Maintenance - Black & Decker NHT518 Instruction Manual

2.
TRIMMING NEW GROWTH -
(Figure 6) 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.
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C AUTION:
DO not cut stems greater than 3/4 inch
(19mm). Use the trimmer only for cutting normal shrubbery around
houses and buildings.
3.
LEVEL HEDGES (Figure 7) -
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 8) - Hold the trimmer as
shown and begin at the bottom and
sweep up.
z 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 MAY COAST AFTER TURN OFF.
DO NOT USE UNDER WET CONDITIONS
MAINTENANCE
A vinyl sheath is supplied with your trimmer. Slip
the hedge trimmer into it, as shown in figure 9,
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, 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 repairsbefore putting it back into use.