Black + Decker BCASHT80 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOI
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

20V MAX* YARDMASTER HEDGE TRIMMER
TAILLE-HAIE YARDMASTER 20V MAX*
CORTASETOS YARDMASTER 20V MAX*

BCASHT80

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English (original instructions) 1

Français (traduction de la notice d’instructions originale) 13

Español (traducido de las instrucciones originales) 27

* Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 20 volts. Nominal voltage is 18.
* La tension initiale maximum du bloc-piles (mesurée à vide) est de 20 volts. La tension nominale est de 18.

* El máximo voltaje inicial de la batería (medido sin carga de trabajo) es 20 voltios. El voltaje nominal es de 18.

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Definitions: Safety Alert Symbols and Words

This instruction manual uses the following safety alert symbols and words to alert you to hazardous situations and your risk
of personal injury or propertydamage.

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DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or

seriousinjury.

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WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or

seriousinjury.

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CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or

moderateinjury.

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(Used without word) Indicates a safety relatedmessage.

NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in

propertydamage.

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WARNING! Read all safety warnings

and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/
or seriousinjury.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury,

read the instructionmanual.

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Base unit

2

Main handle

3

Bail handle

4

ON/OFF switch

5

Lock off switch

6

Extension pole

7

Pole handle

8

Pole release button

9

Hedge trimmer attachment

10

Hedge trimmer release button

11

Hedge trimmer blade

12

Guard

Fig. A

8

7

6

5

4

2

3

1

9

10

11

12

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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

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WARNING! Read all safety warnings

and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings

and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/
or seriousinjury.

SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE

REFERENCE

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains­operated (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.

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

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. Use of dust

collection can reduce dust-relatedhazards.

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
tool’s 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

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into account the working conditions and the
work to be performed. Use of the power tool for

operations different from those intended could result
in a hazardoussituation.

5) Battery Tool Use and Care

a ) Recharge only with the charger specified by the

manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type

of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used
with another batterypack.

b ) Use power tools only with specifically designated

battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury andfire.

c ) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away

from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins,
keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects,
that can make a connection from one terminal to
another. Shorting the battery terminals together may

cause burns or afire.

d ) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected

from the battery; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.

Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation
orburns.

6) 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

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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. Cutter blades contacting a “live” wire may make

exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give
the operator an electricshock.

• Use both hands when operating the hedge trimmer.

Using one hand could cause loss of control and
result in serious personalinjury.

• Check the hedge for foreign objects, e.g. wirefences.

Safety Instructions For Extended Reach
Hedge Trimmers

• Do not use the extended reach hedge trimmer in
bad weather conditions, especially when there is a
risk of lightning. This decreases the risk of being struck

bylightning.

• To reduce the risk of electrocution, never use near
any electrical power lines. Contact with or use near
power lines may cause serious injury or electric shock
resulting indeath.

• Always use two hands when operating the extended
reach hedge trimmer. Hold the extended reach hedge
trimmer with both hands to avoid loss ofcontrol.

• Always use head protection when operating the
extended reach hedge trimmer overhead. Falling
debris can result in serious personalinjury.

• Wear a hard hat compliant with ANSI Z89.1 (CAN/

CSA Z94.1)

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CAUTION: Do not expose torain.

IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES

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WARNING: Read and understand all

instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed

below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
personalinjury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Before Operating Extended Reach Hedge
Trimmer

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CAUTION: The unit has not been designed

to provide protection from electric shock in the event
of contact with overhead electric lines, Consult local
regulations for safe distances from overhead electric
power lines and ensure that the operating position
is safe and secure before operating the extended
reach hedgetrimmer. For safe operation, read and
understand all instructions before using the extended
reach hedge trimmer. Follow all safety instructions.
Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below,
can result in serious personalinjury.

• Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do
not operate extended reach hedge trimmer when you
aretired.

• Only well-instructed adults should operate extended reach
hedge trimmer. Never allow children tooperate.

• Do not use extended reach hedge trimmer for any job
except that for which it isintended.

• Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use
thisunit.

