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• 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 switch
• Unplug power cord.
• 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 chemicals 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. ]

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