Black & Decker TR1400, HT2200D, HT2000D, TR1700, HT1800D User Manual

WARNING: IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS

TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:

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

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

WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of

California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use. Under some

conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.

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

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GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL TOOLS

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

• DON’T USE IN RAIN.

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

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

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

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

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

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock use only with an extension cord intended for outdoor use, such as SW-A, S0W-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A or SJTOW-A.

• EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord be sure it is heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.

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

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

DANGER: Risk of cut. Keep hands away from blades. Keep both hands on handles when

power is on.

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

CAUTION: Blades coast after turn off.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SAFETY WARNINGS: DOUBLE INSULATION

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

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

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

SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS: POLARIZED PLUGS

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

SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNING

WARNING: Some dust created by this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• compounds in fertilizers

• compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides

• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety equipment such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE

KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:

• To insure extension cord does not come loose see Figures 1 and 1A for proper attachment .

• In order to operate the trimmer, the lock button must first be pulled back (see figure

2) then squeeze trigger.

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SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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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, simply double the extension cord about 8 inches from the end, and insert it into the slot in the bottom of the handle area. Hook the loop formed by doubling the cord over the tab, as shown in Figures 1 and 1A. Gently tug on the cord to insure that it is firmly retained in the trimmer’s handle. Plug the receptacle end of the extension cord into the plug blades in the trimmer. For Catalog No. HT2000D, HT2200D after insuring that the cord is retained in the handle, plug the receptacle end of the extension cord into the pigtail cord in the trimmer.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

TO TURN THE TOOL ON

Pull the LOCK BUTTON back with your thumb and then squeeze the TRIGGER with your fingers as shown in Figure 2. (Once the tool is running you can release the LOCK BUTTON.) To turn the tool OFF, release the TRIGGER.

TO LOCK THE TOOL ON FOR CONTINUOUS RUN

WITH THE TOOL RUNNING

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

TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS

1 EXTENSION CORD – (Figures 1 and 1A) 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. Always hold the trimmer, as shown in figure 3, 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 4) – A wide, sweeping motion, feeding the blade

teeth through the twigs is most effective. A slight downward tilt of the blade, in the direction of motion gives the best cutting.

CAUTION: Do not use the trimmer for cutting stems greater than 3/8” (10mm).

(Cat. Numbers TR1400, TR1600, TR1700)

CAUTION: Do not use the trimmer for cutting stems greater than 1/2” (13mm).

(Cat. Numbers HT1800D, HT2000D, HT2200D) Use the trimmer only for cutting normal shrubbery found around houses and buildings.

4. LEVEL HEDGES (Figure 5) – To obtain exceptionally level hedges, a piece of string can be stretched along the length of the hedge as a guide.

Minimum Gage for Cord Sets

Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet

120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150 240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300

Ampere Rating

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

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Catalog Nos. TR1400, TR1600, TR1700, HT1800D, HT2000D, HT2200D

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5. SIDE-TRIMMING HEDGES (Figure 6) – Begin at the bottom and sweep up

WARNING

: TO GUARD AGAINST INJURY, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

• READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE USING, SAVE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

• KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADES.

• KEEP HANDS ON HANDLES. DON’T OVERREACH.

• CAUTION: – BLADE COASTS AFTER TURN OFF.

• DO NOT USE UNDER WET CONDITIONS.

• DO NOT USE WITH DAMAGED EXTENSION CORD.

• DO NOT UNPLUG OR STORE WITH SWITCH LOCKED ON.

MAINTENANCE

The cutting blades are made from high quality, hardened steel and with normal usage, they will not require resharpening. However, if you accidentally hit a wire fence, stones, glass or other hard objects, you may put a nick in the blade. There is no need to remove this nick as long as it does not interfere with the movement of the blade. If it does interfere, unplug unit and use a fine toothed file or sharpening stone to remove the nick.

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

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

With the unit unplugged, use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid. IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment should be performed by authorized service centers or other qualified service organizations, always using identical replacement parts.