• Wear the following safety gear when operating extended
reach hedge trimmer:

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ʵ heavy-duty gloves
ʵ substantial footwear
ʵ safety glasses, goggles or face screen that are marked

to comply with ANSI Z87.1

ʵ face or dust mask (if working in dusty areas)

• Do not wear loose fitting clothing, or jewelry of any kind
that could get caught in the moving blades or parts of the
extended reach hedge trimmer.

• Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in any movingparts.

While Operating Extended Reach Hedge
Trimmer

• Stay alert. Use common sense while operating theunit.

• Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas inviteinjuries.

• Keep children, animals and bystanders at a safe distance
away from extended reach hedge trimmer. Only extended
reach hedge trimmer user should be in workarea.

• Grip extended reach hedge trimmer securely -
one hand on the auxiliary handle, the other on the
mainhandle.

• Keep finger off trigger until ready touse.

• Before starting extended reach hedge trimmer, make sure
blades are not touchinganything.

• Keep all parts of body away from blades when extended
reach hedge trimmer isrunning.

• Carry extended reach hedge trimmer from one place
toanother

ʵ with battery removed
ʵ by holding pole at balance point
ʵ with blades to rear

• Do not operate in poorlighting.

• During operation, rest periodically and change working
positions to reducefatigue.

• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
Overreaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to
sharpsurfaces.

• Do not, under any circumstance, use any attachment or
accessory on this product, which was not provided with
the product, or identified as appropriate for use with this
product in this InstructionManual.

Do Not Operate Extended Reach Hedge
Trimmer

• While under the influence of alcohol, medication, or drugs

• in rain or in damp or wet areas

• where highly flammable liquids or gases are present

• if extended reach hedge trimmer is damaged, adjusted
wrong, or not fully and securely assembled

• if trigger does not turn extended reach hedge trimmer
on and off. Blades must stop moving when you release
trigger. Have faulty switch replaced by authorized service
center. SeeRepairs.

• while in a hurry

• while in tree or on a ladder

• while on aerial booms, buckets or platforms

• during high wind or storming weather

General Safety Rules

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WARNING: Shock Hazard. To protect

yourself from electrocution, do not operate within
10feet (3 m) of overhead electrical lines. Consult local
regulations for safe distances from overhead electric
power lines and ensure that the operating position is
safe and secure before operating the extended reach
hedge trimmer. Failure to do this could result in severe
personalinjury.

• Keep the handles dry, clean, and free ofoil.

• Make sure cuttin g blades have stopped before setting
unitdown.

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DANGER: RISK OF CUT. Keep hands away

from blades. Keep both hands on handles when
extended reach hedge trimmer ison.

• DO NOT ATTEMPT to remove cut material or hold
material to be cut when blades are moving. Remove
battery when clearing jammed material from blades.
Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting
edges when picking up or holding the extended reach
hedgetrimmer.

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CAUTION: Blades coast after turnoff.

• DON’T FORCE EXTENDED REACH 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.

• DISCONNECT BATTERY from the extended reach hedge
trimmer when not in use or when servicing orcleaning.

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

• MAINTAIN EXTENDED REACH HEDGE TRIMMER WITH
CARE - Keep cutting blades sharp and clean for best
performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Keep handles
dry, clean and free from oil andgrease.

• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS - Before further use of the
extended reach 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. A guard or
other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise
indicated elsewhere in thismanual.

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WARNING: Some dust created by

this product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or

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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

Service

• Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed

by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
SeeRepairs.

• When servicing a tool, use only identical

replacement parts. Follow instructions in the

Maintenance section of this manual. Use of
unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance
Instructions may create a risk of electric shock orinjury.

Specific Safety Rules

• Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when
performing an operation where the cutting tool
may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a “live” wire

will make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock
theoperator.

The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The
symbols and their definitions are asfollows:

V ......................... volts

Hz ....................... hertz

min ..................... minutes

or DC ......direct current

...................... Class I Construction

(grounded)

…/min ..............per minute

BPM .................... beats per minute

IPM ..................... impacts per minute

RPM .................... revolutions per

minute

sfpm ................... surface feet per

minute

SPM .................... strokes per minute

A ......................... amperes

W ........................ watts

or AC ...........alternating current

or AC/DC .... alternating or

direct current

...................... Class II

Construction

(double insulated)

no ....................... no load speed

n ......................... rated speed

...................... earthing terminal

..................... safety alert symbol

..................... visible radiation

..................... wear respiratory

protection

..................... wear eye

protection

..................... wear hearing

protection

..................... read all

documentation

CSPM .................. cut strokes per

minute

BATTERIES AND CHARGERS

The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton.
Before using the battery pack and charger, read the
safety instructions below and then follow charging
proceduresoutlined. When ordering replacement battery
packs, be sure to include the catalog number andvoltage.

