Black & Decker HH2450 instruction manual Hedge Trimmer Safety Warnings

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:

• To insure extension cord does not come loose see Figures 2 and 2A for proper attachment.

• In order to operate the trimmer, the lock button must first be pulled back (see figure 3) then squeeze trigger.

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Cat No. HH2450	Form No. 90565505	JUNE 2010
Copyright © 2010 Black & Decker		Printed in China

ItSAFETYis importantGUIDELINESfor you to read-andDEFINITIONSunderstand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in deathDANGER:or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in deathWARNING:or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minorCAUTION:or moderate injury.

Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,CAUTION:if not avoided, may result in property damage.

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings andWARNING!instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated(corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

1) Work area safety

a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

b) Do not operate power tools in explosive.atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

2) Electrical safety

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitablefor outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric

g) shock.

A GFCI with a tripping current of 30mA or less is recommended.

3) Personal safety

a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing

and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.

4)Power tool use and care

a)Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

b)Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must berepaired.

c)Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting thepower tool accidentally.

d)Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

e)Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power toolʼs operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

f)Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

g)Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be per- formed. Use of the power tool for operations different from thoseintended could result in a hazardous situation.

5)Service

a)Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair personusing only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY WARNINGS
•	Use both hands when operating the hedge trimmer. Using one hand couldcause loss
	of control and result in serious personal injury.
• DANGER - Keep hands away from blade. Contact with blade will result inserious
	personal injury.
• Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade. Do not remove cut material or
	hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Make surethe switch is off when
	clearing jammed material. Blades coast after turn off.A moment of inattention while
•	operating the hedge trimmer may result in serious personal injury.
	Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with thecutter blade stopped. When
	transporting or storing the hedge trimmer always fit thecutting device cover.Proper
•	handling of the hedge trimmer will reduce possible personal injury from thecutter blades.
	Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because thecutter blade
	may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutter blades contacting a "live" wire may make
	exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give the operatoran electric shock.
• Keep cable away from cutting area. During operation the cable may be hiddenin shrubs
	and can be accidentally cut by the blade.
• DANGER - Keep hands away from blade. Contact with blade will result inserious
	personal injury.
	SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNING
	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.
	When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavyenough to carry the current your
Exte sion Cords
	product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
	power and overheating. The following table shows the correct size touse depending on cord
	length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.The smaller the
	gauge number, theheavier thecord.
		Volts			Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets
					0-25	Total Length of Cord in Feet
		120V					26-50	51-100	101-150
		240V			(0-7,6m)		(7,6-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m)(30,4-45,7m)
					0-50		51-100	101-200 201-300
		Ampere Rating(0-15,2m)(15,2-30,4m) (30,4-60,9m)(60,9-91,4m)
		More		Not more			American Wire Gauge
		Than	-	Than	18		16	16	14
		0		6
		6	-	10	18		16	14	12
		10	-	12	16		16	14	12
		12	-	16	14		12	Not Recommended
	1								2	2A

Lock Button
Bouton de		4
verrouillage	Trigger
Botón de seguridad
3	Gâchette
	Interruptor de
	Gatillo

5 6 7

ATTACHING BAIL HANDLE TO TRIMMER
	WARNING: Only use with handle and guard properly assembled to hedge trimmer.
	The use of the hedge trimmer without the proper guard or handle provided may
	result in serious personal injury.
	The trimmer is shipped with the bail handle tied to the trimmer.To attach the bail handle:
• Cut the ziptie which holds the handle to the trimmer.
•	Remove the phillips head screws from both sides of the trimmer housing.
•	Position the handle in place as shown in figur 1.
•	Reinsert the phillips head screws into the openings on the side of the handle and tighten
	securely.

ATTACHINGAn extensionEXTENSIONcord retainerCORDis builtTOintoTRIMMERthe switch handle that helps prevent the tool from coming unplugged. To use this feature, first overlap the pigtail cord with the extension cord and tie the two cords in a knot as shown in figure 2. Then, double the extension cord