Black & Decker MM1800R, 90552856 Blade Sharpening Figure O, Blade Balancing, Storage Position

BLADE SHARPENING - FIGURE O

KEEP BLADE SHARP FOR BEST MOWER PERFORMANCE. A DULL BLADE DOES NOT CUT GRASS CLEANLY OR MULCH PROPERLY. USE PROPER EYE PROTECTION WHILE REMOVING, SHARPENING, AND INSTALLING BLADE. ENSURE MOWER IS UNPLUGGED. Sharpening the blade twice during a mowing season is usually sufficient under normal circumstances. Sand causes the blade to dull quickly. If your lawn has sandy soil, more frequent sharpening may be required.

REPLACE BENT OR DAMAGED BLADE IMMEDIATELY.

WHEN SHARPENING THE BLADE:

1.Make sure blade remains balanced.

2.Sharpen blade at the original cutting angle.

3.Sharpen cutting edges on both ends of blade, removing equal amounts of material from both ends.

TO SHARPEN BLADE IN A VISE:

1. Ensure mower is unplugged before removing the blade.

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2.Remove blade from mower. See instructions for removing and installing blade.

3.Secure blade (O-1) in a vise (O-2).

4.Wear proper eye protection and gloves and be careful not to cut yourself.

5.Carefully file the cutting edges of the blade with a fine tooth file (O-3) or sharpening stone, maintaining the original cutting edge.

6.Check balance of blade. See instructions for blade balancing.

7.Replace blade on mower and tighten securely.

BLADE BALANCING

Check balance of blade by placing center hole in blade (P-1) over a nail or round shank screwdriver (P-2), clamped horizontally in a vise (P-3). If either end of the blade rotates downward, file that end. Blade is properly balanced when neither end drops.

STORAGE POSITION

For more compact storing the mower can be stored in an upright position, with the handle folded over as shown in figure Q. Insure mower is unplugged before storing. Loosen the two lower knobs (Q-1) and lower the handle sec- tion (Q-2) into place. Be careful not to pinch power cord. Tighten the two lower knobs and stand the mower upright so that it rests on its handle and back wheels and the blade side is against a wall.

CAUTION: Pinch point. To avoid being pinched, keep fingers away from area between handles when lowering.

LUBRICATION

No lubrication is necessary. Do not oil the wheels. They have plastic bearing surfaces which require no lubrication.

ACCESSORIES

Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available from your local dealer or authorized service center. If you need assistance regarding accessories, please call:

1-800-544-6986. WARNING: The use of any accessory not recommended for use with this tool could be hazardous.

p/n 90550646 MULCH INSERT

p/n 242867-00 SIDE DISCHARGE CHUTE p/n 242501-05 REPLACEMENT GRASS BAG

MB-075 REPLACEMENT BLADE FOR TYPE 1 MODELS ONLY MB-1800 REPLACEMENT BLADE FOR ALL EXCEPT TYPE 1 MODELS

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SERVICE INFORMATION

All Black & Decker Service Centers are staffed with trained personnel to provide customers with efficient and reliable power tool service. Whether you need technical advice, repair, or genuine factory replacement parts, contact the Black & Decker location nearest you. To find your local service location, refer to the yellow page directory under "Tools—Electric" or call: 1-800-544-6986 or visit www.blackanddecker.com

FULL TWO-YEAR HOME USE WARRANTY

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warrants this product for two years against any defects in material or workmanship. The defective product will be replaced or repaired at no charge in either of two ways.

The first, which will result in exchanges only, is to return the product to the retailer from whom it was purchased (provided that the store is a participating retailer). Returns should be made within the time period of the retailer’s policy for exchanges (usually 30 to 90 days after the sale). Proof of purchase may be required. Please check with the retailer for their specific return policy regarding returns that are beyond the time set for exchanges.

The second option is to take or send the product (prepaid) to a Black & Decker owned or authorized Service Center for repair or replacement at our option. Proof of purchase may be required. Black & Decker owned and authorized Service Centers are listed under

"Tools-Electric" in the yellow pages of the phone directory.

This warranty does not apply to accessories. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province. Should you have any questions, contact the manager of your nearest Black & Decker Service Center. This product is not intended for commercial use.

FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels become illegible or are missing, call 1-800-544-6986for a free replacement.

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