Black+Decker BCMW3318, Original Instructions Manual

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ENGLISH (Original instructions)
Always unplug the charger from the power supply when
there is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug charger
before attempting to clean.
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Do not freeze or immerse charger in water or any other
liquid.
Warning! Do not allow any liquid to get inside charger.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE BATTERY PACK FOR
ANY REASON. IF THE PLASTIC HOUSING OF THE
BATTERY PACK BREAKS OR CRACKS, RETURN TO A
SERVICE CENTER FOR RECYCLING.
Battery state of charge indicator
The battery is equipped with a state of charge indicator.
This can be used to display the current level of charge in the
battery while in the mower and during charging. It does not
indicate tool functionality and is subject to variation based on
product components, temperature and end-user application.
Checking state of charge:
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Press the state of charge indicator button (12a).
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The three LEDs (12b) will illuminate indicating the percent
of charge in the battery. See chart in figure B.
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If LED light does not illuminate, charge battery.
To install battery packs (fig. C, C1)
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Lift the battery port cover (14) up to expose the battery
port.
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Slide the battery (12) into the battery port until it is fully
seated and an audible click is heard (figure C).
Make sure battery pack is fully seated and fully latched
into position. The BCMW3318 unit has two battery ports
as shown in Figure C1.
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Close the battery port cover. Ensure the cover is fully
latched before starting mower.
To remove battery packs:
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Open the battery port cover (14) as described above.
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Depress the battery release button on the battery pack
and pull battery pack out of tool.
Assembly
Warning! Before assembly, make sure the bail handle is
released.
Attaching lower handle
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Push the button (4a) on the lower handle attatchment port
(6) and insert the lower handle (4). Adjust the height to
your requirement.
Note! Ensure each side of the lower handle is set at the same
Height.
Attaching upper handle (fig. H)
The upper handle has two different mounting position holes to
adjust length of the handle from deck.
The first set of holes near the bottom of the upper handle tube
allows for maximum handle length. Using the top mounting
position will shorten handle length
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Remove the upper-handle attachment knobs (5) and bolt
(5a) from the upper handle.
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Line up the holes on the bottom of the upper handle (3)
with the holes on the top of the lower handle (4).
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From the outside of the upper handle (3), slide the bolt
through the holes.
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Rotate the upper handle into its operating position.
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Tighten the upper handle attatchment knobs (5).
Securing the motor cable (fig. I)
Warning: Attach cable so that it does not become stretched or
pinched in the joints of the handles during use or folding. This
can cause damage to the cord.
The motor cable has to be fixed to the handles using the
cable restraints that are already attached to the handle.
To clip the cable to the handle:
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Place the handles in operating position, see “Attaching
lower handle” section.
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Run the cable up the front of the lower and upper handles.
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Pull back the cable restraint.
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Slide the motor cable under the clip and ensure it is fully
held in place by the restraint.
Mulching
Warning! Remove key and Battery packs before removing
Side discharge attachment and Collection bag, and when
Installing mulching insert.
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Ensure the side discharge attachment and the collection
bag are not attached.
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Lift the rear door cover (9) and slide the mulching insert
fully into the mower
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Ensure the rear door cover fully closes before turning
mower on.
Operation
Read this instruction manual before operating your mower.
See “Features” to familiarize yourself with the location of
various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future
reference.
Warning! Let the mower work at its own pace. Do not
overload.
Warning! Sharp moving blade. Do not operate the mower in
side discharge or mulching mode if the rear door is not
closed under spring tension as serious injury could result.
Take your mower to the nearest service center for repair.
Adjusting mower height
The height of cut is adjusted by the cut height adjust lever.
Note: If you are not sure which height to cut, begin mowing
with the height adjustment lever (7) in the right position.