GH1000 TRIMMER/EDGER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Date Code: Catalog Number: GH1000
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The guard must be installed before trimming or edging - if not, the motor will overheat. When replacing the line, use only.080 inch diameter ROUND line - otherwise the unit will not function properly. Do not bump the feed head against the ground - it will disrupt the feed mechanism. Angle tool slightly (5 to 10) when trimming. Always use the cord retainer and the extension cord lock feature.
TO REDUCE THE RISK of rebound (ricochet) injury, work going away from any nearby solid object such as wall, steps, large stone, tree, etc. Use great care when working close to solid objects and where necessary, do edging or trimming by hand. AVOID ACCIDENTALLY STARTING Dont carry plugged-in tool with finger on trigger. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL at a rate faster than the rate at which it is able to cut effectively. USE THE RIGHT TOOL Do not use this tool for any job except that for which it is intended. DONT OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times. DONT ABUSE CORD Dont yank cord from power supply. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges. DAMAGE TO UNIT If you strike or become entangled with a foreign object, stop tool immediately, unplug, check for damage and have any damage repaired before further operation is attempted. Do not operate with a broken hub or spool. DAMAGE TO CORD Keep power cord away from rotating line. If you damage the cord, unplug it from the power supply before moving the tool or examining the damage. A damaged cord must be replaced before further use. DISCONNECT TOOL when not in use, when replacing line, or prior to cleaning. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Do not use electric tools in damp or wet locations. Follow all instructions in this Instruction Manual for proper operation of your tool. Dont use the tool in the rain. DO NOT OPERATE portable electric tools in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes. STORE IDLE TOOLS INDOORS When not in use, tools should be stored indoors in a dry, locked-up place out of reach of children. GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuits or outlets to be used for the gardening appliance. Receptacles are available having built in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of protection. SECURE EXTENSION CORD using the cord retainer shown in Figure 3. STAY ALERT Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired. MAINTAIN APPLIANCES WITH CARE Follow instructions in maintenance section. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS Before further use of the appliance, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this manual. WARNING: When servicing double insulated tools, USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. Replace or repair damaged cords. WARNING: To prevent electrical shock hazard, use only with an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Always connect extension cords to a fused line or one protected by a circuit breaker.
ADDITIONAL WARNINGS FOR STRING TRIMMERS
1. Keep the air intake slots (Figure 14) clean to avoid overheating. 2. Your trimmer line can dry out over time. To keep your line in top condition, store spare pre-wound spools or bulk line in a plastic, sealable bag with a tablespoon of water. 3. Plastic parts may be cleaned by using a mild soap and a damp rag. 4. DO NOT immerse tool in water or squirt it with a hose. DO NOT allow any liquid to get inside it. 5. Do not store the tool on or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals. 6. DO NOT clean with a pressure washer. 7. The line cutter on the edge of the guard can dull over time.

