Black & Decker NHT518 TYPE 1 Owner’s Manual

HEDGETRIMMER

INSTRUCTIONMANUAL

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KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:

• BATTERY SHIPS FROM THE FACTORY WITHOUTA FULL
CHARGE. For optimal performance and runtime charge battery
for 9 hours before attempting to use your trimmer/edger.

• To operate the trimmer, the lock off button must be pushed
forward.

Catalog Numbers

NHT518, NHT524

±WARNING: Important Safety

Warnings and Instructions

TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:

• Read all instructions before operating product. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and or
serious injury.

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

• Keep long hair and loose clothing away from openings and moving
parts.

WAR NING" Wh......lgelectricgardening

appfiances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the
following.

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

y u recognizethisinformation.

_ DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if

not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

/f_WARNING: Indicates a potentiafly 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.
CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a
potentJa]ty hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.

&GENERALSAFETYWARNINGSAND

INSTRUCTIONSFORALLTOOLS

• READ and understand a]] instructions.

• A BATTERY OPERATED UNIT with #ltegral batteries or a separate
battery pack must be recharged only with the specified charger for
the battery. A charger that may be suitab]e for one type of battery
may create a risk of fire when used with another battery.

• USE BATTERY OPERATED UNIT ONLY with specifically
designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries may create a

risk of fire.

• AVOID accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the locked oroff
position before inserting battery pack. Carrying units with your
finger on the switch or inserting the battery pack into a unit with the

switch on invites accidents.

• DO NOT use unit if switch does not turn it on or off. A unit that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be

repaired.

• DISCONNECT battery pack from unit or place the switch in the
locked or off position before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing the unit. Such preventative safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the unit accidenta]]y.

• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT - Do not use or charge
hedge trimmers in damp or wet ]ocations.

• DO NOT USE OR CHARGE battery operated hedge trimmer in
rain.

• DO NOT OPERATE hedge trimmer in gaseous or explosive
atmospheres. Motors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks
might ignite fumes.

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

• DRESS PROPERLY - Don _ 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 coveting to contain long hai£

• ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION - Wear safety glasses or
goggles at aft times when this unit is in use. A]so use face or dust
mask. Safety glasses are available at extra cost at your local Black &
Decker Service Center or authorized service facility.

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

• AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING - Don'{ carry hedge trimmer
wth finger on switch.

_ 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 matedal to be cut
when blades are moving. Make sure battery is removed when

c]earing jammed materiaJ from b]ades. Do not grasp the exposed
cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the
hedge trimme£

± CAUTION: Bled ..... ycoast aflerturn off.

CAUTION: NEVER use guard as a handle. N....

grasp the unit by the guard. Failure to heed this warning can result
in serious personal injury.

• 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 itwas

_s_e_,NGER•

line, DO NOT TOUCH THE BLADE! IT CAN BECOME
ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND VERY DANGEROUS. Release the unit
in the safest manner possible. Disconnect the damaged electrical
cord or line from the power source. If possible, do so safely. If in

doubt, call an electrician or the electrical contractor for assistance.
Failure to heed this Danger will result in serious personal injury and

possibly death.

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

• If blade jams on any electrical cord or

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

• 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 edge sharp
and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow
instructions foNubedating. Keep handles dry, clean aed free from oil and
grease

CAUTION: Do not at anyt#tle let brake fluids,

gasoline, petroleum based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in
contact with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can damage,
weaken or destroy plastic.

• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS - If damage to trimmer occurs, before
further use of the hedge trimmer, a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carelully 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. A guard or other part that isdamaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise
indicated elsewhere in this manual

• REMOVE BATTERY before servicing, cleaning or removing material
from the hedge trimmer. Remove battery from your hedge trimmer
and carry by the front handle when not in use.

• EXERCISE CARE in handling batteries in order not to short the
battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets and
keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.

