Black & Decker CM2040 instruction manual Use identical replacement blades only

using identical replacement parts.

DANGER: ADDITIONAL WARNINGS FOR MOWERS

• Avoid dangerous environment – don’t use lawn mowers in damp or wet locations.

• 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. Remove safety key

• 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:

1) Stop lawn mower. Release the bail handle.

2) Remove battery and safety key.

3) Inspect for damage.

4) Repair any damage before restarting and operating the lawn mower.

• Use identical replacement blades only.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

1. Switch box

2. Bail handle

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 chemi-
cals, wear approved safety equipment
such as dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out
microscopic particles.
• The label on your tool may include the
following symbols. The symbols and their
definitions are as follows:
V			volts
mW			milliwatts
nm			wavelength in nonometers
A			amperes
Hz			hertz
W			watts
min			minutes
	or AC		alternating current
		or DC....	direct current
no			no load speed
	.................		Class I Construction
			(grounded)
	.................		earthing terminal
	................		safety alert symbol
	.................		Class II Construction
.../min or rpm			(double insulated)
			revolutions or
			reciprocation per minute
	..................		Use proper respiratory protection
		..................	Read instruction manual before use
	.................		Use proper eye protection
	...................		Use proper hearing protection

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3. Upper-handle

4. Lower-handle

5. Upper-handle attachment levers (2)

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6. Lower-handle attachment levers (2)

7. Cut height adjust lever

8. Grass collection bag

9. Rear door cover

10. Battery port

11. Battery storage compartment

12. Carrying handles

13. EdgeMax™

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