Extension Cords; Functional Description - Black & Decker HT18 Instruction Manual

symbols
The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The
symbols and their definitions are as follows:
V. .....................volts
Hz ...................hertz
min .................minutes
or DC ......direct current
...................Class I Construction
(grounded)
...................Class II Construction
(double insulated)
bpm ..................beats per minute
.....................Use proper respiratory protection
..............Read instruction manual before use
...................Use proper eye protection
...................Use proper hearing protection

ExtENsioN corDs

When using
an extension
volts
cord, be sure to
120V
use one heavy
enough to carry
240V
the current
your product
ampere rating
will draw. An
More Not more
undersized cord
Than Than
will cause a drop
0 - 6
in line voltage
6 - 10
resulting in loss
10 - 12
of power and
12 - 16
overheating.
The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length
and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The
smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
A ...........................amperes
W ...................... watts
or AC........... alternating current
n o ..................... no load speed
..................... earthing terminal
................... safety alert symbol
.../min or rpm...revolutions or
reciprocation per minute
Minimum Gauge for cord sets
total length of cord in feet
0-25 26-50 51-100
(0-7,6m) (7,6-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-45,7m)
0-50 51-100 101-200
(0-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-60,9m) (60,9-91,4m)
American Wire Gauge
18 16 16
18 16 14
16 16 14
14 12 Not Recommended

functional Description

1. Blade
2. Guard
3. Bail Handle
4. Lock Off Button
5. Trigger Switch
6. Switch Handle
7. Cord Retainer
assEMbly tools rEQUirED (Not sUPPliED):
- Phillips Screwdriver
attacHiNG GUarD aND bail HaNDlE to triMMEr
WarNiNG:
101-150
assembled to hedge trimmer. the use of the hedge trimmer
201-300
without the proper guard or handle provided may result in
serious personal injury.
The trimmer is shipped with the
guard and bail handle attached to the
trimmer with a plastic zip tie.
14
12
To assemble to trimmer:
12
• Cut the plastic zip tie.
• Remove the six screws that are
partially run into the trimmer
housing (figure a).
4
4
2
1
assEMbly iNstrUctioNs
only use with handle and guard properly
A
6
5 7
3