Black + Decker BEHT200, BEHTS300, BEHT350, BEHTS400 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

HEDGE TRIMMER TAILLE-HAIE PODADORA DE SETOS

BEHT200

BEHTS300

BEHT350

BEHTS400

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English (original instructions) 1

Français (traduction de la notice d’instructions originale) 9

Español (traducido de las instrucciones originales) 18

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KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW

• To insure extension cord does not come loose see Fig. E for properattachment.

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

RENSEIGNEMENTS IMPORTANTS

• Afin de s’assurer que la rallonge ne se débranche pas, la raccorder conformément aux Fig.E.

• Pour faire fonctionner l’outil, on doit tirer sur le bouton de verrouillage (Fig. F), puis enfoncer l’actionneur vers le haut.

INFORMACION CLAVE QUE DEBE SABER

• Para asegurarse de que el cable de extensión no se vaya a soltar, ver Figura E para su acopleapropiado.

• Para operar el cortacerco, primero tire del botón de seguridad hacia atrás (ver Figura F) y luego apriete el accionador

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Blade

Guard

Bail Handle

Lock Off Button

Trigger Switch

Switch Handle

Cord Retainer

sawBLADE™ (BEHTS300, BEHTS400)

sawBLADE™ shoe (BEHTS300, BEHTS400)

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.

Fig. A

BEHTS300 / BEHTS400

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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) 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.

• Use both hands when operating the hedge trimmer.

Using one hand could cause loss of control and 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. 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.

• Keep extension cord away from cutting area. During operation the extension cord may be hidden in shrubs and can be accidentally cut by the blade.

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

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WARNING: Do not expose torain.

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WARNING: Only use with bail 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.

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WARNING: Remove plug from the outlet

immediately if the extension cord becomes damaged orcut.

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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 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.

• If using an extension cord outdoors, it is absolutely

necessary to use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use

reduces the risk of electricshock.

• To reduce the risk of disconnection of appliance cord from the extension cord during operating:

i) Make a knot as shown in below; or ii) Use one of the plug-receptacle retaining straps or

connectors described in thismanual. OR iii) Secure the extension cord to the appliance plug as

shown or described in the OperatingInstructions.

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal

injury due to a loose electrical connection between the appliance’s plug and extension cord, firmly and fully attach the appliance plug to the extension cord. Periodically check the connection while operating to ensure it is fully attached. Do not use an extension cord that provides a loose connection. A loose connection may result in overheating, fire, and increases the risk of aburning.

• 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.

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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

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR

FUTURE USE

COMPONENTS (FIG. A)

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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

This hedge trimmer is designed for residential trimmingapplications.

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

This hedge trimmer is a residential power tool. DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use thistool.

ASSEMBLY

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of

serious personal injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up

can causeinjury.

Assembly Tools Required (Not Supplied)

• Phillips Screwdriver

Attaching Guard and Bail Handle to Trimmer

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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.

The trimmer is shipped with the guard and bail handle attached to the trimmer with a plastic zip tie.

Attaching Guard to trimmer (FIG. B, C)

The trimmer is shipped with the guard unattached to the trimmer. To attach the guard:

1. Remove guard retaining screw

with the Phillips

screwdriver (notsupplied).

2. Position the guard in place as shown in Fig.B. Ensuring the guard slots into the grooves on theunit. Fig. B

3. Insert the guard retaining screw

into the opening on the side of the guard and tighten securely as shown in Fig.C.

Fig. C

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Attaching the Bail Handle (FIG. D, E)

1. Cut the plastic ziptie.

2. Remove the 4 screws that are partially run into the trimmer housing (Fig.D).

Fig. D

3. Slide the bail handle onto the front of the trimmer housing behind theguard.

4. Insert the four screws into the openings on the side of the bail handle and tighten securely as shown in Fig.E.

Fig. E

Attaching Extension Cord to Trimmer (FIG. F)

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WARNING: Ensure the trigger switch

is not engaged to reduce the risk of starting the appliance accidentally.

A cord retainer is incorporated into the rear of the handle on the power head.

