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IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
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Content Page
Calling Customer Support ............................................... 2
Rules for Safe Operation ..................................................... 3
Z,now Your Unit ....................................................... 5
Assembly Instruet=ons ............................................ 6
Operating Instructions ....................................................... 8
Maintenance and Repair Instructions .......................................... 10
Cleaning and Storage ....................................................... 10
Troubleshooting Chart ...................................................... 11
Warranty Information ....................................................... 12
This operator's manual is an important part of your new trimmer. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit
for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the
information from it in the space provided below. This information is very important if you need help from our Customer
Support Department or an authorized dealer.
You can locate the model number on the unit. A sample model plate is explained below. For future reference,
please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below.
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or
maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department.
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If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of
this unit, please call the Customer Support Department.
@ Call 1-800-520-5520 to reach a Customer Support representative. Please have your unit's model number
and serial number ready when you call. See previous section to locate this information. You will be asked to
enter the serial number in order to process your call.
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The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your
attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols,
and their explanations, deserve your careful attention
and understanding. The safety warnings do not by
themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or
warnings they give are not substitutes for proper
accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
i_1 i, SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates
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danger, warning or caution. Attention is
required in order to avoid serious personal
injury. May be used in conjunction with
other symbols or pictographs.
NOTE: Advises you Of information or instructions Vital
to the operation or maintenance of the
equipment.
SYMBOL MEANING
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning
i_i_ ' will result in serious injury to yourself or to
others. Always follow the safety
precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury.
'_'i WARNING: Failure to obey a Safety
warning can result in injury to yourself and
others. Always follow the safety
precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury.
I_il CAUTION: Failure to obeya safety warning
may result in property damage or personal
injury to yourself or to others. Always follow
the safety precautions to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock and personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Am' DANGER: When usingelectric gardening
,]_ appliances, basic safe_y precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury.Carefully read
and understand the entire operator's manual
before using your trimmer. Pay close attention to
the operatinginstructionsana safety warnings.
BEFORE OPERATING
• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and proper use of the unit.
• Do not operate this unit when tired, ill or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
• Children and teens under the age of 15 must not use
the unit, except for teens guided by an adult.
• Before each use, thoroughly inspect your unit for loose
or damaged parts. Do not use until aajustments or
repairs are made.
• All guards and safety attachments must be installed
properly before operating the unit.
• Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove
all objects such as cords, lights, wire or string,which
can become entangle(] in tt_e cutting Dlade.
• Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at
least 50 feet (15 m) away from the unit while operating.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR BATTERY UNITS (TB24HTB)
• Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an
electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating
condition. Be aware of possible hazards even when
too! is not operating. Take care when performing
maintenance or servtce.
• Remove the battery before servicing, cleaning, or
removing material from the unit.
• Use only the charging stand provided with your unit.
Do not substitute any other charging stand. Use of
another charging stand could promote batteries to
explode causing possible serious injury.
• Do not charge the unit in rain or in wet locations.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR CHARGING STANDS
AND NI-CD BATTERIES (TB24HTB)
• Before using charging stand, read all instructions and
cautionary markings mthis manual, on charging stand,
and product using charging stand.
• Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
• To reduce risk of injury, charge only sealed ni-cd
rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may
burst, causing personal injury and damage.
• To reduce risk of damage to charger body and cord,
pull by the charger body, rather ttian cord, when
disconnecting the charger.
• Make sure charger cord is located so that it will not be
stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to
damage or stress.
• Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or plug.
If damaged, replace charger immediately.
• Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow,
been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. If
the charger case is damaged, replace the charger.
• Do not disassemble charger. Thecharger is not serviceable;
disassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
• To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from
outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
• Do not use charger outdoors.
• Use only a 14.4 volt DC, ni-cd battery.
• Do not dispose of batteries in afire. The cell may
explode. Batteries should be recycled, consult your
local waste authority for informatton regarding
available recycling and/or disposal options or call
1-800-8 BATTER7 for recycling information.
• Do not charge battery in rain or in wet locations.
• Exercise care when 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.
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• Chargethebatteryinalocationwherethetemperature
ismorethan50F(10C)butlessthan100°F(38"C).
• Donotopenormutilatethebattery.Released
electrolyteiscorrosiveandmaycausedamagetothe
eyesorskin:Itmaybetoxicifswallowed.
ELECTRICALSAFETYWARNINGS(TB24HT)
• Sincethetoolisdouble-insulated,a2-wireextension
cord(anextensioncordwithoutaground)maybe
used.A 3-wireextensioncord(anextensioncordwith
aground)thatusesaNEMAtypeconnector(parallel
blade,Uground)isrecommended.Extensioncords
areavailablefromyourlocalretailer.Useonlyround:
jacketedextensioncordsapprovedfo[outdooruse.
