Black+Decker LHT218 - Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution
Slow running, noisy or hot
blades.
• Dry, corrodedblades. • Lubricateblades.
• Blades or blade supportbent. • Straighten blade or bladesupport.
• Bent or damaged teeth. • Straightenteeth.
• Loose bladebolts. • Tighten bladebolts.
Unit will notstart. • Battery not installedproperly. • Check battery installation.
• Battery notcharged. • Check battery chargingrequirements.
• Lock off not fullyoperated. • Check that lock off is fully pulled back prior
to moving
Battery won’t charge • Battery not inserted intocharger. • Insert battery into charger until green LED
appears. Charge up to 8 hours if battery
totallydrained.
• Charger not pluggedin. • Plug charger into a working outlet.
Refer to Important Charging Notes for
moredetails.
• Check current at receptacle by plugging in
a lamp or otherappliance.
• Check to see if receptacle is connected to
a light switch which turns power off when
you turn out the lights.
• Surrounding air temperature too
hot or toocold.
• Move charger and tool to a surrounding
air temperature of above 40°F (4.5°C) or
below 104°F (+40°C).
For assistance with your product, visit our website www.blackanddecker.com for the location of the service center nearest
you or call the BLACK+DECKER help line at 1-800-544-6986.