Black & Decker NPT318 User Manual download pdf (Page 8)

Pivoting the Trimmer Head

The trimmer head pivots 180 degrees and can be locked into 5

different positions within that range. To avoid being pinched, wear

gloves and hold unit as shown below.

Before connecting the battery to the unit, be sure the trimmer head is

locked into position.

To pivot the trimmer head:

1. Press in on the locking latch (7)

and raise the trimmer head as

shown in figure 11.

2. Lock the trimmer head into any of

the 5 positions. Check to make

sure that the trimmer head is

locked into position by trying to

move the motor housing. If it is not

locked, rotate it to the closest lock

position.

Operating Positions

With its unique design the Pole Trimmer can be used to trim and

shape hard to reach areas of hedges and bushes such as those

shown in figures 12 and 13.

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. DONʼT OVERREACH.

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