Remington HT3218A, HT4022A User manual

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DUAL-ACTION

ELECTRIC HEDGE TRIMMER

OWNER’S MANUAL

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 Important Safety Information 1

 Product Identiﬁcation 3

 Trimmer Operation 4

Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Starting the Hedge Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Trimming a Hedge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

 Trimmer Maintenance 7

 Troubleshooting 8

 Warranty Information 9

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ank you for purchasing this Remington® Dual-action Electric Hedge Trimmer.

We are proud to oﬀer this quality product to assist you in keeping your property neat

and well-groomed.

is owner’s manual provides complete instructions for safely assembling, operating,

and maintaining your hedge trimmer. Read and save these instructions. Refer to this

manual each time before using your hedge trimmer.

For easy reference, record the information from the carton and Remington® name-

plate label located on the tool.

If you have a question or problem,

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-858-8501

or visit www.desatech.com

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SAFETY

WARNINGS

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1. Avoid Dangerous Environments

• Do not operate trimmer in rain or

in damp or wet locations.

• Do not operate trimmer while

under the influence of alcohol,

medications, or drugs.

• Do not operate trimmer when you

are tired.

• Do not operate trimmer while

standing on a ladder or in a tree.

• Do not operate trimmer if it is

damaged or not securely and fully

assembled.

2. Keep children away. Keep all bystand

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ers a safe distance from work area.

3. Do not use trimmer for any job except

that for which it is intended.

4. Only well instructed adults should

operate trimmer. Never allow children

to operate trimmer.

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5. Dress properly when operating trim-

mer.

• Do not wear loose clothing or jew

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elry that can get caught in the mov

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ing blades or parts of the trimmer.

• Always wear rubber gloves and

substantial foot wear when work-

ing outside.

• Always wear protective hair cover-

ing to contain long hair.

• Always wear a face or dust mask if

operation is dusty.

6. Always wear eye protection that

meets or exceeds the requirements of

ANSI Z87.1.

7. Wear long pants and shoes when

operating this tool.

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9. To reduce the risk of electric shock,

the trimmer has a polarized plug (one

blade is wider than the other) and will

require the use of a polarized exten

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sion cord. e trimmer’s plug will ﬁt

into a polarized extension cord only

one way. If the plug does not ﬁt fully

into the extension cord, reverse the

plug. If the plug still does not ﬁt,

obtain a correct polarized extension

cord. A polarized extension cord will

require the use of a polarized wall out-

let. is plug will ﬁt into the polarized

wall outlet only one way. If the plug

does not ﬁt fully into the wall outlet,

reverse the plug. If the plug still does

not ﬁt, contact a qualiﬁed electrician

to install the proper wall outlet. Do

not change the trimmer plug, exten-

sion cord receptacle, or extension cord

plug in any way.

10.

Provide Ground Fault Circuit Inter-

rupter (GFCI) protection on the

circuit or outlet to be used for trimmer.

You may use receptacles with built-in

GFCI protection for this safety mea-

sure.

11. Do not operate trimmer near electric

power lines, telephone, or cable lines.

Keep trimmer at least 10 feet away

from any power lines or cables.

8. Make sure your extension cord is in

good condition. When using an ex

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tension cord, be sure to use one heavy

enough to carry the current your

trimmer will draw. An undersized

extension cord will cause a drop in

line voltage resulting in loss of power

and overheating.

e table below shows the correct

size extension cord to use depend-

ing on cord length and nameplate

ampere rating. If in doubt, use the

next larger gauge cord. e smaller

the gauge number, the larger the cord.

To reduce the risk of disconnection

of trimmer from the extension cord

during operation, use the cord hitch

described in this manual.

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25 feet

50 feet

100 feet

150 feet

18 AWG

16 AWG

14 AWG

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE

OPERATING TRIMMER.

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1. Maintain trimmer with care.

• Keep cutting edge sharp and clean

for best performance and to reduce

the risk of injury.

• Follow instruction for lubricating

•

Inspect trimmer cord periodically,

and if damaged, have it repaired by

a qualiﬁed service facility.

• Inspect extension cords periodically

and replace if damaged.

• If trimmer is not working properly,

has been dropped, damaged, left

outdoors, or dropped into water,

have it repaired by a qualiﬁed ser-

vice center.

• Keep handles dry, clean, and free

from oil and grease.

2. Check damaged parts.

• If a part is damaged, carefully check

the damaged part before using the

trimmer. Make sure the part will

operate properly and perform its

intended function.

• Check for alignment of moving

parts, binding of moving parts,

breakage of parts, mounting, and

any other condition that may aﬀect

its operation.

• A guard or other part that is dam

-

aged should be properly repaired

or replaced by an qualiﬁed service

center unless indicated elsewhere in

this manual.

3. Servicing of Double-Insulated

Tools:

• In a double-insulated tool, two

systems of insulation are provided

instead of grounding. No ground

-

ing means is provided on a double-

insulated tool, nor should a means

for grounding be added to the tool.

