Black & Decker CM2040 Mowing Tips, Removing and Installing Blade, Carrying the mower

T

4

35

•The mower shold be compacted down as shown in Figure U.

U

Carrying the mower

DANGER: ROTATING BLADES CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY, REMOVE SAFETY KEY WHEN UNATTENDED, OR WHEN CHARGING, CLEANING, SERVICING, TRANSPORTING, LIFTING, OR STORING MOWER.

• The mower can be carried using the convenient carry handles (12) as shown in Figure V. DO NOT attempt to lift the mower by grasping the upper handle (3) or lower handle (4).

V

MOWING TIPS

WARNING: ALWAYS INSPECT AREA WHERE MOWER IS TO BE USED AND REMOVE ALL STONES, STICKS, WIRE, BONES, AND OTHER DEBRIS WHICH MIGHT BE THROWN BY THE ROTATING BLADE.

1. WARNING: Mow across the face

of slopes, never up-and-down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not mow excessively steep slopes. Always maintain good footing.

2. Release bail handle to turn mower “OFF” when crossing any gravel area (stones can be thrown by the blade).

3. Set mower at highest cutting height when mowing in rough ground or in tall weeds. Removing too much grass at one time can cause the motor to be overloaded and to stop. Refer to troubleshooting guide.

4. If a grass collection bag (8) is used during the fast growing season, the grass may tend to clog up at the discharge opening. Release bail handle to turn mower off and remove the safety key. Remove the catcher and shake the grass down to the back end of the bag. Also clean out any grass or debris which may be packed around the discharge opening. Replace the grass catcher.

5. If mower should start to vibrate abnormally, release bail handle to turn mower off and remove safety key. Check immediately for cause. Vibration is a warning of trouble. Do not operate mower until a service check has been made. Refer to troubleshooting guide in manual.

6. ALWAYS Release bail handle to turn mower off AND REMOVE SAFETY KEY WHEN LEAVING IT UNATTENDED EVEN FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME.

The following suggestions will help you to obtain optimum run time from your cordless mower:

1. Slow down in areas where the grass is especially long or thick.

2. Avoid mowing when the grass is wet from rain or dew-soaked.

3. Cut your lawn frequently, especially during high growth periods.

NOTE: It is recommended that your mower be recharged after use to prolong the battery life. Frequent charging will not harm your battery, and will ensure that the battery is fully charged and ready for its next use. Storing battery not fully charged will shorten battery life.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING BLADE

DANGER: Risk of injury. When reassembling the blade system, ensure each part is

13