Black Decker Trimmer NHT2218 User Manual

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HEDGE TRIMMER  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
Model Number NHT2218  
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INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y  
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adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools.  
3) Personal safety  
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the  
power tool accidentally.  
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common  
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power  
tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs,  
alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating  
power tools may result in serious personal injury.  
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye  
protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid  
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for  
appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.  
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the  
off-position before connecting to power source and/or  
battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power  
tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools  
that have the switch on invites accidents.  
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do  
not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these  
instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are  
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.  
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of  
moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition  
that may affect the power toolʼs operation. If damaged,  
have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are  
caused by poorly maintained power tools.  
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained  
cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and  
are easier to control.  
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in  
accordance with these instructions, taking into account the  
working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of  
the power tool for operations different from those intended could  
result in a hazardous situation.  
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the  
power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part  
of the power tool may result in personal injury.  
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all  
times. This enables better control of the power tool in  
unexpected situations.  
5) Battery tool use and care  
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep  
your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts.  
Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving  
parts.  
a) Recharge only with the charger specified by the  
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of  
battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another  
battery pack.  
b) Use power tools only with specifically designated battery  
packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of  
injury and fire.  
c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other  
metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws,  
or other small metal objects that can make a connection  
from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals  
together may cause burns or a fire.  
d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the  
battery, avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush  
with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek  
medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause  
irritation or burns.  
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust  
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are  
connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can  
reduce dust-related hazards.  
4) Power tool use and care  
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for  
your application. The correct power tool will do the job better  
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.  
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on  
and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch  
is dangerous and must be repaired.  
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the  
battery pack from the power tool before making any  
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To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety  
6) Service  
equipment such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter  
out microscopic particles.  
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person  
using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that  
the safety of the power tool is maintained.  
HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY WARNINGS  
The label on your tool may include the following symbols.  
V................volts  
Hz..............hertz  
min ............minutes  
A ....................amperes  
W ..................watts  
..................alternating current  
o ..................no load speed  
Use both hands when operating the hedge trimmer. Using one  
hand could cause loss of control and result in serious  
personal injury.  
Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade. Do not  
remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are  
moving. Make sure the switch is off when clearing jammed  
material. Blades coast after turn off. A moment of inattention  
while operating the hedge trimmer may result in serious personal  
injury.  
Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the cutter blade  
stopped. Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will reduce  
possible personal injury from the cutter blades.  
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only,  
because the cutter blade may contact hidden wiring or its own  
cord. Cutter blades contacting a "live" wire may make exposed  
metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give the operator an  
electric shock.  
n
..........direct current  
Class II Construction  
..............  
....................earthing terminal  
............safety alert symbol  
.../min ............strokes  
per minute  
COMPONENTS  
1. Trigger Switch  
2. Lock Button  
3. Switch Handle  
4. Blade Guard  
5. Bail Handle  
6. Charger  
2
3
5
1
4
Keep cable away from cutting area. During operation the cable  
may be hidden in shrubs and can be accidentally cut by the blade.  
DANGER - Keep hands away from blade. Contact with blade will  
result in serious personal injury.  
7. Battery  
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8. Blade  
9. Blade Sheath  
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WARNING: Only use with handle and guard properly  
assembled to hedge trimmer. The use of the hedge trimmer  
without the proper guard or handle provided may result in  
serious personnal injury.  
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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  
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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.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
FOR BATTERY CHARGERS  
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.  
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.  
Recommended Minimum Wire Size for Extension Cords  
Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets  
CAUTION: Burn hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, charge  
only designated Black & Decker batteries. Other types of batteries  
may burst causing personal injury and damage.  
Volts  
120V  
240V  
Total Length of Cord in Feet  
0-25  
26-50  
51-100 101-150  
0-50  
51-100 101-200 201-300  
American Wire Gauge  
Ampere Rating  
More Not more  
Than Than  
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.  
0
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-
-
-
6
18  
18  
16  
14  
16  
16  
16  
12  
16  
14  
14  
14  
12  
12  
6
10  
12  
16  
10  
12  
Not Recommended  
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 bottom 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).  
WARNING:  
DO NOT attempt to charge the battery pack with any chargers  
other than the ones 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 designated Black & Decker rechargeable batteries.  
Any other uses may result in risk of fire, electric shock or  
electrocution.  
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.  
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  
on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.  
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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.  
WARNING: Burn hazard. Battery liquid may be flammable if  
exposed to spark or flame.  
Charge the battery packs only in Black & Decker chargers.  
DO NOT splash or immerse in water or other liquids. This may  
cause premature cell failure.  
Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in locations  
where the temperature may reach or exceed 105°F (40˚C) (such  
as outside sheds or metal buildings in summer).  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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, 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.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS  
FOR BATTERY PACKS  
WARNING: For safe operation, read this manual and  
manuals originally supplied with tool before using the charger.  
The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton. Before using  
the battery pack and charger, read the safety instructions below.  
Then follow charging procedures outlined.  
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.  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS  
Do not incinerate the battery pack even if it is severely  
damaged or is completely worn out. The battery pack can  
explode in a fire. Toxic fumes and materials are created when  
battery packs are burned.  
Battery Cap  
Do not charge or use battery in explosive atmospheres, such  
as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.  
Inserting or removing the battery from the charger may ignite the  
dust or fumes.  
