Black & Decker GX302 manual Changing to the plastic blade system Fig. K

Form a loop on your extension cable close to the switchbox.

•Place the bulk of the extension cable on the lawn close to the starting point (Fig. Ja position 1).

Your switch box incorporates a cable restraint. To fix the cable to the restraint, proceed as follows:

•Bring the socket end of the extension cable from behind and connect it to your mower plug.

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•Push the loop through the slot from the opposite side of the restraint hook, position the loop over the hook and pull the cable back through the slot. Your cable will now be restrained.

•The extension cable should now fall away from your mower and behind the operator, ready for use.

Warning! Do not attempt to operate your

!mower with one hand - you must guide it with both hands.

•Lift the handle up to release it from the park position.

•Tilt the unit slightly on its side to reduce the risk of lawn damage whilst starting, depress the safety lock-off button (15) on the switchbox (13) (Fig. D), and whilst still depressed pull the switch lever (14) towards you. Your mower will start, and you can now allow it to return to its proper cutting position, and commence cutting.

J	• Proceed down the cutting area as
	shown in Fig. Ja, working from position
	1 towards position 2 and, on reaching
	position 2, turn to the right and proceed
	towards position 3. Continue to the end
	of the cutting area, turn to the left, and
	proceed towards position 4. Continue in
	the same manner as shown in Fig. Ja,
	always working away from the cable.
	Do not adopt the method shown in
	Fig. Jb, working towards the cable,
	as this can be dangerous.
	Your mower will continue to operate whilst
	you are pressing the switch lever. If you
	release it for any reason you will not be able
	to press it again until you have pressed the
	safety lock-off switch on the switch box.
	This feature prevents accidental restart.
	When you have finished using your mower
	we recommend that you clean all debris
	from it before putting it away. Refer to the
	“Care and maintenance” section.

Note: To obtain the best results cut your lawn or grassed area regularly and do not cut when the grass is wet.

Changing to the plastic blade system (Fig. K)

A plastic cutter blade system can be purchased as an accessory for your mower. This system comprises a blade carrier and a number of blades.

The steel blade is designed to give a fine finish in long or tough grass.

The plastic blade system can be used for safer cutting in normal conditions. It should not be used to cut tough or long grass as the plastic blades are not designed for this purpose.

To remove the steel blade and to fit the plastic blade system, proceed as follows:

Warning! Disconnect your mower from the

!electrical supply before fitting the plastic blade system.

•Remove the steel blade as described in “Height of cut adjustment” but retain the two thicker spacers and the nut.

•If you wish to alter the height of cut whilst fitting the plastic blade system then follow the instructions given in “Height of cut adjustment”.

•Using a damp cloth, clean the contact faces of the spacer rings, removing any grass or debris.

•Fit any spacers necessary to give the correct height adjustment, fit the blade carrier (25) on to the motor spindle with the ribbed face towards the impeller, fit any remaining spacers and fit the nut. Use a cloth or wear a heavy duty glove to prevent the blade carrier from turning and tighten the nut with the spanner provided.

	Note: Instructions on how to fit the blade
	carrier to your mower are also given on a
K	label on the blade carrier.
	• Attach two plastic blades (30) to the
	blade carrier (25), by placing one blade
	on each blade pivot (31) and pull the
	blades outwards so that they are locked
	into position.
	• Your mower is now ready for use.

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