Charging the Battery

Cordless 22 inch (55.8 cm) Dual Action Hedge Trimmer

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

	Catalog Number NHT518,
Date Code	Catalog Number NHT518,
	NHT518G, NHT518L

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KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:

•To operate the trimmer, the lock off button must be pushed forward.

•Charge battery for 9 hours before attempting to use your Hedge Trimmer.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Cat. No. NHT518, NHT518G, NHT518L	Form No. 90526155-02 (Dec. ‘07)
Copyright © 2007 Black & Decker	Printed in China

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.

•Keep long hair and loose clothing away from openings and moving parts.

WARNING: When using an electric tool, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following.

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.

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL TOOLS

•READ and understand all instructions.

•A BATTERY OPERATED UNIT with integral batteries or a separate battery pack must be recharged only with the specified charger for the battery. A charger that may be suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery.

•USE BATTERY OPERATED UNIT ONLY with specifically designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire.

•AVOID accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the locked or off position before inserting battery pack. Carrying units with your finger on the switch or inserting the battery pack into a unit with the switch on invites accidents.

•DO NOT use unit if switch does not turn it on or off. A unit that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

•DISCONNECT battery pack from unit or place the switch in the locked or off position before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the unit. Such preventative safety measures reduce the risk of starting the unit accidentally.

•AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT - Do not use or charge hedge trimmers in damp or wet locations.

•DO NOT USE OR CHARGE battery operated hedge trimmer in rain.

•DO NOT OPERATE hedge trimmer in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.

•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.

•ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION – Wear safety glasses or goggles at all times when this unit is in use. Also use face or dust mask. Safety glasses are available at extra cost at your local Black & Decker Service Center or authorized service facility.

•USE RIGHT APPLIANCE - Do not use appliance for any job except that for which it is intended.

•AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING - Don’t carry hedge trimmer with finger on switch.

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 battery is removed 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 may coast after turn off.

CAUTION: NEVER use guard as a handle. Never grasp the unit by the guard. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury.

•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.

• DANGER: If blade jams on any electrical cord or line, DO NOT TOUCH THE BLADE! IT CAN BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND VERY DANGEROUS. Release the unit in the

safest manner possible. Disconnect the damaged electrical cord or line from the power source. If possible, do so safely. If in doubt, call an electrician or the electrical contractor for assistance. Failure to heed this Danger will result in serious personal injury and possibly death.

•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.

•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 edge sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.

CAUTION: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can damage, weaken or destroy plastic.

•CHECK DAMAGED PARTS - If damage to trimmer occurs, 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.

•REMOVE BATTERY before servicing, cleaning or removing material from the hedge trimmer. Remove battery from your hedge trimmer and carry by the front handle when not in use.

•EXERCISE CARE in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.

•DO NOT OPEN OR MUTILATE the batteries. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.

•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.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock; do not expose to rain, do not use on wet surfaces. Store indoors.

FIRST AID MEASURES FOR GEL COMPONENTS (NHT518G ONLY)

If gel within the comfort grip becomes exposed and results in skin contact wash with soap and water; for eye contact, flush with flowing water. If swallowed, seek medical attention. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) available from 1-800-544-6986

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

The label on your unit may include the following symbols.

V	volts	A	amperes
Hz	hertz	W	watts
min	minutes	no	alternating current
..........	direct current	no	no load speed
..............	Class II Construction	............	earthing terminal
............	safety alert symbol	../min	revolutions or reciprocations per minute
	3		4

Lock out button

Bouton de verrouillage

hors tension

Botón del seguro

Trigger Switch

Interrupteur à

détente

Gatillo Interruptor

0-15

BATTERY CAP INFORMATION

Battery storage and carrying caps are provided for use whenever the battery is out of the unit or charger. Remove cap before placing battery in charger or unit.

Battery Cap

WARNING: Do not store or carry battery so that metal objects can contact exposed battery terminals. For example, do not place battery in aprons, pockets, tool boxes, product kit boxes, drawers, etc. with loose nails, screws, keys, etc. without battery cap. Transporting batteries can possibly cause fires if the battery terminals inadvertently come in contact with conductive materials such as keys, coins, hand tools and the like. The US Department of Transportation Hazardous Material Regulations (HMR) actually prohibit transporting batteries in commerce or on airplanes (i.e. packed in suitcases and carryon luggage) UNLESS they are properly protected from short circuits. So when transporting individual batteries, make sure that the battery terminals are protected and well insulated from materials that could contact them and cause a short circuit."

SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS

1.This manual contains important safety and operating instructions.

2.Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) bat- tery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery.

3. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury, charge only Black & Decker Power Packs. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.

4.Do not expose charger to rain or snow.

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