Your tool uses a BLACK+DECKER charger. Be sure to read all
safety instructions before using your charger. Consult the
chart at the end of this manual for compatibility of chargers
and batterypacks.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

Important Safety Instructions for All
Battery Packs

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WARNING: Read all safety warnings

and all instructions for the battery pack, charger
and power tool. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electric shock, fire
and/or seriousinjury.

• Do not charge or use the battery pack in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Inserting or removing the battery

pack from the charger may ignite the dust orfumes.

• NEVER force the battery pack into the charger. DO

NOT modify the battery pack in any way to fit into
a non-compatible charger as battery pack may
rupture causing serious personal injury. Consult

the chart at the end of this manual for compatibility of
batteries andchargers.

• Charge the battery packs only in designated
BLACK+DECKERchargers.

• DO NOT splash or immerse in water or otherliquids.

• Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in

locations where the temperature may reach or
exceed 104°F (40°C) (such as outside sheds or metal
buildings in summer). For best life store battery packs in
a cool, drylocation.
NOTE: Do not store the battery packs in a tool with
the trigger switch locked on. Never tape the trigger
switch in the ONposition.

• Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is
severely damaged or is completely worn out. The

battery pack can explode in a fire. Toxic fumes and
materials are created when lithium ion battery packs
areburned.

• If battery contents come into contact with the skin,
immediately wash area with mild soap and water. If
battery liquid gets into the eye, rinse water over the open
eye for 15 minutes or until irritation ceases. If medical
attention is needed, the battery electrolyte is composed of
a mixture of liquid organic carbonates and lithiumsalts.

• Contents of opened battery cells may cause
respiratory irritation. Provide fresh air. If symptoms
persist, seek medicalattention.

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WARNING: Burn hazard. Battery liquid

may be flammable if exposed to spark orflame.

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WARNING: Fire hazard. Never attempt

to open the battery pack for any reason. If the battery
pack case is cracked or damaged, do not insert into
the charger. Do not crush, drop or damage the battery
pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that has
received a sharp blow, been dropped, run over or
damaged in any way (e.g., pierced with a nail, hit

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with a hammer, stepped on). Damaged battery packs
should be returned to the service center forrecycling.

Transportation

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WARNING: Fire hazard. Do not store

or carry the battery pack so that metal objects
can contact exposed battery terminals. For

example, do not place the battery pack in aprons,
pockets, tool boxes, product kit boxes, drawers, etc.,
with loose nails, screws, keys, etc. Transporting

batteries can possibly cause fires if the battery
terminals inadvertently come in contact with
conductive materials such as keys, coins,
hand tools and the like. The US Department of

Transportation Hazardous Material Regulations
(HMR) actually prohibit transporting batteries in
commerce or on airplanes in carry-on baggage
UNLESS they are properly protected from short circuits.
So when transporting individual battery packs, make
sure that the battery terminals are protected and well
insulated from materials that could contact them and
cause a shortcircuit.

The RBRC® Seal

The RBRC® (Rechargeable Battery
Recycling Corporation) Seal on the nickel
cadmium, nickel metal hydride or lithium­ion batteries (or battery packs) indicates
that the costs to recycle these batteries
(or battery packs) at the end of their useful life have already
been paid by BLACK+DECKER. In some areas, it is illegal
to place spent nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride or
lithium-ion batteries in the trash or municipal solid waste
stream and the Call2Recycle® program provides an
environmentally consciousalternative.

Call 2 Recycle, Inc., in cooperation with BLACK+DECKER
and other battery users, has established the program in
the United States and Canada to facilitate the collection
of spent nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride or
lithium-ion batteries. Help protect our environment and
conserve natural resources by returning the spent nickel
cadmium, nickel metal hydride or lithium-ion batteries to
an authorized BLACK+DECKER service center or to your
local retailer for recycling. You may also contact your local
recycling center for information on where to drop off the
spent battery. RBRC® is a registered trademark of Call 2
Recycle,Inc.