• DO NOT OPEN OR MUTILATE the batteries. Released
eiectrotyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin.
It may be toxic if swaflowed.

• 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 bufltdn GFCI
protection and may be used for this measure of safety.

WARNI NG: Toreducetheriskofelectricalshock;

do not expose to rain, do not use on wet surfaces. Store indoors.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

_WARNING" Some dust created bythis product

contains chemicals known to the State of Cal#omia 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 specialty designed to filter out
microscopic particles.

The label on your tool may include the following symbols.

V................ volts A .................... amperes

Hz .............. hertz W .................. watts

rain ............ minutes _ .................. aitemating current

--- .......... direct current no .................. no load speed

[] .............. Class II Construction @ .................. ear#ring terminal

/_ ............ safety alert symbol .../min ............ revolutions

per minute

Extension Cord
Make sure your extension cord is #1good 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 gauge.
The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V O-25 26-50 51-100 101-150

240V O-5O 51-100 101-200 201-300(0-15,2m) (t 5,2-30_4m)(30_4_60Bin) (60,9-9t,4m)
Ampere Rating

More Not more Amedcan Wire Gage
Than Than
o - 6 18 16 16 14

6 - 10 18 16 14 12

12 - 16 14 12 Not Recommended

10 - 12 16 16 14 12

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 isfor 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.

Minimum Gage for Cord Sets

(0-7,6m) (7,6rt52m) (15,2-30_4m) (30_4-45_7m)

Important Safety Instructions for Battery

Chargers
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual contains important safety

instructions for battery chargers.

• Before using charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings

on charger, battery pack, and product using battery pack.

WA RNING: Shockhazard0onotallowany,quidto

get inside ci_arge_

s_CAUTION: Burn hazard. To reduce the dsk of injury, charge only

Black & Decker batteries. Other types of batteries may burst causing

personal injury and damage.

_CAUTION: Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged #1to

the power supply, the charger can be shorted by foreign material.

Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but not limited to,
steel wool, aluminum foil, or any buildup of metallic particles should be
kept away from charger cavities. Always unplug the charger from the
power supply when there isno battery pack in the cavity. Unplug
charger before attempting to dean.

• The charger supplied with this product is intended to be
plugged in such that it is correctly orientated in a vertical or
floor mount position.

_WARNING:

DO NOT attempt to charge the battery pack with any
chargers other than the ones listed in this manual. The charger

and battery pack are specifically designed to work together.
These chargers are not intended for any uses other than

charging Slack&Decker rechargeable batteries. Any other uses

may result in risk of fire, electric shock or electrocution.

_o not expose charger to rain or snow.
Pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger.

This will reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord.
Make sure that cord is located so that it will not be stepped

on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely
necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in risk of

fire, electric shock, or electrocution.

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. When using more than one

extension to make up the total length, be sure each individual
extension contains at least the minimum wire size.

DO not place any object on top of charger or place the
charger on a soft surface that might block the ventilation slots

and result in excessive internal heat. Place the charger in a

position away from any heat source. The charger is ventilated
through slots ill the top and the sides of the housing.

Do not mount charger on wall or permanently affix charger to
any surface. The charger is intended to use on a flat, stable

surface (i.e., table top, bench top).
Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug -- have
them replaced immediately.
Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been

dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. Take it to an
authorized service center.

Do not disassemble charger;, take it to an authorized service
center when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembiy

may result in a risk of electric shock, electrocution or fire.

Disconnect the charger from the outlet before _tempting any
cleaning. This will reduce the risk of electric shock. Removing

the battery pack will not reduce this risk.

NEVER attempt to connect 2 chargers together.
The charger is designed to operate on standard household
electrical power (120 Volts). Do not attempt to use it on any

other voltage.

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_SAFETY WARNINGS AND

INSTRUCTIONS

CHARGING

1. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions.

2. Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary
markings on (1) battery charger, (2) battery pack, and (3)
product using battery pack.

