Black & Decker 90548247 User Manual

INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA DE GARANTÍA.
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Catalog Numbers

TR016, TR017, HT012, HT018, HT020, HT022, HT512,

KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:

• To insure extension cord does not come loose see Figure 8 for
proper attachment.

• In order to operate the trimmer, the lock button must first be pulled back
(see figure 9) then squeeze trigger.

TR016, TR017

HT012, HT018, HT020, HT512

HT022

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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.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: 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.

WARNING: IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS

TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:

• Before any use, be sure everyone using this tool reads and understands all safety
instructions and other information contained in this manual.

• Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and in instructing others.

WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury,
including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL
TOOLS

• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT - Don’t use hedge trimmers in damp or wet
locations.

• DON’T USE IN RAIN.

• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY - All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from the work
area.

• DRESS PROPERLY - Don’t wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in
moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when
working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

• USE SAFETY GLASSES - Also use face or dustmask if operation is dusty.

• GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) protection should be provided on
the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the hedge trimmer. Receptacles are available
having built-in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety.

• USE RIGHT APPLIANCE - Do not use appliance for any job except that for which it is
intended.

• EXTENSION CORD. To reduce the risk of electric shock use only with an extension
cord intended for outdoor use, such as SW-A, S0W-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A,
SJOW-A, SJTW-A or SJTOW-A. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extension cord be sure it is heavy enough to carry the current your
product will draw. An undersized extension 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 gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.

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• AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING - Don’t carry plugged in hedge trimmer with
finger on switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.

• DON’T ABUSE CORD - Never carry hedge trimmer by cord or yank it to disconnect
from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

• DO NOT ATTEMPT to remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are
moving. Make sure trimmer switch is off when clearing jammed material from blades.
Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding
the hedge trimmer.

• DON’T FORCE HEDGE TRIMMER - It will do the job better and with less likelihood of
a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.

• DON’T OVERREACH - Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

• STAY ALERT - Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate hedge
trimmer when you are tired.

• DISCONNECT HEDGE TRIMMER from the power supply when not in use or when
servicing or cleaning.

• STORE IDLE HEDGE TRIMMER INDOORS - When not in use, hedge trimmer should
be stored indoors in a dry and high or locked-up place- out of reach of children.

• MAINTAIN HEDGE TRIMMER WITH CARE - Keep cutting blades sharp and clean for
best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Inspect extension cord periodically
and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Lubricate blades as needed (refer to maintenance section).

• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS - before further use of the hedge trimmer, a guard or
other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other condition that may
affect its operation. Aguard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired
or replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in
this manual.

DANGER: Laceration hazard. Keep hands away from blades. Keep both hands on

handles when power is on.

CAUTION: Laceration hazard. Blades coast after turn off.

SAFETY WARNINGS: DOUBLE INSULATION

Double insulated tools are constructed throughout with two separate layers of electrical
insulation or one double thickness of insulation between you and the tool’s electrical
system. Tools built with this insulation system are not intended to be grounded. As a
result, your tool is equipped with a two prong plug which permits you to use extension
cords without concern for maintaining a ground connection.

NOTE: Double insulation does not take the place of normal safety precautions when
operating this tool. The insulation system is for added protection against injury resulting
from a possible electrical insulation failure within the tool.

Replacement parts: When servicing all tools, USE IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT
PARTS. Repair or replace damaged cords.

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Minimum Gage for Cord Sets

Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet

120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150

(0-7,6m) (7,6-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-45,7m)

240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300

(0-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-60,9m) (60,9-91,4m)

Ampere Rating

More Not more American Wire Gage
Than Than
0-6 18 16 16 14
6 - 10 18 16 14 12
10 - 12 16 16 14 12
12 - 16 14 12 Not Recommended

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SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS: POLARIZED PLUGS

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other). This equipment must be used with a suitable polarized 2 wire or 3
wire extension cord. Polarized connections will fit together only one way. Make sure that
the receptacle end of the extension cord has large and small blade slot widths. If the
plug does not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, obtain
a suitable extension cord. If the extension cord does not fit fully into the outlet, contact a
qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the tool plug or extension
cord in any way.

SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNING

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 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.

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Lock Button

Bouton de

verrouillage

Botón de seguridad

Trigger

Gâchette

Interruptor de

Gatillo

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED (NOT SUPPLIED):

- Phillips Screwdriver

ATTACHING BAIL HANDLE TO TRIMMER (HT012, HT018, HT020, HT022, HT512 ONLY)

The trimmer is shipped with the bail handle tied to the trimmer. To attach the bail handle:

• Cut the zip tie which holds the handle to the trimmer.

• Remove the phillips head screws from both sides of the trimmer housing or from the
carton.

• For catalog numbers (HT012, HT018, HT020, HT512), position the handle in place by
sliding it on over the blade as shown in figure 1. Push the handle up onto the housing
and click it into place as shown in figure 2.

• Insert the phillips head screws into the openings on both sides of the handle and tighten
securely (do not over tighten) as shown in figure 3.

• For catalog number (HT022) attach the handle and insert the threaded screw through
the handle and housing as shown in figure 4.

• Insert the two screws into the holes shown in figure 5 and screw down. Do not over
tighten.

• Screw on the plastic knob to tighten handle to unit (figure 6).

NOTE: The handle on the HT022 is adjustable to three different positions as shown

figure 7. To move handle, unscrew plastic knob, position handle as desired and

retighten knob.

WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE HEDGE TRIMMER WITHOUT THE BAILHANDLE

ATTACHED.

ATTACHING EXTENSION CORD TO TRIMMER

WARNING: BE SURE HEDGE TRIMMER IS NOT LOCKED ON.

