second handle (5) in place over the buttons (15).

Warning! Ensure that the teeth on the button are correctly
aligned in slots in the handle and that the handle is secure.

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Adjusting the position of the secondary handle (g.
D)

The second handle (5) can be adjusted to provide optimum
balance and comfort.

u Press in the button (15) on the left side of the handle.
u Rotate the second handle (5) into the required position.
u Release the button (15).

Warning! Ensure that the teeth on the button are correctly
aligned in slots in the handle and that the handle is secure.

Adjusting the height of the tool (g. E)

This tool has a telescopic mechanism, allowing you to set it to
a comfortable height. There are multiple height settings.
To adjust the height setting, proceed as follows:

u Loosen the adjustment collar (16) by turning it clockwise.
u Gently pull the tube (17) in or out of the handle (2) to the

desired height.

u Tighten the adjustment collar (16) by turning anti-clock-

wise.

Releasing the cutting line

In transit, the cutting line is taped to the spool housing.
Warning! Before assembly, remove the battery from the tool.

u Remove the tape holding the cutting line to the spool

housing (7).

Fitting and removing the battery (g. F)

u To t the battery (4), line it up with the receptacle on the

tool. Slide the battery into the receptacle and push until
the battery snaps into place.

u To remove the battery, push the release button (18) while

at the same time pulling the battery out of the receptacle.

Use

Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not overload.

Charging the battery (g. G)

The battery needs to be charged before rst use and whenev­er it fails to produce sufcient power on jobs that were easily
done before. The battery may become warm while charging;
this is normal and does not indicate a problem.

Warning! Do not charge the battery at ambient temperatures
below 10 °C or above 40 °C. Recommended charging tem­perature: approx. 24 °C.

Note: The charger will not charge a battery if the cell
temperature is below approximately 10 °C or above 40 °C.
The battery should be left in the charger and the charger
will begin to charge automatically when the cell tempera­ture warms up or cools down.

u To charge the battery (4), insert it into the charger (19).

The battery will only t into the charger in one way. Do
not force. Be sure that the battery is fully seated in the
charger.

u Plug in the charger and switch on at the mains.

The charging indicator (20) will ash green continuously
(slowly).
The charge is complete when the charging indicator (20)

lights green continuously. The charger and the battery can be
left connected indenitely with the LED illuminated. The LED
will change to ashing green (charging) state as the charger
occasionally tops up the battery charge. The charging indica­tor (20) will be lit as long as the battery is connected to the
plugged-in charger.

u Charge discharged batteries within 1 week. Battery life will

be greatly diminished if stored in a discharged state.

Leaving the battery in the charger

The charger and battery pack can be left connected with the
LED glowing indenitely. The charger will keep the battery
pack fresh and fully charged.

Charger diagnostics

If the charger detects a weak or damaged battery, the charg­ing indicator (20) will ash red at a fast rate. Proceed as
follows:

u Re-insert the battery (4).
u If the charging indicators continues ashing red at a fast

rate, use a different battery to determine if the charging
process works properly.

u If the replaced battery charges correctly, the original

battery is defective and should be returned to a service
centre for recycling.

u If the new battery gives the same indication as the original

battery, take the charger to be tested at an authorised
services centre.

Note: It may take as long as 30 minutes to determine that
the battery is defective. If the battery is too hot or too
cold, the LED will alternately blink red, fast and slow, one
ash at each speed and repeat.

Setting the tool to trimming or edging mode (g. H,
I, J & K)

The tool can be used in trimming mode as shown in g. H or
in edging mode to trim overhanging grass along lawn edges
and ower beds as shown in g. I.

Trimming mode (g. E, H & J)

For trimming, the trimmer head should be in the position
shown in g. J. If it is not:

u Remove the battery from the tool.
u Loosen the adjustment collar (16) by turning it clockwise.
u Whilst holding the handle (2), rotate the head (8) clock-

wise.

u Tighten the collar (16) by turning it anti-clockwise.

Note: Note: The head will only rotate in one direction.

Edging mode (g. E, I & K)

For edging, the trimmer head should be in the position shown
in g. K. If it is not:

u Remove the battery from the tool.
u Loosen the adjustment collar (16) by turning it clockwise.
u Whilst holding the handle (2), rotate the head (8) anti-

clockwise.

u Tighten the collar (16) by turning it anti-clockwise.

Note: The head will only rotate in one direction.

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Switching on and off

u To switch the tool on, press in and hold the lock off button

(3) then squeeze the trigger lever (1). Once the tool is
running you may release the lock off button (3).

u To switch the tool off, release the trigger lever.

Warning! Never attempt to lock the trigger lever in the on
position.

