Maintenance; Troubleshooting Section - Black & Decker NPT318 Instruction Manual

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Pivoting the Trimmer Head
The trimmer head pivots 180 degrees and can be locked into 5
different positions within that range. To avoid being pinched, wear
gloves and hold unit as shown below.
Before connecting the battery to the unit, be sure the trimmer head is
locked into position.
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To pivot the trimmer head:
1. Press in on the locking latch (7)
and raise the trimmer head as
shown in figure 11.
2. Lock the trimmer head into any of
the 5 positions. Check to make
sure that the trimmer head is
locked into position by trying to
move the motor housing. If it is not
locked, rotate it to the closest lock
position.
Operating Positions
With its unique design the Pole Trimmer can be used to trim and
shape hard to reach areas of hedges and bushes such as those
shown in figures 12 and 13.
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Switch
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Always be sure of your footing and grip
the Pole Trimmer firmly with both hands
with the thumb and fingers encircling the
handle.
To turn the tool ON pull the lock button (1)
back with your thumb and then squeeze
the trigger (2) with your fingers as shown
in figure 14. (Once the tool is running you
can release the lock button.) To turn the
tool OFF, release the trigger.
Trimming Instructions
1. WORKING POSITION - Maintain proper footing and balance
and do not overreach. Wear safety goggles, non-skid footwear
and gloves when trimming. Hold the tool firmly in both hands
and turn the tool 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 pole. Never hold the tool by the hand guard.
2. TRIMMING NEW GROWTH - 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. Do not cut stems greater than 3/8" (10mm). Use
the trimmer only for cutting normal shrubbery around houses
and buildings.
3. LEVEL HEDGES - 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 - Begin at the bottom and sweep
up.
WARNING: TO GUARD AGAINST INJURY, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING:
• READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE
USING.
• SAVE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
• KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADES.
• KEEP HANDS ON HANDLE AND POLE. DONʼT OVERREACH.
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• BLADE COASTS AFTER TURN OFF.
• DO NOT USE UNDER WET CONDITIONS.
IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
maintenance and adjustment should be performed by authorized
service centers or other qualified service organizations, always using
identical replacement parts.
Accessories
WARNING: DO NOT use the Pole Trimmer with any type of
accessory or attachment. Such usage might be hazardous.

Maintenance

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 from the unit 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 if you see any other condition that may affect
the trimmerʼs operation contact your local Black & Decker Service
Center for repairs before putting it back into use.
Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents which greatly
accelerate the corrosion of metals. Do not store the tool on or adjacent
to fertilizers or chemicals.
With the battery removed, use only mild soap and a damp cloth to
clean the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse
any part of the tool into a liquid.

Troubleshooting Section

If your Pole Trimmer does not operate correctly check the following:
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution
• Tool will not • Battery not • Check battery installation.
start. installed properly.
• Battery not
• Check battery charging
charged. requirements.
• Lock-out button not • Pull back on lock
actuated.
button/actuate trigger.
• Pole connections
• Refer to instruction manual
not properly
for pole connections.
tightened.
• Battery not • Insert battery into charger
• Battery will not
inserted into until green LED appears.
charge.
charger. Charge up to 9 hours if
battery totally drained.
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