Black & Decker HS1022 Instruction Manual
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1. BLACKS DECKER eC meee INSTRUCTION MANUAL Catalog Nos HT200 HT300 HT400 HT500 HS1000 HS1022 BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT FOR ANY REASON PLEASE CALL 1 800 54 HOW TO 544 6986 IF YOU SHOULD EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR BLACK amp DECKER PURCHASE CALL 1 800 54 HOW TO 1 800 544 6986 IN MOST CASES A BLACK amp DECKER REPRESENTATIVE CAN RESOLVE YOUR PROBLEM OVER THE PHONE IF YOU HAVE A SUGGESTION OR COMMENT GIVE US A CALL YOUR FEEDBACK IS VITAL TO THE SUCCESS OF BLACK amp DECKER S QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW To operate the trimmer the actuator must be released see Figure 2 Attach the extension cord properly for best results see Figure 4 SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE VEA EL ESPAFIOL EN LA CONTRAPORTADA INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACION C GNTIOS DE SERVICIO Y POLIZA DE g 7 ADVERTENCIA LEASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL Cat s HT200 HT300 HT400 HT500 HS1000 HS1022 Form No 384244 01 Printed in U S A APR99 CD 1 Copyright 1999 Black amp Decker REDUCE RISK OF INJURY Before any use be sure everyone using this tool reads and understands all safety instructions and other information contained in this manual Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and in instructing others AXWARNING When using electric gardening appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed toreduce ri2. When not in use hedge trimmer should be stored indoors ina dry and high or locked up place out of reach of children MAINTAIN HEDGE TRIMMER WITH CARE Keep cutting blades sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury Inspect extension cord periodically and replace if damaged Keep handles dry dlean and free from oil and grease CHECK DAMAGED PARTS before further use of the hedge trimmer a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving 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 SAFETY WARNINGS DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulated tools are constructed throughout with two separate layers of electrical insulation or one double thickness of insulation between you and the tool s el 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 fo 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 again
3. correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating If in doubt use the next heavier gage The smaller the number the heavier the cord Black amp Decker has extension cords available for use with outdoor appliances Length 25 26 50 51 100 101 150 51 100 101 200 201 300 16 16 14 12 16 14 12 12 Not Recommended AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING Don t carry plugged in hedge trimmer with finger on switch Be sure switch is off when plugging in DON T ABUSE CORD Never cai e trimmer by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle cord from heat oil and sharp alg m A DANGER Risk of cut Keep hands away from blades Keep both hands on handles when power is on DONOT ATTEMPT to remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving Make sure trimmer switch is off when clearing jammed material from blades Do not grasp the cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the hedge trimmer A CAUTION Blades coast after turn off DON T FORCE HEDGE TRIMMER It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed DON T OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times SEY MER Watch what you are doing Use common sense Do not operate hedge trimmer when you are tired DISCONNECT HEDGE TRIMMER from the power supply when not in use or when servicing or cleaning STORE IDLE HEDGE TRIMMER INDOORS
4. 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 pul provided that the store is participating retailer Returns should be made within the time period of the retuiler 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 amp Decker owned or authorized Service Center for repair or replacement at our option Proof of chase may be required Black amp 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 have other his hich vary from state to state Should you hie any Ciestors conte te Tanager oF your nearest Black amp Decker Service Center Black amp Decker us Inc See Tools Electric 701 E Yellow Pages Towson MD 21286 U S A for Service amp Sales a a
5. of the blade If it does interfere unplug unit and use a fine toothed file or sharpening stone to remove the nick IFyou 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 amp 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 tool on or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals With the unit unplugged use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool Never let any liquid get inside the tool never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid Service Information Black amp Decker offers a full network of company owned and authorized service locations throughout North America All Black amp 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 amp Decker location nearest you lity xo local service location refer to the yellow page directory under Tools Electric or call 1 800 54 H 3 Full Two Year Home Use Warranty Black amp Decker U S Inc warranis this product for wo years against any defects in material or workmanship The defective product willbe replaced or repaired at
