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Rotating Handle Hedge Trimmer INSTRUCTION MANUAL CATALOg NUMBeR HH2455, HH2400 Thank you for choosing BLACk+DeCkeR! PLeASe ReAD BefORe ReTURNINg THIS PRODUCT fOR ANy ReASON. key INfORMATION yOU SHOULD kNOW: • To insure extension cord does not come loose see figure B and C for proper attachment.
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.
better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry 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.
Symbols The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their definitions are as follows: V ....volts A ....amperes Hz ....hertz W ....watts min ....minutes or AC ..alternating current n o ....no load speed or DC ...direct current ....Class I Construction ....earthing terminal (grounded)
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aSSeMbly inSTrUcTionS aSSeMbly ToolS reQUireD (noT SUPPlieD): - Phillips Screwdriver aTTacHinG bail HanDle To TriMMer warninG: 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 result in serious personal injury.
3. TriMMinG new GrowTH - (figure H) – 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. caUTion: Do not use the trimmer for cutting stems greater than 3/4 in.
MainTenance 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.