Maintenance, Trimming NEW Growth Figure | Black & Decker HT20, HT18

	3. TRIMMING NEW GROWTH - (Figure	G
	G) – A wide, sweeping motion, feeding	G
	the blade teeth through the twigs is
	most effective. A slight downward tilt	0-15
	of the blade, in the direction of motion
	gives the best cutting.
	CAUTION: Do not use model HT18
	trimmer for cutting stems greater than 5/8
	in. (16mm). Do not use models HT20,
	HT22 trimmers for cutting stems greater than 3/4 in. (19mm). Use
	the trimmer only for cutting normal shrubbery found around houses
	and buildings.	H
	4. LEVEL HEDGES (Figure H) – To	H
	4. LEVEL HEDGES (Figure H) – To
	obtain exceptionally level hedges, a
	piece of string can be stretched along
	the length of the hedge as a guide.

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. DON’T OVERREACH.

•DO NOT USE UNDER WET CONDITIONS.

•DO NOT USE WITH DAMAGED EXTENSION CORD.

DANGER: KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADES. CAUTION: BLADE COASTS AFTER TURN OFF.

Maintenance

warning: Remove extension cord from trimmer before servicing,
cleaning or removing material from the gardening appliance.
The cutting blades are made from high quality, hardened steel and
with normal usage, they will not require resharpening. However, if you
accidentally hit a wire fence (figure J), stones, glass	J
or other hard objects, you may put a nick in the blade.	J
There is no need to remove this nick as long as it does
not interfere with the movement of the blade. If it does
interfere, unplug the cord and use a fine toothed file

5.SIDE-TRIMMING HEDGES (Figure I) – Begin at the bottom and sweep up.

or sharpening stone to remove the nick. If you drop

the trimmer, carefully inspect it for damage. If the

blade is bent, housing cracked, or handles broken

or if you see any other condition that may affect the

trimmer’s operation contact your local Black+Decker

Service Center for repairs before putting it back into

use. Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain

metals. Do not store the unit on or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals.

Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the unit. Never let any liquid

get inside the unit; never immerse any part of the unit into a liquid. Prevent

the blades from rusting by applying a film of light machine oil after cleaning.