Black & Decker HT18 User manual

HT18
Black & Decker
Brand
Black & Decker
Model
HT18
Category
Power hedge trimmers
Type
User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
HEDGE TRIMMER
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VEA EL ESPANOL EN LA CONTRAPORTADA. INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA DE GARANTÍA. ADVERTENCIA: LÉASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO.
CATALOG NUMBERS
HT18, HT20, HT22
To register your new product, call 1-800-544-6986 or visit www.BlackandDecker.com/NewOwner
KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:
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2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify
the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with
earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and
matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There
is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or
grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water
entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying,
pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away
from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or
entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e)
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension
cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor
use reduces the risk of electric shock.
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.
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. Protective equipment such as dust mask,
nonskid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in
the off position before connecting to power source and/
or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying
power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power
tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the
power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part
of the power tool may result in personal injury.
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
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DANGER: 
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WARNING: 
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CAUTION: 
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NOTICE: 
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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warningS and inStructionS for future
reference
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated
(corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
1) WORK AREA SAFETY
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas
invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or
dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or
fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times. This enables better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can
reduce dust-related hazards.
4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your
application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at
the rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it
on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the
battery pack from the power tool before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power
tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do
not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these
instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding
of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other
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damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained
cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind
and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits, etc. in
accordance with these instructions, taking into account
the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use
of the power tool for operations different from those intended
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could result in a hazardous situation.
5) SERVICE
a
) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using
only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of
the power tool is maintained.
HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY WARNINGS
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one hand could cause loss of control and result in serious
personal injury.
 
stopped. Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will reduce possible
personal injury from the cutter blades.
 
because the cutter blade may contact hidden wiring or its
own cord. Cutter blades contacting a “live” wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the
operator an electric shock.
• Keep extension cord away from cutting area. During operation
the extension cord may be hidden in shrubs and can be
accidentally cut by the blade.
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CAUTION: Do not expose to rain.
WARNING: Remove plug from the outlet
immediately if the extension cord becomes damaged or cut.
WARNING: Some dust created by this product
contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
• compounds in fertilizers
• compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides
• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety
equipment such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter
out microscopic particles.
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Symbols
The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The
symbols and their definitions are as follows:
V .....................volts A ...........................amperes
Hz ...................hertz W ...................... watts
min .................minutes
or AC........... alternating current
or DC ...... direct current
n
o ..................... no load speed
...................Class I Construction ..................... earthing terminal
(grounded)
...................
safety alert symbol
................... Class II Construction .../min or rpm...revolutions or
(double insulated)
reciprocation per minute
bpm ..................beats per minute
.....................Use proper respiratory protection
..............
Read instruction manual before use
...................Use proper eye protection
...................Use proper hearing protection
EXTENSION CORDS
When using
an extension
cord, be sure to
use one heavy
enough to carry
the current
your product
will draw. An
undersized cord
will cause a drop
in line voltage
resulting in loss
of power and
overheating.
The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length
and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The
smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED (NOT SUPPLIED):
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ATTACHING GUARD AND BAIL HANDLE TO TRIMMER
WARNING: Only use with handle and guard properly
assembled to hedge trimmer. The use of the hedge trimmer
without the proper guard or handle provided may result in
serious personal injury.
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figure A
Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets
Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet
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Ampere Rating
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 
      
      
      
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1
3
4
5
6
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Functional Description
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TO TURN THE TOOL ON
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
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


TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS
 EXTENSION CORD –
(Figure F) 







 WORKING POSITION – 




figure F
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 

 


figure B
 


 
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
figure C
ATTACHING EXTENSION CORD TO TRIMMER

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
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 

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 
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DANGER: KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADES.
CAUTION: BLADE COASTS AFTER TURN OFF.
MAINTENANCE
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
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  TRIMMING NEW GROWTH - (Figure
G)
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
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
CAUTION:model HT18

models HT20,
HT22
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
 LEVEL HEDGES (Figure H)
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 SIDE-TRIMMING HEDGES (Figure
I)
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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
ACCESSORIES
WARNING: DO NOT use the hedge trimmer with any type of
accessory or attachment. Such usage might be hazardous.
SERVICE INFORMATION
BLACK+DECKER offers a full network of company-owned and authorized
service locations throughout North America. All BLACK+DECKER Service
Centers are staffed with trained personnel to provide customers with
efficient and reliable power tool service.
Whether you need technical advice, repair, or genuine factory
replacement parts, contact the BLACK+DECKER location nearest you. To
find your local service location, call:1-800-544-6986.
TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Black+Decker (U.S.) Inc. warranties this product to be free from defects in
material or workmanship for a period of two (2) years following the date of
purchase, provided that the product is used in a home environment. This
limited warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, accidental damage
or when repairs have been made or attempted by anyone other than
Black+Decker and its Authorized Service Centers. A defective product
meeting the warranty conditions set forth herein will be replaced or repaired
at no charge in either of two ways:
The first, which will result in exchanges only, 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 retailer’s
policy for exchanges. Proof of purchase may be required. Please check
with the retailer for its specific return policy regarding time limits for returns
or exchanges. The second option is to take or send the product (prepaid)
to a Black+Decker owned or authorized Service Center for repair or
replacement at Black+Decker ’s option. Proof of purchase may be required.
Black+Decker owned and authorized service centers are listed online at
www.blackanddecker.com.
This warranty does not apply to accessories. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from
state to state. Should you have any questions, contact the manager
of your nearest Black+Decker Service Center. This product is not
intended for commercial use, and accordingly, such commercial use
of this product will void this warranty. All other guarentees, express or
implied, are hereby disclaimed.
LATIN AMERICA: This warranty does not apply to products sold in
Latin America. For products sold in Latin America, check country
specific warranty information contained in the packaging, call the
local company or see the website for such information.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution
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Black & Decker HT18 User manual

HT18
Black & Decker
Brand
Black & Decker
Model
HT18
Category
Power hedge trimmers
Type
User manual
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