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) and will require the use of a polarized extension cord. The appliance plug will fit into a polarized extension cord only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct polarized extension cord. A polarized extension cord will require the use of a polarized wall outlet. This plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper wall outlet. Do not change the equipment plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way.
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Cat No. GH1000 Form No. 90556296 Copyright 2009 Black & Decker OCT. 2009 Printed in China
WARNING: IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS AND 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. CAUTION: Failure to comply with the recommendations outlined in the key information section will void warranty. 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 AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 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: Indicates an 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: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL TOOLS
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION Wear safety spectacles or goggles at all times when this tool is plugged in. GUARD Do not use this tool without guard 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. Dont operate the tool 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 nylon line at all times. THE ROTATING LINE PERFORMS A CUTTING FUNCTION Use care when trimming around screens and desirable plantings. KEEP ALL BY-STANDERS AWAY at a safe distance from work area, especially children. IMPORTANT WARNING When being used as an Edger, 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: MAKE SURE that other persons and pets are at least 100 feet (30m) away.
quickly and easily. During use, the tips of the nylon lines will become frayed and worn and the special self feeding line hub will automatically feed and trim a fresh length of line. 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. 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. 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. Unplug the trimmer. 2. Press the release tabs on the line hub cap, as shown in Figure 9 and remove the cap by pulling it straight off. 3. Pull the nylon line spool out and clear any broken line or cutting debris from the spool area. (YOU DO NOT HAVE TO REMOVE THE CENTER SCREW TO REMOVE THE SPOOL). 4. Place spool and line into spool housing with lines parked in slots provided as shown in figure 10. 5. Insert the line end through the appropriate holes in the spool hub. Pull slack line through until it pulls out of the holding slots as shown in Figure 11. 6. Press the spool down GENTLY and rotate it until you feel it drop into place and then push to snap 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. 7. Snap the hub cap back on as shown in figure 12 by depressing lugs and pressing into spool housing. NOTE: Make sure that cover is fully positioned, listen for two audible clicks to ensure both lugs are correctly located. Power the tool on. In a few seconds or less youll hear the nylon line being cut automatically to the proper length. SPOOL OR LINE REPLACEMENT (Use.080 in. diameter ROUND line only) 1. Unplug the trimmer. Press the release tabs on the line hub cap, as shown in Figure 9 and remove the cap by pulling it straight off. 2. Remove the spool from the tool and remove and discard all line on the spool. 3. Choose either OPTION 1 or OPTION 2. OPTION 1: ACCESSORY REPLACEMENT SPOOL Use Black & Decker replacement spool Model No. DF-080. Install following instructions under SPOOL OR LINE REPLACEMENT #1 through #6, discarding old spool for Step 3 and using new spool in subsequent steps. 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. Install following instructions under SPOOL OR LINE REPLACEMENT #1 through #6, performing the following steps for Step 3. (Use.080 in. diameter ROUND line only) a. Your line spool for this product has two (2) wind areas for line. Wind line in one area first and then in the other. NOTE: For best results, wind line onto the outer portion of the spool (side with arrows) first. b. Fold over nylon line about 3/4 in. (19mm) from the end to form a hook as shown in Figure 13. Insert the hooked end of the line into the slot on the inside of the spool. c. 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. Repeat for the other wind area. 4. Place spool and line into spool housing with lines parked in slots provided as shown in figure 10. 5. Insert the line ends through the holes in the spool hub. Pull slack line through until it pulls out of the holding slots as shown in Figure 11. 6. Press the spool down GENTLY and rotate it until you feel it drop into place and then push to snap 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. 7. Snap the hub cap back on as shown in figure 12, by depressing lugs and pressing into spool housing. NOTE: Make sure that cover is fully positioned, listen for two audible clicks to ensure both lugs are correctly located. Power the tool on. In a few seconds or less youll hear the nylon line being cut automatically to the proper length.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Possible Solution Plug tool into a working outlet. Replace circuit fuse. (If the product repeatedly causes the circuit fuse to blow, discontinue use immediately and have it serviced at a Black & Decker service center or authorized servicer.) Circuit breaker is tripped. Reset circuit breaker. (If the product repeatedly causes the circuit breaker to trip, discontinue use immediately and have it serviced at a Black & Decker service center or authorized servicer.) Cord or switch is Have cord or switch replaced at Black damaged. & Decker Service Center or Authorized Servicer For assistance with your product, visit our website www.blackanddecker.com for the location of the service center nearest you or call the BLACK & DECKER help line at 1-800-544-6986. IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment should be performed by authorized service centers or other qualified service organizations, always using identical replacement parts. ACCESSORIES Use Black & Decker replacement spool Model No. DF-080. Reload nylon line (either bulk or prewound replacement spool) as shown in this manual. USE ONLY.080 in. (2mm) DIAMETER NYLON MONOFILAMENT LINE. Do not use serrated or heavier gauge line, as they will overload the motor and cause overheating. The unit only functions properly with 0.080 in. (2mm) diameter nylon monofilament line. This line is available at your local dealer or authorized service center. WARNING: The use of any accessory not recommended by Black & Decker for use with this tool could be hazardous. SERVICE INFORMATION 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 "ToolsElectric" or call: 1-800-544-6986 or visit www.blackanddecker.com FULL TWO-YEAR HOME USE WARRANTY Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warrants this product for two years against any defects in material or workmanship. The defective product will be replaced or repaired at no charge in either of two ways. The first, which will result in exchanges 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 retailers 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 "Tools-Electric" in the yellow pages of the phone directory. 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 or province to province. Should you have any questions, contact the manager of your nearest Black & Decker Service Center. This product is not intended for commercial use. 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. Imported by See Tools-Electric Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., Yellow Pages 701 E. Joppa Rd. for Service & Sales Towson, MD 21286 U.S.A. Problem Unit will not start. Possible Cause Cord not plugged in. Circuit fuse is blown.

SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS: EXTENSION CORDS
Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. If the extension will be used outside, the cord must be suitable for outdoor work. The letters WA on the cord jacket indicate that the cord is suitable for outdoor use.
Volts 120V 240V Ampere More Than Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets Total Length of Cord in Feet 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150 (0-7,6m) (7,6-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-45,7m) 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300 (0-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-60,9m) (60,9-91,4m) Rating Not more Than American Wire Gauge Not Recommended

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ASSEMBLY / ADJUSTMENT SET-UP
WARNING: The guard must always be on the tool to protect the user. NEVER OPERATE TOOL WITHOUT GUARD FIRMLY IN PLACE. UNPLUG THE TOOL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ATTACH THE GUARD. 1. Position the open center of the guard over the line feed head (Figure 1). 2. Slide the guard into slot provided and tighten hex head screws with hex wrench included (Figure 2). 3. The guard is not intended to be removed once installed. 4. Once the guard is installed, remove the covering from the line cut-off blade, located on the edge of the guard. 5. Adjust the length of the tube by pushing the button and moving the tube up or down as shown in Figure 8. 6. Secure the extension cord with the cord retainer as shown in Figure 3.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION 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 tool, such as barbs at the base of a chain link fence. With the unit on, slowly swing the trimmer side to side as shown in Figure 5. To convert for maintenance edging, unplug the unit from the power source. Gently pull the wire edge guide down into place as shown in Figure 7. Push the button and rotate the tube 180 as shown in Figure 6. The tool will lock in the edger position. Unit is shipped in the edging position. To operate as a maintenance edger, position the trimmer above the surface as shown in Figure 7. Return to the trimming position by unplugging the unit from the power source, pushing the button and rotating the tube back 180. The tool will lock in the trimmer position. When using the tool put up the wire edge guide to the original position, out of the way. CUTTING LINE LINE FEEDING Your trimmer uses.080 in. (2mm) diameter, ROUND nylon line to cut grass and weeds

Increasing Injuries Prompt Black & Decker to Reannounce Recall of Trimmers/Edgers Due to Laceration and Burn Hazards

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 4, 2009 Release # 09-294 Washington, DC 20207 Firms Recall Hotline: (888) 742-9158 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Black & Decker GH1000 Grasshog XP String Trimmer/Edgers Units: About 200,000 Manufacturer: Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md. Hazard: The trimmer/edgers spool, spool cap and pieces of trimmer string can come loose during use and become airborne projectiles, posing a serious laceration hazard to the user, as well as bystanders. The trimmer/edgers can also overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: At the time of the original announcement in July 2007, Black & Decker had received more than 700 reports of incidents, including 58 reports of injuries. The firm has received over 100 additional injury reports; ten that required medical attention and minor injuries such as bruises and lacerations. There were also reports of minor property damage, including broken windows. Description: The Black & Decker GH1000 Grasshog XP String Trimmers/Edgers are electric-powered. Trimmer/edgers with date codes 200546 through 200645 (representing manufacture dates of November 14, 2005 through November 6, 2006) are included in this recall. The date code is located on the underside of the trimmer/edgers handle. Only trimmers with black spool caps are included in the recall. Those with orange spool caps are not included in the recall. Sold at: Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from November 2005 through January 2007 for about $70. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using the string trimmers/edgers immediately and contact Black & Decker for a free repair kit. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Black & Decker toll-free at (888) 742-9158 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.blackanddecker.com
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