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Do not force. Be sure that the battery is fully seated in the
charger.
Plug in the charger.
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3 hour charger
The battery will be fully charged in approx. 3 hours. It can be
removed at any time or left in the connected charger indefinitely.
1 hour charger
Check if the red charging indicator (9) lights up. If the green
end of charge indicator (10) lights up now instead, the battery
is too hot and cannot be charged. If this happens, remove the
battery from the charger, let the battery cool down for approx.
1 hour and re-insert it.
After approx. 1 hour of charging, the red charging indicator will
stop lighting and the green end of charge indicator will light
up. The battery is now fully charged.
Remove the battery from the charger.
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Switching on and off (fig. E)
For your safety, this tool is equipped with a double switching
system. This system prevents starting the tool inadvertently.
Switching on
Push the lock-off button (2) backward using your thumb
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and at the same time squeeze the on/off switch (1).
Release the lock-off button (2).
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Switching off
Release the on/off switch (1).
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Warning! Never attempt to lock a switch in the on position.
Hints for optimum use (fig. F1 - F2)
Start by trimming the top of the hedge. Slightly tilt the tool
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(up to 15° relative to the line of cut) so that the blade tips
point slightly towards the hedge (fig. F1). This will cause
the blades to cut more effectively. Hold the tool at the
desired angle and move it steadily along the line of cut.
The double-sided blade allows you to cut in either
direction.
In order to obtain a very straight cut, stretch a piece of
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string along the length of the hedge at the desired height.
Use the string as a guideline, cutting just above it.
In order to obtain flat sides, cut upwards with the growth.
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Younger stems move outwards when the blade cuts
downwards, causing shallow patches in the hedge (fig. F2).
Take care to avoid any foreign objects. Especially avoid
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hard objects such as metal wire and railings, as these
could damage the blades.
Regularly oil the blades.
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Guidelines for trimming (UK & Ireland)
Trim hedges and shrubs with seasonal leaves (new leaves
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every year) in June and October.
Trim evergreens in April and August.
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Trim conifers and other fast growing shrubs every six
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weeks from May until October.
Guidelines for trimming (Australia & New Zealand)
Trim hedges and shrubs with seasonal leaves (new leaves
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every year) in December and March.
Trim evergreens in September and February.
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Trim conifers and other fast growing shrubs every six
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weeks from October until March.
Cleaning, maintenance and storage
Your Black & Decker 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.
Your charger does not require any maintenance apart from
regular cleaning.
Warning! Before performing any maintenance on the tool,
remove the battery from the tool. Unplug the charger before
cleaning it.
After use and before storage
After use, carefully clean the blades. After cleaning, apply
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a film of light machine oil to prevent the blades from
rusting.
Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your tool using
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a soft brush or dry cloth.
Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth.
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Do not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.
Make sure all switches are free of debris before and after
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use.
Storage
When the tool will not be used for several months, ideally
leave the battery connected to the charger.
Otherwise proceed as follows:
Fully charge the battery.
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Remove the battery from the tool.
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Store the tool and battery in a secure and dry location.
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The storage temperature must always remain in the range
of +5 °C to +40 °C. Place the battery on a level surface.
Before using the tool after prolonged storage, fully charge
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the battery again.
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