Black & Decker NHT518 Maintenance, Trimming New Growth, LEVEL HEDGES Figur, Side Trimming Hedges

2.	TRIMMING NEW GROWTH –	6
	(Figure 6) 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.
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	CAUTION: Do not cut stems greater than 3/4 inch
(19mm). Use the trimmer only for cutting normal shrubbery around
houses and buildings.			7
3.	To obtain exceptionally level	–
	LEVEL HEDGES (Figur 7)
	hedges a piece of string can
	be stretched along the length
	of the hedge as a guide.

4.	(Figure 8) – Hold the trimmer as
	SIDE TRIMMING HEDGES	8
	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.
• KEEP HANDS AWAYFROM BLADES.
• KEEP HANDS ON HANDLES. DONʼT OVERREACH.
CAUTION: BLADE MAY COAST AFTER TURN OFF.
• DO NOT USE UNDER WET CONDITIONS
MAINTENANCE
A vinyl sheath is supplied with your trimmer. Slip	9
the hedge trimmer into it, as shown in figure 9,
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	se a fine
the blade. If it does interfere, remove the battery a
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 handles broken or if you see any other condition that may affect the trimmerʼs operation contact your local Black& Decker Service Centerfor repairs before putting itback into use.

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