Black & Decker EM1700, EM1500 Meets Cpsc Safety Requirements, Maintenance, Preventing Corrosion

Blade Sharpening

KEEP BLADE SHARP FOR BEST MOWER PERFORMANCE. A DULL BLADE DOES NOT CUT GRASS CLEANLY OR MULCH PROPERLY. USE PROPER EYE PROTECTION WHILE REMOVING, SHARPENING, AND INSTALLING BLADE. ENSURE THAT THE MOWER IS UNPLUGGED.

Sharpening the blade twice during a mowing season is usually sufficient under normal circumstances. Sand causes the blade to dull quickly. If your lawn has sandy soil, more frequent sharpening may be required.

REPLACE BENT OR DAMAGED BLADE IMMEDIATELY.

WHEN SHARPENING THE BLADE:

1. Make sure blade remains balanced.

2. Sharpen blade at the original cutting angle.

3. Sharpen cutting edges on both ends of blade, removing equal amounts of material from both ends.

TO SHARPEN BLADE IN A VISE (FIG. R):

1. Be sure the bail handle or switch lever (2) is released, the blade has stopped and the mower is unplugged.

2. Remove blade from mower. See instructions for removing and installing blade.

3. Secure blade (23) in a vise (24).

4. Wear proper eye protection and gloves and be careful not to cut yourself. 5. Carefully file the cutting edges of the blade with a fine tooth file (25)

or sharpening stone, maintaining the original cutting edge.

6. Check balance of blade. See instructions for blade balancing.

7. Replace blade on mower and tighten securely.

Blade Balancing (Fig. S)

Check balance of blade (23) by placing center hole in blade over a nail or round shank screwdriver, clamped horizontally in a vise. If either end of the blade rotates downward, file that end. Blade is properly balanced when neither end drops.

MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Black and Decker Mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute, and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Blade turns when the motor is running.

MAINTENANCE

Important: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment (including brush inspection and replacement) should be performed by BLACK & DECKER Service Centers or other qualified service organizations, always using Black & Decker replacement parts. When servicing use ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.

Accessories

Recommended accessories for use with your mower 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.

Service Information

All Black & Decker Service Centers are staffed with trained personnel to provide customers with efficient and reliable power tool service. Whether you need technical advice, repair, or genuine factory replacement parts, contact the Black & Decker location nearest you. To find your local service location, call: 1-800-544-6986 or visit www.blackanddecker.com

Limited Two-Year Home Use Warranty

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warrants this product for two years against any defects in material or workmanship. The defective product will be replaced or repaired at no charge in either of two ways.

The first, which will result in exchanges only, is to return the product to the retailer from whom it was purchased (provided that the store is a participating retailer). Returns should be made within the time period of the retailer’s policy for exchanges (usually 30 to 90 days after the sale).

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Proof of purchase 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.

This warranty does not apply to accessories. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province. Should you have any questions, contact the manager of your nearest Black & Decker Service Center. This product is not intended for commercial use.

free warning label replacement: If your warning labels become illegible or are missing, call 1-800-544-6986for a free replacement. LATIN AMERICA: This warranty does not apply to products sold

Lubrication

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

Cleaning

Release bail handle (switch lever) (2) to turn mower off, let the blade come to a stop and then unplug mower. Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the mower. Clean out any clippings which may have accumulated on the underside of the deck. After several uses, check all exposed fasteners for tightness.

PREVENTING CORROSION

Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents which greatly accelerate the corrosion of metals. If you mow in areas where fertilizers or chemicals have been used, the mower should be cleaned immediately afterward as follows: (1) Release bail handle (switch lever) (2) to turn mower off and unplug mower. Wipe all exposed parts with a damp cloth.

CAUTION: DO NOT POUR OR SPRAY WATER ON THE MOWER IN AN ATTEMPT TO CLEAN IT. Do not store the tool on or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals. Such storage can cause rapid corrosion.

storage position

For more compact storing the mower can be stored in an upright position, with the handle folded over.

Loosen the two lower knobs (5) and lower the upper handle section. Be careful not to pinch power cord. Tighten the two lower knobs.

CAUTION: Pinch point. To avoid being pinched, keep fingers away from area between handles when lowering.

Hints for optimum use

• If the grass is longer than approximately 4 inches (10 cm), make two cuts to obtain a better finish. First mow at maximum height of cut, then use a low or medium height of cut.

• In order to achieve optimum results, only mow dry grass.

MOWER OVERLOAD

To prevent damage due to overload conditions, do not try to cut too much grass at one time. Slow down your cutting pace, or raise the cut height.

in Latin America. For products sold in Latin America, check country specific warranty information contained in the packaging, call the local company or see the website for warranty information.

Troubleshooting

Problem	Possible Cause	Possible solution
• Machine fails to operate.	• Power turned off.	• Turn power on.
	• Fuse faulty/blown. • Replace fuse.
	• Grass too long.	• Increase the height of cut
		and move machine to shorter
	• Thermal cut out	grass to start.
		• Allow motor to cool and
	activated.	increase height of cut.
• Machine functions	• Thermal cut out	• Allow motor to cool and
intermittently.	activated.	increase height of cut.
• Machine leaves ragged	• Height of cut	• Increase height of cut.
finish or motor labors.	too low.
	• Cutting blade blunt. • Replace the blade.
	• Underside of	• Check underneath the
	machine clogged.	machine and clear out as
		necessary (always wear heavy
	• Blade attached	duty gloves).
		• Attach blade correctly.

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Imported by

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.,

701 E. Joppa Rd.

Towson, MD 21286 U.S.A.

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