NOTICE: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage. 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.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock. 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.
............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 ....................
• Insert the phillips head screws into the openings on the side of the guard and tighten securely as shown in figure B. B WARNING: Only use with guard properly assembled to hedge trimmer. The use of the hedge trimmer without the proper guard provided may result in serious personal injury. The trimmer is shipped with the guard unattached to the trimmer. To attach the guard: • Position the guard in place A as shown in figure A.
0-15 F CAUTION: Do not use trimmer for cutting stems greater than 5/8 in. (16mm). Use the trimmer only for cutting normal shrubbery found around houses and buildings. 3. TRIMMING NEW GROWTH (Figure F) – A wide, sweeping motion, feeding the blade teeth through the twigs is most effective. A slight downward tilt of the blade, in the direction of motion gives the best cutting. 1. EXTENSION CORD – (Figure E) Always keep extension cord E behind trimmer and away from the trimming operation.
All Black & Decker Service Centers are staffed with trained personnel to provide customers with efficient and reliable power tool service. SERVICE INFORMATION accessory or attachment. Such usage might be hazardous. WARNING: DO NOT use the Hedge Trimmer with any type of ACCESSORIES WARNING: Remove extension cord from trimmer before servicing, cleaning or removing material from the gardening appliance.
• 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 forward prior to moving main trigger. • Plug cord into a working outlet. • Replace circuit fuse.