Black & Decker CST800 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

CST800

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KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:

• Charge battery for a minimum of 24 hours before using your trimmer, using the 

Black and Decker 12V charger 244374.

• The guard must be installed before trimming - if not, the motor will overheat, and void

your warranty.

•  To operate the trimmer, the lock off button must first be pulled back, so the trigger can

be activated.

• When replacing the line, use only 0.065” diameter ROUND line - otherwise the unit

may not function properly.

Cat No. CST800  

Form No. 598098-00                                         OCT. ‘03

Copyright ©  2003 Black & Decker 

Printed in China

1-800-54-HOW-TO

BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT 

FOR ANY REASON PLEASE CALL

IF YOU SHOULD EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM

WITH YOUR BLACK & DECKER PRODUCT,

CALL 1-800-54-HOW-TO (544-6986).

BEFORE YOU CALL, HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION 

AVAILABLE, CATALOG NO., TYPE NO., AND DATE CODE.  

IN MOST CASES, A BLACK & DECKER REPRESENTATIVE CAN RESOLVE 

YOUR PROBLEM OVER THE PHONE. IF YOU HAVE A SUGGESTION OR 

COMMENT, GIVE US A CALL. YOUR FEEDBACK IS VITAL TO BLACK & DECKER.

(544-6986)

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WARNING:  IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS   

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.

WARNING:  Some dust created by 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

To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety equipment such as dust masks

that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of 

California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm.  

Wash hands after handling.

CAUTION:

Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use. Under some conditions

and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:

•  Before any use, be sure everyone using this tool reads and understands all safety instructions 

and other information contained in this manual. 

• Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and in instructing others.

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL TOOLS   

•  ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION – Wear safety glasses or goggles at all times when this appliance is in 

use. Safety glasses are available at extra cost at your local Black & Decker Service Center or authorized 

service facility. Always use face or dust mask if operation is dusty.

•  GUARD – Do not use this appliance without guard properly attached.
•  DRESS PROPERLY – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves 

and substantial rubber soled footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Don’t operate the appliance 

when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear long pants to protect your legs. Wear protective hair covering    

to contain long hair. 

• NYLON LINE –

Keep face, hands and feet clear of rotating cutting line at all times. 

• THE ROTATING LINE PERFORMS A CUTTING FUNCTION –

Use care when trimming around screens, fences

and desirable plantings.

• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY –

All visitors should be kept at safe distance from work area. 

• IMPORTANT WARNING –

When being used stones, pieces of metal and other objects can be thrown out at 

high speed by the line. The tool and guard are designed to reduce the danger. However, the following special 

precautions should be taken:

WARNING:  

Make sure that other persons and pets are at least 100 ft. (30.5m) away. 

WARNING:  

To reduce the risk of rebound (ricochet) injury, work going away from any nearby solid object

such as a 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 appliance with finger on trigger.

• DO NOT FORCE THE APPLIANCE –

It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the

rate  for which it was designed.

• 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.

• DAMAGE TO APPLIANCE –

If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop tool immediately, 

check for damage and have any damage repaired before further operation is attempted. Do not operate with

a broken hub or spool.

• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS –

Do not use electric appliances in damp or wet 

locations. Don’t use the appliance in the rain.

•  DO NOT OPERATE

trimmer/edgers in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these appliances normally  

spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes. 

• STORE IDLE APPLIANCES INDOORS –

When not in use, appliances should be stored indoors in a dry 

locked-up place out of reach of children.

•  STAY ALERT–

Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate appliance when you are tired.

•  MAINTAIN APPLIANCES WITH CARE –

Keep cutting edge sharp and clean for best performance and to

reduce the risk of injury.  Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect appliance cord

periodically, and if damaged, have it repaired by an authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords 

periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.

•  CHECK DAMAGED PARTS – 

Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of

parts, mounting, and any other condition that may affect its operation. Before further use of the appliance, a

guard or other part that is damaged should be repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless

otherwise indicated elsewhere in this manual. 

•  FOR HOUSEHOLD 

use only.

•  KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING ORDER

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•  KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA.
•  DO NOT CHARGE APPLIANCE IN RAIN OR IN WET LOCATIONS.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT 

Trigger lock off
Verrouillage de la détente
Seguro del gatillo

Charging LED
Témoin de chargement à D.É.L.
LED de carga

Guard
Protecteur
Guarda

Hub & Spool
Moyeu et bobine
Cubo y carrete

Upper half
Partie supérieure
Mitad superior

Lower half
Partie inférieure
Mitad inferior

Nut & bolt
Écrou et boulon
Tuerca y tornillo

Air slots
Fentes d'aération
Ranuras de
ventilación

1/8” of line
Fil de 3 mm(1/8 po)
3 mm (1/8”) de línea

Trigger
Détente
Gatillo

Nut & Bolt
Écrou et boulon
Tuerca y tornillo

Charging port and pin
Orifice de chargement et tige
Puerto y punta de carga

Date Code:

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