Black & Decker NHT524 User Manual

KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:

• BATTERY SHIPS FROM THE FACTORY WITHOUT A 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

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HEDGE TRIMMER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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• 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 lockedup 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 for lubricating. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.

CAUTION: Do not at any time 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 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. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this manual.

• REMOVE BATTERYbefore 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 electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.

• 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.

• ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION – Wear safety glasses or goggles at all times when this unit is in use. Also 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 - Donʼt carry hedge trimmer with 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 material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure battery is removed 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 may coast after turn off. CAUTION: NEVER use guard as a handle. Never

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 it was designed.

DANGER: If blade jams on any electrical cord or

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.

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL TOOLS

• READ and understand all instructions.

• A BATTERY OPERATED UNIT with integral batteries or a separate battery pack must be recharged only with the specified charger for the battery. A charger that may be suitable 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.

• AVO ID accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the locked or off 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 accidentally.

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

• 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 - Donʼt 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.

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.

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.

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. CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

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

• Disconnect the charger from the outlet before attempting 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.

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.

WARNING: Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to

get inside charger.

CAUTION: Burn hazard. To reduce the risk 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 in to

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 is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug charger before attempting to clean.

• 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 Black&Decker rechargeable batteries. Any other uses may result in risk of fire, electric shock or electrocution.

• Do 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

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 gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

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 toolʼs 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.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock;

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 equipmen t 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

..........direct current

o ..................no load speed

..............

Class II Construction

..................earthing terminal

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

per minute

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

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.

WARNING:Fire hazard. Do not store or carry

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

Department of Transportation Hazardous Material Regulations (HMR) actually prohibit transporting batteries in commerce or on airplanes (i.e., packed in suitcases and carry-on luggage) UNLESS they are properly protected from short circuits. So when transporting individual batteries, make sure that the battery terminals are protected and well insulated from materials that could contact them and cause a short circuit.

IMPORTANT CHARGING SAFETY

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 in 6 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).

IMPORTANT CHARGING NOTES

1. After normal usage, your battery pack should be fully charged in 6 to 9 hours. If the battery pack is run-down completely, it may take up to 9 hours to become fully charged. Your battery pack was sent from the factory in an uncharged condition. Before attempting to use it, it must be charged for at least 9 hours.

2. DO NOT charge the battery pack in an air temperature below

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. CAUTION: 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

NAMEPLATE RATING AMPS – 0 – 10.0

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

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

Wire Gauge 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. Do not 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.

WARNING: Never attempt to open the battery pack

for any reason. If battery 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,

Battery Cap

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2. TRIMMING 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.

CAUTION: Do not cut stems greater than 3/4 inch

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

3. LEVEL HEDGES (Figure 7) – To obtain exceptionally level hedges a piece of string can be stretched along the length of the hedge as a guide.

4. SIDE TRIMMING HEDGES (Figure 8) – Hold the trimmer as shown and 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. DONʼT OVERREACH.

CAUTION: BLADE MAY COAST AFTER TURN OFF.

• DO NOT USE UNDER WET CONDITIONS

MAINTENANCE

A vinyl sheath is supplied with your trimmer. Slip the hedge trimmer into it, as shown in figure 9, 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, 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 trimmerʼs operation contact your local Black & Decker Service Center for repairs before putting it back into us e.

0-15

+40°F(+4.5°C), or above +105°F (+40.5°C). This is important and will prevent serious damage to the battery pack. Longest life and best performance can be obtained if battery pack is charged when air temperature is about 75°F (24°C).

3. While charging, the charger may hum and become warm to touch. This is a normal condition and does not indicate a problem.

4. If the battery pack does not charge properly—(1) Check current at receptacle by plugging in a lamp or other appliance. (2) Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch which turns power off when you turn out the lights. (3) Move charger and battery pack to a surrounding air temperature of 40°F (+4.5°C) to 105°F (+40.5°C). (4) If the receptacle and temperature are OK, and you do not get proper charging, take or send the battery pack and charger to your local Black & Decker service center. See Tools Electric in yellow pages.