If battery contents come into contact with the skin,  
immediately wash area with mild soap and water. If battery liquid  
gets into the eye, rinse water over the open eye for 15 minutes or  
until irritation ceases. MEDICAL NOTE: The liquid is a 25-35%  
solution of potassium hydroxide.  
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  
Contents of opened battery cells may cause respiratory irritation.  
Provide fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.  
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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. NOTE: Batteries should not be put in checked baggage.  
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.  
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 (A) into any standard 120  
1
Volt 60 Hz electrical outlet (figure 1).  
2. Slide the charger onto the battery pack (B)  
as shown in figure 1 and let the battery  
A
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.  
B
STORAGE RECOMMENDATION  
1. Store tool:  
3. Unplug charger, and remove the battery pack.  
IMPORTANT CHARGING NOTES  
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.  
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.  
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.  
2. DO NOT charge the battery pack in an air temperature below  
+40°F(+4.5°C), or above +105°F (+40.5°C). This is important and  
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LEAVING THE BATTERY PACK IN THE CHARGER  
OPERATION  
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  
SWITCH  
To turn the unit “ON”, slide the lock off  
enough charge to stay “topped off”. If however, the tool is not  
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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.  
button, shown in figure 3, backward 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.  
WARNING: Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get  
inside charger. Never attempt to open the battery pack for any  
reason. If the plastic housing of the battery pack breaks or cracks,  
return to a service center for recycling.  
WARNING: Never attempt to lock a  
switch in the ON position.  
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TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS  
INSTALLING / REMOVING BATTERY PACK  
1. WORKING POSITION – Maintain  
proper footing and balance and do not  
overreach. Wear safety goggles, non-  
skid footwear 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 4)  
Never hold the unit by the blade guard.  
WARNING: Make certain the lock-off button is engaged to  
prevent switch actuation before removing or installing battery.  
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK:  
Insert battery pack into tool until an  
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audible click is heard (figure 2).  
Make sure battery pack is fully  
seated and fully latched into  
position.  
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2. TRIMMING NEW GROWTH –  
(Figure 5) 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.  
0-15  
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK:  
Depress the battery release button  
in the back of the battery pack and  
pull battery pack out of tool (figure 2).  
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CAUTION: Do not cut stems greater than 3/4 inch (19mm).  
MAINTENANCE  
Use the trimmer only for cutting normal shrubbery around houses  
Avinyl sheath is supplied with your trimmer for  
storing. Remove battery and slip the hedge  
trimmer blade into the sheath, as shown infigure 8.  
and buildings.  
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3. LEVEL HEDGES (Figure 6) To  
obtain exceptionally level hedges a  
piece of string can be stretched along  
the length of the hedge as a guide.  
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WARNING: Remove battery pack before servicing, cleaning or  
removing material from the gardening appliance.  
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 (figure 9), stones, glass or other  
4. SIDE TRIMMING HEDGES (Figure 7) –  
Hold the trimmer as shown and begin at  
the bottom and sweep up.  
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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 trimmersʼ  
operation contact your local Black & Decker Service Center for repairs  
before putting it back into use.  
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: TO GUARD AGAINST  
INJURY, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:  
READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
BEFORE USING. SAVE  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL.  
CHECK THE HEDGE FOR FOREIGN  
OBJECTS SUCH AS WIRE OR FENCES BEFORE EACH USE.  
KEEP HANDS ON HANDLES. DONʼT OVERREACH.  
DO NOT USE UNDER WET CONDITIONS.  
CAUTION: BLADE MAY COAST AFTER TURN OFF.  
DANGER: KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADES.  
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FULL TWO-YEAR HOME USE WARRANTY  
ACCESSORIES  
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.  
WARNING: DO NOT use the Hedge Trimmer with any type of  
accessory or attachment. Such usage might be hazardous.  
The first 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 retailersʼ 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 or province to province. Should you have any  
questions, contact the manager of your nearest Black & Decker  
Service Center. This product is not intended for commercial use.  
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  
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.  
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.  
SERVICE INFORMATION  
All Black & Decker Service Centers are staffed with 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: 1-800-544-6986 or  
FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels  
become illegible or are missing, call 1-800-544-6986 for a free  
replacement.  
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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is  
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not  
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any  
interference received, including interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with  
the limits for a Class B  
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits  
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful  
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,  
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed  
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular  
installation.  
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the  
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from  
that to which the receiver is connected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by  
the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority  
to operate the equipment. This Class B digital  
apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Problem  
Possible Cause  
• Dry, corroded blades.  
• Blades or blade support bent.  
• Bent or damaged teeth.  
• Loose blade bolts.  
Possible Solution  
• Lubricate blades.  
• Straighten blade or blade support.  
• Straighten teeth.  
• Tighten blade bolts.  
• Slow running, noisy or hot blades.  
• Unit will not start.  
• Battery not installed properly.  
• Battery not charged.  
• Lock off not fully operated.  
• Check battery installation.  
• Check battery charging requirements.  
• Check that lock off is fully pulled back prior to  
moving main trigger.  
• Battery wonʼt charge.  
• Battery not inserted into charger.  
• Charger not plugged in.  
InsertbatteryintochargeruntilgreenLED 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.  
• 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 ʻTools-Electricʼ  
– Yellow Pages –  
for Service & Sales  
Imported by  
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.,  
701 E. Joppa Rd.  
Towson, MD 21286 U.S.A.  
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