Black & Decker NHT2218 Trimmer User Manual


 
OPERATION
SWITCH
To turn the unit “ON”, slide the lock off
button, shown in figure 3, backward and,
squeeze the trigger switch. Once the unit is
running, you may release the lock off button.
In order to keep the unit running you must
continue to squeeze the trigger. To turn the
unit “OFF”, release the trigger.
WARNING: Never attempt to lock a
switch in the ON position.
TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS
1. WORKING POSITION – Maintain
proper footing and balance and do not
overreach. Wear safety goggles, non-
skid footwear when trimming. Hold the
unit firmly in both hands and turn the
unit ON. Always hold the trimmer, as
shown in the illustrations in this manual,
with one hand on the switch handle and
one hand on the bail handle. (figure 4)
Never hold the unit by the blade guard.
2. TRIMMING NEW GROWTH –
(Figure 5) 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.
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LEAVING THE BATTERY PACK IN THE CHARGER
It is OK to leave battery packs on charge for long periods of time. The
charger has a maintenance mode which gives the battery pack
enough charge to stay “topped off”. If however, the tool is not
expected to be needed for more than 30 days, unplug the charger
and store battery pack in a cool, dry location. NOTE: A battery pack
will lose its charge when kept off of the charger. If the battery pack
has not been kept on maintenance charge, it may need to be
recharged before use. A battery pack may also lose its charge if left in
a charger that is not plugged into an appropriate AC source.
WARNING: Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get
inside charger. Never attempt to open the battery pack for any
reason. If the plastic housing of the battery pack breaks or cracks,
return to a service center for recycling.
INSTALLING / REMOVING BATTERY PACK
WARNING:
Make certain the lock-off button is engaged to
prevent switch actuation before removing or installing battery.
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK:
Insert battery pack into tool until an
audible click is heard (figure 2).
Make sure battery pack is fully
seated and fully latched into
position.
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK:
Depress the battery release button
in the back of the battery pack and
pull battery pack out of tool (figure 2).
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