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36V LITHIUM HEDGE TRIMMER - INSTRUCTION MANUAL Model Number LHT2436 Thank you for choosing Black & Decker! Go to www.BlackandDecker.com/NewOwner to register your new product. PLEASE READ BEFORE RETURNING THIS PRODUCT FOR ANY REASON: If you have a question or experience a problem with your Black &...
TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Safety Guidelines - Definitions ..........2 Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric WARNING: General Safety Rules ...............2 shock, fire and/or serious injury. Components................4 Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
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adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. 3) Personal safety Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common power tool accidentally. sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these...
6) Service The label on your tool may include the following symbols. a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person V....volts A ....amperes using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that Hz....hertz W ....watts the safety of the power tool is maintained. min ....minutes ....alternating current n o ....no load speed...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Make sure that cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress. FOR BATTERY CHARGERS • Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in risk of fire, electric SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual contains important shock, or electrocution.
• Contents of opened battery cells may cause respiratory irritation. center when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly Provide fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. may result in a risk of electric shock, electrocution or fire. WARNING: •...
STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS HOT/COLD PACK DELAY 1. The best storage place is one that is cool and dry away from When the charger detects a battery that is excessively hot or direct sunlight and excess heat or cold. excessively cold, it automatically starts a Hot/Cold Pack 2.
CHECKING STATE OF CHARGE DURING USE sufficient power on jobs which were easily done previously. DO NOT (FIGURE 2b): CONTINUE to use under these conditions. Follow the charging procedure. You may also charge a partially used pack whenever • Press the state of charge indicator button (B1). you desire with no adverse affect on the battery pack.
2. TRIMMING NEW GROWTH – WARNING: TO GUARD AGAINST INJURY, OBSERVE THE (Figure 5) A wide, sweeping motion, FOLLOWING: feeding the blade teeth through the • READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE USING. SAVE twigs is most effective. A slight INSTRUCTION MANUAL. downward tilt of the blade, in the direction of motion gives the best •...
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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is WARNING: subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any Remove battery pack before servicing, cleaning or removing material interference received, including interference that may cause from the gardening appliance.
FULL THREE-YEAR HOME USE WARRANTY ACCESSORIES Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warrants this product for three years WARNING: DO NOT use the Hedge Trimmer with any type of against any defects in material or workmanship. The defective accessory or attachment. Such usage might be hazardous. product will be replaced or repaired at no charge in either of two ways: THE RBRC™...
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. •...