Black & Decker EM1700, EM1500 instruction manual Functional Description Fig. B

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION (FIG. B)
1.)	Switch box	2.) Bail Handle (EM1700), Switch lever (EM1500)
3.)	Handle knobs	4.)	Cable management system
5.)	Cable holders	6.)	Height adjustment lever (not shown)
7.)	EdgeMax™	8.)	Grass collection box
9.)	Compact lever	10.) Carrying handles
11.) Clear rear flap
	B	2	EM1500

Securing the motor cable (fig. F)

The motor cable has to be fixed using the cable restraints.

• To clip the cable to the handle, snap a restraint clip (10) around the cable and upper handle about 6 inches (152.4mm) below the switch box (1).

• Snap the second restraint clip around the cable and lower handle about 6 inches (152.4mm) below the handle knob (3).

Fitting the grass collection box (fig. G)

• Lift the clear grass flap (11) and place the grass collection box (8) over the lugs.

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8

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9 10

D
F	10

6inches (152.4 mm)

E
G	11

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Assembly

WARNING: Before assembly, make sure that the appliance is switched off and unplugged.

Assembling the grass collection box (Fig. C)

	WARNING: Under normal usage,	C	8a
the collection box assembly is subject
to deterioration and wear and should,
therefore, be frequently checked for
replacement. Any replacement
assembly should be checked for		8b
compliance with Black and Decker
recommendations.
The grass box (8) requires assembly
before use and comes in 5 pieces.		8c
•	Clip the handle (8a) into the lid (8b)
	of the grass box. The handle will only
•	fit one way.
	Clip the 2 sides (8c) of the grass
	collection box together. Make sure
•	that all clips and guides are aligned.
	Align the assembled sides onto the
	bottom (8d) of the grass collection box.
•	Ensure that the 4 guides are aligned.		8d
	Push the 2 parts together. Apply
	even force around all edges of the
	grass collection box securing the
	clips into position uniformly. Check
•	that each clip is fastened together securely.
	Align the lid (8b) onto the assembled grass collection box. Ensure that
	the 10 guides are aligned.

6 inches

(152.4 mm)

OPERATION

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER. See “Functional Description” to famil- iarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments.

Save this manual for future reference.

WARNING: ROTATING BLADES CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY, UNPLUG MOWER WHEN UNATTENDED, CLEANING, SERVICING, TRANSPORTING, LIFTING, OR STORING MOWER.

WARNING: Sharp moving blade. Do not operate the mower if the rear door is not closed under spring tension as serious injury could result. Take your mower to the nearest service center for repair.

WARNING: Sharp moving blade. Never operate the mower unless the hanger hooks on the grass catcher are seated properly on the mower and the rear discharge door rests firmly against the top of the grass catcher as serious injury could result.

WARNING: Do not operate mower without collection box (8) attached. WARNING: Let the appliance work at its own pace. Do not overload.

Adjusting the height of cut (fig. H)

The height of cut is adjusted by the central height adjust mechanism, there are 6 positions to choose from.

To set the height of cut

• Pull the height adjustment lever (6) away from the body of the unit.

• Move the lever towards the rear of the appliance to lower the height of cut.

• Move the lever towards the front of the appliance to raise the height of cut.

• Push the height adjustment lever into one of the 6 height locations. Note: The height of cut can be viewed on the height of cut gauge (12) on the side of the unit.

Note: Take extra care when aligning the 2 clips at the rear of the grass

collection box.

• Push down on the lid to secure all clips. Begin at the back and ensure

that all clips are securely located.

Fitting the lower handle (fig. D)

• Insert the ends of the lower handle into the corresponding holes in the mower.

• Press the handle down as far as it will go.

• Secure the handle using the screws.

Assembling the upper handle (fig. E)

• Fit the upper handle part to the lower handle using the handle storage knobs (3), washers and screws as shown.

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3”	2”	12
		1”

I	EM1500
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EM1700

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