Black & Decker 598968-00, Instruction Manual

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• KNOW YOUR MOWER - Read the Manual carefully. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper use of your mower.
• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS - Don’t use your mower in
the rain or in damp or wet locations. Don’t operate it in gaseous
explosive atmospheres. Motors normally spark and the sparks might
ignite fumes.
• USE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT - Wear safety spectacles or goggles
while mowing (regular eyeglasses are not safety glasses). Use face or
dust mask if operation is dusty. Safety spectacles are available at
your B&D dealer.
• STAY ALERT - Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not
operate lawnmower when you are tired.
• KEEP GUARDS AND SHIELDS IN PLACE - and keep in working order.
• GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK - Repair or replace damaged
cords immediately.
• DANGER: KEEP AWAY FROM BLADE AREA - Risk of cut - Keep
hands and feet away from blade. Don’t attempt to remove cut
material or unclog chute when blade is moving.
• DISCONNECT TOOL: - Release bail handle to turn off mower, and
after blade has stopped, remove safety key before making
adjustments, before servicing, cleaning, transporting, lifting and when
changing blade.
• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY - All visitors should be kept a safe distance
from work area.
• STORE IDLE LAWN MOWER INDOORS - When not in use, tool
should be stored indoors in a dry place, locked-up with safety key
removed - out of reach of children.
• DON’T FORCE THE MOWER - It will do the job better and safest at the
rate for which it was designed.
• USE RIGHT TOOL - Do not use tool for any job except that for which it
is intended.
• DRESS PROPERLY - Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. They can
be caught in moving parts. Use of substantial rubber soled footwear
is recommended.
• DON’T ABUSE CORD - Never carry charger by cord or yank it to
disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil and sharp
edges.
• WARNING - Do not charge outdoors or in wet or damp locations.
• DON’T OVERREACH - Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE - Keep blade sharp and clean for best
and safest performance. Follow instructions for changing accessories.
• AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING - Be sure switch lever and bail
handle are not engaged when inserting safety key.
• OBJECTS STRUCK BY THE LAWN MOWER BLADE can cause severe
injuries to persons. The lawn should always be carefully examined and
cleared of all objects prior to each mowing.
• USE IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT BLADES ONLY.
• WHEN SERVICING - Use only identical replacement parts.
• READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY. Be thoroughly familiar
with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.
• NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE A POWER MOWER.
• KEEP THE AREA OF OPERATION CLEAR of all persons, particularly small
children and pets.
• THOROUGHLY INSPECT THE AREA where the equipment is to be used
and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects that
could be thrown by the blade.
• DO NOT OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT WHEN BAREFOOT OR WEARING
OPEN SANDALS. Always wear substantial footwear.
• NEVER ATTEMPT TO MAKE A WHEEL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT WHILE THE
MOTOR IS RUNNING or while the safety key is plugged in.
• MOW ONLY IN DAYLIGHT OR IN GOOD ARTIFICIAL LIGHT.
• NEVER OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT IN WET GRASS. Always be sure of
your footing; keep a firm hold on the handle and walk; never run.
• DO NOT PUT HANDS OR FEET NEAR OR UNDER ROTATING PARTS.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
• RELEASE BAIL HANDLE TO TURN MOWER OFF when crossing gravel
drives, walks or roads.
• IF THE MOWER STALLS, be sure to release bail handle to turn mower off
and wait for blade to stop, remove the safety key before attempting to
unclog the chute or remove anything from under the deck.
• AFTER STRIKING A FOREIGN OBJECT, release bail handle to turn mower
off and wait for blade to stop, remove the safety key, thoroughly inspect
the mower for any damage and repair the damage before restarting and
operating the mower.
• IF THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD START TO VIBRATE ABNORMALLY release
bail handle, remove the safety key and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
• RELEASE BAIL HANDLE to turn mower off and wait for blade to stop,
remove the safety key whenever you leave the equipment, before
unclogging the deck or chute, cleaning the mower, transporting the
mower, lifting the mower and when making any repairs or inspections.
• WHEN CLEANING, REPAIRING, OR INSPECTING, make certain the
blade and all moving parts have stopped.
• SHUT THE MOTOR OFF REMOVE THE KEY AND WAIT UNTIL THE BLADE
COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP before removing the grass catcher.
• MOW ACROSS THE FACE OF SLOPES; NEVER UP AND DOWN.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not
mow excessively steep slopes.
• NEVER OPERATE THE MOWER without proper guards, plates, or other
safety protection devices in place.
WARNING: When using Electric Tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and personal injury, including the following.
IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
IT MEANS - ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
WARNING: Some dust created by this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• compounds in fertilizers
• compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides
• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety equipment such as dust masks that are specially designed to
filter out microscopic particles.
WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.