WARNING: IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:
• Before any use, be sure everyone using this tool 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
:
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
.
WARNING
:
This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to
cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
CAUTION:
Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use. Under some conditions
and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
WARNING
:
When using electric gardening appliances, 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 FOR ALL TOOLS
•
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT -
Don’t use hedge trimmers in damp or wet locations.
•
DON’T USE IN RAIN.
•
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY -
All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from the work area.
•
DRESS PROPERLY -
Don’t 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.
•
USE SAFETY GLASSES -
Also use face or dustmask if operation is dusty.
•
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.
•
USE RIGHT APPLIANCE -
Do not use appliance for any job except that for which it is intended.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock use only with an extension cord intended for
outdoor use, such as SW-A, S0W-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A or
SJTOW-A.
•
EXTENSION CORD.
Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension
cord be sure it is 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 following table
shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use
the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord. Black & Decker has
extension cords available for use with outdoor appliances.
•
AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING -
Don’t carry plugged in hedge trimmer with finger on switch. Be
sure switch is off when plugging in.
•
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 or 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.
CAUTION:
Blades coast after turn off.
•
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.
•
DON’T OVERREACH -
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
•
STAY ALERT -
Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate hedge trimmer when
you are tired.
Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Volts
Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V
0-25
26-50
51-100 101-150
240V
0-50
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
•
DISCONNECT HEDGE TRIMMER
from the power supply when not in use or when servicing or
cleaning.
•
STORE IDLE HEDGE TRIMMER INDOORS -
When not in use, hedge trimmer should be stored
indoors in a dry and high or locked-up place - out of reach of children.
•
MAINTAIN HEDGE TRIMMER WITH CARE -
Keep cutting blades sharp and clean for best
performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Inspect extension cord periodically and replace if
damaged. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
•
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 or replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in
this manual.
SAFETY WARNINGS: DOUBLE INSULATION
Double insulated tools are constructed throughout with two separate layers of electrical insulation or
one double thickness of insulation between you and the tool’s electrical system. Tools built with this
insulation system are not intended to be grounded. As a result, your tool is equipped with a two prong
plug which permits you to use extension cords without concern for maintaining a ground connection.
NOTE:
Double insulation does not take the place of normal safety precautions when operating this tool.
The insulation system is for added protection against injury resulting from a possible electrical insulation
failure within the tool.
REPLACEMENT PARTS:
When servicing all tools, USE IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. Repair
or replace damaged cords.
SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS: POLARIZED PLUGS
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). This equipment must be used with a suitable polarized 2 wire or 3 wire extension cord.
Polarized connections will fit together only one way. Make sure that the receptacle end of the
extension cord has large and small blade slot widths. If the plug does not fit fully into the extension
cord, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, obtain a suitable extension cord. If the extension cord does
not fit fully into the outlet, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the
tool plug or extension cord in any way.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE
CAT. NO. TR165
FORM NO. 386048-02 REV. 2 PRINTED IN U.S.A. (JAN. 03)
KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:
• In order to operate the trimmer, the switch actuator lever must be pushed forward
(see Figure 1).
• Attach the extension cord properly for best results (see Figs. 2 and 3) .
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.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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ASSEMBLY
ATTACHING EXTENSION CORD TO TRIMMER
An extension cord retainer is built into the switch handle that prevents the extension cord from pulling
out of the handle. To use this feature, simply double the extension cord as shown in Figure 2 about a
foot from the end, and insert it into the end of the handle. Hook the loop formed by doubling the cord
over the tab, as shown in Figure 3. Gently tug on the cord to ensure that it is firmly retained in the
trimmer’s handle. Plug the receptacle end of the extension cord onto the built-in plug in the end of the
tool’s switch handle.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SWITCH
(FIGURE 1)
To turn the tool ON, push the actuator lever forward as you squeeze the trigger with two fingers. To turn
the tool OFF, simply release the trigger.
To lock the tool ON, squeeze the trigger as you push the actuator lever forward as far as it will go. Hold
the lever forward as you gently release the trigger and the hedge trimmer will continue to run.
To turn the tool OFF from the locked ON position, squeeze and release the trigger with two fingers.
TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS
1.
EXTENSION CORD –
(Figure 4) Always keep extension cord behind trimmer and away from the
trimming operation. Never drape it over a hedge being trimmed. If you cut or damage the cord,
unplug it at the electrical outlet immediately, before inspecting or repairing cord.
2.
WORKING POSITION –
Maintain proper footing and balance and do not overreach. Wear safety
goggles, non-skid footwear and rubber gloves when trimming. Hold the tool firmly in both hands
and turn the tool ON. Always hold the trimmer, as shown in the illustrations on page 1, with one
hand on the switch handle and one hand on the auxiliary or bail handle. Never hold the tool by the
blade guard.
3.
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.
CAUTION:
Do not use the trimmer for cutting stems greater than 3/8” (10mm). Use the trimmer only
for cutting normal shrubbery found around houses and buildings.
4.
LEVEL HEDGES
(Figure 6) – To obtain exceptionally level hedges,
a piece of string can be stretched along the length of the hedge as a guide.
5.
SIDE-TRIMMING HEDGES
(Figure 7) – Hold the trimmer as shown and begin at the bottom and
sweep up.