Accessories

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

Such usage might be hazardous..

Service Information

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

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

To find your local service location, refer to the yellow page directory under "Tools–Electric" or call:1-800-54-HOW TO (544-6986).

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, 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 (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. Should you have any questions, contact the manager of your nearest Black & Decker Service Center. This product is not intended for commercial use.

GUIDE D’UTILISATION

Taille-haies

Modèles TR1400, TR1600, TR1700, HT1800D, HT2000D, HT2200D

RENSEIGNEMENTS IMPORTANTS

· Afin de s’assurer que la rallonge ne se débranche pas, la raccorder conformément aux figures 1 et 1A.

· Pour faire fonctionner l’outil, on doit tirer sur le bouton de verrouillage (figure 2), puis enfoncer l’actionneur vers le haut.

AVERTISSEMENT : IMPORTANTES MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ

AFIN DE RÉDUIRE LES RISQUES DE BLESSURES :

• Avant toute utilisation, s’assurer que tous ceux qui se servent de l’outil lisent et comprennent toutes les mesures de sécurité et tout autre renseignement contenu dans le présent guide.

• Conserver ces mesures et les relire fréquemment avant d’utiliser l’outil et d’en expliquer le fonctionnement à d’autres personnes.

AVERTISSEMENT : Le produit renferme des produits chimiques, dont du plomb. Selon

l’état de la Californie, ce produit chimique peut causer le cancer ainsi que des malformations congénitales, et il présente d’autres dangers au système reproductif humain. Se laver les mains après l’utilisation.

MISE EN GARDE : Porter un dispositif approprié de protection de l’ouïe lors de

l’utilisation du produit. Dans certaines conditions et durées d’utilisation, le produit peut émettre un niveau de bruit provoquant la perte de l’ouïe.

AVERTISSEMENT : Afin de réduire les risques d’incendie, de secousses électriques ou de blessures lorsqu’on utilise des outils électriques, il faut toujours respecter les mesures de sécurité suivantes.

LIRE TOUTES LES DIRECTIVES.

MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ POUR TOUS LES OUTILS

• NE PAS UTILISER DANS UN ENVIRONNEMENT DE TRAVAIL DANGEREUX. Ne pas utiliser le taille-haie dans des endroits humides ou mouillés.

• PROTÉGER DE LA PLUIE.

• ÉLOIGNER LES ENFANTS. Tous les visiteurs doivent être gardés à une distance sûre de l’aire de travail.

• PORTER DES VÊTEMENTS APPROPRIÉS. Éviter de porter des vêtements amples et des bijoux qui peuvent être happés par les pièces en mouvement. Porter des gants de caoutchouc et des chaussures à semelle antidérapante pour travailler à l’extérieur. Protéger la chevelure si elle est longue.

• TOUJOURS PORTER DES LUNETTES DE SÉCURITÉ. Il faut également porter un masque respiratoire si le travail produit de la poussière.

• Il faut installer un DISJONCTEUR DIFFÉRENTIEL sur le ou les circuits ou prises utilisés pour alimenter le taille-haie. Il existe des prises à disjoncteur différentiel intégré et on peut s’en servir par mesure de sécurité.

• UTILISER L’OUTIL APPROPRIÉ. – Utiliser l’outil seulement aux fins pour lesquelles il a été conçu.

AVERTISSEMENT : Afin de prévenir les risques de secousses électriques, utiliser seulement un cordon de rallonge prévu pour l’extérieur (SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-Aou SJTOW-A).

• CORDON DE RALLONGE - S’assurer que le cordon de rallonge est en bon état. Lorsqu’on se sert d’un cordon de rallonge, s’assurer qu’il est de calibre approprié pour la tension nécessaire au fonctionnement de l’outil. L’utilisation d’un cordon de calibre inférieur occasionne une baisse de tension entraînant une perte de puissance et la surchauffe. Le tableau de la page suivante indique le calibre approprié selon la longueur du cordon et les mentions de la plaque signalétique de l’outil. En cas de doute, utiliser un cordon de calibre supérieur. Le chiffre indiquant le calibre est inversement proportionnel au calibre du cordon. Black & Decker offre des cordons de rallonge trifilaires mis à la terre prévus pour l’extérieur.

