Maintenance - Black & Decker BCPP18 Original Instructions Manual

1. Keeping your hands and other body parts away from the
blade, push the lock‑off button
lock‑off switch 3 then squeeze the trigger switch
2. The cutting blade will make a cut cycle. Once this cycle is
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complete you must release the trigger switch
3. To make repeated cuts, squeeze the trigger switch
while continuing to hold down lock off switch
4. To turn the tool off, release the trigger switch
lock‑off switch 3 .
nOtE: In order to keep the unit powered on, you must
continue to squeeze the lock‑off switch
the tool will time out and will need to release switches and
start again.
nOtE: If the lock‑off button
unintentionally depressed without squeezing the trigger
switch , the tool will power off.
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Pruning Instructions (Fig. A, D)

DANGER: Keep hands and other body parts away from
the blade. Contact with the blade will result in serious
personal injury.

WARNING: To guard against injury, observe
the following:
• Read instruction manual before using. Save
instruction manual.
• Check the shrub for foreign objects such as wires or
fences before each use.
• Keep hand on firmly on tool and other hand far away
from cutting action. Don't overreach.
• Do not use under wet conditions.

CAUTION: Do not use blade to cut branches greater than
25 mm. Use the pruner only for cutting normal shrubbery
around houses and buildings.
Working Position (Fig. C, D)
Maintain proper footing and balance and do not overreach.
Wear safety goggles, non‑skid footwear and gloves when
pruning. Hold the tool firmly. Always hold the pruner, as shown
in Fig. C, D. Refer to Proper Hand Position for more information.
Never hold the tool by the blades.
1. Position the branch to be cut between the cutting
blade and fixed blade
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2. Push the lock‑off button
switch 3 then squeeze the trigger switch
3. The cutting blade 5 will make a cut cycle and cut the
branch off.
nOtE: Cut branches at an angle for a cleaner cut.
4. Release the trigger switch.
nOtE: If more branches need to be cut, at the same time,
the lock‑off switch 3 can be held down and actuate the
trigger switch 1 as needed. Otherwise, repeat steps 1‑4.
2 down and squeeze the
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1 and the
. If held too long
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2 or lock‑off switch 3
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2 down and squeeze the lock‑off
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MAINTENANCE

Your power tool has been designed to operate over a long
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period of time with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous
satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool care and
regular cleaning.

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.
The charger and battery pack are not serviceable.
Removing and Installing Blade (Fig. A, E, F)

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DANGER: RISK OF INJURY. WHEN REASSEMBLING THE
BLADE SYSTEM, ENSURE EACH PART IS REINSTALLED
CORRECTLY, AS DESCRIBED BELOW. IMPROPER ASSEMBLY
OF THE BLADE OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BLADE SYSTEM
CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.

DANGER: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off, remove battery pack before
making any adjustments or removing/installing
attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up can
cause serious personal injury.
WARNING:

protection. Be careful of the sharp edges on the blade.
Replacement blades are available to purchase as an accessory.
This pruner requires replacement blade BCPPRB1‑XJ
1. Remove the battery.
2. Wear proper eye protection and gloves and be careful not
to cut yourself.
3. Place the product on a smooth, level surface.
4. Remove the nut cap
nOtE: If the nut cap is difficult to remove, a 5 mm hex
wrench (not included) can be used to remove it.
5. Slide out the blade cover
6. Remove the cutting blade
7. Install the new cutting blade.
nOtE: Ensure the cutting edge faces toward the fixed
cutting blade as shown in Fig. F.
8. Reinstall the blade cover.
9. Screw the nut cap back in clockwise, making sure it is secure.
Blade Maintenance (Fig. G)

WARNING: Use gloves and proper eye protection while
removing, sharpening, and installing blade.
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 you drop the trimmer, carefully inspect
it for damage. If the blade is bent, housing cracked, handles
broken or if you see any other condition that may affect the tool's
Use gloves and proper eye
by turning it counterclockwise.
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5 as shown in Fig. F.
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