HEDGE TRIMMERS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
| | | | Catalog Nos. TR1400, TR1600, TR1700, |
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| | | HT1800D, HT2000D, HT2200D |
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FOR ANY REASON PLEASE CALL
1-800-54-HOW-TO (544-6986)
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KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:
•To insure extension cord does not come loose see Figures 1 and 1A for proper attachment .
•In order to operate the trimmer, the lock button must first be pulled back (see figure 2) then squeeze trigger.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
VEA EL ESPAÑOL EN LA CONTRAPORTADA.
INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y
PÓLIZA DE GARANTÍA. ADVERTENCIA: LÉASE ESTE
INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO.
CAT. NOs. TR1400, TR1600, TR1700, HT1800D, HT2000D, HT2200D | FORM NO. 625484-00 | (AUG. ‘04) |
COPYRIGHT © 2004 BLACK & DECKER | | PRINTED IN MEXICO |
WARNING: IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:
• Before any use, be sure everyone using this tool reads and understands all safety instructions and other information contained in this manual.
• Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and in instructing others. 
WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL TOOLS
•AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT - Don’t use hedge trimmers in damp or wet locations.
•DON’T USE IN RAIN.
•KEEP CHILDREN AWAY - All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from the work area.
•DRESS PROPERLY - Don’t wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
•USE SAFETY GLASSES - Also use face or dustmask if operation is dusty.
•GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the hedge trimmer. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety.
•USE RIGHT APPLIANCE - Do not use appliance for any job except that for which it is intended.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock use only with an extension cord intended for outdoor use, such as SW-A, S0W-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A or SJTOW-A.
•EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord be sure it is heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and 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 gage. The smaller the gage
number, the heavier the cord.
| | Minimum Gage for Cord Sets |
Volts | Total Length of Cord in Feet | |
120V | | 0-25 | 26-50 | 51-100 | 101-150 |
240V | | 0-50 | 51-100 101-200 | 201-300 |
Ampere Rating | | | |
More | | Not more | American Wire Gage |
Than | | Than | | | | |
0 | - | 6 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
6 | - | 10 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 |
10 | - | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 |
12 | - | 16 | 14 | 12 | Not Recommended |
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•AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING - Don’t carry plugged in hedge trimmer with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.
•DON’T ABUSE CORD - Never carry hedge trimmer by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
DANGER: Risk of cut. Keep hands away from blades. Keep both hands on handles when power is on.
•DO NOT ATTEMPT to remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure trimmer switch is off when clearing jammed material from blades. Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the hedge trimmer.
CAUTION: Blades coast after turn off.
•DON’T FORCE HEDGE TRIMMER - It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.
•DON’T OVERREACH - Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
•STAY ALERT - Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate hedge trimmer when you are tired.
•DISCONNECT HEDGE TRIMMER from the power supply when not in use or when servicing or cleaning.
•STORE IDLE HEDGE TRIMMER INDOORS - When not in use, hedge trimmer should be stored indoors in a dry and high or locked-up place- out of reach of children.
•MAINTAIN HEDGE TRIMMER WITH CARE - Keep cutting blades sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Inspect extension cord periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
•CHECK DAMAGED PARTS - before further use of the hedge trimmer, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other condition that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this manual.
SAFETY WARNINGS: DOUBLE INSULATION
Double insulated tools are constructed throughout with two separate layers of electrical insulation or one double thickness of insulation between you and the tool’s electrical system. Tools built with this insulation system are not intended to be grounded. As a result, your tool is equipped with a two prong plug which permits you to use extension cords without concern for maintaining a ground connection.
NOTE: Double insulation does not take the place of normal safety precautions when operating this tool. The insulation system is for added protection against injury resulting from a possible electrical insulation failure within the tool.
Replacement parts: When servicing all tools, USE IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. Repair or replace damaged cords.
SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS: POLARIZED PLUGS
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This equipment must be used with a suitable polarized 2 wire or 3 wire extension cord. Polarized connections will fit together only one way. Make sure that the receptacle end of the extension cord has large and small blade slot widths. If the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, obtain a suitable extension cord. If the extension cord does not fit fully into the outlet, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the tool plug or extension cord in any way.
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE
| TR1400 | | HT2000D |
| TR1600 | 1A | HT2200D |
| TR1700 | | |
1 | HT1800D | | |
| Lock Button | Trigger | |
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| Bouton de | Gâchette | |
| verrouillage | |
| Interruptor | 4 |
| Botón de |
| seguridad | de Gatillo | |
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| 2 | Plug Blades | |
| | Raccordement | |
| | à fiche | |
| | Clavijas de | |
| | enchufe | |
| 3 | 5 | 6 |
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, simply double the extension cord about 8 inches from the end, and insert it into the slot in the bottom of the handle area. Hook the loop formed by doubling the cord over the tab, as shown in Figures 1 and 1A. Gently tug on the cord to insure that it is firmly retained in the trimmer’s handle. Plug the receptacle end of the extension cord into the plug blades in the trimmer. For Catalog No. HT2000D, HT2200D after insuring that the cord is retained in the handle, plug the receptacle end of the extension cord into the pigtail cord in the trimmer.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TO TURN THE TOOL ON
Pull the LOCK BUTTON back with your thumb and then squeeze the TRIGGER with your fingers as shown in Figure 2. (Once the tool is running you can release the LOCK BUTTON.) To turn the tool OFF, release the TRIGGER.
TO LOCK THE TOOL ON FOR CONTINUOUS RUN
WITH THE TOOL RUNNING, pull the LOCK BUTTON ALL THE WAY back, release the TRIGGER, then release the LOCK BUTTON. The tool is now locked ON. To turn the tool OFF, squeeze and release the TRIGGER. NOTE: In order to lock the tool on, it is important to first release the trigger and then release the lock button.
TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS
1EXTENSION CORD – (Figures 1 and 1A) 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 repairing cord.
2WORKING 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 3, with one hand on the switch handle and one hand on the bail handle. Never hold the tool by the blade guard.
3TRIMMING NEW GROWTH - (Figure 4) – A wide, sweeping motion, feeding the blade teeth 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 the trimmer for cutting stems greater than 3/8” (10mm).
(Cat. Numbers TR1400, TR1600, TR1700)
CAUTION: Do not use the trimmer for cutting stems greater than 1/2” (13mm). (Cat. Numbers HT1800D, HT2000D, HT2200D)
Use the trimmer only for cutting normal shrubbery found around houses and buildings.
4.LEVEL HEDGES (Figure 5) – To obtain exceptionally level hedges,
a piece of string can be stretched along the length of the hedge as a guide.
