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8. Replace blade on mower and tighten securely.

LUBRICATION:

No lubrication is necessary. Do not oil the wheels. They have plastic bearing 
surfaces which require no lubrication.

ACCESSORIES:

Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available from
your local dealer or authorized service center. If you need assistance
regarding accessories, please call: 

1-800-544-6986. 

WARNING:

The use of any accessory not recommended for use
with this tool could be hazardous.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING/CORRECTIVE ACTION GUIDE:

PROBLEM

CORRECTIVE ACTION

-Motor will not start

- Check fuse or circuit breaker to ensure 
power is to outlet
- Check extension cord with another 

electrical device to ensure cord is good.

- Call customer service representative 
1-800-544-6986

-Motor keeps slowing 

- The underside of the mower may be 

down

plugged with clippings. Turn mower off, wait 
for blade to stop and UNPLUG mower and 
clean out.
- Grass may be too tall, try pushing at a 
slower pace, or raise cutting height.
- Check blade sharpness and balance, and 
correct if required.
- If mulching, there is too much grass.
Turn mower off, wait for blade to stop and 
UNPLUG mower and attach discharge chute
to disperse grass

-Runs but poor cut 

- The blade may be dull. Turn mower off, 

results

wait for blade to stop and UNPLUG mower 
and carefully check for sharpness.
- Blade may be damaged (bent or badly 
chipped). Turn mower off, wait for blade to 
stop and UNPLUG mower and replace if 
necessary.
- Grass may be too high or thick for cutting 
height. Turn mower off, wait for blade to stop
and UNPLUG mower and raise cutting 
height.

-Excess vibration

- Blade may be loose. Turn mower off, wait
for blade to stop and UNPLUG mower
then check blade for tightness.
- Blade may be bent or badly chipped.
Turn mower off, wait for blade to stop and 
UNPLUG mower and replace if necessary.
- Blade may be unbalanced.  Refer to blade 
balancing section of instruction manual.

-Mower is hard to push

- Mower is too close to the ground with the 
amount of grass being cut. Turn mower off, 
wait for blade to stop and UNPLUG mower
and raise cutting height.
- Turn mower off, wait for blade to stop and 
UNPLUG mower and check wheels and 
axles to ensure all are rotating easily.

-Mower leaves clumps    - Turn mower off, wait for blade to stop and 

of grass

UNPLUG mower and raise cutting 
height.
- If mulching, there is too much grass.
Turn mower off, wait for blade to stop and 
UNPLUG mower and attach discharge chute
to disperse grass

PROBLEM

CORRECTIVE ACTION

- Turn mower off, wait for blade to stop and 
UNPLUG mower and carefully check blade 
for sharpness.
- Grass may be too wet to cut. Wait for 
grass to dry.

-Discharge/Bag plugging - Grass may be too wet, try again when  

grass is dry.

- There is too much grass. Turn mower off,
wait for blade to stop and UNPLUG mower 
and raise cutting height.

HERE ARE SOME HELPFUL HINTS TO GET THE MOST FROM
YOUR BLACK & DECKER  MOWER...AND KEEP YOUR LAWN
LOOKING BEAUTIFUL

1.

Lawns should first be mowed in the spring when the grass is
about 2 1/2 to 3 inches high. Mowing too early restricts the grass
root systems which renew themselves every spring. New grass
should be clipped when it is about 2 1/2 inches high.

2.

Do not remove too much grass blade surface at one time...never
more than 1/3 of the leaf height during each cutting. Cutting too
close “shocks” sensitive grass blades, resulting in a shallow root
system and thus making it more difficult for your lawn to reach
water in the soil.

3.

Lawn care experts say that excessively close cutting is 
responsible for much of the difficulty experienced on many lawns.
The depth and strength of the roots of grass are almost exactly
proportional to its growth. Grasses of mature lawns often are 
seriously injured when mowed shorter than 1 1/2 inches, and a
height of 1 1/2 to 2 inches is preferred on large lawns.

4.

Mow your lawn when it is dry to avoid clumping of wet grass. If
you have a choice, late afternoon is the ideal time for mowing, not
only because the grass is dry, but also because the sensitive new
cut area of the grass will not be exposed to intense sunlight.