3. ,'_\ CAUTIONs To reduce the risk of injury, charge only
Black & Decker Battery Packs. Other types of batteries may
burst causing personal injury and damage.

4. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.

5. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Black &

Decker may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to

persons.

6. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug
rather than cord when disconnecting charger.

7. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on,
tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.

8. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely
necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk
of fire, electric shock or electrocution.
a. Two-wire cords can be used with 2-wire or 3-wire extension

cords. Only round jacketed extension cords should be used, and
we recommend that they be listed by Underwriters Laboratories
(U.L.). If the extension is to be used outside, the cord must be
suitable for outdoor use. Any cord marked for outdoor use can
also be used for indoor work. The letters "W" or "WA" on the
cord jacket indicate that the cord is suitable for outdoor use.

b. An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or
American Wire Gauge) for safety, and to prevent loss of power
and overheating. 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. When using more than one extension to
make up the total length, be sure each extension contains at

least the minimum wire size.

CHART FOR MINIMUM WIRE SIZE (AWG) OF EXTENSION CORDS

Total Extension Cord
Length (ft) 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150

Wire Gau qe 18 16 16 14

9. Use only the supplied charger when charging your unit. The use
of any other charger could damage the battery pack or create a
hazardous condition.

10. Use only one charger when charging.

11. DOnot attempt to open the charger or the unit. There are no
customer serviceable parts inside. Return to any authorized

Black & Decker service center.

12. DO NOT incinerate battery packs even if they are severely
damaged or completely worn out.

13. Do not incinerate the batteries. They can explode in a fire. A
small leakage of liquid from the battery cells may occur under
extreme usage, charging or temperature conditions. This does
not indicate a failure. However, if the outer seal is broken and

this leakage gets on your skin:

a. Wash quickly with soap and water.
b. Neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar.
c. If the battery liquid gets in your eyes, flush them with clean

water for a minimum of 10 minutes and seek immediate medical

attention. MEDICAL NOTE: The liquid is a 25-35% solution of
potassium hydroxide.

£WAR """--NING"N ..... ttempt to open the battery pack

for any reason. Ifbattery pack case is cracked or damaged, do not
insert into charger. Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do
not use a battery pack or charger that has received a sharp blow,

NAMEPLATE RATING AMPS - O - 1O.O

(0-7,6m) (7,6-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-45,7m)

been dropped, run over or damaged in any way (Le., pierced with a
nail, hit with a hammer, stepped on). Damaged battery packs should
be returned to service center for recycling.

Z_ CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on its side on a stable

surface where it will not cause a tripping or falling hazard. Some
tools with large battery packs will stand upright but may be easily

knocked over.

Battery Cap Information

A battery storage and carrying cap is provided for use whenever the
battery is out of the tool or charger. Remove cap before placing
battery in charger or tool.

±WARNI NG: Fire hazard. Do not st....... ry

battery so that metal objects can contact exposed battery
terminals. For example, do not place battery in aprons, pockets, tool
boxes, product kit boxes, drawers, etc., with loose nails, screws,
keys, etc. Transporting batteries can possibly cause fires if the
battery terminals inadvertently come in contact with conductive
materials such as keys, coins, hand tools and the like. The US

Depadment of Transportation Hazardous Material Regulations (HMR) IMPORTANT CHARGING NOTES

actually prohibit transporting batteries in commerce or on airplanes
(i.e., packed in suitcases and carry-on luggage) UNLESS they are 6 to 9 hours. If the battery pack is run-down completely, it may

properly protected from short circuits. So when transporting individual take up to 9 hours to become fully charged. Your battery pack
batteries, make sure that the battery terminals are protected and well was sent from the factory in an uncharged condition. Before

insulated from materials that could contact them and cause a short attempting to use it, it must be charged for at least 9 hours.
circuit. 2. DO NOT charge the battery pack in an air temperature below

Battery Cap

IMPORTANTCHARGINGSAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

CHARGING PROCEDURE

THE BATTERY PACK IS NOT FULLY CHARGED AT THE

FACTORY. CHARGE BATTERY PACK FOR AT LEAST 9 HOURS
BEFORE USE.