Important Safety Instructions for All
Battery Chargers

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WARNING: Read all safety warnings

and all instructions for the battery pack, charger
and power tool. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electric shock, fire
and/or seriousinjury.

• DO NOT attempt to charge the battery pack with
any chargers other than the ones in this manual.

The charger and battery pack are specifically designed to
worktogether.

• These chargers are not intended for any uses other

than charging BLACK+DECKER rechargeable
batteries. Any other uses may result in risk of fire, electric

shock orelectrocution.

• Do not expose the charger to rain orsnow.

• Pull by the plug rather than the cord when
disconnecting the charger. This will reduce the risk of
damage to the electric plug andcord.

• Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not

be stepped on, tripped over or otherwise subjected
to damage orstress.

• Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely
necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in

risk of fire, electric shock orelectrocution.

• When operating a charger outdoors, always provide

a dry location and use an extension cord suitable
for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use

reduces the risk of electricshock.

• An extension cord must have adequate wire size
(AWG or American Wire Gauge) for safety. The smaller
the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity
of the cable, that is, 16 gauge has more capacity than 18
gauge. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting in loss of power and overheating. When using
more than one extension to make up the total length,
be sure each individual extension contains at least the
minimum wire size. 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
lower the gauge number, the heavier thecord.

Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets

Volts

Total Length of Cord in Feet

(meters)

120 V 25 (7.6) 50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 150 (45.7)
240 V 50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 200 (61.0) 300 (91.4)

Ampere Rating

American Wire Gauge

More
Than

Not
More
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

• Do not place any object on top of the charger or
place the charger on a soft surface that might block
the ventilation slots and result in excessive internal
heat. Place the charger in a position away from any heat

source. The charger is ventilated through slots in the top
and the bottom of thehousing.

• Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord

orplug.

• Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp
blow, been dropped or otherwise damaged in any
way. Take it to an authorized servicecenter.

• Do not disassemble the charger; take it to an
authorized service center when service or repair

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is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of
electric shock, electrocution orfire.

• Disconnect the charger from the outlet before

attempting any cleaning. This will reduce the risk of
electric shock. Removing the battery pack will not reduce

thisrisk.

• NEVER attempt to connect 2 chargerstogether.

• The charger is designed to operate on standard

120V household electrical power. Do not attempt to
use it on any other voltage. This does not apply to the

vehicularcharger.

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WARNING: Burn hazard. Do not

submerge the battery pack in any liquid or allow any
liquid to enter the battery pack. Never attempt to open
the battery pack for any reason. If the plastic housing
of the battery pack breaks or cracks, return to a service
center forrecycling.



CAUTION: Burn hazard. To reduce the risk

of injury, charge only BLACK+DECKER rechargeable
battery packs. Other types of batteries may
overheat and burst resulting in personal injury and
propertydamage.

NOTICE: Under certain conditions, with the

charger plugged into the power supply, the charger
can be shorted by foreign material. Foreign materials
of a conductive nature, such as, but not limited to,
grinding dust, metal chips, steel wool, aluminum
foil or any buildup of metallic particles should be
kept away from the charger cavities. Always unplug
the charger from the power supply when there is no
battery pack in the cavity. Unplug the charger before
attempting toclean.

Charging a Battery

BLACK+DECKER chargers are designed to charge
BLACK+DECKER batterypacks.

NOTE: To ensure maximum performance and life of lithium
ion battery packs:

• Charge the battery pack fully before firstuse.

• Recharge discharged batteries as soon as possible
after everyuse.

• Do not discharge batteriesfully.

1. Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet before
inserting the batterypack.

2. Insert the battery pack into the charger.

3. The green LED will flash indicating that the battery is
beingcharged.

4. The completion of charge is indicated by the green LED
remaining on continuously. The pack is fully charged
and may be used at this time or left on thecharger.

Leaving the battery in the charger

The charger and battery pack can be left connected with
the green LED glowing indefinitely. The charger will keep
the battery pack fresh and fully charged.

Charger Cleaning Instructions



WARNING: Shock hazard. Disconnect

the charger from the AC outlet before cleaning. Dirt
and grease may be removed from the exterior of the
charger using a cloth or soft non-metallic brush. Do
not use water or any cleaningsolutions.

