Attaching
Extension Cord
To Mower
DO NOT connect the extension cord to
power source until you have finished
reading this manual and you are ready to
start mowing.
STEP 1-Read the
Polarized plug section on page 4
before plugging the extension cord into
the switch housing as shown in figure
1. The extension cord must be
polarized and will only plug in one way,
orient the wide slot with the wide blade
in the switch housing.
STEP 2-
Loop the extension cord and
push the loop up through the hole in
the switch housing.
STEP 3-
Pull the extension cord on the
side of the loop that is plugged into the
switch housing and remove all the
slack in this section of the extension
cord.
STEP 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 in step 3.
Unpacking
Your mulching mower has been
completely assembled at the factory
except for the Grassbag.
CAUTION:
Do not lift the lawnmower off
the ground by holding the
finger grip. See Figure 4.
To remove mulching mower from
carton
1. Remove the Grassbag frame,
Grassbag assembly instructions, and
cardboard fillers.
2. Remove the mower from the carton
and place all four wheels on the
ground or floor. See Figure 2.
3. Check the carton thoroughly and make
sure there are no loose parts.
To Unfold Handle
Raise the handle section into place and
secure by tightening the two knobs. See
Figure 2 and 3.
WARNING:
For your own safety DO NOT
use this mower without either
the Grasscatcher or Mulch
Insert in operating position.
To Assemble
Grassbag
To assemble the Grassbag to the
Grassbag frame, read the instructions
supplied with the Lawnmower.
Wheel Height Adjustment
(from 1-14” to 3-1/2”)
1. Before making any adjustments, turn
off, unplug mower and wait for blade to
stop.
2. Your mulcher features the Black &
Decker one touch wheel height
adjustment system. This system will
adjust all four wheels at the same
time.
3. To raise or lower the cutting height.
See Figure 4. Rest the palm of your
hand on the palm rest and with your
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NGLISH
MINIMUM GAUGE FOR CORD SETS
120 VOLTS
Required Cord Length
Cord Length in Feet
25
50
100
150
Wire Gauge
12-16
14
12
If you have any questions call the Consumer 1-800 Help Line as listed in this instruction manual.
MOTOR
AMP
RATING
NOT RECOMMENDED
FINGER
GRIP
PALM
REST
FIG. 4
POINTER
SCALE
STRAIN
RELIEF
TAB