The charger is designed to use standard household 120 volt 60 Hz
power.

1. Plug the charger into any standard 120 Volt
60 Hz electrical outlet (figure 1).

2. Slide the charger onto the battery pack as
shown in figure 2 and let the battery pack

charge initially for 9 hours. After the initial
charge, under normal usage, your battery
pack should be fully charged in6 to 9 hours.

2a) During charging the green LED will appear.
2b) When charging is complete the green LED

will go off.

3. Unplug charger, and remove the battery pack,
Place the battery pack into the tool until it _)
"clicks" into place.

NOTE: TO remove the battery pack, press
down on the release button on the back of the

battery pack and slide out (figure 3).

1. After normal usage, your battery pack should be fully charged in

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+40°F(+4.5°C),orabove+105°F(+40.5°C).Thisisimportantand

willpreventseriousdamagetothebatterypack.Longestlifeand

bestperformancecanbeobtainedifbatterypackischarged

whenairtemperatureisabout75°F(24°C).

3.Whilecharging,thechargermayhumandbecomewarmto

touch.Thisisanormalconditionanddoesnotindicatea

problem.

4.Ifthebatterypackdoesnotchargepropedy--(1)Checkcurrent

atreceptaclebyplugginginalamporotherappliance.(2)Check

toseeifreceptacleisconnectedtoalightswitchwhichturns

poweroffwhenyouturnoutthelights.(3)Movechargerand

batterypacktoasurroundingairtemperatureof40°F(+4.5°C)to

105°F(+40.5°C).(4)IfthereceptacleandtemperatureareOK,

andyoudonotgetpropercharging,takeorsendthebattery

packandchargertoyourlocalBlack&Deckerservicecenter.

SeeToolsElectricinyellowpages.

5.Thebatterypackshouldberechargedwhenitfailstoproduce

sufficientpoweronjobswhichwereeasilydonepreviously.DO

NOTCONTINUEusingunitwithitsbatterypackinadepleted

condition.

6.Thebatterypackwillreachoptimumperformanceafterbeing

cycled5timesduringnormalusage.Thereisnoneedtorunthe

batterypackdowncompletelybeforerecharging.Normalusage

isthebestmethodofdischargingandrechargingthebattery

pack.

STORAGERECOMMENDATION

1.Storetool:

a.)withthebatterypackremovedandonthecharger.

b.)ina#aceMatiscoo]anddryawayfromdirectsunlightandexcess

heatorcold.

c.)outofthereachofchildren.

2.Forprolong(edstoragesuchasoverthewinter,thebatterypack

shouldbefullychargedandthenremovedfromthecharger.It

shouldbechargedagainjustpriortouse.

LEAVINGTHEBATTERYPACKINTHECHARGER

ItisOK1oleavebatterypacksonchargeforlongperiodsoftime.The

chargerhasamaintenancemodewhichgivesthebatterypack

enoughcharge1ostay"toppedoff".Ifhowever,thetoolisnot

expected1obeneededformorethan30days,unplugthecharger

andstorebatterypackinacool,drylocation.NOTE:Abatterypack

willloseitschargewhenkeptoffofthecharger.Ifthebatterypack

hasnotbeenkeptonmaintenancecharge,itmayneedtobe

rechargedbeforeuse.Abatterypackmayalsoloseitschargeifleftin

achargerthatisnotpluggedintoanappropriateACsource.

OPERATION

SWITCH
TOturn the unit "ON", slide the lock off button,
shown infigure 4, forward 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 unit "OFF",
release the trigger.

TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS

1. WORKING POSITION - Maintain ,'_ ,_

properfoot#lgandbal ........ ddo I

not overreach. Wear safety goggles, J _, _.t _, J
non-skid footwear and rubber gloves (_-:- _

when trimming. Hold the unit firmly in \, : " ._ -#_ _-'_-."
be h hands and urn he un ON J\_,

Always hold the trimmer, as shown _
in the illustrations in this manual, , ;_c_.> _X_..

with one hand on the switch handle / /l i _'_;/_:_'_/_ _: ?
and one hand on the bail handle. __._"_!_;_'_y

(figure 51Never hold the unit by the Ill } _ _,1. 44 :Y'_z:_'<g
blade guard, q/, ff_:' _'_:'_J:

TRIMMING NEW GROWTH - I_ 4. SIDE TRIMMING HEDGES

2. (Figure 61 A wide, sweeping _ (Figure 81- Hold the trimmer as
me on feed ng tlo b ado ee h p-.. shown and begin at the k )ttom

effective. A slight downward tilt ' "
of the blade, inthe direction of

motion gives the best cutting.

through the twigs is most _:l _-_..,,..._ sweep up.

z_CAUTION: Do not cut stems greater than 3/4 inch ' KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADES.

(19ram). Use the trimmer only for cutting normal shrubbery around
houses and buildings.

3. LEVEL HEDGES (Figure 71 -

To obtain exceptionally level

hedges a piece of string can MAINTENANCE
of the hedge as a guide. A vinyl sheath is supplied with your trimmer. Slip T_,

be stretched along the length the hedge td ...... into it, as shown in figure 9, l_

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_WARN ING: TOGUARDAGAINSTINJURY,

OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

• READ INSTRUCTION MANUALBEFORE USING.

• SAVE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

• KEEP HANDS ON HANDLES. DON'T OVERREACH.

CAUTION: BLADE MAY COAST AFTER TURN OFF.

• DO NOT USE UNDER WET CONDITIONS

The cutting blades are made from high quality, I _ -.. 3@
hardened steel and with normal usage, they will _ l" _-

not require resharpening. H ..... r, if you _ "_/

accidentally hit a wire fence, stones, glass or .... J

other hard ob ects, you may put a nick #1 the

blade. There is no need to remove this nick as ......

beg as it does not interfere with the movement of
the blade. If it does interfere, remove the battery 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 putflng _iback into use.

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Fertilizersandothergardenchemicalscontainagentswhichgreatly

acceleratethecorrosionofmetals.Donotstoretheunitonor

adjacenttofertilizersorchemicals.

Withthebatteryremoved,useonlymildsoapandadampclothto

cleantheunit.Neverlet any ]iquJdget inside the unit; never immerse

any part of the unit into a liquid.
Prevent the blades from rusting by apptying a film of light machine

oil after cleaning.

WAR N ING: DONOTusethehedge td.......ith

any type of accessory or atiachment. Such usage might be
hazardous.

Service Information

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: f -800-544-6986 or visit

www.blackanddecker.com.

IMPORTANT

To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance

and adjustment should be performed by authorized service centers
or other quafified service organizations, always using identical
replacement parts.

Battery Recycling and the RBRC TM Seal //_'X

The RBRC TM (Rechargeab]e Battery Recycling

Corporation) Seal on the nickel-cadmium battery (or
battery pack) indicates that the costs to recycle the
battery (or battery pack) at the end of its useful life have
already been paid by Black & Decker. In some areas, it is illegal to
place spent nickeeqadmium batteries in the trash or municipal solid

waste stream and the RBRC program provides an environmentally

conscious alternative.
RBRC in cooperation with Black & Decker and other battery users,

has established programs in the United States and Canada to

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facilitate the collection of spent nickebcadmium batteries. Help
protect our environment and conserve natural resources by
returning the spent nickebcadmium battery to an authorized
Black & Decker service center or to your local retailer for recycfing.
You may also contact your local recycling center for information on
where to drop off the spent battery, or call 1-800-8-BATTERY.