• ÉVITER LES DÉMARRAGES ACCIDENTELS. Ne pas laisser le doigt sur l’interrupteur lorsqu’on transporte le taille-haie. S’assurer que l’interrupteur est en position hors circuit lorsqu’on branche l’outil.

• NE PAS MANIPULER LE CORDON DE FAÇON ABUSIVE. Ne pas transporter l’outil par le cordon ni tirer sur ce dernier pour le débrancher de la prise. Éloigner le cordon des sources de chaleur, des flaques d’huile et des arêtes tranchantes.

DANGER : Risque de coupure. Éloigner les mains des lames. Laisser les deux mains

sur les poignées lorsque l’outil fonctionne.

• NE PAS TENTER d’enlever des matières coupées ni de débloquer le couloir d’éjection lorsque la lame tourne. S’assurer que le taille-haie est hors tension avant de retirer les matières coincées dans la lame. Ne jamais saisir les lames à découvert ni les arêtes tranchantes lorsqu’on prend l’outil ou qu’on le tient. MISE EN GARDE : La lame peut continuer de bouger après avoir mis l’outil hors tension.

• NE JAMAIS FORCER L’OUTIL. Afin d’obtenir un rendement sûr et efficace, utiliser l’outil à son rendement nominal.

• NE PAS DÉPASSER SA PORTÉE. Toujours demeurer dans une position stable et garder son équilibre.

• DEMEURER VIGILANT. Travailler avec vigilance et faire preuve de bon sens. Ne pas se servir de l’outil lorsqu’on est fatigué.

• DÉBRANCHER LE TAILLE-HAIE. – Lorsqu’il ne sert pas, lorsqu’on le répare ou avant de le nettoyer.

• RANGER LES TAILLE-HAIES INUTILISÉS. Il faut ranger les outils dans un endroit sec, situé en hauteur ou fermé à clé, hors de la portée des enfants.

• PRENDRE SOIN DES OUTILS. Conserver les outils propres et bien affûtés pour qu’ils donnent un rendement supérieur et sûr. Inspecter régulièrement les cordons de rallonge et les remplacer lorsqu’ils sont endommagés. S’assurer que les poignées sont toujours propres, sèches et libres de toute tache d’huile ou de graisse.

• VÉRIFIER LES PIÈCES ENDOMMAGÉES. Avant d’utiliser de nouveau l’outil, bien vérifier un protecteur endommagé ou toute autre pièce défectueuse afin de déterminer si elle fonctionnera de façon appropriée et si elle remplira la fonction prévue. Vérifier l’alignement et les attaches des pièces mobiles, le degré d’usure des pièces et leur montage, ainsi que tout autre facteur susceptible de nuire au bon fonctionnement de l’outil. Faire réparer ou remplacer tout protecteur ou toute autre pièce endommagée dans un centre de service autorisé, sauf si le présent guide fait mention d’un avis contraire.

MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ : DOUBLE ISOLATION

Les outils à double isolation comportent deux couches distinctes d’isolant électrique ou une double épaisseur d’isolant qui protègent l’utilisateur contre les risques de blessures provenant du système électrique de l’outil. Ce système de double isolation élimine le besoin de mettre les outils à la terre. En effet, l’outil est muni d’une fiche à deux broches, ce qui

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Calibre minimal des cordons de rallonge

Tension Longueur totale du cordon en pieds

120 V De 0 à 25 De 26 à 50 De 51 à 100 De 101 à 150 240 V De 0 à 50 De 51à 100 De 101 à 200 De 201 à 300

Intensité (A) Au Au Calibre moyen de fil moins plus

0-6 18 16 16 14 6 - 10 18 16 14 12 10 - 12 16 16 14 12 12 - 16 14 12 Non recommandé

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