20 Most Recent Black & Decker Cst2000 12 - Volt Cordless Grass Hog 12" Trimmer/Edger with Auto Feed Spool Afs - Page 2 Questions & Answers

Same problem here. Anyone able to find this handle or a suitable replacement?? Thx

Here is a link to the manual.

parts available @ e replacementparts.com

When it charges, does the red light come on on the charger? Some of the CST2000 chargers make bad connections, and they don't actually charge.

Make sure the red light is coming on when you're charging the battery. If the light is coming on and you still can't use the trimmer after charging, you'll need either a new battery or a whole new battery pack (the black handle of the trimmer).

Hope that helps!

Try this:

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how long is a peice of string!!!!! how oftern do you use it as the charge will always die what ever

If you can't make the charger fit while the battery is attached to the trimmer, you can remove the battery pack (the whole black handle assembly) by pressing in the two orange tabs (one on each side) and sliding the battery pack forward off of the trimmer. Then you can plug the charger in and charge the battery wherever you want. It can be a struggle to remove the battery pack, but it does come off.

Hope that helps.

How large is your yard? On a small yard (like a townhouse front & back yard) the trimmer should last long enough to do the yard a couple of times before needing to be recharged, but it depends on the individual yard, how many weeds you have, and whether you keep it running a long time.

If the trimmer charges at all but not for a very long time, it's either the charger or the battery. Check the charger when it's charging to make sure the red light stays on -- if it goes off or blinks, you need a new charger. If the charger light stays on but the battery doesn't hold a charge, you need a new battery.

Hope that helps!

Which part of the Grass Hog did you take apart? If you mean the spool head, that is easy to reassemble. The actual spool (the round part with the line coming out) goes into the cavity on the bottom of the trimmer, with the line poking out of the hole in the side several inches (not enough to hit the plastic guard). Then the cover (orange with the spring on it) fits on top of the spool so that the spring pushes on the spool and the two tabs on the side snap into the holes in the trimmer.

Unless you took another part off, that should be all you need to do to reassemble the Grass Hog. Turn it right-side up and turn it on to make sure everything works.

The charger for the CST2000 is part #243248-00, but it is obsolete now. You could maybe find a used one for sale on eBay or craigslist, though.

Good luck!

To lengthen the string:

- Turn the Grass Hog upside down
- Push in on the two release buttons on either side of the spool (they're orange)
- Pull the spool head off and spin it to release more string while you pull the string with your hand (make sure it is still fed out through the hole in the base)
- Pop the spool head back into place

Test the Grass Hog to make sure the string is not too long. If it is you'll hear it cracking against the plastic guard on the base.

Unfortunately, the battery pack as a unit has been discontinued, but the battery itself (part #243213-00) can be purchased online. Amazon sells it for $35.99. You can find it here:

http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-243213-00-Replacement-Grasshog/dp/B0027Z7G94

I believe the trigger is part of the battery handle assembly and you cannot buy these separately. You will have to replace the whole battery handle which is not available anymore according to black and decker service site.

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exploded parts view

Item 1 is the battery handle. You must have dropped the lower trigger which is inside the handle. I suppose you can open the screws as you would do to get to the battery and once the handle assembly is opened find out where the microswitch sits (this is the bit where the trigger must be pressing). The top switch must only be a mechanical interlock to block the trigger switch. You may have to look for an old unit in the junkyard and salvage the trigger from it.
Alternatively extend the microswitch and improvise your own trigger from another model. see
http://www.ereplacementparts.com/black-and-decker-cst800-volt-cordless-string-trimmer-parts-c-4167_9518_9519.html
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The MicroSwitch inside the handle is stuck or has gone bad. Part is under 5$ but where to find it is a different issued. Good luck