Full Two -Year Home Use Warranty

Black & Decker (U.B.) Inc. warrants this product for two years
against any defects in material or workmanship. The defective
product will be replaced or repaired at no oharge in either of two ways:
The first, which will result in exchanges only, is to return the product
to the retailer from whom itwas 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 isnot intended for commercial use.

FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels
become illegible or are missing, ca]] 1-800-544-6986 for a free
replacement.
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, ca]] the
local company or see the website for warranty information.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

• Slow running, noisy or hot blades.

• Unit will not start.

• Battery won_ charge.

For assistance, visit our website www.blackanddecker.com for the location of the service center nearest ou or caII the BLACK &
DECKER help line at 1-800-544-6986.

Possible Cause

•Dry, corroded blades.

•Blades or Made support bent.

•Bent or damaged teeth.

•Loose blade bolts.

•Battery not installed properly.

•Battery not charged.

•Lock off not fully operated.

•Battery not inserted into charger.

•Charger not plugged in.

•Surrounding air temperature too hot or too cold.

Importedby

Black & Decker(U.S.)lnc., See'Tools-Electric' I_]

701E. Jegpa Rd. -Yellow Pages-

Towson, MD 21286 U.S.A. for Service & Sales

Possible Solution

• Lubricate Made&

• Straighten blade or Made support.

• Straighten teeth.

• Tighten blade bolts.

• Check battery installation.

• Check battery charging requirements.

• Check that lock off is fully forward prior to
moving main trigger.

• Insert battery into charger ulttil green LED appears.

• Plug charger into a working outlet. Refer to
"Important Charging Notes" for more details.

• Check current at receptacle by plugging in a
lamp or other appliance.

• Check to see if receptacle is connected to a
light switch which turns power off when you turn

out the lights.

• Move charger and tool to a surrounding air
temperature of above 40 degree F (4.5°C) or

below 105 degree F (+40.5°C).

qualified battery

ENERGY STAR :

better environment IJ

MODE D'EMPLOI

Merci d'avoir choisi Black & Decker!

Consulter le site Web

www.BlackandDecker.com/NewOwner
pour enregistrer votre nouveau produit.

A LIRE AVANT DE RETOURNER CE PRODUIT

POUR QUELQUE RAISON QUE CE SOIT :

Si des questions ou des probbmes surgissent apres Fachat d'un produit

Black & Decker, consulter b site Web

HTTP:I/WWW,BLACKANDDECKER,COMIINSTANTANSWERS

pour obtenir des r6ponses instantan6ment 24 heures par jour.

Si la r6ponse est intr0uvabb 0u en Fabsence d'acces a Intemet,

composer b 1-800-544-6986 de 8 h a 17 h HNE, du lundi au vendredi,

pour pafler avec un agent.

Prbre d'avoir le numero de catalogue sous la main ]ors de FappeL

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VOICI DES RENSEIGNEMENTS IMPORTANTS A

• Le bloc-piles n'est pas pleJnement charg6 & son expedition

de I'usine, Pour optimiser le rendement et la duree de

fonctionnement, charger le bloc-piles durant 9 heures avant

d'utiliser le taille-bordure/coupe-bordure,

• Afin d'actionner I'outik pousser le bouton de verroufllage en
mode hors tension vers I'avant,

CONNAITRE :

Numero de catalogue :

NHT518, NHT524

z_AVERTISSEMENT : avertissements

de s_curit_ et directives importantes

REDUCTION DES RISQUES ET DES BLESSURES :

• Liretoutesiesdirectives avant d'utfliser b produit. N_jliger de
suivre toutes ]es directives suivantes peut entrainer des risques de
chocs electriques, d'incendie et/ou de biessures graves.

• Conserver ces directives et ]es examiner fr_,quemment avant
d'utiliser ]'appareil ou de donner des directives aux autres.

