Black & Decker 90552856 Installing Grass Catcher -FIGURE J & K, Bagging, Cleaning and Storage

•Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow north to south one week and east to west the next week. This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to unclog the blade chamber by dropping or tapping the mower on the ground. This can damage the mower.

INSTALLING GRASS CATCHER -FIGURE J & K

1.Turn mower off, wait for blade to stop, and unplug mower.

2.Reaching down between the mower handles, raise the rear discharge door (J-1) to a vertical position and hold the door up. Ensure that the mulch insert (I-3) has been removed.

3.Pick up the grass catcher (J-2) by the handle (J-3) and place the grass catcher between the mower handles as shown.

4.Position the grass catcher hanger hooks (K-4) on the mower as shown in figure K. Release the rear discharge door.

J	1
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K	4

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BAGGING

It is recommended to bag the clippings for the first few spring mowings and the last mowing of the season to discourage diseases.

1.Bagging the clipping is sometimes preferred to reduce tracking of clippings into pools, hot tubs, and homes.

2.Clippings can be added to your compost bin and used later for a natural fertilizer.

CLEANING AND STORAGE

DANGER: Be sure the mower is unplugged and the blade has stopped.

Remove and clean any debris from the outside of the mower and inside of guard before storage. Store under cover. See MAINTENANCE section. Cleaning out the underside of the mower is done easiest immediately after mowing (ENSURE MOWER IS UNPLUGGED AND BLADE HAS STOPPED). A rag, crumpled newspaper or paper towels, can be used to wipe out caked clippings. Be careful of sharp edges of blade.

A clean mowing deck improves the efficiency of the blade and maintains high performance. When cleaning, DO NOT immerse mower in water or squirt it with a hose or pressure washer. Use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean the mower. Never let any liquid get inside the mower; never immerse any part of the mower into a liquid.

NOTE: Do not store the mower on or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals. Such storage can cause rapid corrosion to metal parts.

PREVENTING CORROSION

Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents that greatly accelerate the corrosion of metals. If you use the mower in areas where fertilizers or chemicals have been used, the mower should be cleaned immediately afterwards.

Wipe all exposed parts with a damp cloth. You may lubricate only metal parts with a light petroleum based oil. Do not lubricate wheels.

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