Trimming Instructions - Black & Decker BCHTS36 Mode D'emploi

Installing and removing the battery pack from the
appliance
Warning! Make certain the lock-off button is not engaged to
prevent switch actuation before removing or installing battery.
To install battery pack
Insert battery (8) into appliance until an audible click is heard
(Figure B). Ensure battery pack is fully seated and fully
latched into position.
To remove battery pack
Depress the battery release button as shown in Figure C and
pull battery pack out of appliance.
Assembly
Warning! Before assembly, remove the battery from the tool
fit the blade sheath over the blades.
Warning! Before assembly, make sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged and that the blade sheath is fitted
over the blades.
Warning! Never use the tool without the guard.
Fitting the guard and bail handle (fig. D–F)
Warning! Only use the tool with the guard and handle
properly assembled. Using the hedge trimmer without the
proper guard or handle provided may result in serious injury.
Note: The hedge trimmer was shipped with the guard and bail
handle attached to the hedge trimmer with a plastic tie.
Cut the plastic tie.
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Remove the partially inserted screws from the body of the
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tool (Fig. D).
Slide the guard (5) onto the front of the hedge trimmer
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housing (Fig. E).
Insert two screws into the openings on the side of the
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guard, tighten securely.
Slide the bail handle (6) onto the front of the trimmer
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housing behind the guard as shown in Figure F.
Insert the remaining four screws into the openings on the
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sides of the bail handle and tighten securely.
Use
Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not overload.
Switch
To turn the unit on, push the lock off button (2) down,
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squeeze the trigger (1) as shown in figure G. 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.
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Warning! Never attempt to lock a switch in the ON position.
(Original instructions)

Trimming instructions

Maintain proper footing and balance and do not overreach.
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Wear safety goggles, non-skid footwear when trimming.
Hold the unit firmly in both hands and turn the unit ON.
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Always hold the trimmer, as shown in the illustrations in
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this manual, with one hand on the switch handle and one
hand on the bail handle (figure H).
Never hold the unit by the blade guard.
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Trimming new growth (Fig. I)
A wide, sweeping motion, feeding the blade teeth through
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the twigs is most effective.
A slight downward tilt of the blade, in the direction of mo-
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tion gives the best cutting.
Warning! Do not cut stems greater than 19mm. Use the
trimmer only for cutting normal shrubbery around houses and
buildings.
Level hedges (Fig. J)
To obtain exceptionally level hedges a piece of string can
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be stretched along the length of the hedge as a guide.
Side trimming hedges (Fig. k)
Hold the trimmer as shown and begin at the bottom and
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sweep up.
Saw blade (Fig. M, N)
For branches too large for the blade ( 7 ) to cut, use the saw
blade (9 ). Position the saw blade as close to the bottom of
the branch as possible. Place the saw blade shoe against
the branch. Turn the hedge trimmer on as described above,
allowing the tool to work at its own pace until the branch is
fully cut.
POWERCOMMAND
If you encounter a jam, depress the POWERCOMMAND
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button (4) shown in Figure L. The blades will move back
and forth in a slower, more forceful rhythm to help cut
through difficult branches. Release the button to return to
normal hedge trimming usage.
Note: Once the button is released, the blades will immediately
return to full speed.
Note: The blades will stop when the button is held for 15
seconds. To reengage the POWERCOMMAND feature,
release the button and depress it again.DO NOT continuously
hold the POWERCOMMAND button during normal hedge
trimming.
Maintenance
Your BLACK+DECKER corded/cordless appliance/tool has
been designed to operate over a long period of time with a
minimum of maintenance.
ENGLISH
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