• EIoigner ]es cheveux et ]es v6tements ampies des ouvertures et
des pi_,ces mobiles.

z_AVERTISSEMENT : sid....t,s61_otriques

de jardinage sont unlis6s, des pr6caunons de base en matiere de
sccufit6 doivent 6tre suivies afin de r_,duire ]e risque d'incendie, de
choc 6]ectrique et de biessure corporeile, notamment ]es suivantes.

LIGNES DIRECTRICES EN MATIERE DE SECURITE -
DEFINITIONS

I1est important que vous ]isiez et compreniez ce,mode d'emploL Les

infprmations qu'fl contient concement VOTRE SECURITE et visent

EVITER TOUT PROBLEME. Les symbobs ci-dessous servent

vous aider a reconnaitre cette information.

_ DANGER : Indique une situation dangereuse imminente qui, si eile

n'est pas 6vit6e, causera ]a mort ou des graves blessures.

_AVERTISSEMENT : Indique une situation potentielbment
dangereuse quJ, si eiie n'est pas 6vJt6e, pourraJt causer ia mort ou de
g[aves biessures.

!_MISE EN GARDE : Indique une situation potentiellement

dangereuse quJ, sJ eiie n'est pas 6vJt6e, pourraJt causer des biessures
mineures ou mod6r6es.

MISE EN GARDE : Utilis6 sans le symbole d'aler_e a la secufit6,
indique une situation potentJeilement dangereuse quJ, si elie n'est pas
6vit6e, peut r6suiter en des dommages a la propri6t&

Z_AVERTISSEMENTS ET DIRECTIVES DE
SI_CURITI_GI_NERALES POUR TOUS LES OUTILS

• LIRE et assimiler routes les directives.

• UN APPAREIL A PILES int_g r_,es ou fonctionnant sur un bloc-piles
exteme dolt 6tre recharg6 uniquement au moyen du chargeur pr_,vu
pour les piles unlis6es. L'utilisation d'un chargeur qui convient a un type
de bloc-piles risque de provoquer un incendie s'il est utilis6 avec un
autre type de bloc-pries.

• UTILISER L"APPAREIL FONCTIONNANT SUR PILES uniquement
avec ie bloc-piles specialement con£u a cet effet. L'utJlisatJon de toute

autre pile peut provoquer un incendie.

• EVITER les d6marrages intempestifs. S'assurer que Finterrupteur est
verrouill6 ou en position arr6t avant d'ins6rer le bloc-piles. Transporter
un appareil alors que votre doigt repose sur I'interrupteur ou inserer le
bloc-piles dans un appareil alors que Finterrupteur est en position
marche risque de provoquer un accident.

• NE PAS utJiiser i'appareii si I'interrupteur ne tonctJonne pas. Un apparefl
dont i'Jnterrupteur ne fonctbnne pas est dangereux et doit 6tre repar_,.

• DEBRANCHER le bloc-piles de Fappareil ou r_,gler Finterrupteur a ia
position de verroufllage ou d'arr_,t avant d'effectuer tout reglage, de
changer d'accessoire ou de ranger FappareiL De telles mesures de
secudt6 pr_,ventives reduisent le risque de mettre Funit6 en marche

accident ellement.

• TENIR COMPTE DU MILIEU DE TRAVAIL. Ne pas se servir ni
charger de tailie-haies dans des endroits humides ou moufll_,s.

• NE PAS UTILISER NI CHARGER un taille-haie actionn_, par des
piles sous ]a piuie.

• NE PAS UTILISER ]es ounls portatifs 61ectfiques dans des endroits
o5 ]'atmosphere contient des vapeurs combusnbies ou explosives.
Les 6tinceiies que produit ]e moteur en marche pourraient
enflammer ces vapeurs.

• ELOIGNER DES ENFANTS. Tous ]es vJsiteurs doJvent 6tre tenus
I'ecart de ]'aire de travail.

• PORTER DES VETEMENTS APPROPRIES. Eviter de porter des

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