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 to turn mower off and remove safety key. (2) 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.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
DANGER: Rotating blade can cause serious injury. Release bail handle to turn mower off and remove the safety key before lifting, transporting or storing the mower. Store in a dry place.
OFF-SEASON STORAGE
1.In warmer climates to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that the battery be maintained on constant charge.
2.The mower may be stored with the charger disconnected if all of the following conditions are met.
-the mower is fully charged before storing.
-the average temperature of the storage location is below 10°C (50°F)
-Storage duration is less than 6 months.
BATTERY SERVICE AND INSTALLATION
When service or repair is required, it is recommended that you take your mower to an authorized Black & Decker Service Center. When servicing or replacing batteries, please note:
•At the end of normal service life, both batteries should be replaced at the same time. Mixing fresh and discharged batteries
could increase internal cell pressure and cause battery rupture.
•When inserting batteries into this product, the proper polarity or direction must be observed. Reverse insertion of the batteries
can result in leakage or explosion.
THE RBRC™ SEAL (Battery Recycling)
The RBRC™ (Rechargeable Battery Recycling
Corporation) Seal on the lead acid battery (or battery pack) indicates that the costs to recycle the battery (or battery pack) at the end of its useful life have already been paid by Black & Decker. In some areas, it is illegal to place spent lead acid batteries in the trash or municipal solid waste stream and the RBRC program provides an environmentally conscious alternative.
RBRC in cooperation with Black & Decker and other battery users, has established programs in the United States and Canada to facilitate the collection of spent lead acid batteries. Help protect our environment and conserve natural resources by returning the lead acid battery to an authorized Black & Decker service center or to your local retailer for recycling. You may also contact your local recycling center for information on where to drop off the spent battery, or call
1-800-544-6986
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.
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HERE ARE SOME HELPFUL HINTS TO GET THE MOST FROM YOUR BLACK & DECKER CORDLESS MOWER...AND KEEP YOUR LAWN LOOKING BEAUTIFUL
1.Lawns should first be mowed in the spring when the grass is about 2 1/2 to 3 inches high. Mowing too early restricts the grass root systems which renew themselves every spring. New grass should be clipped when it is about 2 1/2 inches high.
2.Do not remove too much grass blade surface at one time...never more than 1/3 of the leaf height during each cutting. Cutting too close “shocks” sensitive grass blades, resulting in a shallow root system and thus making it more difficult for your lawn to reach water in the soil.
3.Lawn care experts say that excessively close cutting is responsible for much of the difficulty experienced on many lawns. The depth and strength of the roots of grass are almost exactly proportional to its growth. Grasses of mature lawns often are seriously injured when mowed shorter than 1 1/2 inches, and a height of 1 1/2 to 2 inches is preferred on large lawns.
4.Mow your lawn when it is dry to avoid clumping of wet grass. If you have a choice, late afternoon is the ideal time for mowing, not only because the grass is dry, but also because the sensitive new cut area of the grass will not be exposed to intense sunlight.
5.Keep the mowing blade sharp for a nice clean cut. This improves the mower’s performance and enhances the look of your lawn. A dull blade shatters and bruises the tips of the grass. This impairs the healthy growth of your lawn and increases susceptibility to turf diseases. If the grass tips are bruised it causes a brownish colour and gives your lawn an unhealthy appearance. A dull blade may also pull up young seedlings.
6.Try to mow your lawn at the same (consistent) cutting height. While there are times when you should vary the cutting height with the changing seasons, a consistent cutting height produces a healthier, lovelier lawn with generally fewer weeds. Mow more frequently during periods of fast growth. Frequent cutting ensures that the lower, less attractive portion of the grass will not show.
7.If your lawn has grown too long, (a vacation, for example, may interrupt your cutting schedule) mow at a cutting height one or two positions higher than normal. A second pass at “normal” cutting height a few days later will put your lawn back on schedule. Changing the cutting height is a simple matter with
Black & Decker’s One Touch Wheel Height Adjustment, which simultaneously adjusts all four wheels at once.
8.During the spring and fall, (or after an interruption to the cutting schedule) the grass will be longer and thicker. If the motor continually slows down while cutting, try setting the wheels for a higher cutting height. Excessive motor loading can result in uneven cutting, quicker discharge of the battery, and can cause the circuit breaker to trip, which stops the motor.
