Overload protection
Your mower is fitted with overload protection.
The reset button (33) can be found on the switch box (Fig. A).
If you work too quickly in long grass, or in heavy cutting conditions, you may overload the motor. This will be indicated by a significant drop in speed, and eventually the overload protection will operate. This is not a fault but a safety device to protect your mower.
When this occurs, release the switch and wait for
2 to 3 minutes to allow the motor to cool, then press the reset button (33) and restart by operating the switch lever.
If the
Severe overloading may result in a longer delay on restarting. In such cases, after resetting, you should allow the motor to cool.
Blade maintenance
Steel blades
The steel blade is designed to give a fine finish in long or tough grass. The blade will continue to cut even when it has become blunt or burred. There is no need for it to be razor sharp.
If, however, because of damage or wear the cutting performance deteriorates, then your mower may require a new blade, or at least the existing blade to be sharpened.
We recommend that the steel blade is sharpened or a new blade fitted at the beginning of each season.
Plastic blades
Plastic blades will wear during use. This type of blade cannot be sharpened and should be discarded and new blades fitted when worn.
Note: Plastic blades should be replaced in pairs, not singly.
A number of spare blades are supplied with the plastic blade cutting system when purchased separately.
Replacement blades are available from
Black & Decker service agents.
Warning! When fitting a new blade use only
!the Black & Decker replacement part specified for your mower - do not attempt to fit any other blade.
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Fitting a new blade
Observe all the relevant warnings before
!changing blades.
Details on the fitment of new steel blades are given in “Cut height adjustment”. Details on the fitment of new plastic blades are given in “Changing to the plastic blade system”.
Handy hints
•Before starting your mower on grass always tilt it to one side slightly and allow it to run up to maximum speed before commencing to cut the grass. This will maximise the hover effect and will prevent the blades from digging into the grass.
•On long grass, above 10cm (4 inches), use two cuts to get a close finish. We recommend that the first cut should be taken with the blade set at maximum height of cut and the second taken with it set at medium or close. This will prove to be easier and give a better overall finish to your lawn.
Care and maintenance
The advice given in this section covers the general care and maintenance of the main body of your mower. Advice relating to the blades is given in “Maintenance of blades”.
Warning! Do not use a cable which
! shows signs of damage. Fit a new cable completely - do not make any permanent or temporary repairs.
• Always keep your mower clean and free from grass cuttings, especially the underside of the cutter cover and the air vents.
• Check all electrical cables at regular intervals, looking for signs of wear, abrasion or other damage.
• At the end of each cutting session we recommend that the build up of grass on the underside of the cutter cover is removed using a blunt scraper or the spanner supplied.
• Remove grass cuttings from the slot
between the pivot block flanges.
• Clean all plastic components with a damp cloth.
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