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40V MAX* HEDGE TRIMMER INSTRUCTION MANUAL CATALOG NUMBER LHT341 Thank you for choosing BLACK+DECKER! PLEASE READ BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT FOR ANY REASON. If you have a question or experience a problem with your BLACK+DECKER purchase, go to http://www.blackanddecker.com/instantanswers If you can’t find the answer or do not have access to the Internet, call 1-800-544-6986 from 8 a.m.
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information. DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
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g) If devices are provided for the nails, screws, or other small metal connection of dust extraction and objects that can make a connection collection facilities, ensure these from one terminal to another. are connected and properly used. Shorting the battery terminals together Use of dust collection can reduce dust- may cause burns or a fire.
V ...... volts WARNING: Remove plug from the A ...... amperes outlet immediately if the extension cord Hz ....hertz becomes damaged or cut. W ..... watts WARNING: Some dust created min ....minutes by this product contains chemicals known or AC ..
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batteries may burst causing personal injury reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock, electrocution or fire. and damage. • Disconnect the charger from the outlet CAUTION: Under certain conditions, before attempting any cleaning. This will with the charger plugged in to the power reduce the risk of electric shock.
BAD BATTERY WARNING: Never attempt to open the The charger can detect a weak or battery pack for any reason. If battery pack damaged battery. The red LED case is cracked or damaged, do not insert flashes in the pattern indicated on the label. into charger.
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aluminum foil, or any buildup of metallic particles should be kept away from charger cavities. Always unplug the charger from the power supply when there is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug charger before attempting to clean. 6. Do not freeze or immerse charger in water or any other liquid.
• Insert two of the six screws into the hands and turn the unit ON. Always hold the openings on the sides of the guard and trimmer, as shown in the illustrations in this manual, with one hand on the switch handle tighten securely.
GARDENING APPLIANCE. 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 (Figure M), 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 5.
THREE-YEAR LIMITED HOME • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. USE WARRANTY • Connect the equipment into an outlet BLACK+DECKER warrants this product for on a circuit different from that to three years against any defects in material which the receiver is connected.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution • Slow running, noisy or • Dry, corroded blades. • Lubricate blades. hot blades. • Blades or blade • Straighten blade or blade support. support bent. • Bent or damaged teeth. • Straighten teeth. •...