Troubleshooting - Black & Decker HT18 Instruction Manual

Problem
• Slow running, noisy or hot blades.
• Unit will not start.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

Possible Cause
• Dry, corroded blades.
• Blades or blade support bent.
• Bent or damaged teeth.
• Loose blade bolts.
• Lock off not fully operated.
• Cord not plugged in.
• Circuit fuse is blown.
• Circuit breaker is tripped.
• Cord or switch is damaged.
Imported by
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.,
701 E. Joppa Rd.
Towson, MD 21286 U.S.A.
• Lubricate blades.
• Straighten blade or blade support.
• Straighten teeth.
• Tighten blade bolts.
• Check that lock off is fully pulled back prior to
moving main trigger.
• Plug cord into a working outlet.
• Replace circuit fuse. (If the product repeatedly
causes the circuit fuse to blow, discontinue use
immediately and have it serviced at a Black &
Decker service center or authorized servicer.)
• Reset circuit breaker. (If the product repeatedly
causes the circuit breaker to trip, discontinue use
immediately and have it serviced at a
Black & Decker service center or authorized
servicer.)
• Have cord or switch replaced at Black
& Decker Service Center or Authorized Servicer.
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Possible Solution