Power select (STC1820 Only)

The power select feature (9) is located on the tool handle. It
allows you to optimize the tools performance and boost the
power as needed.

u Operate in “ECO” mode for most trimming needs. (Longer

runtime will be achieved.)

u Switch to “TURBO” mode as required when tall, damp or

thick conditions are present.

Hints for optimum use

General

u In order to achieve optimum cutting results, only cut dry

grass.

Trimming

u Hold the tool as shown in g. J
u Gently swing the trimmer from side to side.
u When cutting long grass, work in stages from the top. Take

small cuts.

u Keep the tool away from hard objects and delicate plants.
u Cutting line will wear faster and require more feeding if

the cutting is done along pavements or other abrasive
surfaces or heavier weeds are being cut.

u If the tool starts running slowly, reduce the load.

Edging

Optimum cutting results are achieved on edges deeper than
50 mm.

u Do not use the tool to create edges. To create edges, use

an edging spade.

u Guide the tool on its wheel (10) or edge guide (11) as

shown in g. K.

u To make a closer cut, slightly tilt the tool.

Fitting a new spool of cutting line (g. L)

Replacement spools of cutting line are available from your
Black & Decker dealer (cat. no. A6481).

u Remove the battery from the tool.
u Keep the tabs (21) depressed and remove the spool cover

(22) from the spool housing (7).

u Remove the empty spool (23) from the spool housing.
u Remove any dirt and grass from the spool cover and

housing.

u Take the new spool and push it onto the boss in the spool

housing. Rotate the spool slightly until it is seated.

u Unclip the end of the cutting line and guide the line into

the eyelet (24). The line should protrude approx. 11 cm
from the spool Housing.

u Align the tabs (21) on the spool cover with the cut outs

(25) in the spool housing.

u Push the cover onto the spool housing until it snaps

securely into place.
Warning! If the cutting lines protrude beyond the trimming
blade (26), cut them off so that they just reach the blade.

Winding new line onto an empty spool (g. M, N &
O)

You may wind new cutting line onto an empty spool.
Replacement packs of cutting line are available from your
Black & Decker dealer (cat. no. A6170 (25 m), A6171 (40 m)).

u Remove the empty spool from the tool as described

above.

u Remove any remaining cutting line from the spool.
u Feed 2 cm of cutting line into the hole (27) in the spool as

shown (g. M).

u Bend the cutting line and anchor it in the L-shaped slot

(28).

u Wind the cutting line onto the spool in the direction of the

arrow. Make sure to wind the line on neatly and in layers.

Do not criss-cross (g. O).

u When the wound cutting line reaches the recesses (29),

cut the line. Let the line protrude approx. 11 cm from the

spool and hold a nger on the line to keep it in place (g.

N).

u Proceed as described above to t the spool on the tool.

Warning! Only use the appropriate type of Black & Decker
cutting line.

Troubleshooting

If your tool seems not to operate properly, follow the instruc­tions below. If this does not solve the problem, please contact
your local Black & Decker repair agent.

Warning! Before proceeding, remove the battery from the
tool.

Appliance runs slowly

u Check that the spool housing can rotate freely. Carefully

clean it if necessary.

u Check that the cutting line does not protrude more than

11 cm from the spool housing. If it does, cut it off so that it

just reaches the line trimming blade.

Automatic line feed does not work

u Keep the tabs depressed and remove the spool cover

from the housing.

u Pull the cutting line until it protrudes 11 cm from the hous-

ing. If insufcient cutting line is left on the spool, install a

new spool of cutting line as instructed above.

u Align the tabs on the spool cover with the cut outs in the

housing.

u Push the cover onto the housing until it snaps securely

into place.

u If the cutting line protrudes beyond the trimming blade, cut

it off so that it just reaches the blade.

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If the automatic line feed still does not work or the
spool is jammed, try the following suggestions:

u Carefully clean the spool cover and housing.
u Remove the spool and check if the lever can move freely.
u Remove the spool and unwind the cutting line, then wind it

on neatly again as described above. Replace the spool as
instructed.

Maintenance

Your Black & Decker corded/cordless appliance/tool has been
designed to operate over a long period of time with a minimum
of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends
upon proper tool/appliance care and regular cleaning.
Your charger does not require any maintenance apart from
regular cleaning.

Warning! Before performing any maintenance on corded/
cordless power tools:

u Switch off and unplug the appliance/tool.
u Or switch off and remove the battery from the appliance/

tool if the appliance/tool has a separate battery pack.

u Or run the battery down completely if it is integral and then

switch off.

u Unplug the charger before cleaning it. Your charger does

not require any maintenance apart from regular cleaning.

u Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your tool/appliance

and charger using a soft brush or dry cloth.

u Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth. Do

not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.

u Regularly clean the cutting line and spool using a soft

brush or dry cloth.

u Regularly use a blunt scraper to remove grass and dirt

from the underneath of the guard.

