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| 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. |
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• | CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before |
| 12 | - | 16 | 14 | 12 | Not Recommended | should be carefully checked to | |
further use of the mower, a guard or other part that is damaged | ||||||||||
| 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 | |
ALWAYS firmly grip handle with both hands when operating mower. | ||
• | NEVER wear radio or music headphones while operating mower. | |
• | CONTAIN long hair. |
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• | NEVER attempt to make a wheel height adjustment while the motor is running or while the safety key is in the switch housing. | |
• | IF MOWER stalls, release bail handle to turn mower off, wait for blade to stop and remove the safety key and battery pack, before attempting to | |
• | unclog the chute or remove anything from under the deck. | |
KEEP HANDS and feet away from cutting area. |
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• | KEEP BLADES sharp. Always use protective gloves when handling the mower blade. | |
• | IF YOU are using a grass catcher, check it frequently for wear and deterioration. If excessively worn, replace with new bag for your safety. | |
• | USE EXTREM E CAU TIO N when reve rsing | or pulling mowe r tow ard you. |
| 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 |
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| • compounds in insecticides,herbicides and pesticides | |
| • arsenic and chromium from chemically treatedlumber | |
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety equipment such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out | ||
microscopic particles. | SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS |
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