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ENGLISH
(Original instructions)
Intended use
Your Black & Decker mower has been designed for mowing
grass. This tool is intended for consumer use only.
Warning! Read all of the 'Safety, Maintenance,
Service' manual carefully before operating
this appliance.
Read all of this manual carefully before operating
the appliance.
Features
This appliance includes some or all of the following features.
1. Switch box
2. On/off switch
3. Upper handle
4. Lower handle
5. Cable storage holders
6. EdgeMax
7. Grass collection box
8. Grass flap
9. Carry handles
Assembly
Warning!
Before assembly, make sure that the appliance is
switched off and unplugged.
Assembling the grass collection box (fig. A & B)
The grass box requires assembly before use and comes in 3
pieces.
u
Clip the handle (10) into the lid (11) of the grass box (fig.
A). The handle will only fit one way round.
u
Align the lid (11) onto the base of grass collection box.
Ensure that the 10 guides (12) are aligned (fig. B)
Note:
Take extra care when aligning the 2 clips at the rear of
the grass collection box.
u
Push down on the lid to secure all clips. Begin at the back
and ensure that all clips are securely located.
Fitting the switchbox (fig. C)
u
Align the plastic pins (13) on the switchbox (1) with the
holes on the handle (14) making sure that the switchbox is
on the top edge of the handle.
u
Slide the plastic pins (13) on the switchbox (1) all the way
through the holes in the handle.
u
Slide the plastic cover (15) into the thin runners in the
switchbox (1).
u
Secure the plastic cover (15) with the 2 screws provided.
Fitting the lower handle (fig. D)
u
Insert the ends of the lower handles (4) into the cor-
responding holes in the mower.
u
Press the handle down as far as it will go.
u
Secure the handle using the screws (16).
Assembling the upper handle (fig. E)
u
Fit the upper handle (3) to the lower handle (4) using the
knobs (17), washers (18) and screws (19) as shown.
Note:
The upper handle can be fixed in 2 different height
positions.
Securing the motor cable (fig. F)
The motor cable has to be fixed using the cable restraints.
u
Clip the cable to the upper and lower handle using the
restraint clips (20) as shown.
Fitting the grass collection box (fig. L)
u
Lift the flap (8) and place the grass collection box (7) over
the lugs (21).
Cable restraint (fig. H)
u
Loop the cable through the cable restraint to prevent the
extension cable from becoming detached during use.
Replacing the blade (fig. K)
Warning!
Ensure the blade has completely stopped and
disconnect the appliance from the mains.
Warning!
Only use the specified replacement blade.
Warning!
Use heavy-duty gloves to grip the blade.
To remove the blade:
u
Turn the appliance onto its side.
u
Using heavy-duty gloves, grip the blade.
u
Use a 13mm spanner to loosen and remove the blade bolt
(22) by turning the spanner anti-clockwise (ac).
u
Remove the blade (23) and blade bolt (22).
To replace the blade:
u
Offer the blade up to bolt shaft and locate the blade bolt
(22) into the bolt shaft.
Note:
When fitting a blade, the text on the blade must be
facing the user.
u
Tighten the blade bolt (22) as firmly as possible by hand.
u
Using heavy-duty gloves, grip the blade.
u
Use a 13mm spanner to securely tighten the blade bolt
(22) by turning the spanner clockwise (c).
Use
Warning!
Let the appliance work at its own pace. Do not
overload.
Adjusting the height of cut (fig. I)
Warning!
Ensure the blade has completely stopped and
disconnect the appliance from the mains.
The height of cut is adjusted by altering the height of all the
wheels, there are 3 positions to choose from.
u
Remove the grass collection box (7).
u
Turn the lawnmower upside down.
u
Take hold of a wheel (24) and push/pull the axle from its
current location.