5. The battery pack should be recharged when it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done previously. DO NOT CONTINUE using unit with its battery pack in a depleted condition.

6. The battery pack will reach optimum performance after being cycled 5 times during normal usage. There is no need to run the battery pack down completely before recharging. Normal usage is the best method of discharging and recharging the battery pack.

STORAGE RECOMMENDATION

1. Store tool: a.) with the battery pack removed and on the charger. b.) in a place that is cool and dry away from direct sunlight and excess

heat or cold.

c.) out of the reach of children.

2. For prolonged storage such as over the winter, the battery pack

should be fully charged and then removed from the charger. It should be charged again just prior to use.

LEAVING THE BATTERY PACK IN THE CHARGER

It is OK to leave battery packs on charge for long periods of time. The charger has a maintenance mode which gives the battery pack enough charge to stay “topped off”. If however, the tool is not expected to be needed for more than 30 days, unplug the charger and store battery pack in a cool, dry location. NOTE: A battery pack will lose its charge when kept off of the charger. If the battery pack has not been kept on maintenance charge, it may need to be recharged before use. A battery pack may also lose its charge if left in a charger that is not plugged into an appropriate AC source.

OPERATION

SWITCH

To turn the unit “ON”, slide the lock off button, shown in figure 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 proper footing and balance and do not overreach. Wear safety goggles, non-skid footwear and rubber gloves when trimming. Hold the unit firmly in both hands and turn the unit ON. Always hold the trimmer, as shown in the illustrations in this manual, with one hand on the switch handle and one hand on the bail handle. (figure 5) Never hold the unit by the blade guard.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

• Slow running, noisy or hot blades. • Dry, corroded blades. • Lubricate blades.

• Blades or blade support bent. • Straighten blade or blade support.

• Bent or damaged teeth. • Straighten teeth.

• Loose blade bolts. • Tighten blade bolts.

• Unit will not start. • Battery not installed properly. • Check battery installation.

• Battery not charged. • Check battery charging requirements.

• Lock off not fully operated. • Check that lock off is fully forward prior to moving main trigger.

• Battery wonʼt charge. • Battery not inserted into charger. • Insert battery into charger until green LED appears.

• Charger not plugged in. • 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.

• Surrounding air temperature too hot or too cold. • 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).

For assistance, 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.

See ‘Tools-Electric’

– Yellow Pages –

for Service & Sales

Imported by

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.,

701 E. Joppa Rd.

Towson, MD 21286 U.S.A.

facilitate the collection of spent nickel-cadmium batteries. Help protect our environment and conserve natural resources by returning the spent nickel-cadmium battery to an authorized Black & Decker service center or to your local retailer for recycling. 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.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 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. Should you have any questions, contact the manager of your nearest Black & Decker Service Center. This product is not intended for commercial use. FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels become illegible or are missing, call 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, call the local company or see the website for warranty information.

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. With the battery removed, 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.

WARNING: DO NOT use the hedge trimmer with

any type of accessory or attachment. 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: 1-800-544-6986 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 qualified service organizations, always using identical replacement parts.

Battery Recycling and the RBRC™ Seal

The RBRC™ (Rechargeable 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 nickel-cadmium 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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AVERTISSEMENT :avertissements

de sécurité et directives importantes

REDUCTION DES RISQUES ET DES BLESSURES :

• Lire toutes les directives avant dʼutiliser le produit. Négliger de suivre toutes les directives suivantes peut entraîner des risques de chocs électriques, dʼincendie et/ou de blessures graves.

• Conserver ces directives et les examiner fréquemment avant dʼutiliser lʼappareil ou de donner des directives aux autres.

• Éloigner les cheveux et les vêtements amples des ouvertures et des pièces mobiles.

AVERTISSEMENT :si des outils électriques

de jardinage sont utilisés, des précautions de base en matière de sécurité doivent être suivies afin de réduire le risque dʼincendie, de choc électrique et de blessure corporelle, notamment les suivantes.

