Black & Decker HT20, HT18 Symbols, Functional Description, Extension Cords, Assembly instructions

Symbols

The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their definitions are as follows:

V			volts	A		amperes
Hz			hertz	W		watts
min			minutes		or AC	alternating current
		or DC	direct current	no		no load speed
			Class I Construction			earthing terminal
	...................				.....................
			(grounded)		...................	safety alert symbol

Functional Description

1.	Blade
2. Guard			4
3.	Bail Handle			6
4.	Lock Off Button
5.	Trigger Switch		5	7
6.	Switch Handle	2
7.	Cord Retainer

...................	Class II Construction	.../min or rpm...revolutions or
	(double insulated)	reciprocation per minute
bpm	beats per minute
.....................	Use proper respiratory protection
...............	Read instruction manual before use

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................... Use proper eye protection
.................... Use proper hearing protection
Extension Cords
When using
	Volts	Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets
an extension		0-25	total Length of Cord in Feet
cord, be sure to	120V		26-50	51-100	101-150
use one heavy		(0-7,6m)	(7,6-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-45,7m)
enough to carry	240V	0-50	51-100	101-200	201-300
the current		(0-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-60,9m) (60,9-91,4m)
your product	Ampere Rating

Assembly instructions

ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED (NOT SUPPLIED):

- Phillips Screwdriver

Attaching Guard and 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.

will draw. An	More		Not more		American Wire Gauge
undersized cord	Than	-	Than	18	16	16	14
will cause a drop	0		6
in line voltage	6	-	10	18	16	14	12
resulting in loss	10	-	12	16	16	14	12
of power and	12	-	16	14	12	Not Recommended
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 gauge. The
smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

The trimmer is shipped with the guard and bail handle attached to the trimmer with a plastic zip tie.

To assemble to trimmer:

•Cut the plastic zip tie.

•Remove the six screws that are partially run into the trimmer housing (figure A).

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