Black & Decker BEHT150 - OPERATION; Proper Hand Position and Grip; Trimming Techniques

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• Near the end of the extension cord, fold the extension
cord to create aloop.
• Feed the loop into the cord retainer housing
11
as
shown in Fig.D.
• Hook the loop onto the cord retainer
7
so it rests in the
cordretainer.
• Plug the extensvion cord into theunit.
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Fig. D
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE USE
OPERATION
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, turn unit off and
disconnect it from power source before making
any adjustments or removing/installing
attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up
can causeinjury.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. E)
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious
personal injury, ALWAYS use proper hand position
asshown.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious
personal injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation
of a suddenreaction.
Always hold the trimmer, as shown in the illustrations in this
manual, with one hand on the switch handle and one hand
on the auxiliary handle (Fig.E). Never hold the unit by the
bladeguard.
Fig.E
Switch (Fig. F)
To turn the tool “ON”, slide the lock off button
4
, shown in
Fig. F, backward and squeeze the trigger switch
5
. 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. To turn the tool “OFF”, release
thetrigger.
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WARNING: Never attempt to lock a
switch in the ONposition.
Fig. F
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Trimming Instructions
1. EXTENSION CORD – (Fig.G) – Always keep extension
cord behind trimmer and away from the trimming
operation. Never drape it over a hedge being trimmed.
If you cut or damage the cord, unplug it at the electrical
outlet immediately, before inspecting or repairingcord.
Fig.G
2. WORKING POSITION – Maintain proper footing and
balance and do not overreach. Wear safety goggles,
non-skid footwear and rubber gloves when trimming.
Hold the tool firmly in both hands and turn the tool
ON. Always hold the trimmer, as shown in Fig.E, with
one hand on the switch handle and one hand on the
auxiliary handle. Never hold the tool by the bladeguard.
3. TRIMMING NEW GROWTH– (Fig.H) – 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.
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CAUTION: Do not use trimmer for cutting
stems greater than 5/8 in. (16mm). Use the trimmer
only for cutting normal shrubbery found around
houses andbuildings.