Black & Decker LPHT120 Switch, Accessories, Trimming Instructions, Maintenance, Rbrc Seal

Switch

Always be sure of your footing and grip the Pole Trimmer firmly with both hands with the thumb and fingers encircling the handle. To turn the tool ON pull the lock button (1) back with your thumb and then squeeze the trigger (2) with your fingers as shown in figure 14. (Once the tool is running you can release the lock button.) To turn the tool OFF, release the trigger.

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IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment should be performed by authorized service centers or other qualified service organizations, always using identical replacement parts.

Accessories

WARNING: DO NOT use the Pole Trimmer with any type of accessory or attachment. Such usage might be hazardous.

The RBRC™ Seal

Trimming Instructions

1. WORKING POSITION - Maintain proper footing and balance and do not overreach. Wear safety goggles, non-skid footwear and gloves when trimming. Hold the tool firmly in both hands and turn the tool 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 pole. Never hold the tool by the hand guard.

2. TRIMMING NEW GROWTH - 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. Do not cut stems greater than 3/8” (10mm). Use the trimmer only for cutting normal shrubbery around houses and buildings.

3. LEVEL HEDGES - To obtain exceptionally level hedges

a piece of string can be stretched along the length of the hedge as a guide.

4. SIDE-TRIMMING HEDGES - Begin at the bottom and sweep up.

WARNING: TO GUARD AGAINST INJURY, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

• READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE

USING.

• SAVE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

• KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADES.

• KEEP HANDS ON HANDLE AND POLE. DON’T OVERREACH.

• BLADE COASTS AFTER TURN OFF.

• DO NOT USE UNDER WET CONDITIONS.

The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling

Corporation) Seal on the LI-ION battery (or battery pack) indicates that the costs to recycle the battery (or battery pack) at the end of its useful life have already been paid by Black & Decker.

RBRC™ in cooperation with Black & Decker and other battery users, has established programs in the United States to facilitate the collection of spent LI-ION batteries. Help protect our environment and conserve natural resources by returning the spent LI-ION battery to an authorized Black & Decker service center or to your local retailer for recycling. You may also contact your local recycling center for information on where to drop off the spent battery. RBRC™ is a registered trademark of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation.

Maintenance

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, stones, glass or other hard objects, you may put a nick in the blade. 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, remove the battery from the unit and use a fine toothed file 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 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.

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