5.

Keep the mowing blade sharp for a nice clean cut. This improves
the mower’s performance and enhances the look of your lawn. A
dull blade shatters and bruises the tips of the grass. This impairs
the healthy growth of your lawn and increases susceptibility to turf
diseases. If the grass tips are bruised it causes a brownish colour
and gives your lawn an unhealthy appearance. A dull blade may
also pull up young seedlings.

6.

Try to mow your lawn at the same (consistent) cutting height.
While there are times when you should vary the cutting height
with the changing seasons, a consistent cutting height produces a
healthier, lovelier lawn with generally fewer weeds. Mow more 
frequently during periods of fast growth. Frequent cutting ensures
that the lower, less attractive portion of the grass will not show.

7.

If your lawn has grown too long, (a vacation, for example, may
interrupt your cutting schedule) mow at a cutting height one or two
positions higher than normal. A second pass at “normal” cutting
height a few days later will put your lawn back on schedule.
Changing the cutting height is a simple matter with Black &
Decker’s One Touch Wheel Height Adjustment, which 
simultaneously adjusts all four wheels at once.

8.

During the spring and fall, (or after an interruption to the cutting
schedule) the grass will be longer and thicker. If the motor 
continually slows down while cutting, try setting the wheels for a
higher cutting height. Excessive motor loading can result in
uneven cutting, quicker discharge of the battery, and can cause
the circuit breaker to trip, which stops the motor.

9.

Three good ideas to enhance your lawn’s appearance: Vary the
mowing direction frequently; mow horizontally on hillsides; (this is
also a good safety practice) and do not forget to overlap the 
mowing path on each pass.

10. Always mow grass so that clippings are discharged onto cut lawn.

This will keep your lawn looking fresh by avoiding “Cut Grass”
build-up which will eventually brown and appear ugly. 

Summary of Contents for LAWN HOG MM875

Page 1: ...st cutting results keep blade sharpened and balanced Inspect and thoroughly clean your mower after each use a deck with caked grass will degrade performance Make sure mowing area is clear of other persons or pets prior to starting and during operation SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 19 INCH 48cm MULCHING MOWER INSTRUCTION MANUAL MM875 Date Code ...

Page 2: ...ck all guards and safety protective devices to ensure they are in good working order and will operate properly and perform their intended function Replace a damaged guard or other safety device before further use 10 Never leave a running mower unattended 11 Always release the switch lever to stop the motor and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop and unplug the mower before cleaning the m...

Page 3: ...way EXTENSION CORDS Make sure your extension cord is in good condition Cord insulation must be intact with no cracks or deterioration Plug connectors must be undamaged When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating which can shorten the...

Page 4: ...n assemble the two side clips and the bottom clip last 4 Completely assembled grass catcher is shown in figure 3D MULCHING The mower is designed to mulch or discharge the grass depending on whether the mulch insert is installed and the mulch door is closed mulching or the mulch door is up and the discharge chute is in place discharging No further assembly steps are required if you are mulching PRO...

Page 5: ...ve all the slack in this section of the extension cord 4 Place the loop over the strain relief tab on the switch housing and pull the extension cord so the loop draws down around the strain relief tab as shown in the detail Double check to see that you did not loosen the extension cord SWITCH USE FIGURE 6 Your mower is equipped with a special switch To operate the switch insert your finger into th...

Page 6: ...lubricate wheels MAINTENANCE Before each mowing session unplug the mower and ensure that the blade has stopped Check all nuts bolts and screws to ensure proper tightness Be sure to check the blade fastening system IMPORTANT To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY repairs maintenance and adjustment should be performed by authorized service centers or other qualified service organizations Use only ...

Page 7: ...be mowed in the spring when the grass is about 2 1 2 to 3 inches high Mowing too early restricts the grass root systems which renew themselves every spring New grass should be clipped when it is about 2 1 2 inches high 2 Do not remove too much grass blade surface at one time never more than 1 3 of the leaf height during each cutting Cutting too close shocks sensitive grass blades resulting in a sh...