6. squeezing the trigger and sliding the actuator back as described above but when the tool starts continue squeezing the trigger and sliding the actuator back until it reaches position 3 shown in Figure 3 At this point the tool is locked ON and both the actuator and trigger may be released while the tool continues to run To turn the tool off from a locked ON position squeeze and release the trigger The actuator locks the tool OFF automatically MIMEXTENSION CORD Pos np lid ie lyri 1 Figure 5 extension co ind trimmer at om the trimmit operation Never drape noe gine being trimmed If you cut or damage the cord unplug it at ie ical outlet immediately before inspecting or repairing cord 2 WORKING POSITION Maintain proper footing and balance and do not overreach Wear safety les non skid footwear and rubber gloves when trimming Hold the tool firmly in both hands and turn the tool ON Always hold the trimmer as shown in the illustrations above with one hand on the switch handle and one hand on the auxiliary or bail handle Never hold the tool by the blade guard 3 TRIMMING NEW GROWTH Figure 6 A wide sweeping motion feeding the blade teeth through the twigs is most effective A slight downward tit ofthe blade in the direction af mation gives the best cutting A CAUTION HT200 HT300 HT400 HT500 TRIMMERS Do not cut stems greater than 3 8 10mm Use these trimmers only for cutting normal shrubbery around h
7. 2 Install the bail handle to the trimmer housing from the bottom as shown in Figure 1 3 With the arrow pointing forward as shown in Figure 1 install the two phillips head screws from the plastic bag through the bail handle and into the trimmer housing Tighten securely A WARNING Always hold the bail or auxiliary handle with one hand when trimming ATTACHING EXTENSION CORD TO TRIMMER An extension cord retainer is built into the switch handle that prevents the extension cord from pulling out of the handle To use the retainer ely double the extension cord as shown in Figure 4 about a foot kom the female end and insert the cord as far as it will go The automatic mechanism inside the handle ensures that the cord will be securely held Plug the female end of the extension cord onto the plug in the end of the switch handle To remove the cord simply depress the retainer latch and pull the cord out OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SWITCH Totum the fool ON squeeze the trigger while sliding the actuator shown in Figures 2 amp 3 to the rear When the actuator reaches position 2 shown in Figure 3 the trigger will depress fully and the tool will start to run The actuator can be released at this time but in order to keep the tool running you must continue to squeeze the trigger To tum the tool OFF simply release the trigger The actuator will lock the tool OFF automatically The tool can be locked in the ON position by
8. ck of fire slechc shock and personal injury induding the folowing READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL TOOLS AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT Don t use hedge trimmers in damp or wet locations DON T USE IN RAIN KEEP CHILDREN AWAY All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from the work area DRESS PROPERLY Don t wear loose dothing or jewelry They can be caught in moving parts Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is eonvimended when working outdoors Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair USE SAFETY GLASSES Also use face or dustmask if operation is dusty GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER GFCI protection should be provided on the circuit s or outlet s to be used for the hedge trimmer Receptacles are available having built in GFC protection and may be used for this measure of USE RIGHT APPLIANCE Do not use appliance for any job except that for which it is intended A WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock use only with an extension cord intended for outdoor use such as SW A SOW A STW A STOW A SJW A SJOW A SITW A or SITOW A 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
9. ouses and buildings A CAUTION HS1000 amp HS1022 TRIMMERS Do not use trimmer for cutting stems 3 4 19mm or greater Use this trimmer only for cutting normal shrubbery around houses and buildings A LEVEL HEDGES Figure 7 To obtain sxcaptional level hed ng the length of the hedge asa guide a piece of siring can be stretched alor 5 SIDE TRIMMING HEDGES Figure 8 Hold the trimmer as shown and begin at the bottom and sweep up A 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 DON T OVERREACH CAUTION BLADE COASTS AFTER TURN OFF DO NOT USE UNDER WET CONDITIONS DO NOT USE WITH DAMAGED EXTENSION CORD DO NOT UNPLUG OR STORE WITH SWITCH LOCKED ON 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 Accessories LING DO NOT use the hedge trimmer with any type of accessory or attachment Such usage might us The cutting blades are made S aie 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 a nick in the lade There is Greate ee long as it does not interfere with tearen
10. st injury resulting from a possible electrical insulation failure wiihin REPLACEMENT PARTS When servicing all tools USE IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS Repair or replace damaged cords SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS POLARIZED PLUGS To reduce the risk of electric shock this equipment has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other This equipment must be used with a suitable polarized 2 wire or 3 wire extension cord Polarized connections will fit together only one way Make sure that the receptacle end of the extension cord has large and small blade slot widths If the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord reverse the plug If it still does not Fit obtain a suitable extension cord If the extension cord does not Fit fully into the outlet contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not change the tool plug or extension cord in any way Actuator Positions Posifions de l acfionneur Posiciones el acuador ACTUATOR POSITIONS a ai lt cgl On On Verv en marche Enmtiche Ver hop Asaguado encnhdo Een Aeputs cpogado ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT SET UP INSTALLING THE BAIL HANDLE HT400 AND HT500 ONLY AX WARNING Do not use hedge trimmer without bail handle Nor ae HT200 and HT300 trimmers have built in auxiliary handles and the HS1000 has a pre installed ul hande Before using your trimmer you must install the bail handle as follows 1 TURN OFF POWER AND UNPLUG TRIMMER
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