Black and Decker BEHTS451-QS Manual Del Usuario página 6

ENGLISH
Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating
this tool.
Wear ear protection when operating this tool.
Immediately disconnect the cable from the mains
if it is damaged or cut.
Do not expose the tool to rain or high humidity.
Directive 2000/14/EC guaranteed sound power.
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Electrical safety
This tool is double insulated; therefore no earth
wire is required. Always check that the power
supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating
plate.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
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manufacturer or an authorised BLACK+DECKER Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
When using the tool outdoors, only use extension
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cables intended for outdoor use. A suitable rated
BLACK+DECKER extension cable of up to 30 m can be
used without loss of power.
Electric safety can be further improved by using a high-
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sensitivity 30 mA residual current device (RCD).
Features
This tool includes some or all of the following features.
1. Blade
2. Guard
3. Auxiliary handle
4. Lock off button
5. Trigger switch
6. Switch handle
7. Cord retainer
8. Sawblade
9. Sawblade shoe
Assembly
Warning! Before assembly, make sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged and that the blade sheath is fitted
over the blades.
Attaching guard to trimmer (fig. A, B)
The trimmer is shipped with the guard unattached to the trim-
mer. To attach the guard:
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(Original instructions)
Remove guard retaining screw 10 with a Phillips
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screwdriver (not supplied).
Position the guard in place as shown in Fig. A. Ensuring
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the guard slots into the grooves on the unit.
Insert the guard retaining screw 10 into the opening on the
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side of the guard and tighten securely as shown in Fig. B.
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
personal injury.
Attaching extension cord to trimmer (fig. C)
A cord retainer (7) is incorporated into the rear of the switch
handle (6).
Near the end of the extension cord, fold the extension
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cord to create a loop.
Feed the loop into the cord retainer housing 11 as shown
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in Fig. C.
Hook the loop onto the cord retainer 7 so it rests in the
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cord retainer.
Plug the extensvion cord into the unit.
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Correct hand position (Fig. D)
Always hold the trimmer, as shown in the illustrations in this
manual, with one hand on the switch handle and one hand on
the auxiliary handle (Fig. D). Never hold the unit by the blade
guard.
Use
Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not overload.
Switching on and off
Note: For your safety, this tool is equipped with a double
switching system. This system prevents starting the tool
inadvertently and will only allow operation while holding the
tool with both hands.
Switching on (fig. E)
To turn the tool "ON", press the lock off button (4) in the
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auxiliary handle (3) backward and squeeze the trigger
switch (5) . 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 tool "OFF",
release the trigger.
Warning! Never attempt to lock a switch in the ON position.
Regularly oil the blades.
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Guidelines for trimming
Extension cord (fig. F)
Always keep extension cord behind trimmer and away
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from the trimming operation as shown in figure F. Never
drape it over a hedge being trimmed.