Servicing a double-insulated tool

requires extreme care and knowl-

edge of the system, and should

be done only by qualiﬁed service

personnel. Replacement parts for

a double-insulated tool must be

identical to the parts they replace.

4. Store idle trimmer indoors. When not

in use, store trimmer and extension

cord indoors in a dry location. Store

trimmer above the reach of children

or in a locked area out of the reach of

children.

is manual is your guide to safe and proper

operation of the trimmer.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS.

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1. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing.

Use common sense.

2.

Be aware of extension cord while operat-

ing trimmer. Be careful not to trip over

extension cord. Keep extension cord

away from cutter blades at all times.

3. Avoid unintentional starting. Do not

carry plugged-in trimmer with ﬁnger

on switch. Be sure switch is OFF

when plugging in trimmer.

4. Do not overreach. Keep proper foot-

ing and balance at all times when

operating trimmer.

5. Disconnect the trimmer from the

power supply

• when not in use

• before servicing

• when clearing jammed material

from blades

• when moving from one worksite to

another

6. Do not force trimmer. It will do the

job better and with less likelihood of

a risk of injury at the rate for which

it was designed.

7. Do not abuse power cord. Never carry

trimmer by power cord. Never yank

cord to disconnect from receptacle.

Keep power cord from heat, oil, and

sharp edges.

8. Before starting trimmer, make sure

blades are not touching anything.

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Input

Cutting Rate

Blade Length

Max. Cutting

Net Weight

120V, 3.2A

3500 spm

18 inches (45.7cm)

3/4 inch (19mm)

6.2 lbs. (2.8 Kg)

120V, 4.0A

3500 spm

22 inches (55.9cm)

3/4 inch (19mm)

6.5 lbs. (2.9 Kg)

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Figure 2-1: Remington® dual-action electric hedge trimmer

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25 feet

50 feet

100 feet

150 feet

18 AWG

16 AWG

14 AWG

Figure 3-3: Pull extension cord loop tight around molded

cord hitch

Figure 3-4: Optional method of retaining extension cord

Figure 3-2: Inserting extension cord loop through bottom

of handle

Figure 3-1: Plugging trimmer power cord into extension

cord

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



Safety

Warnings

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







Use proper extension cord with this trim-

mer. Use only a polarized (i.e., one blade

is wider than the other), UL listed exten-

sion cord marked for outdoor use. e

cord must be marked with sufﬁx W or

W-A following the cord type designation.

Example: SJTW-A or SJTW.

Use proper sized cord with this trimmer.

Cord must be heavy enough to carry cur

-

rent needed. An undersized cord will cause

voltage drop at trimmer. e trimmer will

lose power and overheat. Follow cord size

requirements listed below.

Keep cord away from cutting area. Make

sure cord does not catch on branches dur

-

ing cutting. Inspect cord often. Replace

damaged cords.

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









e trimmer has a built-in extension cord

retainer. is cord hitch prevents accidental

disconnection of the power cord during use.

e cord hitch is molded into the lower

hand guard area of the tool housing.

1. Plug the power cord into the exten-

sion cord (see Figure 3-1).

2. Create a loop in the extension cord

and insert the loop through the bot-

tom of the tool housing (see Figure

3-2).

3. Pull the loop tight around the molded

cord hitch (see Figure 3-3).

Note: An optional method of retaining

the extension cord is shown in Figure

3-4. Use this method with larger-gauge

cords that may not ﬁt into the extension

cord retainer.

    

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As a safety feature, this trimmer has dual

trigger switches. One trigger switch is

located on the rear handle and the other

trigger switch is located on the front handle

(see Figure 3-5). You must squeeze both

trigger switches to operate the trimmer.

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     





is tool is designed to trim and shape

hedges and shrubs with ease. Follow the

steps below to start and stop the trim-

mer.

1. Hold the front handle with one hand,

squeezing the front trigger switch

(see Figure 3-6).

2. While gripping the rear handle,

squeeze the rear trigger switch. e

trimmer will start immediately (see

Figure 3-7).

3. To stop the trimmer, release one or

both of the trigger switches (see Fig-

ure 3-8). e trimmer will coast to a

stop.

Figure 3-5: Front and rear trigger switches

Figure 3-6: Positioning hand on front handle

Figure 3-7: Squeezing rear trigger switch to start trimmer

Figure 3-8: Releasing trigger switch to stop trimmer

Front Trigger Switch

Rear Trigger

Switch

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

Use the trimmer properly. Always wear eye

protection, rubber gloves, and substantial

foot wear while using the trimmer (see

Figure 3-9). Always maintain proper foot-

ing and balance. Never overreach when

using trimmer. Before starting the trimmer,

hold the unit with both hands on the grip

areas. Make sure that the cutter blade is

not touching anything.

