User's Manual

5. SIDE-TRIMMING HEDGES (Figure I) – Begin at the bottom and

sweep up.

WARNING: TO GUARD AGAINST INJURY, OBSERVE THE

FOLLOWING:

• READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE USING, SAVE

INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

• CHECK THE HEDGE FOR FOREIGN OBJECTS SUCH AS

WIRE OR FENCES BEFORE EACH USE.

• KEEP HANDS ON HANDLES. DONʼT OVERREACH.

• DO NOT USE UNDER WET CONDITIONS.

• DO NOT USE WITH DAMAGED EXTENSION CORD.

DANGER: KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADES.

CAUTION: BLADE COASTS AFTER TURN OFF.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Remove extension cord from

trimmer before servicing, cleaning or removing

material from the gardening appliance.

The cutting blades are made from high quality,

hardened steel and with normal usage, they

will not require resharpening. However, if you

accidentally hit a wire fence (figure J), stones,

glass or other hard objects, you may put a nick

in the blade. There is no need to remove this

nick as long as it does not interfere with the

movement of the blade. If it does interfere,

unplug the cord and use a fine toothed file or

sharpening stone to remove the nick. If you drop the trimmer,

carefully inspect it for damage. If the blade is bent, housing cracked,

or handles broken or if you see any other condition that may affect

the trimmerʼs operation contact your local Black & Decker Service

Center for repairs before putting it back into use.

Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents which greatly

accelerate the corrosion of metals. Do not store the unit on or

adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals.

Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the unit. Never let any

liquid get inside the unit; never immerse any part of the unit into a

liquid. Prevent the blades from rusting by applying a film of light

machine oil after cleaning.

ACCESSORIES

WARNING: DO NOT use the Hedge Trimmer with any type of

accessory or attachment. Such usage might be hazardous.