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EXTENSION CORD TO ELECTRICAL OUTLET (FIGURE 7)
1. Place most of the extension cord close to the electrical outlet, out |
of the path of the mower. Attach extension cord to mower. |
WHEEL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (FIGURE 8)
1.BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS, TURN OFF, WAIT FOR BLADE TO STOP AND UNPLUG MOWER.
2.Your mower features the Black & Decker single lever wheel height adjust system. This system will adjust all four wheels at the same time. Mower adjusts from 1 to 3 1/2 in. (25.4mm - 88.9mm) with six increments.
3.Place your left hand on the height adjust handle and your right hand on the lower handle as shown in Figure 8.
4.Pull height adjust handle away from mower, and
2. | Start in direction where extension cord side of mower is closest to |
| the outlet. Begin mowing in the area closest to the outlet and mow |
| in a back and forth manner. Note the cord is kept on cut portion of |
| lawn and out of the path of the mower. (FIGURE 7) |
3. | Avoid mowing in circles as cord will be harder to manage. |
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CUTTING HEIGHT POSITIONS
Position | Cut |
1 (LOW) | 1 in. (25.4mm) |
2
32 in. (50.8mm)
4
53 in. (76.2mm)
6 (HIGH) |
RECOMMENDED APPROXIMATE CUTTING HEIGHT
The cutting height should be higher in hot weather or shade , and lower for the last mow before winter.
COOL SEASON GRASSES |
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TYPE | SHADE | SUN | ||
| (inches) | (inches) | ||
CREEPING BENT GRASS | 2/3 | 16.7mm | ||
VELVER BENT GRASS | 1/4 | 6.3mm | 1/2 | 12.7mm |
ANNUAL BLUEGRASS | 1/2 | 12.7mm | 1 | 25.4mm |
CANADA BLUEGRASS | 3 | 76.2mm | 4 | 101.6mm |
KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS | 3 | 76.2mm | ||
ROUGH BLUEGRASS | 1 | 25.4mm | ||
SMOOTH BROMEGRASS | 3 | 76.2mm | 4 | 101.6mm |
FINE RESUE | 38.1mm | |||
TALL FESCUE | 4 | 101.6mm | ||
ANNUAL RYEGRASS | 2 | 50.8mm | ||
WARM SEASON GRASSES | SUN | |||
TYPE | SHADE | |||
| (inches) | (inches) | ||
BAHIA GRASS | 2 | 50.8mm | 3 | 76.2mm |
BERMUDA GRASS | 1/2 | 12.7mm | 1 | 25.4mm |
BUFFALO GRASS | ||||
CARPET GRASS | 1 | 25.4mm | 2 | 50.8mm |
CENTIPEDE GRASS | 1 | 25.4mm | 2 | 50.8mm |
ST. AUGUSTINE GRASS | 2 | 50.8mm | 3 | 76.2mm |
ZOYSIA GRASS | 1/2 | 12.7mm | 1 | 25.4mm |
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NOTE: The cutting height range for your mower is 1 in. -
DISCHARGING
The mower is designed to disperse the clippings back to the lawn.
1.Discharging may be necessary if the grass fills the optional bag too quickly.
2.Clippings may be further dispersed, if needed, by blowing them with a yard blower.
3.In heavy grass conditions, a narrower pass may be required
CAUTION: Do not attempt to unclog the blade chamber by dropping or tapping the mower on the ground. This can damage the mower.
OPTIONAL GRASS BAG (AVAILABLE AS AN OPTION AT EXTRA COST)
It is recommended to bag the clippings for the first few spring mowings and the last mowing of the season to discourage diseases.
1.Bagging the clipping is sometimes preferred to reduce tracking of clippings into pools, hot tubs, and homes.
2.Clippings can be added to your compost bin and used later for a natural fertilizer.
CLEANING AND STORAGE
DANGER: Be sure the mower is unplugged and the blade has stopped.
Remove and clean any debris from the outside of the mower and inside of guard before storage. Store under cover. See MAINTENANCE section.
Cleaning out the underside of the mower is done easiest immediately after mowing (ENSURE MOWER IS UNPLUGGED AND BLADE HAS STOPPED). A rag, crumpled newspaper or paper towels, can be used to wipe out caked clippings. Be careful of sharp edges of blade.
A clean mowing deck improves the efficiency of the blade and maintains high performance. When cleaning, DO NOT immerse mower in water or squirt it with a hose or pressure washer. Use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean the mower. Never let any liquid get inside the mower; never immerse any part of the mower into a liquid.
NOTE: Do not store the mower on or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals. Such storage can cause rapid corrosion to metal parts.
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