1. Near the end of the extension cord, fold the extension cord to create aloop.

2. Feed the loop into the cord retainer housing

10

shown in Fig.F.

3. Hook the loop onto the cord retainer

7

so it rests in the

cord retainer.

4. Plug the extension cord into the powerhead.

Fig. F

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR

FUTURE USE

OPERATION

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of

serious personal injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up

can causeinjury.

Proper Hand Position (Fig. G)

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious

personal injury, ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious

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

Always hold the trimmer, as shown in the illustrations in this manual, with one hand on the switch handle and one hand on the bail handle (Fig. G). Never hold the unit by the bladeguard.

Switch

To turn the tool “ON”, slide the lock off button

4

, shown in

Fig. G, backward and squeeze the trigger switch

5

. Once

the unit is running, you may release the lock off button. In order to keep the unit running you must continue

to squeeze the trigger. To turn the tool “OFF”, release thetrigger.

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WARNING: Never attempt to lock a

switch in the ONposition.

Fig. G

Trimming Instructions

1. EXTENSION CORD – (Fig. H) – 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 – 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.

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Always hold the trimmer, as shown in Fig. G, with one hand on the switch handle and one hand on the bail handle. Never hold the tool by the bladeguard.

Fig. H

3. TRIMMING NEW GROWTH– (Fig. I) – 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 trimmers for cutting

stems greater than 3/4 in. (19mm). (Do not use BEHT200 trimmer for cutting stems greater than 5/8 in. (16mm)). Use the trimmer only for

cutting normal shrubbery found around houses andbuildings.

Fig. I

4. LEVEL HEDGES (Fig. J) – To obtain exceptionally level

hedges, a piece of string can be stretched along the length of the hedge as aguide. Fig. J

5. SIDE-TRIMMING HEDGES (Fig. K) – Begin at the

bottom and sweepup.

Fig. K

6. sawBLADE™ (Fig.L) (BEHTS300, BEHTS400) – For

branches too large for the blade

1

to cut, use the

sawBLADE™

8

. Position the sawBLADE™ as close

to the bottom of the branch as possible. Place the

sawBLADE™ shoe

9

against the branch. Turn the hedge trimmer on as described above, allowing the tool to work at its own pace until the branch is fullycut.

Fig. L

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WARNING: TO GUARD AGAINST INJURY,

OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

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

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

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

• DO NOT USE UNDER WETCONDITIONS.

• DO NOT USE WITH DAMAGED EXTENSIONCORD.

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DANGER: KEEP HANDS AWAY

FROMBLADES.

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CAUTION: BLADE COASTS AFTER

TURNOFF.

MAINTENANCE

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WARNING: Remove extension cord

from trimmer before servicing, cleaning or removing material from the gardeningappliance.

The cutting blades are made from

Fig. M

high quality, hardened steel and with normal usage, they will not require resharpening. However, if you accidentally hit a wire fence (Fig. 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 interfere with the movement of the blade. If it does interfere, unplug the cord 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, 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.

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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.

Cleaning

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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.

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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.

Repairs

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WARNING: To assure product

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

Accessories

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WARNING: DO NOT use the hedge

trimmer with any type of accessory or attachment. Such usage might behazardous.

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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

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

Slow running, noisy or hot blades.

• Dry, corrodedblades. • Lubricateblades.

• Blades or blade supportbent. • Straighten blade or bladesupport.

• Bent or damaged teeth. • Straightenteeth.

• Loose bladebolts. • Tighten bladebolts.

Unit will notstart. • Lock off not fully operated. • Check that lock off is fully forward prior to

moving maintrigger.

• Cord not plugged in. • Plug cord into a workingoutlet.

• Circuit fuse is blown. • Replace circuit fuse. (If the product repeatedly causes the circuit fuse to blow, discontinue use immediately and have it serviced at a BLACK+DECKER service center or authorized servicer.)

• Circuit breaker is tripped. • Reset circuit breaker. (If the product repeatedly causes the circuit breaker to trip, discontinue use immediately and have it serviced at a BLACK+DECKER service center or authorized servicer.)

• Cord or switch isdamaged. • Have cord or switch 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.

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