Always keep the extension cord behind

the trimmer when in use. Do not drape

the cord over the hedge where it may be

cut by the blades (see Figure 3-10).

Use smooth steady sweeping motions to

trim new growth (see Figure 3-11). Do

not try to cut too much at one time. is

can cause the trimmer to slow down or get

jammed, reducing the cutting eﬃciency.

Do not force the trimmer through dense

growth. A slight back and forth sawing

action may ease the cutting of larger, more

dense growth. If the trimmer begins to slow

down, reduce the rate of speed at which

you are trying to cut.

If the trimmer becomes jammed, immedi-

ately turn trimmer oﬀ. Disconnect trimmer

from the power supply and remove the

jammed debris from the cutter blades.

Do not try to cut branches larger than

3/4 inch in diameter.

For best results, trim the sides of hedges

with an upward sweeping motion (see Fig-

ure 3-12). Cut from the bottom and work

your way up. is will keep cut material

from falling into areas not yet cut.

Trim the hedges so that the top is slightly

narrower than the bottom.

To trim extremely level hedges, use a string

stretched along the length of the hedge as

a guide (See Figure 3-13).

Figure 3-9: Proper clothing, stance and grip

Figure 3-10: Protecting extension cord

Figure 3-11: Trimming new growth

Figure 3-12: Trimming sides of hedges

Figure 3-13: Using string to make level cuts

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   

    

    





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   



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

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   



 





Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild

soap and water mixture to wipe trimmer

housing. Use a stiﬀ brush to clean cutter

blades, then wipe with a cloth. Do not spray

or pour water directly onto trimmer.

Once the trimmer is cleaned, apply a light

coat of oil to the cutter blades to prevent

rust and provide lubrication.





Figure 4-1: Cleaning trimmer housing

Figure 4-2: Cleaning cutter blades

Figure 4-3: Oiling cutter blades

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Note: For additional help, visit our

technical ser vice web site at



        

          





You may have further questions about

assembling, operating, or maintain-

ing this hedge trimmer. If so, you can

visit our Technical Service web site at

www.desatech.com or contact our

Technical Service Department at 1-800-

858-8501 (English only). You may also

write to:

DESA Specialty Products™

ATTN: Technical Service Specialty

Products

P.O. Box 90004

Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004

When contacting DESA Specialty Prod

-

ucts™, have ready

• Your Name

• Your Address

• Your Phone Number

• Model Number of Product

• Date of Purchase (include copy of

receipt for written requests)

  

Motor does not run when you squeeze

trigger switches

1. Both trigger switches are not fully

depressed at the same time

2. Extension cord connection is loose

3. Household circuit breaker is tripped

or open line fuse

1. Fully squeeze both front and rear

trigger switches (see Basic Trimmer

Operation,

page 5)

2. Check cord connections

3. Check circuit breaker or line fuse

Motor runs, but cutting blades do not

move

Trimmer damaged. Do not use trimmer Contact DESA Specialty Products™ if still

under warranty

Trimmer smokes during operation Trimmer damaged. Do not use trimmer Contact DESA Specialty Products™ if still

under warranty

    

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REMINGTON® DUAL-ACTION ELECTRIC HEDGE TRIMMER LIMITED WARRANTY

Always specify model number when contacting the factory.

We reserve the right to amend these speciﬁcations at any time without notice. e only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty.

We make no other warranty, expressed or implied.

DESA Specialty Products™ warrants this Dual-action Electric Hedge Trimmer and any parts thereof, to be free from defects in material

and workmanship for two years (90 days for reconditioned unit) from the date of ﬁrst purchase from an authorized dealer, provided that

the product has been properly maintained and operated in accordance with all applicable instructions. is warranty is extended only to the

original retail purchaser. e bill of sales or proof of purchase must be presented at the time a claim is made under this warranty.

is warranty does not cover commercial, industrial, or rental usage, nor does it apply to parts that are not in original condition because of

normal wear and tear, or parts that fail or become damaged as a result of misuse, accident, lack of proper maintenance, tampering, or altera

-

tion. Travel, handling, transportation, and incidental costs associated with warranty repairs are not reimbursable under this warranty and are

the responsibility of the owner.

To the full extent allowed by the law of the jurisdiction that governs the sale of the product, this express warranty excludes any and all other

expressed warranties and limits the duration of any and all implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and ﬁtness for a

particular purpose to two years form the date of ﬁrst purchase, and DESA Specialty Products’™ liability is hereby limited to the purchase

price of the product and DESA Specialty Products™ shall not be liable for any other damages whatsoever including indirect, incidental, or

consequential damages.

Some states do not allow limitation of how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam

-

ages, so the above limitation of damages may not apply to you.

is warranty provides the original purchaser with speciﬁc rights. For information regarding those rights, please consult the applicable state

laws.

P.O. Box 90004

Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004

www.desatech.com

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