Black & Decker NPT318 - Manual (Page 8)

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Switch
Always be sure of your footing and grip the
Pole Trimmer firmly with both hands with
the thumb and fingers encircling the
handle. To turn the tool ON pull the lock
button (1) back with your thumb and then
squeeze the trigger (2) with your fingers as
shown in figure 14. (Once the tool is
running you can release the lock button.)
To turn the tool OFF, release the trigger.
Trimming Instructions
1. WORKING POSITION - Maintain proper footing and balance
and do not overreach. Wear safety goggles, non-skid footwear
and gloves when trimming. Hold the tool firmly in both hands
and turn the tool ON. Always hold the trimmer, as shown in the
illustrations in this manual, with one hand on the switch handle
and one hand on the pole. Never hold the tool by the hand guard.
2. TRIMMING NEW GROWTH - 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. Do not cut stems greater than 3/8” (10mm). Use the
trimmer only for cutting normal shrubbery around houses and
buildings.
3. LEVEL HEDGES - 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 - Begin at the bottom and sweep up.
WARNING: TO GUARD AGAINST INJURY, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING:
• READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE
USING.
• SAVE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
• KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADES.
• KEEP HANDS ON HANDLE AND POLE. DON’T OVERREACH.
• BLADE COASTS AFTER TURN OFF.
• DO NOT USE UNDER WET CONDITIONS.
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Troubleshooting Section
If your Pole Trimmer does not operate correctly check the following:
Problem
Possible Cause Possible Solution
• Tool will not
start.
• Battery will not
charge.
• Battery not
installed properly.
• Battery not
charged.
• Lock-out button not
actuated.
• Pole connections
not properly
tightened.
• Battery not
inserted into
charger.
.
• Check battery installation.
• Check battery charging
requirements.
• Pull back on lock
button/actuate trigger.
• Refer to instruction manual
for pole connections.
• Insert battery into charger
until red LED appears.
Charge up to 9 hours if
battery totally drained.
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