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Hedge Trimmers
INSTRUCTION MANUAl
Catalog Nos.
ht200, ht300, ht400, htsoo, hsiooo, HS1022
BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT
FOR ANY REASON PLEASE CALL
1-800-54-HOW-TO (544-6986)
IF YOU SHOULD EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM
WITH YOUR
CALL 1-800-54-HOW-TO (1-800-544-6986).
IN MOST CASES, A
CAN RESOLVE YOUR PROBLEM OVER THE PHONE.
IF YOU HAVE A SUGGESTION OR COMMENT,
GIVE US A CALL. YOUR FEEDBACK IS VITAL
TO THE SUCCESS OF BLACK & DECKER’S QUALITY
•To operate the trimmer, the actuator must be released (see Figure 2).
•Attach the extension cord properly for best results (see Figure 4).
BLACK & DECKER
BLACK & DECKER
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:
PURCHASE,
REPRESENTATIVE
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)
Copyright © 1999 Block & Decker
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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
________
50 51-100 101-200 201-300
American Wire Gage
10
18
16 14 12
14
14 12
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MAINTAIN HEDGE TRIMMER WITH CARE - Keep cutting blades sharp and dean (or best performance and to
reduce the risk of injury. Inspect extension cord periodically and replace if damaged. Ke^ handles dry,
dean and free from oil and grease.
CHECK DAAMGED 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 paiis, breakage of parts, mounting and any other
condition that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damage 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 maintoining 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.
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Actuotor Positions
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ACTUATOR POSITIONS
LOCKED
ON
Locked On On Locked Off
Verr. en morée En morche Verr. hors tension
Asegurado encendido Encendido Asegurado opogado
LOCKED
OFT
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ASSEMBLY/ADJUSTMENT SET-UP
INSTAlilNG THE BAIL HANDLE (HT400 AND HT500 ONLY)
Ж WARNING: Do not use hedge trimmer without boil handle.
NOTE: The HT200 and HT300 trimmers hove built-in auxiliary handles and the HS1000 has a pre-installed
bail handle.
Before using your trimmer, you must install the bail handle as follows:
1. TURN OFF POWER AND UNPLUG TRIMMER.
2. Install the bail handle to the trimmer housing from the bottom, as shown in Figure 1.
3. With the arrow pointing forward, as shown in Figure 1, install the two phillips head screws from the
plastic bag through the bail handle and into the trimmer housing. Tighten securely.
Ж WARNING: Always hold the bail or auxiliary handle with one hand when trimming.
ATTACHING EXTENSION CORD TO TRIMMER
An extension cord retainer is built into the switch handle that prevents the extension cord from pulling out of
the handle. To use the retainer, simply double the extension cord as shown in Figure 4, about a foot from the
female end, and insert the cord as for as it will go. The automatic mechanism inside the handle ensures that
the cord will be securely held. Plug the female end of the extension cord onto the plug in the end of the switch
handle. To remove the cord, simply depress the retainer latch and pull the cord out.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SWITCH
To turn the tool "ON", squeeze the trigger while sliding the actuator, shown in Figures 2 & 3, to the rear.
When the actuator reaches position 2, shown in Figure 3, the trigger will depress fully and the tool will start to
run. The actuator can be released at this time, but in order to keep the tool running, you must continue to
squeeze the trigger. To turn the tool "OFF", simply release the trigger. The actuator will lock the tool "OFF"
automatically.
The tool can be locked in the "ON" position by squeezing the trigger and sliding the actuator back as
described above, but when the tool starts, continue squeezing the trigger and sliding the actuator bock until it
reaches position 3 shown in Figure 3. At this point the tool is locked "ON" and both the actuator and trigger
may be released while the tool continues to run. To turn the tool off from a locked "ON" position, squeeze and
release the trigger. The actuotor locks the tool "OFF" automatically.
TRIMMING INSTRUCDONS
1. EXTENSION CORD. (Figure 5) 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 repoiring cord.
2. WORKING POSITION. Maintain proper footing and balance and do not overreach. Wear safely 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 the illustrations above, with one hand on the switch handle and
one hand on the auxiliary or bail handle. Never hold the tool by the blade guard.
3. TRIMAAING NEW GROWTH. (Figure 6) 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.
Ж CAUTION: (HT200, HT300, HT400, HT500TRIAAMERS). Do not cut stems greater than 3/8" (10mm). Use
these trimmers only for cutting normal shrubbery around houses and buildings.
Ж CAUTION: (HS1000 & HS1022 TRIMMERS). Do not use trimmer for cutting stems 3/4" (19mm) or
greater. Use this trimmer only for cutting normal shrubbery around houses and buildings.
4. LEVEL HEDGES. (Figure 7) To obtain exceptionally level hedges
a piece of string con be stretched along the length of the hedge as a guide.
5. SIDE-TRIAAMING HEDGES. (Figure 8) Hold the trimmer as shown and begin at the bottom and sweep up.
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A WARNING: TO GUARD AGAINST INJURY, OBSERVE THE FOliOVYING:
• READ INSTRUaiON AAANUAL BEFORE USING.
• SAVE INSTRUaiON MANUAL
• KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BIADES.
• 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.
IA№ORIANT:To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment should be
performed by authorize service centers or other qualified service organizations, ahuay% using identical
replacement parts.
Accessories
AwARNING: DO NOT use the hedge trimmer with any type of accessory or attachment. Such usage might
be hazardous.
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 afreet the trimmer's operation contact your local
Black & Decker Service Center for repairs behire 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.
Wrth 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.
Service Informarion
Black & Decker offers a full network of company-owned and authorized service locations throughout North
America. All Black & Decker Service Centers are staffed vdth 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.
Full Iwo-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 ovmed
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 hove
other rights which vary from state to state. Should you have any questions, contact the manager of your
nearest Black & Decker Service Center.
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Towson, MD 21286 U.S.A.
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