Black & Decker LHT2220R, LHT2220B instruction manual operation, Trimming Instructions

operation
SWITCH	3
To turn the unit “ON”, slide the lock off
button, shown in figure 3, 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
unit “OFF”, release the trigger.
WARNING: Never attempt to lock a
switch in the ON position.
TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS	4
1. WORKING POSITION – Maintain
proper footing and balance and do not
overreach. Wear safety goggles, non-
skid footwear when trimming. Hold the
unit firmly in both hands and turn the
unit ON. Always hold the trimmer, as
shown in the illustrations in this manual,
with one hand on the switch handle and
one hand on the bail handle. (figure 4)
Never hold the unit by the blade guard.
2. TRIMMING NEW GROWTH –
(Figure 5) A wide, sweeping motion,
feeding the blade teeth through	5
the twigs is most effective. A slight
downward tilt of the blade, in the
direction of motion gives the best	0-15
cutting.

CAUTION: Do not cut stems greater than 3/4 inch (19mm). Use the trimmer only for cutting normal shrubbery around houses and buildings.

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3.	LEVEL HEDGES (Figure 6) – To
	obtain exceptionally level hedges a
	piece of string can be stretched along	6
	the length of the hedge as a guide.
4.	SIDE TRIMMING HEDGES (Figure 7) –	7
	Hold the trimmer as shown and begin at
	the bottom and sweep up.

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.

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