• Thistoolisdouble-insulated.Repairorreplacedamaged
cords.
• Toreducetheriskofelectricalshock,thisunithasa
polarizedplug(onebladeiswiderthantheother).This
unitwillfitwithapolarizedpluginonewayonly.Ifthe
plug does not fit fully into the unit, reverse the plug. If
_tsttll does not fit, use a cord with the correct
connection. Do not modify the unit in any way.
I_IWARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical 1
shock, use only SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, I
STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-W or
SJTOW-A Cord types. J
MINIMUM WIRE SIZE FOR EXTENSION CORDS FOR
I 120 VOLTAPPLIANCES USING 0-12 AMPS*
Cord length (ft.) 25 50 100 150
Wire size (AWG)* 16 16_ __16
*The wire size (AWG) for appliances using 12 to 16
amps is 14 AWG for 25 feet, 12 AWG for 50 feet, and
not recommended for 100 or 150 feet.
• CORD SETS: Make sure your cord set is in good
condition, w!th a cord that is heavy enough to carry
the current that your unit will draw. An uneersizea cord
set will cause a _trop in line voltage resulting in a loss
of power, as well as overheating. The table shown
above illustrates the correct size to use depending on
the cord length and nameplate amperage rating. If in
doubt, use tf_e next heavier size line gauge. The
smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. To
prevent the cord from disconnecting from the unit, use
the cord hook shown in the Operating Instructions.
• Do not abuse the power cord. Do not pull or carry the
unit by the cord, use the cord as a handle, close a
door on the cord, or pull the cord around sharp edges
or corners. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces,
oil and sharp eages.
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) prote(:tion
should be provided on the circuit s) or outlet(s) that will
be used for the un t. Use receptac es w th bu t- n
GFCI protection for an extra measure of safety.
• A nameplate on your unit indicates the voltage used.
Never connect the unit to an AC voltage that differs
from this voltage.
• Inspect all extension cords and the unit power connection
periodically. Look closely for deterioration, cuts or cracks
_nthe insulation. Also inspect the connections for damage.
Repair or replace the cords if any defects appear.
• Avoid dangerous environments. Never operate your unit
in damp or wet conditions. Moisture is a shockf_azard.
• Do not use the unit in the rain.
• Do not handle the plug or the unit with wet hands.
WHILE OPERATING
• Wear safetyglasses or goggles that are marked as
meeting AKISqZ87.1-1989 standards. Also wear
ear/hearing protection when operating this unit. Wear
a face or oust mask if the operation is dusty. Long
sleeve shirts are recommended.
• Wear heavy, long pants, boots and gloves. Do not
wear loose clothing,jewelry, short pants, sandals or
go barefoot. Securenair above shoulder level.
• The unitposes a risk of cut. Keep hands away from the
blades. Keep both hands on handles when power is on.
• Do not attempt to remove cut material or hold material to
be cut when b!ades are moving. Make sure unit isunplugged
and the switcn is off when clearingjammeo matenal from
blades. Do not grasp the exposeacutting blades or
cutt ng edges wnen p ck ng up or hod ng the un t.
• Take caution: Blades coast after unit is turned off.
• Avoid accidental starting. Do not carry around a unit
that is plugged in with your finger on the trigger
switch. Be sure the switch is in the off position when
plugging in the unit.
• Use the rignt tool. Only use this tool for the purpose
_ntended.
• Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and
balance. Do not operate from unstable surfaces like
Ladders trees, slopes or rooftops.
• When operating the hedge trimmer, always hold the
unit with both Hands. Keep a firm grip on both the
housing grip and front handle. Never grip the unit by
the guard or use the guard as a handle.
• Always stop the motor when cutting is delayed or
when wa k ng from one cutt ng ocat on to another.
• If you strike or become entangled with a foreign
object, stop the motor immediately and checl{ for
damage. Do not operate before repairing damage. Do
not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts.
• Stop and switch the unit to off and unplug it during
maintenance, repair or replacement.
• Keep the unit clean of vegetation and other materials
They may become lodged between the cutting
attachment and shield.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
• Be sure to secure the unit while transporting.
• Store the unit in a dry area, ocked up to prevent
unauthorized use or damage, and stored in a high
place out of the reach of children.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other
liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris. Clean
after each use. See the Cleaning and Storage instructions.
• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use
them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this
unit. also loan them these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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