Protecting the environment

Separate collection. This product must not be
disposed of with normal household waste.

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Should you nd one day that your Black & Decker product
needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to you, do not
dispose of it with household waste. Make this product avail­able for separate collection.

Separate collection of used products and packag­ing allows materials to be recycled and used again.
Re-use of recycled materials helps prevent

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environmental pollution and reduces the demand
for raw materials.

Local regulations may provide for separate collection of elec­trical products from the household, at municipal waste sites or
by the retailer when you purchase a new product.

Black & Decker provides a facility for the collection and
recycling of Black & Decker products once they have reached
the end of their working life. To take advantage of this service
please return your product to any authorised repair agent who
will collect them on our behalf.

You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair
agent by contacting your local Black & Decker ofce at
the address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of
authorised Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our
after-sales service and contacts are available on the Internet
at: www.2helpU.com

Batteries

At the end of their useful life, discard batteries with
due care for our environment:

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u Run the battery down completely, then remove it from the

tool.

u NiCd, NiMH and Li-Ion batteries are recyclable. Place

the battery(s) in a suitable packaging to ensure that the

terminals cannot be short-circuited. Take them to any

authorised repair agent or a local recycling station.

u Do not short-circuit the battery terminals.
u Do not dispose of the battery(s) in a re as this may result

in a risk of personal injury or an Explosion.

Technical data

STC1815

STC1820D

H 1

Input Voltage

No-Load Speed

Weight

Battery BL1118 BL1318 BL1518 BL2018 BL4018

Voltage

Capacity

Type

Charger

Input Voltage

Output Voltage

Current

VAC18 18

-1

min

6200 5500-7400

kg

2.6 2.6

V

dc

18 18 18 18 18

1.0 1.3 1.5 2.0 4.0

Ah

Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Ion

905902** (typ. 1)

V

AC

100 - 240

V

DC

8 - 20

mA

400

Hand/arm weighted vibration value according to EN 786:

2

= 9.0 m/s

, uncertainty (K) = 1.5 m/s2.

L

(sound preasure) 76 dB(A)

PA

uncertainty (K) = 1.6 dB(A)

STC1820

H 1

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EC declaration of conformity

MACHINERY DIRECTIVE

OUTDOOR NOISE DIRECTIVE

%

STC1815/STC1820/STC1820D

Black & Decker declares that these products described under

These products also comply with Directive 2004/108/EC and

The undersigned is responsible for compilation of the technical

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"technical data" are in compliance with:

2006/42/EC, EN 60335-1, EN 60335-2-91

2000/14/EC, Lawn Trimmer, L ≤ 50 cm, Annex VIII

DEKRA Certication B.V., Utrechtseweg 310,

6802 ED Arnhem, The Netherlands

Notied Body ID No.: 0344

Level of accoustic power according to 2000/14/EC

(Article 12, Annex III, L ≤ 50 cm):

LWA (measured sound power) 90 dB(A)

uncertainty (K) = 1.6 dB(A)

LWA (guaranteed sound power) 92 dB(A)

2011/65/EU.

For more information, please contact Black & Decker at the

following address or refer to the back of the manual.

le and makes this declaration on behalf of Black & Decker.

Kevin Hewitt

Vice-President Global Engineering

Black & Decker Europe, 210 Bath Road, Slough,

Berkshire, SL1 3YD

United Kingdom

05/11/2013

Guarantee

Black & Decker is condent of the quality of its products and
offers an outstanding guarantee. This guarantee statement is
in addition to and in no way prejudices your statutory rights.
The guarantee is valid within the territories of the Member
States of the European Union and the European Free Trade
Area.

If a Black & Decker product becomes defective due to
faulty materials, workmanship or lack of conformity, within
24 months from the date of purchase, Black & Decker guar­antees to replace defective parts, repair products subjected
to fair wear and tear or replace such products to ensure
minimum inconvenience to the customer unless:

u The product has been used for trade, professional or hire

purposes;

u The product has been subjected to misuse or neglect;
u The product has sustained damage through foreign

objects, substances or accidents;

u Repairs have been attempted by persons other than

authorised repair agents or Black & Decker service staff.

To claim on the guarantee, you will need to submit proof of
purchase to the seller or an authorised repair agent. You can
check the location of your nearest authorised repair agent
by contacting your local Black & Decker ofce at the address
indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of authorised
Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our after­sales service and contacts are available on the Internet at:
www.2helpU.com

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