Important Charging Notes

1. Longest life and best performance can be obtained if
the battery pack is charged when the air temperature is
between 65°F and 75°F (18° – 24°C). DO NOT charge
the battery pack in an air temperature below +40°F
(+4.5°C), or above +104°F (+40°C). This is important
and will prevent serious damage to the batterypack.

2. The charger and battery pack may become warm to the
touch while charging. This is a normal condition, and
does not indicate a problem. To facilitate the cooling of
the battery pack after use, avoid placing the charger or
battery pack in a warm environment such as in a metal
shed or an uninsulatedtrailer.

3. If the battery pack does not charge properly:

a. Check operation of receptacle by plugging in a lamp

or other appliance;

b. Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light

switch which turns power off when you turn out the
lights;

c. Move the charger and battery pack to a location

where the surrounding air temperature is
approximately 65°F – 75°F (18° – 24°C);

d. If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery

pack and charger to your local servicecenter.

4. The battery pack should be recharged when it fails to
produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily
done previously. DO NOT CONTINUE to use under these
conditions. Follow the charging procedure. You may
also charge a partially used pack whenever you desire
with no adverse effect on the batterypack.

5. Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but
not limited to, grinding dust, metal chips, steel wool,
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 the charger
before attempting toclean.

6. Do not freeze or immerse the charger in water or any
otherliquid.

Storage Recommendations

1. The best storage place is one that is cool and dry, away
from direct sunlight and excess heat orcold.

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2. For long storage, it is recommended to store a fully
charged battery pack in a cool dry place out of the
charger for optimalresults.

NOTE: Battery packs should not be stored completely
depleted of charge. The battery pack will need to be
recharged beforeuse.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR

FUTURE USE

COMPONENTS (FIG. A)



WARNING: Never modify the power

tool or any part of it. Damage or personal injury
couldresult.

Refer to Figure A at the beginning of this manual for a
complete list ofcomponents.

Intended Use

Your BLACK+DECKER hedge trimmer is designed for
residential trimmingapplications.

DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of
flammable liquids orgases.

DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
thistool.

Installing and Removing Attachments
(Fig. B, C)



WARNING: Shock hazard. Under no

circumstances should this product be used nearwater.



WARNING: Burn hazard. Moving parts

within the base unit become hot during use. Avoid
contact with moving parts within base unit when
removing and installing accessories orattachments.



WARNING:

Before assembly, remove the
battery from the base unit. Remove any accessory from the
attachment before removing or installing theattachment.



WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, do

not place fingers or other objects inside the base unit,
other than the attachments designed to work with the
baseunit.

1. To fit an attachment or the extension pole to the base
unit

1

, align the attachment/pole base with the base

unit as shown in Fig. B and Fig.C.

2. Firmly push the attachment or extension pole onto the base
unit until it snaps into place and an audible click isheard.
NOTE: Attachments fit onto the extension pole in the same
manner as the baseunit.

3. Ensure attachment

or extension pole

is securely attached
to the base unit or extension pole by gently pulling it
away. The attachment should remain in place.

4. To remove an attachment or extension pole, depress
the release button

8

or

10

located on the side of the
attachment or extension pole and pull attachment
or extension pole

away from the base unit or

extensionpole.

NOTE: Only use attachments that are specifically designed
for and are compatible with the baseunit.
Fig. B

1

9

10

Fig. C

1

6

8

Proper Hand Position (Fig. D, E)



WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.



WARNING:

To reduce the risk of serious personal

injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
suddenreaction.

Base mode, proper hand position requires the left hand

on the bail handle

3

, with the right hand on the main

handle

2

.

Pole mode, operate with the right hand on the main
handle

2

and the left hand on the pole handle

7

.

Fig. D

3

2

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2

Fig. E

7

Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
(Fig. F)



WARNING: Make certain the lock-off

switch is engaged to prevent switch actuation before
removing or installingbattery.

NOTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is
fullycharged.

