potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage. NOTICE: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
g) A GFCI with a tripping current of 30mA or less is recommended. 3) Personal safety a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection.
............safety alert symbol .../min ............strokes per minute The label on your tool may include the following symbols. V................volts A ....................amperes Hz..............hertz W ..................watts min ............minutes ..................alternating current no ..................no load speed ..........direct current ..............Class II Construction ....................
1 2 4 3 5 7 6 assembled to hedge trimmer. The use of the hedge trimmer without the proper guard and bail handle provided may result in serious personal injury. The trimmer is shipped with the guard and bail handle attached to the trimmer with a plastic zip tie. To assemble to trimmer: A • Cut the plastic zip tie. • Remove the six screws that are partially run into the trimmer housing (figure A).
1. EXTENSION CORD – (Figure F) Always keep extension cord behind trimmer and away from the trimming operation. Never drape it over a hedge being trimmed. If you cut or damage the cord, unplug it at the electrical outlet immediately, before inspecting or repairing cord. F TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS 5 TO TURN THE TOOL ON To turn the tool “ON”, slide the lock off button, shown in figure E, backward and, squeeze the trigger switch. Once the unit is running, you 4 E may release the lock off button.
DANGER: KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADES. CAUTION: BLADE COASTS AFTER TURN OFF. 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. I 5. SIDE-TRIMMING HEDGES (Figure I) – Begin at the bottom and sweep up.
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 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 retailerʼs policy for exchanges (usually 30 to 90 days after the sale). Proof of purchase may be required.
• Cord or switch is damaged. • Circuit breaker is tripped. • Cord not plugged in. • Circuit fuse is blown. Possible Cause • Dry, corroded blades. • Blades or blade support bent. • Bent or damaged teeth. • Loose blade bolts. • Lock off not fully operated. Possible Solution • Lubricate blades. • Straighten blade or blade support. • Straighten teeth. • Tighten blade bolts. • Check that lock off is fully pulled back prior to moving main trigger. • Plug cord into a working outlet. • Replace circuit fuse.
