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WARNING: IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:
• Before any use, be sure everyone using this garden appliance reads and understands all safety instructions
and other information contained in this manual.
• Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and in instructing others.
WARNING: When using electric hedge trimmers, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the
following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
• Replacement Parts
When servicing use only identical replacement parts.
• Polarized Appliance Connections
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other) and will require the use of a polarized extension cord. The appliance 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 outlet. This plug will fit into the
polarized wall outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the 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 equipment plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way.
1. Avoid Dangerous Environment – Don’t use hedge trimmers in damp or wet locations.
2. Don’t use in rain.
3. Keep ChIldren Away – All visitors should be kept at a distance from work area.
4. Dress Properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts.
Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
5. Use Safety Glasses – Always use face or dustmask if operation is dusty.
6. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuit(s) or
outlet(s) to be used for the hedge trimmer. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI
protection and may be used for this measure of safety.
7. Use Right Appliance – Do not use appliance for any job except that for which it is intended.
8.
WARNING: – To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only with an extension cord
intended for outdoor use, such as SW-A, SOW-A, SOW, STW-A, STW, STOW-A, STOW,
SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJOW, SJTW-A , SJTW, SJTOW-A, OR SJTOW.
9. Extension Cord – Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an
extension cord, make sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw.
An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and
overheating. The table below shows the correct size to use depending on the cord length and
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number.
the heavier the cord. Use the extension cord retaining system described in this manual to keep
the cord from disconnecting from the hedge trimmer. Black & Decker has polarized extension
cords that are UL listed for outdoor use. These are available from your local dealer or Black &
Decker Service Center at extra cost.
10. Avoid Unintentional Starting -
Don't carry plugged-in hedge trimmer with finger on switch.
Be sure switch is off when plugging in.
Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V 25 26-50 51-100 101-150
240V 50 51-100 101-200 201-300
Ampere Rating
More Not more American Wire Gage
Than Than
0-6 18 16 16 14
6 - 10 18 16 14 12
10 - 12 16 16 14 12
12 - 16 14 12 Not Recommended
11.Don't Abuse Cord - Never carry hedge trimmer by cord or yank it to disconnect from
receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil and sharp edges.
DANGER: Risk of Cut – Keep hands away from blades – Keep both hands on handles when
power is on.
Do not attempt to remove cut material nor hold material to be cut when blades are moving.
Make sure trimmer switch is off when clearing jammed material from blades. Do not grasp the
exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the hedge trimmer.
DANGER: BLADES COAST AFTER TURN OFF.
12. Don’t Force Hedge Trimmer – It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of
injury at the rate for which it was designed.
13. Don’t Overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
14. Stay Alert - Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate hedge trimmer
when you are tired.
15. Disconnect Hedge Trimmer – Disconnect the hedge trimmer from the power supply when
not in use, before servicing and when changing accessories such as blades.
16. Store Idle Hedge Trimmer Indoors – When not in use, hedge trimmer should be stored
indoors in dry and high or locked-up place – out of reach of children.
17. Maintain Hedge Trimmer with Care – Keep cutting edge sharp and clean for best
performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories. Inspect extension cord periodically, and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry,
clean and free from oil and grease.
18. Check Damaged Parts – Before further use of the hedge trimmer, a guard or other part that
is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it 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 damaged should be properly repaired by an authorized service center unless otherwise
indicated elsewhere in this manual.
WARNING:
DO NOT USE WITHOUT HANDLE AND GUARD.
• See figure 13 of this manual for a drawing of typical use of a hedge trimmer.
• The trimmer shall not be used to cut stems greater than that diameter described in this manual.
• When operating the trimmer, keep extension cord behind trimmer. Never drape it over the
hedge being trimmed.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAT. NO. HTD18, HTD22 FORM NO.387743 PRINTED IN U.S.A. (SEP98 CD-1)
KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:
•Always unplug trimmer before exchanging blades.
•Keep trimmer drive pin (Fig. 7) clean and oiled. Clean debris away from metal surface
of blade cassette and drive spud (Fig. 7).
VEA EL ESPAÑOL EN LA CONTRAPORTADA.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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Catalog Nos. HTD18, HTD22
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10 inch extended reach
Portée d’outil d’environ 10 pouces
Alcance extendido de 25 cm (10")
1
2
3
9
10B
Position Number
Numéro de position
Posición número
4
Blade Latch Grip
Manette de blocage de
lame
Empuñadura del seguro de
la cuchilla
5
10A
6
7
Alignment Pins
Goupilles d’alignement
Pernos de alineación
Drive Pin
Goupille d’entraînement
Perno de mando
Drive Spud
Goujon d’entraînement
Escarda
8
Handle Knob
Bouton de poignée
Perilla del mango