Black & Decker Hedge Hog HH2450 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:
• To insure extension cord does not come loose see Figures 2 and 2A for
proper attachment.
• In order to operate the trimmer, the lock button must first be pulled back
(see figure 3) then squeeze trigger.
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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used
to help you recognize this information.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
DANGER:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION:
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
CAUTION:

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
WARNING!
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
1) Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
2) Electrical safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not
use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and
matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators,
ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is
earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the
power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged
or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for
outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault
circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric
shock.
g) A GFCI with a tripping current of 30mA or less is recommended.
3) Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may
result in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection
used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before
connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have
the switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or
a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better
control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection
facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can
reduce dust-related hazards.
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4 4 ) ) Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The
correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool
that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the
power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power
tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power toolʼs
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be per-
formed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result
in a hazardous situation.
5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY WARNINGS • Use both hands when operating the hedge trimmer. Using one hand could cause loss
of control and result in serious personal injury.
• DANGER - Keep hands away from blade. Contact with blade will result in serious
personal injury.
• Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade. Do not remove cut material or
hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure the switch is off when
clearing jammed material. Blades coast after turn off. A moment of inattention while
operating the hedge trimmer may result in serious personal injury.
• Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the cutter blade stopped. When
transporting or storing the hedge trimmer always fit the cutting device cover. Proper
handling of the hedge trimmer will reduce possible personal injury from the cutter blades.
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the cutter blade
may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutter blades contacting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
• Keep cable away from cutting area. During operation the cable may be hidden in shrubs
and can be accidentally cut by the blade.
• DANGER - Keep hands away from blade. Contact with blade will result in serious
personal injury.
SPECIFIC SAFETY 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 :
WARNING
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.
When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your
Extension Cords
product will draw. An undersized 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 gauge. The smaller the
gauge number, the heavier the cord.
Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets
Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V 0-25
(0-7,6m) (7,6-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-45,7m)
240V 0-50
(0-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-60,9m) (60,9-91,4m)
Ampere Rating
More Not more
Than Than
0 - 6 18
6 - 10 18
10 - 12 16
12 - 16 14
1
Lock Button
Bouton de
verrouillage
Botón de seguridad
3
5
ATTACHING BAIL HANDLE TO TRIMMER
Only use with handle and guard properly assembled to hedge trimmer.
The use of the hedge trimmer without the proper guard or handle provided may
:
WARNING
result in serious personal injury.
The trimmer is shipped with the bail handle tied to the trimmer. To attach the bail handle:
• Cut the ziptie which holds the handle to the trimmer.
• Remove the phillips head screws from both sides of the trimmer housing.
• Position the handle in place as shown in figure 1.
• Reinsert the phillips head screws into the openings on the side of the handle and tighten
securely.
An extension cord retainer is built into the switch handle that helps prevent the tool from
ATTACHING EXTENSION CORD TO TRIMMER
coming unplugged. To use this feature, first overlap the pigtail cord with the extension cord
and tie the two cords in a knot as shown in figure 2. Then, double the extension cord
26-50 51-100 101-150
51-100 101-200 201-300
American Wire Gauge
16 16 14
16 14 12
16 14 12
12 Not Recommended
2
Trigger
4
Gâchette
Interruptor de
Gatillo
6 7
2A