Maintenance - Black & Decker LHT2220 Instruction Manual

2. TrIMMINg New grOwTH –
(figure 5) 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.
CAUTION:
Do not cut stems greater
than 3/4 inch (19mm). Use the trimmer
only for cutting normal shrubbery around
houses and buildings.
3. LeVeL HedgeS (figure 6) – 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 (figure 7) –
Hold the trimmer as shown and begin at
the bottom and sweep up.
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wArNINg:
TO GUARD AGAINST INJURY, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING:
• READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE USING. SAVE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
• CHECk THE HEDGE FOR FOREIGN OBJECTS SUCH AS WIRE
OR FENCES BEFORE EACH USE.
• KEEP HANDS ON HANDLES. DON'T OVERREACH.
• DO NOT USE UNDER WET CONDITIONS.
CAUTION:
BLAde MAy COAST AfTer TUrN Off.
dANger:
keeP HANdS AwAy frOM BLAdeS.

MAINTeNANCe

A vinyl sheath is supplied with your trimmer for storing. Remove
battery and slip the hedge trimmer blade into
the sheath, as shown in figure 8.
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