only for cutting normal shrubbery around houses and buildings.
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.
4. Side trimmiNg hedgeS (figure 7) –
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.
• CHECk THE HEDGE FOR FOREIGN
OBJECTS SUCH AS WIRE OR
FENCES BEFORE EACH USE.
• KEEP HANDS ON HANDLES. DON'T
OVERREACH.
• DO NOT USE UNDER WET CONDITIONS.
CAUtiON:
BLAde mAy COASt After tUrN Off.
dANger:
keeP hANdS AwAy frOm BLAdeS.
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
6
hit a wire fence (figure 9), 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 trimmer's operation
contact your local Black & Decker Service Center for repairs before
7
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.
9
wArNiNg:
Remove battery pack before
9