To install battery pack: Insert battery pack

13

into battery

housing

14

as shown in Fig. F until fully seated and an

audible click isheard.
Make sure battery pack is fully seated and fully latched

intoposition.
To remove battery pack: Depress the battery release

button

15

on the battery and pull battery pack out
ofappliance.
Fig. F

13

15

14

OPERATION



WARNING: To reduce the risk of

serious personal injury, turn unit off and remove
the battery pack before making any adjustments
or removing/installing attachments or
accessories. An accidental start-up can causeinjury.



WARNING: Shock hazard. Under no

circumstances should this product be used nearwater.



WARNING: Burn hazard. Moving parts

within the base unit become hot during use. Avoid
contact with moving parts within base unit when
removing and installingaccessories.



WARNING: Always use proper eye

protection that conforms to ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/
CSAZ94.3) while operating thisappliance.



CAUTION: Wear a filter mask if the

operation is dusty. Use of gloves, long pants and
substantial footwear is recommended. Keep long
hair and loose clothing away from openings and
movingparts.

Switching On (Fig. G, H)

Always be sure of your footing and grip the tool firmly
with both hands with the thumb and fingers encircling
bothhandles.

Base mode

1. Push the lock off switch

5

down, squeeze the bail

handle

3

, and then the ON/OFFswitch

4

. Once the
unit is running, you may release the lock off switch. The
more the ON/OFF switch

4

is depressed, the higher the

speed of the baseunit.

2. In order to keep the unit running you must continue to
squeeze bail handle and the ON/OFF switch

4

. To turn
the unit off, release either the bail handle or the ON/OFF
switch

4

.

Pole mode

1. Push the lock off switch

5

down and squeeze the ON/

OFF switch

4

. Once the unit is running, you may release

the lock off switch. The more the ON/OFF switch

4

is

depressed, the higher the speed of the baseunit.

2. In order to keep the unit running you must continue
to squeeze the ON/OFF switch

4

. To turn the unit off,

release the ON/OFF switch

4

.

Fig. G

3

4

5

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Fig. H

5

4

Trimming Instructions (Fig. D, E, I–M)



DANGER: KEEP HANDS AWAY

FROMBLADES.



WARNING: To guard against injury,

observe the following:

• READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE USING.
SAVE INSTRUCTIONMANUAL.

• CHECK THE HEDGE FOR FOREIGN OBJECTS SUCH
AS WIRES OR FENCES BEFORE EACHUSE.

• KEEP HANDS ON HANDLES. DON’TOVERREACH.

• DO NOT USE UNDER WETCONDITIONS.



CAUTION: BLADE MAY COAST AFTER

TURNOFF.

WORKING POSITIONS (Fig.D, E, I, J) – Maintain proper
footing and balance and do not overreach. Wear safety
goggles, non-skid footwear when trimming. Hold the unit
firmly in both hands and turn the unit on. Always hold the
trimmer as shown in FiguresD, E, I and J, with one hand
on the main handle

2

and one hand on the bail handle

3

or pole handle

7

. Never hold the unit by the guard

12

or

hedge trimmer blade

11

.

Fig. I

Fig. J

TRIMMING NEW GROWTH (Fig. K) – Using 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.
Fig. K

LEVEL HEDGES (Fig.L) – To obtain exceptionally level
hedges a piece of string can be stretched along the length
of the hedge as aguide.
Fig. L

SIDE TRIMMING HEDGES (Fig.M) – Orient the trimmer as
shown and begin at the bottom and sweepup.

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Fig. M

MAINTENANCE



WARNING: To reduce the risk of

serious personal injury, turn unit off and remove
the battery pack before making any adjustments
or removing/installing attachments or
accessories. An accidental start-up can causeinjury.

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 as shown in Figure N,
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, remove the battery and 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, handles broken or if you see
any other condition that may affect the trimmer’s operation
contact your local BLACK+DECKER authorized 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
unit on or adjacent to fertilizers orchemicals.

With the battery removed, use only mild soap and a damp
cloth to clean the unit. Never let any liquid get inside
the unit; never immerse any part of the unit into a liquid.
Prevent the blades from rusting by applying a film of light
machine oil aftercleaning.
Fig. N

Cleaning



WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all

air vents with clean, dry air at least once a week. To
minimize the risk of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1
approved eye protection when performingthis.



WARNING: Never use solvents or other

harsh chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts
of the tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic
materials used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened
only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get
inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into
aliquid.

