Black & Decker HT18, HT20 Operating instructions, Trimming instructions, To turn the tool on

• Slide the guard onto the front of the

trimmer housing.

B

operating instructions

•	Insert two of the six screws into the
	openings on the side of the guard
	and tighten securely as shown in
	figure B.
•	Slide the bail handle onto the front
	of the trimmer housing behind the
•	guard.
	Insert the remaining four screws

C

To turn the tool ON

To turn the tool “ON”, slide the lock off button, shown in figure E, backward and, squeeze the trigger switch. Once the unit is running, you may release the lock off button.

In order to keep the unit running you must continue to squeeze the trigger. To turn the tool “OFF”, release the trigger.

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into the openings on the side of the

bail handle and tighten securely as

shown in figure C.

trimming instructions

1. EXTENSION CORD –	F
(Figure F) Always keep extension
cord behind trimmer and away

Attaching Extension Cord To Trimmer

An extension cord retainer is built into the switch handle that prevents the tool from coming unplugged.

To use this feature, double the	D
extension cord about 8 inches
(203 mm) from the end, and insert
it into the slot in the back of the
handle area. Hook the loop formed
by doubling the cord, over the cord
retainer tab, as shown in figure D.
Gently tug on the cord to insure that
it is firmly retained in the trimmerʼs
housing.
Plug the receptacle end of the
extension cord into the plug blades in the trimmer.

Save these instructions for future use

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 figure F, with one hand on the switch handle and one hand on the bail handle. Never hold the tool by the blade guard.

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