Black & Decker HT18, HT20, HT22 User Manual
HEDGE TRIMMER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Model Numbers HT18, HT20, HT22
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KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:
• To insure extension cord does not come loose see
figure D for proper attachment.
• In order to operate the trimmer, the lock button must first
be pulled back (see figure E) then squeeze trigger.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
Safety Guidelines - Definitions.................................................2
General Safety Rules...............................................................2
Hedge Trimmer Safety Rules...................................................3
Extension Cords.......................................................................4
Components.............................................................................5
Assembly Instructions ..............................................................5
Operating Instructions..............................................................6
Trimming Instructions...............................................................6
Maintenance ............................................................................7
Accessories..............................................................................7
Service Information ..................................................................8
Two-Year Home Use Warranty.................................................8
Troubleshooting .......................................................................9
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.
NOTICE: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and 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 mains-operated
(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.
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g) A GFCI with a tripping current of 30mA or less is recommended.
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.
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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 toolʼs 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 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
• 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.
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• 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 or its own
cord. 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 cord away from cutting area. During operation the cord
may be hidden in shrubs and can be accidentally cut by the blade.
DANGER: Keep hands away from blade. Contact with blade
will result in serious personal injury.
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:
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety
equipment such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter
out microscopic particles.
The label on your tool may include the following symbols.
V................volts A ....................amperes
Hz..............hertz W ..................watts
min ............minutes ..................alternating current
• compounds in fertilizers
• compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides
• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
..........direct current
..............
Class II Construction
n
o ..................no load speed
....................earthing terminal
............safety alert symbol .../min ............strokes
per minute
EXTENSION CORDS
When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to
carry the current your product will draw. An undersized 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 gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the
heavier the cord.
Minimum Gauge 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 Gauge
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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COMPONENTSTS
1. Blade
2. Guard
3. Bail Handle
4. Lock Off Button
5. Trigger Switch
6. Switch Handle
7. Cord Retainer
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED (NOT SUPPLIED):
- Phillips Screwdriver
ATTACHING GUARD AND BAIL HANDLE TO TRIMMER
WARNING: Only use with guard and bail handle properly
assembled to hedge trimmer. The use of the hedge trimmer
without the proper guard and bail 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.
To assemble to trimmer:
• Cut the plastic zip tie.
• Remove the six screws that are
partially run into the trimmer
housing (figure A).
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• Slide the guard onto the front of the
trimmer housing.
•Insert two of the six screws into the
openings on the side of the guard
and tighten securely as shown in
figure B.
• Slide the bail handle onto the front of
the trimmer housing behind the
guard.
•Insert the remaining four screws into
the openings on the side of the bail
handle and tighten securely as
shown in figure C.
ATTACHING EXTENSION CORD TO TRIMMER
An extension cord retainer is built
into the switch handle that prevents
the tool from coming unplugged.
To use this feature, double the
extension cord about 8 inches
(203 mm) from the end, and insert it
into the slot in the back of the handle
area. Hook the loop formed by
doubling the cord, over the cord
retainer tab, as shown in figure D.
Gently tug on the cord to insure that it is firmly retained in the
trimmer’s housing.
Plug the receptacle end of the extension cord into the plug blades in
the trimmer.
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C
D
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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TO TURN THE TOOL ON
To turn the tool “ON”, slide the lock off button, shown in figure E,
backward and, squeeze the trigger
switch. 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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TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS
1. EXTENSION CORD –
(Figure F) 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.
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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. Always hold the trimmer, as shown
in figure F, 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 G) – 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.
G
CAUTION: Do not use model HT18 trimmer for cutting stems
greater than 5/8 in. (16mm). Do not use models HT20, HT22
trimmers for cutting stems greater than 3/4 in. (19mm). Use the
trimmer only for cutting normal shrubbery found around houses and
buildings.
4. LEVEL HEDGES (Figure H) – To
obtain exceptionally level hedges, a
piece of string can be stretched
along the length of the hedge as a
guide.
H
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5. SIDE-TRIMMING HEDGES (Figure I) – Begin at the bottom and
sweep up.
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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. DONʼT OVERREACH.
• DO NOT USE UNDER WET CONDITIONS.
• DO NOT USE WITH DAMAGED EXTENSION CORD.
DANGER: KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADES.
CAUTION: BLADE COASTS AFTER TURN OFF.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Remove extension cord from
trimmer before servicing, cleaning or removing
material from the gardening appliance.
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 (figure J), 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 trimmerʼs 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 unit on or
adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals.
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.
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ACCESSORIES
WARNING: DO NOT use the Hedge Trimmer with any type of
accessory or attachment. Such usage might be hazardous.
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SERVICE INFORMATION
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 or visit
www.blackanddecker.com.
FULL TWO-YEAR HOME USE WARRANTY
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warrants this product for two years against
any defects in material or workmanship. The defective product will be
replaced or repaired at no charge in either of two ways.
The first 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 retailerʼs policy for
exchanges (usually 30 to 90 days after the sale). Proof of purchase
may be required. Please check with the retailer for their specific
return policy regarding returns that are beyond the time set for
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 our option. Proof of purchase may be required.
Black & Decker owned and authorized Service Centers are listed
under "Tools-Electric" in the yellow pages of the phone directory.
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 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.
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 warranty information.
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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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution
• Slow running, noisy or hot blades. • Dry, corroded blades. • Lubricate blades.
• Unit will not start. • Lock off not fully operated. • Check that lock off is fully pulled back prior to
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.
• Blades or blade support bent. • Straighten blade or blade support.
• Bent or damaged teeth. • Straighten teeth.
• Loose blade bolts. • Tighten blade bolts.
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.
Imported by
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.,
701 E. Joppa Rd.
Towson, MD 21286 U.S.A.
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for Service & Sales
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RENSEIGNEMENTS IMPORTANTS
• Afin de sʼassurer que la rallonge ne se débranche pas, la
raccorder conformément aux figure D.
• Pour faire fonctionner lʼoutil, on doit tirer sur le bouton de
verrouillage (figure E), puis enfoncer lʼactionneur vers le
haut.
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