Page 8: ... may be required Please check with the retailer for their specific return policy regarding returns that are beyond the time set for exchanges The second option is to take or send the product prepaid to a Black Decker owned or authorized Service Center for repair or replacement at our option Proof of purchase may be required Black Decker owned and authorized Service Centers are listed under Tools E...

Page 9: ...oquée en position Pour une meilleure coupe maintenir la lame aiguisée et équilibrée Examiner et nettoyer soigneusement la tondeuse après chaque utilisation du gazon adhérant au châssis peut réduire le rendement S assurer que la surface à tondre est à l écart de toute personne ou animal avant de démarrer et au cours de l utilisation CONSERVER CE MANUEL POUR UN USAGE ULTÉRIEUR GUIDE D UTILISATION FR...

Page 10: ...ujours mettre des chaussures épaisses 7 Ne pas tirer la tondeuse vers l arrière sauf en cas d absolue nécessité Regarder vers le bas et derrière soi avant et pendant tout déplacement en marche arrière 8 Ne jamais diriger l éjection en direction d une personne Éviter d éjecter les substances contre un mur ou un obstacle Les substances pourraient ricocher vers l opérateur Dégager la manette de l int...

Page 11: ...RENDRE SOIN DE LA TONDEUSE Maintenir les arêtes de coupe tranchantes et propres afin d assurer la meilleure performance et pour réduire le risque de blessures Suivre les consignes de graissage et de changement d accessoires Inspecter régulièrement la tondeuse en cas de dommages la faire réparer par un centre de réparation autorisé Inspecter régulièrement les rallonges électriques et les remplacer ...

Page 12: ...lement conçu pour filtrer les particules microscopiques AVERTISSEMENT ce produit contient des produits chimiques notamment le plomb identifiés par l État de Californie comme étant cancérigènes et pouvant entraîner des anomalies con génitales et d autres dangers relatifs à la reproduction Se laver les mains après toute manipulation CONSERVER CES DIRECTIVES DIRECTIVES DE MONTAGE AVANT D ASSEMBLER LA...

Page 13: ...t de la rallonge à la tondeuse 2 Commencer dans la direction où la rallonge est plus proche de la prise Commencer la tonte dans la zone la plus proche de la prise et tondre dans un mouvement de va et vient Remarque le cordon est maintenu sur la portion tondue de la pelouse et hors de la trajectoire de la tondeuse FIGURE 7 3 Éviter de tondre en cercles sinon le cordon sera difficile à manoeuvrer 13...

Page 14: ... CONSEILS D UTILISATION DES DÉCHIQUETEUSES Dans la configuration de déchiquetage cette nouvelle tondeuse est conçue pour la recoupe de l herbe taillée en brins courts Ces brins qui sont dispersés pendant l utilisation de la tondeuse se biodégradent rapidement et fournissent des nutriments pour la pelouse Régler la tondeuse à la hauteur maximale de coupe lorsque la tondeuse est utilisée sur un sol ...

Page 15: ...ANCHER LA TONDEUSE TOURNER ENSUITE LA TONDEUSE POUR ACCÉDER À LA LAME 2 Utiliser une pièce en bois de 2x4 environ 2 pieds de longueur pour empêcher la lame de tourner lors du retrait de l écrou à embase 3 Porter des gants et des lunettes de protection appropriées Faire attention aux arêtes tranchantes de la lame Placer le morceau de bois et enlever l écrou à embase comme indiqué à la figure 9 4 En...

Page 16: ...ue pour s assurer que le cordon d alimentation est en bon état Appeler le représentant du service à la clientèle 1 800 544 6986 Le moteur ralentit continuellement La face inférieure de la tondeuse peut être bouchée par les débris Éteindre la tondeuse attendre que la lame s immobilise et débrancher la tondeuse puis nettoyer L herbe peut être trop haute essayer de pousser à une vitesse plus lente ou...

Page 17: ...s ce qui produit un système superficiel de racines et la pelouse éprouve de la difficulté par la suite à atteindre l eau dans le sol 3 Des spécialistes en soins de la pelouse déclarent qu une bonne partie des problèmes de pelouse rencontrés provient de coupes trop rapprochées La profondeur et la résistance des racines de l herbe sont presque exactement proportionnelles à sa croissance L herbe sur ...

