Black & Decker CM 1836, CM1836R instruction manual USE of Extension Cords, Volts

• USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
	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 andheavy enough to carry the current thetool will draw. Use of an undersizedcord will cause a drop in line voltage
	resulting in loss of power and overheating. For proper size cords see chart below.
		Volts			Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets
					0-25	Total Length of Cord in Feet
		120V					26-50	51-100	101-150
		240V			(0-7,6m)		(7,6-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m)(30,4-45,7m)
					0-50		51-100	101-200 201-300
		Ampere Rating(0-15,2m)(15,2-30,4m) (30,4-60,9m)(60,9-91,4m)
		More		Not more			American Wire Gauge
		Than	-	Than	18		16	16	14
		0		6
		6	-	10	18		16	14	12
		10	-	12	16		16	14	12
		12	-	16	14		12	Not Recommended
•	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. Aguard 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.
•	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, before attempting to unclog the chute or
•	remove anything from under the deck.
	KEEP HANDS and feet away from cutting area.
•	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 EX TRE ME CAUTIO N when reversing or pulling m				ower toward			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

• 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 micro- scopic particles.

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