Black & Decker CM1640 instruction manual Instructions for ALL Tools, FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FIG. a

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

 

 

 

 

save these instructions

 

WARNING: GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL TOOLS

 

 

THIS TOOL CAN BE DANGEROUS. Follow all warnings and Safety

 

Instructions in this manual. The operator is responsible for following

 

warnings and instructions in this manual and on unit. Restrict use of

 

this mower to persons who read, understand and follow warnings and

 

instructions in this manual and on unit.

 

 

Avoid Dangerous Environment – Don’t use lawn mowers in damp or

wet locations.

 

 

 

 

 

Don’t Use In Rain.

 

 

 

 

Keep Children Away – All visitors should be kept a safe distance from

work area.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dress Properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can

 

be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and footwear is

recommended when working outdoors.

 

 

Use Safety Glasses – Always use face or dust mask if operation is dusty.

Use Right Appliance – Do not use lawn mower for any job except that

 

for which it is intended.

 

 

 

 

Use of Extension Cords

 

 

 

 

Make sure the extension cord is in good condition before using. Always use

 

the proper size extension cords with the tool – that is, proper wire size for

 

various lengths of cord and heavy enough to carry the current the tool will

 

draw. Use of an undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting

 

in loss of power and overheating. For proper size cords see chart below.

 

 

Volts

 

Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets

 

 

 

 

0-25

Total Length of Cord in Feet

 

 

 

120V

 

26-50

51-100

101-150

 

 

 

240V

 

(0-7,6m)

(7,6-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-45,7m)

 

 

 

 

0-50

51-100

101-200

201-300

 

 

 

Ampere Rating

(0-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-60,9m) (60,9-91,4m)

 

 

 

 

American Wire Gauge

 

 

 

 

More

 

Not more

 

 

 

 

Than

-

Than

18

16

16

14

 

 

 

0

6

 

 

 

6

-

10

18

16

14

12

 

 

 

10

-

12

16

16

14

12

 

 

 

12

-

16

14

12

Not Recommended

 

CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the mower, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect their operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this manual.

REPAIRS AND SERVICE. Repairs, maintenance and any adjustments not specified in this manual should be performed by Black & Decker authorized service centers or other qualified service organizations, always using identical replacement parts.

DANGER: ADDITIONAL WARNINGS FOR MOWERS

Don’t Force Lawn Mower – It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

Don’t Overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate lawn mower when you are tired.

Store Idle Lawn Mower Indoors – When not in use, lawn mower should

 

be stored in an indoor dry and locked-up place – out of reach of children.

Maintain Lawn Mower With Care – Keep cutting edges sharp and

clean for best and safest performance.

Keep guards in place and in working order.

• Keep blades sharp.

 

• Keep hands and feet away from cutting area.

Objects struck by the lawn mower blade can cause severe injuries

 

to persons. The lawn should always be carefully examined and

cleared of all objects prior to each mowing.

If lawn mower strikes a foreign object, follow these steps:

 

Stop lawn mower. Release the bail handle.

 

Remove battery and safety key.

 

Inspect for damage.

 

 

Repair any damage before restarting and operating the lawn mower.

• Use identical replacement blades only

 

WARNING: Some dust created by this product contains chemi-

cals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or

other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

 

 

• compounds in fertilizers

 

 

 

• compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides

 

 

• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber

To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety

equipment such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out

microscopic particles.

 

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION (FIG. A)

1. Switch box

2. Safety key

3. Bail handle

4. Upper-handle

5. Lower-handle

6. Upper-handle attachment levers

7. Lower-handle attachment levers

8. Cut height adjust lever

9. Grass collection bag

10. Rear flap

11. Battery port

12. Carrying handle

13. Stop/go indicator

 

A

1

3

 

 

2

4

 

 

 

13

6

 

10

5

 

 

 

12

9

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

7

 

8

 

iMPORtANt SAFEtY iNStRuCtiONS FOR BAttERY ChARGERS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual contains important safety instructions for battery chargers.

• Before using charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on charger, battery pack, and product using battery pack.

WARNING: Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get inside charger. CAUTION: Burn hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, charge only designated Black & Decker batteries. Other types of batteries may burst

causing personal injury and damage.

CAUTION: Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged in to the power supply, the charger can be shorted by foreign material. Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but not limited to, steel wool, aluminum foil, or any buildup of metallic particles should be kept away from charger cavities. 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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