Black & Decker HT300 User Manual

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Hedge Trimmers

INSTRUCTION MANUAl

Catalog Nos.

ht200, ht300, ht400, htsoo, hsiooo, HS1022

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•To operate the trimmer, the actuator must be released (see Figure 2).

•Attach the extension cord properly for best results (see Figure 4).

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SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

VIA EL ESPAÑOL EN LA CONTRAPORTADA.

INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓUZA DE GARANTIA. ADVERTENCIA: LÉASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCO.

Cate’s. HT200, HT300, HT400, HTSOO, HSIOOO, HS1022 Form No. 384244-01 Printed In U.S.A. (APR99 CD-I)

TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:

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

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

AWARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be

followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, induding the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL TOOLS

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

• DON7USEINRAIN.

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

• DRESS PROPERLY - Don't wear loose dothing 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 circuits) or outletfs) to

be used for the hedge trimmer. Receptacles are available having buil^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. AWARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock use only with an extension cord intended for outdoor

• 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 e^dension 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 len^ and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord. Black & Decker has extension cords available for use with outdoor appliances.

Vohs Total Length of Cord in Feet 120V 25 26-50 51-100 101-150 240V Ampere Rating

More Not more Than Than 0 6 18 16 16 6 10 12 16 16 12 16 14 12 Not Recommended

• AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING - Don't carry plugged in hedge trimmer with finger on switch, fie 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.

A 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. AAake sure

trimmer switch is off when clearing jammed material from blades. Do not grasp the exposea cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the hedge trimmer. ACAUTION: 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

rale 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 TRIAAMER 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.

use, such as SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A or SJTOW-A.

Minimum Gage for Cord Sets

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50 51-100 101-200 201-300

American Wire Gage

16 14 12

14 12

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