An extension cord retainer is built into the switch handle that prevents the tool from
coming unplugged. To use this feature, simply double the extension cord about 8 inches
(203 mm) from the end, and insert it into the slot in the bottom of the handle area. Hook
the loop formed by doubling the cord over the tab, as shown in figure 8. Gently tug on
the cord to insure that it is firmly retained in the trimmer’s handle. Plug the receptacle
end of the extension cord into the plug blades in the trimmer (figure 8).

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

TO TURN THE TOOL ON

Pull the LOCK BUTTON back with your thumb and then squeeze the TRIGGER with
your fingers as shown in figure 9. (Once the tool is running you can release the LOCK
BUTTON.) To turn the tool OFF, release the TRIGGER.

TO LOCK THE TOOL ON FOR CONTINUOUS RUN

WITH THE TOOL RUNNING, pull the LOCK BUTTON ALL THE WAY back, release
the TRIGGER, then release the LOCK BUTTON. The tool is now locked ON. To turn
the tool OFF, squeeze and release the TRIGGER. NOTE: In order to lock the tool on, it
is important to first release the trigger and then release the lock button.

TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS

1. EXTENSION CORD – (Figures 8 and 10) Always keep extension cord behind

trimmer and away from the trimming operation. Never drape it over a hedge being
trimmed. If you cut or damage the cord, unplug it at the electrical outlet
immediately, before inspecting or repairing cord.

2. WORKING POSITION – ( Figure 10) Maintain proper footing and balance and do

not overreach. Wear safety goggles, non-skid footwear and rubber gloves when
trimming. Hold the tool firmly in both hands and turn the tool ON. Always hold the
trimmer, with one hand on the switch handle and one hand on the bail handle.
Never hold the tool by the blade guard.

3. TRIMMING NEW GROWTH - (Figure 11) – 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.

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CAUTION: Do not use the trimmer for cutting stems greater than its capacity.
TR016, TR017 3/8 in.(5mm).
HT012, HT018 5/8 in.(8mm).
HT020, HT512, HT022 3/4 in.(19mm).
Use the trimmer only for cutting normal shrubbery found around houses and buildings.

4. LEVEL HEDGES (Figure 12) – To obtain exceptionally level hedges, a piece of

string can be stretched along the length of the hedge as a guide.

5. SIDE-TRIMMING HEDGES (Figure 13) – Begin at the bottom and sweep up.

WARNING

: TO GUARD AGAINST INJURY, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

• READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE USING, SAVE INSTRUCTION

MANUAL.

• KEEP HANDS ON HANDLES. DON’T OVERREACH.

• DO NOT USE UNDER WET CONDITIONS.

• DO NOT USE WITH DAMAGED EXTENSION CORD.

• DO NOT UNPLUG OR STORE WITH SWITCH LOCKED ON.

DANGER: KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADES.

CAUTION: BLADE COASTS AFTER TURN OFF.

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

•Unit will not start. • Cord not plugged in. • Plug in cord.

• Circuit fuse is blown. • Replace circuit fuse.

• Circuit breaker • Reset circuit breaker.
is tripped.

• Cord or switch is • Have cord or switch
damaged. replaced at Black & Decker

Service Center or Authorized
Servicer.

For assistance with your product, visit our website www.blackanddecker.com for the
location of the service center nearest you or call the BLACK & DECKER help line at

1-800-544-6986.

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. If it does
interfere, unplug unit and while wearing proper eye protection use a fine toothed file or
sharpening stone to remove the nick.

If you drop the trimmer, carefully inspect it for damage. If the blade is bent, housing
cracked, or handles broken or if you see any other condition that may affect the
trimmer’s operation, contact your local Black & Decker Service Center for repairs
before putting it back into use.

Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents which greatly accelerate the
corrosion of metals. Do not store the tool on or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals.

With the unit unplugged, use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool. Never
let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.

Prevent the blades from rusting by applying a film of light machine oil after cleaning.
IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and

adjustment should be performed by authorized service centers or other qualified service
organizations, always using identical replacement parts.

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Imported by

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.,

701 E. Joppa Rd.

Towson, MD 21286 U.S.A

.

Accessories

WARNING: DO NOT use the hedge trimmer with any type of accessory or

attachment. Such usage might be hazardous.

Service Information

Black & Decker offers a full network of company-owned and authorized service
locations throughout North America. All Black & Decker Service Centers are staffed
with trained personnel to provide customers with efficient and reliable power tool
service.

Whether you need technical advice, repair, or genuine factory replacement parts,
contact the Black & Decker location nearest you.

To find your local service location, refer to the yellow page directory under
"Tools–Electric" or call:1-800-544-6986.

Full Two-Year Home Use Warranty, 30 Day Satisfaction Guarantee

Black & Decker warrants this product for two (2) years from date of purchase. This
warranty does not cover damage resulting from negligent handling, misuse or lack of
reasonable maintenance and care. (Proof of purchase maybe required). We will repair,
without charge, any defect due to faulty material or workmanship. Please return the
complete unit, transportation prepaid, to any Black & Decker/DEWALT Certified Service
Center, any Black & Decker Authorized Service Centers or DEWALT Authorized Service
Centers listed in the Yellow Pages under "Tools-Electric". These warranties do not
cover failures due to abuse, accidental damage or when repairs have been made or
attempted by other than Black & Decker and it’s Authorized Service Centers. These
warranties give you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from
state to state. Should you have any questions, contact your assigned Service Center
(proof of purchase may be required).

This warranty does not apply to accessories. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. Should you have
any questions, contact the manager of your nearest Black & Decker Service Center.

If you are not completely satisfied with the performance of your Black & Decker
tool, you can return it within 30 days from the date of purchase with a receipt for
a full refund (provided that the store is a participating retailer).

This product is not intended for commercial use.
FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels become illegible or

are missing, call 1-800-544-6986 for a free replacement.

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