Lawnmower GRC730
Instruction Manual
This manual provides operating and maintenance instructions for the Black & Decker GRC730 cordless lawnmower.
Know your machine
Read this manual carefully. Observe all the recommended safety instructions before, during and after using your machine, and maintain your machine in good working order.
Familiarise yourself with the controls on your machine before attempting to operate it, but above all, be sure you know how to stop your machine in an emergency.
Retain this manual and all other literature supplied with your machine for future reference.
Safety instructions
Training
•Never allow children or persons who are unfamiliar with this type of machine to use it, nor anyone who has not read this leaflet.
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away from the cutting area.
•Remember that the operator/user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.
Preparation
•To protect your feet, always wear stout shoes or boots - freshly cut grass is damp and slippery.
•Use protective equipment. Wear safety
spectacles or goggles whilst mowing. Use a face mask if dusty.
•Do not operate in gaseous explosive atmospheres.
•Do not mow barefoot or in open sandals.
•Wear long trousers to protect your legs - any debris left on the lawn or cutting path may be picked up and ejected by the blades.
•Always be sure your machine is in a safe operating condition.
•Before using your machine, remove safety key and visually check that the blade, blade nut and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged. Damaged blades and worn blade nuts must be replaced. Also check that the blade nut is securely fastened.
•Always check that your lawn or cutting path is clear of all sticks, stones, wire and other debris. Contact with such debris may damage your machine.
Operation
•When tilting the handle downwards for starting, do not tilt it more than is absolutely necessary. Always ensure that both hands are in the operating position and feet are well away from the blades before returning the mower to the ground.
•Avoid accidental starting. Ensure switch is off when inserting safety key.
•Release switch lever to turn mower off and remove the safety key:
•Whenever you leave your machine unattended.
•Before checking, cleaning or working on the mower.
•Before clearing a blockage.
•If the mower starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately).
•After striking a foreign object. Inspect the mower for damage and make repairs as necessary.
•Never run the unit whilst on its’ side or attempt to stop the blade - always allow it to stop on its own.
•Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
•Keep clear of discharge openings at all times.
•Start your machine carefully according to the instructions and with your feet well away from the blades.
•Avoid using the machine during rain and avoid wet grass if possible.
•Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
•Do not pull your machine towards you or walk backwards when mowing.
•Do not cross gravel paths or roads whilst the blade is rotating.
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