Accessories



WARNING: Since accessories, other than

those offered by BLACK+DECKER, have not been tested
with this product, use of such accessories with this tool
could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only
BLACK+DECKER recommended accessories should be
used with thisproduct.

Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available
at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized service
center. If you need assistance in locating any accessory, please
contact BLACK+DECKER., 701East Joppa Road, Towson, MD
21286, call 1-800-4-BLACK+DECKER (1-800-544-6986) or visit
our website: www.blackanddecker.com.

Repairs

The charger and battery pack are notserviceable.



WARNING: To assure product

SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance
and adjustment (including brush inspection and
replacement, when applicable) should be performed
by a BLACK+DECKER factory service center or a
BLACK+DECKER authorized service center. Always use
identical replacementparts.

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Thank you for your purchase. Register your product nowfor:

• WARRANTY SERVICE: Registering your product will

help you obtain more efficient warranty service in case
there is a problem with yourproduct.

• CONFIRMATION OF OWNERSHIP: In case of an

insurance loss, such as fire, flood or theft, your registration
of ownership will serve as your proof ofpurchase.

• FOR YOUR SAFETY: Registering your product will

allow us to contact you in the unlikely event a safety
notification is required under the Federal Consumer
SafetyAct.

Register online at www.blackanddecker.com.

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TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warranties this product to be free
from defects in material or workmanship for a period of
two (2) years following the date of purchase, provided that
the product is used in a home environment. This limited
warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, accidental
damage or when repairs have been made or attempted
by anyone other than BLACK+DECKER and its Authorized
Service Centers. A defective product meeting the warranty
conditions set forth herein will be replaced or repaired at no
charge in either of two ways:

The first, which will result in exchanges only, is to return
the product to the retailer from whom it was purchased
(provided that the store is a participating retailer). Returns
should be made within the time period of the retailer’s
policy for exchanges. Proof of purchase may be required.
Please check with the retailer for its specific return policy
regarding time limits for returns or exchanges. The
second option is to take or send the product (prepaid) to
a BLACK+DECKER owned or authorized Service Center
for repair or replacement at BLACK+DECKER’s option.
Proof of purchase may be required. BLACK+DECKER
owned and authorized service centers are listed online
at www.blackanddecker.com. This warranty does not
apply to accessories. This warranty gives you specific

legal rights aand you may have other rights which vary
from state to state or province to province. Should
you have any questions, contact the manager of your
nearest BLACK+DECKER Service Center. This product is
not intended for commercial use, and accordingly, such
commercial use of this product will void this warranty.
All other guarantees, express or implied, are hereby
disclaimed. LATIN AMERICA: This warranty does not
apply to products sold in Latin America. For products
sold in Latin America, check country specific warranty
information contained in the packaging, call the local
company or see the website for such information.

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

701 E. Joppa Rd.

Towson, MD 21286

BlackandDecker.com

1-800-544-6986

Troubleshooting Guide

BE SURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS

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.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION

- Slow running, noisy or hot blades. - Dry, corroded blades.

- Blades or blade support bent.

- Bent or damaged teeth.

- Loose blade bolts.

- Lubricate blades.

- Straighten blade or blade support.

- Straighten teeth.

- Tighten blade bolts.

- Unit will not start. - Battery pack not installed properly.

- Battery pack not charged.

- Internal componets too hot.

- Attachment or extension pole not

attached to the base unit..

- Check battery pack installation

- Check battery pack

charging requirements.

- Allow tool to cool down.

- Ensure attachement is properly seated

and locked into position on the base
unit or extension pole.

- Battery pack will not charge. - Battery pack not inserted into charger.

- Charger not plugged in.

- Surrounding air temperature too hot

or too cold.

- Insert battery pack into charger until

LED illuminates.

- Plug charger into a working outlet. Refer

to Important charging notes for
more details.

- Move charger and battery pack to a

surrounding air temperature of above
40 °F (4,5 °C) or below 104 °F (40 °C).

- Unit shuts off abruptly. - Battery pack has reached its maximum

thermal limit.

- Out of charge. (To maximize the life of

the battery pack it is designed to shut off
abruptly when the charge is depleted.)

- Allow battery pack to cool down.

- Place on charger and allow to charge.