Black & Decker TR116R, TR117 instruction manual Trimming Instructions, Extension Cord Figure E

1.	TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS
	EXTENSION CORD – (Figure E)	E
	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
2.	repairing cord.
	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 figure E, with one hand on the
	switch handle and one hand on the bail handle. Never hold the
	tool by the blade guard.

3.	(Figure F) – A wide, sweeping	F
	TRIMMING NEW GROWTH -
	motion, feeding the blade teeth	0-15
	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 trimmer for cutting stems greater than 5/8 in. (16mm). Use the trimmer only for cutting normal shrubbery found around houses and buildings.

4.	LEVEL HEDGES (Figure G) – To	G
	obtain exceptionally level hedges, a
	piece of string can be stretched
	along the length of the hedge as a
	guide.
5.	(Figure H) – Begin at the bottom and	H
	SIDE-TRIMMING HEDGES
	sweep up.

WARNING: TO GUARD AGAINST

INJURY, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

• READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE USING, SAVE

INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

• CHECK THE HEDGE FOR FOREIGN OBJECTS SUCH AS WIRE OR FENCES BEFORE EACH USE.

• KEEP HANDS ON HANDLES. DONʼT OVERREACH.

• DO NOT USE UNDER WET CONDITIONS.

• DO NOT USE WITH DAMAGED EXTENSION CORD.

DCANGER:UTION:KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADES.

BLADE COASTS AFTER TURN OFF.

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