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
-
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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     
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5. Dress properly when operating trim-
mer.
Do not wear loose clothing or jew
-
elry that can get caught in the mov
-
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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    
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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
-
sion cord. e trimmers 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 t,
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
-
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
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
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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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
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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
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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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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.
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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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