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(Original instructions)
Switching on (Fig. E)
u Take hold of the front handle (3) with one hand so that the
front handle switch (2) is pushed into the body of the front
handle.
u With the other hand, squeeze the trigger switch (1) to start
the tool.
Switching off
u Release the handle switch (2) or the trigger switch (1).
Warning! Never attempt to lock a switch in the on position.
Hints for optimum use
u Start by trimming the top of the hedge. Slightly tilt the tool
(up to 15° relative to the line of cut) so that the blade tips
point slightly towards the hedge (g. F). 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.
u In order to obtain a very straight cut, stretch a piece of
string along the length of the hedge at the desired height.
Use the string as a guideline, cutting just above it (g. G).
u In order to obtain at sides, cut upwards with the growth.
Younger stems move outwards when the blade cuts
downwards, causing shallow patches in the hedge (g. H).
u Take care to avoid any foreign objects. Especially avoid
hard objects such as metal wire and railings, as these
could damage the blades (g. I).
u Regularly oil the blades.
Guidelines for trimming
u Trim hedges and shrubs with seasonal leaves (new leaves
every year) in June and October.
u Trim evergreens in April and August.
u Trim conifers and other fast growing shrubs every six
weeks from May until October.
Guidelines for trimming (Australia & New Zealand)
u Trim hedges and shrubs with seasonal leaves (new leaves
every year) in December and March.
u Trim evergreens in September and February.
u Trim conifers and other fast growing shrubs every six
weeks from October until March.
Accessories
The performance of your tool depends on the accessory used.
BLACK+DECKER and Piranha accessories are engineered
to high quality standards and designed to enhance the
performance of your tool. By using these accessories you will
get the very best from your tool.
Lubrication oil is available from your BLACK+DECKER dealer
(cat. no. A6102-XJ).
Maintenance
Your BLACK+DECKER corded/cordless appliance/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.
Warning! Before performing any maintenance on corded/
cordless power tools:
u Switch off and unplug the appliance/tool.
u Or switch off and remove the battery from the appliance/
tool if the appliance/tool has a separate battery pack.
u Or run the battery down completely if it is integral and then
switch off.
u Unplug the charger before cleaning it. Your charger does
not require any maintenance apart from regular cleaning.
u Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your appliance/tool/
charger using a soft brush or dry cloth.
u Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth. Do
not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.
u After use, carefully clean the blades. After cleaning, apply
a lm of light machine oil to prevent the blades from
rusting.
Mains plug replacement (U.K. & Ireland only)
If a new mains plug needs to be tted:
u Safely dispose of the old plug.
u Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the new
plug.
u Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
Warning! No connection is to be made to the earth terminal.
Follow the tting instructions supplied with good quality plugs.
Recommended fuse: 5 A.
Protecting the environment
Separate collection. This product must not be
disposed of with normal household waste.
Should you nd one day that your BLACK+DECKER product
needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to you, do
not dispose of it with household waste. Make this product
available for separate collection.
Separate collection of used products and packag-
ing allows materials to be recycled and used again.
Re-use of recycled materials helps prevent
environmental pollution and reduces the demand
for raw materials.
Local regulations may provide for separate collection of
electrical products from the household, at municipal waste
sites or by the retailer when you purchase a new product.
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