Black & Decker CLMA4820L2, Manual

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ENGLISH (Original instructions)
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ENGLISH (Original instructions)
plastic bearing surfaces which require no lubrication.
Cleaning
Release bail handle (2) to turn mower off, let the blade come
to a stop and then remove safety key. Use only mild soap
and a damp cloth to clean the mower. Clean out any clippings
which may have accumulated on the underside of the deck.
After several uses, check all exposed fasteners for tightness.
Preventing corrosion
Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents which
greatly accelerate the corrosion of metals. If you mow in areas
where fertilizers or chemicals have been used, the mower
should be cleaned immediately afterward as follows: Release
bail handle (2) to turn mower off and remove safety key and
battery. Wipe all exposed parts with a damp cloth.
Maintenance
Your BLACK+DECKER corded/cordless appliance/tool has
been designed to operate over a long period of time with a
minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory opera-
tion depends upon proper tool/appliance care and regular
cleaning.
Your charger does not require any maintenance apart from
regular cleaning.
Warning! Before performing any maintenance on corded/
cordless power tools:
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Switch off and unplug the appliance/tool.
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Or run the battery down completely if it is integral and then
switch off.
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Unplug the charger before cleaning it. Your charger does
not require any maintenance apart from regular cleaning.
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Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your tool/appliance
and charger using a soft brush or dry cloth.
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Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth. Do
not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.
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Regularly use a blunt scraper to remove grass and dirt
from the underneath of the guard.
Troubleshooting
If your appliance seems not to operate properly, follow the
instructions below. If this does not solve the problem, please
contact your local BLACK+DECKER repair agent.
Warning! Before proceeding, release the bail bar to turn
mower off, wait for the blade to stop and remove the safety
Problem Possible solution
Mower doesn’t run when
bail handle is activated.
Check to make sure safety key has been
installed and is fully seated and that button on
switch housing is being completely depressed
before pulling bail handle.
Release bail handle to turn mower off. Remove
safety key and battery pack, turn mower over
and check that blade is free to turn.
Has battery been fully charged? Plug in
charger and wait for green light to come on
Problem Possible solution
Motor stops while
mowing.
Release bail handle to turn mower off. Remove
safety key and battery pack. Turn mower over
and check that blade is free to turn.
Raise cutting height of wheels to highest posi-
tion and start mower.
Check that the battery cavity is free of debris
and is connected properly.
Has battery been fully charged? Press state of
charge button.
Avoid overloading the mower. Slow down the
cutting pace, or raise the cut height.
Mower runs but cutting
performance is unsatis-
factory, or does not cut
entire lawn.
Has battery been fully charged? Press state of
charge button.
Release bail handle to turn mower off. Remove
safety key and battery pack. Turn mower over
and check:
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Blade for sharpness - Keep blade sharp.
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Deck and discharge chute for clogging.
Wheel height adjustment may be set too low
for grass condition. Raise cutting height.
Mower is too hard to
push.
Release bail handle to turn mower off. Remove
safety key and battery pack. Raise cutting
height to reduce deck drag on grass. Check
each wheel for free rotation
Mower is abnormally
noisy and vibrates.
Release bail handle to turn mower off. Remove
safety key and battery pack. Turn mower on
side and check blade to ensure it has not been
bent or damaged. If blade is damaged, replace
with a BLACK+DECKER replacement blade.
If the underside of the deck is damaged, return
mower to a BLACK+DECKER Authorized
service center.
If there is no visible damage to the blade and
the mower still vibrates:
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Release bail handle to turn mower off.
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Remove safety key and battery pack.
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Disassemble entire blade assembly as
described in the “Removing and installing
blade” section.
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Remove any debris and clean each
piece.
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Replace each piece as described in the
“Removing and installing blade” section.
If mower still vibrates, return the mower to
an authorized BLACK+DECKER authorized
service center.
Battery charger LEDs
not on.
Check plug connection.
Replace charger.
Mower not picking up
clippings with bag.
Chute clogged. Release bail handle to turn
mower off. Remove safety key and battery
pack. Clear chute of grass clippings.
Raise cutting height of wheels to shorten
length of the cut.
Bag full. Empty bag more often.
Protecting the environment
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Separate collection. Products and batteries
marked with this symbol must not be disposed of
with normal household waste.