Operation; Trimming Instructions; Maintenance - Black & Decker GTC18502PST Manual

ENGLISH
To install battery pack
Insert battery (8) into tool until an audible click is heard
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(Figure. B)
Ensure battery pack is fully seated and fully latched into
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position.
To remove battery pack
Depress the battery release button as shown in figure C
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and pull battery pack out of tool.
Assembly instructions
Warning! Make certain the battery is removed before assem-
bly or disassembly of any parts.
Assembly tools required (not supplied):- phillips screw-
driver.
Attaching guard and bail handle to trimmer
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.
The trimmer is shipped with the guard and bail handle at-
tached with a plastic zip tie.
To assemble to trimmer:
Cut the plastic zip tie.
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Remove the six screws that are partially run into the trim-
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mer housing (Figure D).
Slide the guard (5) onto the front of the trimmer housing
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as shown in figure E
Insert two of the six screws into the openings on the sides
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of the guard and tighten securely.
Slide the bail handle (6) onto the front of the trimmer hous-
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ing 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.

Operation

To turn the unit on, push the lock off button (2) down,
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squeeze the trigger (1) and depress the dual switch bail
handle(6), 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.
Warning! Never attempt to lock a switch in the on position.

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.
Always hold the trimmer, as shown in the illustrations in
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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(Original instructions)
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 motion 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.
POWERCOMMAND
If you encounter a jam, depress the POWERCOMMAND
button (4) shown in figure l. The blades will move back and
forth in a slower, more forceful rhythm to help cut through dif-
ficult 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 sec-
onds. 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. Continuous satisfactory operation
depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.
Warning! Before performing any maintenance on corded/
cordless power tools:
Switch off and unplug the appliance/tool.
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Or switch off and remove the battery from the appliance/
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tool if the appliance/tool has a separate battery pack.
Or run the battery down completely if it is integral and then
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switch off.
Unplug the charger before cleaning it. Your charger does
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not require any maintenance apart from regular cleaning.
Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your appliance/tool/
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charger using a soft brush or dry cloth.
Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth. Do
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not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.
After use, carefully clean the blades. After cleaning, apply
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a film of light machine oil to prevent the blades from rust-
ing.