Operation; Description (Fig. A) - Black & Decker BCPP18 Original Instructions Manual

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Cutter continues to run after the motor is switched off
Switch the tool off. Before performing any maintenance
on the tool, remove the battery from the tool.
Thrown objects can cause injury.
Keep bystanders away.
Directive 2000/14/EC guaranteed sound power.
Date Code Position (Fig. B)
The date code 13 , which also includes the year of manufacture,
is printed into the housing.
Example:
2022 XX XX
Year and Week of Manufacture

Description (Fig. A)


WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it.
Damage or personal injury could result.
Trigger switch
1
Lock‑off button
2
Lock‑off switch
3
Main handle
4
Cutting blade
5
Fixed blade
6
Battery
7
Battery release button
8
Intended Use
Your BLACK+DECKER, BCPP18 pruner has been designed for
homeowner landscaping applications. This pruner is intended to
be used on plant materials only.
DO nOt use under wet conditions or in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
DO nOt let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
this tool.
• Young children and the infirm. This appliance is not
intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
• This product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) suffering from diminished physical, sensory or
mental abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills
unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should never be left alone with this product.
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OPERATION

Instructions for Use

WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicable regulations.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. C)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the main handle
Keep other hand far from the cutting action.
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack
from the Tool (Fig. B)
nOtE: Make sure your battery pack
To Install the Battery Pack into the Tool Handle
1. Align the battery pack with the rails inside the tool's
handle (Fig. B).
2. Slide it into the handle until the battery pack is firmly seated
in the tool and ensure that you hear the lock snap into place.
To Remove the Battery Pack from the Tool
1. Press the battery release button
battery pack out of the tool handle.
2. Insert battery pack into the charger as described in the
charger section of this manual.
Fuel Gauge Battery Packs (Fig. B)
Some BLACK+DECKER battery packs include a fuel gauge which
consists of three green LED lights that indicate the level of
charge remaining in the battery pack.
To actuate the fuel gauge, press and hold the fuel gauge
button 9 . A combination of the three green LED lights will
illuminate designating the level of charge left. When the level
of charge in the battery is below the usable limit, the fuel gauge
will not illuminate and the battery will need to be recharged.
nOtE: The fuel gauge is only an indication of the charge left on
the battery pack. It does not indicate tool functionality and is
subject to variation based on product components, temperature
and end‑user application.
Switching On (Fig. A, C, D)

DANGER: Keep hands and other body parts: away from
the blade. Contact with the blade will result in serious
personal injury laceration and amputation hazard.

WARNING: Never attempt to lock a switch in the
ON position.
4
7 is fully charged.
and firmly pull the
8
.