LIGNES DIRECTRICES EN MATIERE DE SECURITE DEFINITIONS

Il est important que vous lisiez et compreniez ce mode dʼemploi. Les informations quʼil contient concernent VOTRE SÉCURITÉ et visent à ÉVITER TOUT PROBLÈME. Les symboles ci-dessous servent à vous aider à reconnaître cette information.

DANGER : Indique une situation dangereuse imminente qui, si elle

nʼest pas évitée, causera la mort ou des graves blessures.

AVERTISSEMENT : Indique une situation potentiellement dangereuse qui, si elle nʼest pas évitée, pourrait causer la mort ou de graves blessures.

MISE EN GARDE : Indique une situation potentiellement dangereuse qui, si elle nʼest pas évitée, pourrait causer des blessures mineures ou modérées.

MISE EN GARDE : Utilisé sans le symbole dʼalerte à la sécurité, indique une situation potentiellement dangereuse qui, si elle nʼest pas évitée, peut résulter en des dommages à la propriété.

AVERTISSEMENTS ET DIRECTIVES DE

SÉCURITÉ GÉNÉRALES POUR TOUS LES OUTILS

• LIRE et assimiler toutes les directives.

• UN APPAREIL A PILESintégrées ou fonctionnant sur un bloc-piles

externe doit être rechargé uniquement au moyen du chargeur prévu pour les piles utilisées. Lʼutilisation dʼun chargeur qui convient à un type de bloc-piles risque de provoquer un incendie sʼil est utilisé avec un autre type de bloc-piles.

• UTILISER LʼAPPAREIL FONCTIONNANT SUR PILES uniquement

avec le bloc-piles spécialement conçu à cet effet. Lʼutilisation de toute autre pile peut provoquer un incendie.

• ÉVITER les démarrages intempestifs. Sʼassurer que lʼinterrupteur est

verrouillé ou en position arrêt avant dʼinsérer le bloc-piles. Transporter un appareil alors que votre doigt repose sur lʼinterrupteur ou insérer le bloc-piles dans un appareil alors que lʼinterrupteur est en position marche risque de provoquer un accident.

• NE PAS utiliser lʼappareil si lʼinterrupteur ne fonctionne pas. Un appareil

dont lʼinterrupteur ne fonctionne pas est dangereux et doit être réparé.

• DEBRANCHER le bloc-piles de lʼappareil ou régler lʼinterrupteur à la

position de verrouillage ou dʼarrêt avant dʼeffectuer tout réglage, de changer dʼaccessoire ou de ranger lʼappareil. De telles mesures de sécurité préventives réduisent le risque de mettre lʼunité en marche accidentellement.

• TENIR COMPTE DU MILIEU DE TRAVAIL. Ne pas se servir ni charger de taille-haies dans des endroits humides ou mouillés.

• NE PAS UTILISER NI CHARGER un taille-haie actionné par des piles sous la pluie.

• NE PAS UTILISER les outils portatifs électriques dans des endroits où lʼatmosphère contient des vapeurs combustibles ou explosives. Les étincelles que produit le moteur en marche pourraient enflammer ces vapeurs.

• ÉLOIGNER LES ENFANTS. Tous les visiteurs doivent être tenus à lʼécart de lʼaire de travail.

• PORTER DES VÊTEMENTS APPROPRIÉS. Éviter de porter des

MODE DʼEMPLOI

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VOICI DES RENSEIGNEMENTS IMPORTANTS A

CONNAITRE :

• Le bloc-piles nʼest pas pleinement chargé à son expédition de lʼusine. Pour optimiser le rendement et la durée de fonctionnement, charger le bloc-piles durant 9 heures avant dʼutiliser le taille-bordure/coupe-bordure.

• Afin d'actionner l'outil, pousser le bouton de verrouillage en

mode hors tension vers l'avant.

Numéro de catalogue :

NHT518, NHT524

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