Top 20 Black & Decker String Trimmer Cordless 12" 18V Questions & Answers

the cord release is stuck in the open position release it and use a lubricant to get it to slip easily

stick it in the center hole an wrap in the direction thats printed arrow on plastic till its almost full

Faulty switch?

battery is probably dead... it may read fully charged but it cannot support the "load"... if you're only going to use something of that nature once. you really don't need it.

Sorry, but I haven't solved any problem. I'm still waiting on the experts to solve my problem from June 16 on my trimmer not operating even with new fully charged battery. As for your replacement, I would suggest retail stores that sell trimmers, such as Home Depot, Lowes, Ace hardware stores or maybe B&D website.

This could be a lot of things. One thing to check is the vents on the head. IF they are clogged then it over heats. Another thing is the battery connections and temperature. When it fails take the battery out if you can and see if it is hot.

If you're talking about the line reel, Grip it with water pump pliers and pull. The springs are strong. Just push the new reel back on.

Generally all portable tool batteries slide into position until a click is heard alerting us that it is locked in position & just wont come falling out in use, look @ the manually closely & follow the steps ( you'll get it! ALSO note there will also be a way to release the battery once you have charge it......Good luck :)

Is it for a Grass Hog, Model CST 2000? If it is, I have the handle( 243215-00), battery ( 243213-00), wall mount ( 243476-00)and mount & charger( 243248-00).All are used but in very good condition.

make sure the string is correct in size and then suspect a defective head assy

John the cord your using may just be a bad batch or cheaper one. Go and try a better quality brand.

Lee it's possible the brushes are worn. Check and see if they are worn.

Jill you can try going direct to Black and decker or Central spares.co.uk

Go to Black and Deckers website. You can download an instruction manual under their parts and service tab. You need to know your model number.

I'd try to remove the spool to see if the cord is out. The cord may also not be wound on the spool correctly. I try to keep tension on the cord as I replace the spool to keep the cord from unraveling.

Batteries can be rebuilt. Go to interstate battery, but to be honest I found it cheaper to buy a new one on e-bay.

You didn't say how old your trimmer is, but it sounds like it may just need a new battery. Just like a car battery, they will only recharge for so long and then die and need to be replaced.

put it on the charger and plug the charger into an electrical outlet ...

Hi j_janes....

1 Press the lock and rotate the spool counter-clockwise or some will remove the center knob.
2 Remove the locking ring if your weed eater has one.
3 Take off the automatic feed button.
4 Wipe away any dirt and debris.
5 Push down on the spool to release the locking tabs.
6 Remove the spool from the chamber.

Restringing the Weed Eater
1 Feed one end of the line into one of the holes of the spool, and secure the end that was inserted
2 Wrap the line in the direction of the arrows. Do this until until you fill the spool up with line.
3 Secure each of the lines into its own upper and lower grooves.
4 Re-install the spool into the chamber from which it was removed.
5 Pass the lines into the left and right holes and snap the spool into place.
6 Once the spool is in its sleeve and fed into its left and right eye holes, pull both ends simultaneously.
7 Reinstall the locking ring if necessary, reinstall the center knob.

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If it is the same as my old 12V version, flip it over and look at the bottom, this is the cap for the string, on the sides there are two push button latches, depress and pull the cap off. Then reach in and remove the old spool. Insert the new spool with the circular sawtooth design to the inside and push the end of the string through the hole in the side. Replace cap ensuring that both latches engage.