Page 18: ...do en posición Para obtener los mejores resultados de corte mantenga la hoja afilada y balanceada Examine y limpie minuciosamente la podadora después de cada uso una plataforma con césped apelmazado degradará el rendimiento Asegúrese de que antes de cortar el césped o durante la operación el área esté libre de personas o mascotas CONSERVE ESTE MANUAL PARA FUTURAS CONSULTAS ESPAÑOL MANUAL DE INSTRU...

Page 19: ...zado cerrado 7 No tire de la podadora hacia atrás a menos que sea absoluta mente necesario Siempre mire hacia abajo y hacia atrás antes y durante movimientos en retroceso 8 Nunca apunte el material de descarga hacia una persona Evite descargar el material contra una pared o un obstáculo El material puede rebotar en dirección al operador Cuando atraviese superficies con grava o cuando suelte el man...

Page 20: ...ara un mejor rendimiento y para reducir el riesgo de lesiones personales Siga las instrucciones para lubricar y cambiar los accesorios Inspeccione el cable de la podadora periódicamente y en caso de estar dañado llévelo a una instalación de mantenimiento autorizada para que lo reparen Inspeccione los cables prolongadores periódicamente y reemplácelos si están dañados Mantenga los mangos secos limp...

Page 21: ...erto de desbroce E Bolsa para pasto y estructura DESEMPAQUE LA PODADORA 1 La caja de su podadora debe contener la podadora 2 mangos instalados el inserto de desbroce y la bolsa para pasto junto con su estructura 2 Su podadora se ha ensamblado completamente en la fábrica con excepción de la bolsa para pasto Saque la bolsa para pasto la estructura la podadora y el relleno de la caja DESPLIEGUE Y AJU...

Page 22: ...cha en la carcasa del interruptor 2 Forme un bucle con el cable prolongador y empuje el bucle hacia arriba a través del orificio en la carcasa del interruptor 3 Tire del cable prolongador en el extremo del bucle que está enchufado en la carcasa del interruptor y quite todo el remanente de esta sección del cable prolongador 4 Coloque el bucle sobre la lengüeta de alivio de tensión en la carcasa del...

Page 23: ... en el último podado de la temporada para desalentar las enfermedades 1 Es preferible embolsar los recortes algunas veces para disminuir el desplazamiento de estos recortes a piscinas tinas y al interior de la casa 2 Los recortes se pueden añadir a su depósito de composta y utilizarse posteriormente como fertilizante natural LIMPIEZA Y ALMACENAMIENTO PELIGRO Asegúrese de que la podadora esté desen...

Page 24: ...a hoja el aislante cuadrado de plástico de la hoja y la hoja Figura 10 Examine el aislante de la hoja en busca de daños y de ser necesario reemplácelo 5 Cuando reemplace una hoja nueva o afilada en el hombro del ventilador asegúrese de que el LADO DEL CÉSPED en la hoja esté de frente al suelo cuando coloca la podadora en su posición normal Después de instalar la hoja coloque el aislante de la hoja...

Page 25: ...parejo la descarga rápida de la batería y además puede provocar el disparo del disyuntor que a su vez provocará la detención del motor 9 Tres buenas ideas para realzar el aspecto del césped Varíe la dirección de corte con frecuencia corte en dirección horizontal en las laderas esto es también una buena práctica de seguridad y no se olvide de solapar el recorrido de corte en cada pasada 10 Siempre ...

Page 26: ...s Electric de las páginas amarillas de la guía telefónica Esta garantía no se extiende a los accesorios Esta garantía le concede derechos legales específicos usted puede tener otros derechos que pueden variar según el estado o la provincia Si tiene alguna pregunta comuníquese con el gerente del Centro de mantenimiento de Black Decker de su zona Este producto no está diseñado para uso comercial REE...

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Page 28: ...Cat No MM875 Form No 90512520 Rev 1 Jan 08 Copyright 2008 Black Decker Printed in Mexico 28 ...

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