Black & Decker NPT318 instruction manual Operating Positions, Switch, Trimming Instructions

Pivoting the Trimmer Head
The trimmer head pivots 180 degrees and can be locked into 5
different positions within that range. To avoid being pinched, wear
gloves and hold unit as shown below.
Before connecting the battery to the unit, be sure the trimmer head is
locked into position.
Topivot the trimmer head:	11
1. Press in on the locking latch (7)
and raise the trimmer head as
shown in figure 11.
2. Lock the trimmer head into any of
the 5 positions. Check to make
sure that the trimmer head is
locked into position by trying to
move the motor housing. If it is not
locked, rotate it to the closest lock
positio .
Operating Positions
With its unique design the Pole Trimmer can be used to trim and
shape hard to reach areas of hedges and bushes such as those
shown in figures 12 and 13.	13
12

Switch	14
Always be sure of your footing and grip
the Pole Trimmer firmly with both hands
with the thumb and fingers encircling the
handle.
Toturn 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.) Toturn the
tool OFF,release the trigger.
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 UNDERSTANDINSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE
USING.
• SAVE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
• KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADES.
8 • KEEP HANDS ON HANDLE AND POLE. DONʼT OVERREACH.