the switch housing and remove all the slack in this section of the extension cord.
4.Place the loop over the strain relief tab on the switch housing and pull the extension cord so the loop draws down around the strain relief tab as shown in the detail. Double check to see that you did not loosen the extension cord.
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SWITCH USE (FIGURE 7)
Your mower is equipped with a special switch. To operate the switch, insert your finger into the opening (Figure 7) and push the lever out so that you can grasp it with your other hand. Pull the lever back to turn the unit on and hold it against the mower handle to keep it running. To turn the mower off, just release the lever. The spring loaded "SNAP ACTION" lever will quickly turn the mower off.
WARNING: NEVER ATTEMPT TO OVERRIDE THE OPERATION OF THIS SWITCH.
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EXTENSION CORD TO ELECTRICAL OUTLET (FIGURE 8)
1.Place most of the extension cord close to the electrical outlet, out of the path of the mower. Attach extension cord to mower.
2.Start in direction where extension cord side of mower is closest to the outlet. Begin mowing in the area closest to the outlet and mow in a back and forth manner. Note the cord is kept on cut portion of lawn and out of the path of the mower. (FIGURE 8)
3.Avoid mowing in circles as cord will be harder to manage.
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RECOMMENDED APPROXIMATE CUTTING HEIGHT
The cutting height should be higher in hot weather or shade , and lower for the last mow before winter.
COOL SEASON GRASSES |
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TYPE | SHADE | SUN |
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CREEPING BENT GRASS | 2/3” 16.7mm | |||
VELVER BENT GRASS | 1/4” | 6.3mm | 1/2” | 12.7mm |
ANNUAL BLUEGRASS | 1/2” | 12.7mm | 1” | 25.4mm |
CANADA BLUEGRASS | 3” | 76.2mm | 4” | 101.6mm |
KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS | 3” | 76.2mm | ||
ROUGH BLUEGRASS | 1” | 25.4mm | ||
SMOOTH BROMEGRASS | 3” | 76.2mm | 4” | 101.6mm |
FINE RESUE | ||||
TALL FESCUE | 4” | 101.6mm | ||
ANNUAL RYEGRASS | 2” | 50.8mm | ||
WARM SEASON GRASSES | SUN |
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TYPE | SHADE |
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BAHIA GRASS | 2” | 50.8mm | 3” | 76.2mm |
BERMUDA GRASS | 1/2” | 12.7mm | 1” | 25.4mm |
BUFFALO GRASS | ||||
CARPET GRASS | 1” | 25.4mm | 2” | 50.8mm |
CENTIPEDE GRASS | 1” | 25.4mm | 2” | 50.8mm |
ST. AUGUSTINE GRASS | 2” | 50.8mm | 3” | 76.2mm |
ZOYSIA GRASS | 1/2” | 12.7mm | 1” | 25.4mm |
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NOTE: The cutting height range for your mower is 1” -
WHEEL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (FIGURE 9)
1.BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS, TURN OFF, WAIT FOR BLADE TO STOP AND UNPLUG MOWER.
2.Your mower features the Black & Decker single lever wheel height adjust system. This system will adjust all four wheels at the same time. Mower adjusts from 1 to 3 1/2” (25.4mm - 88.9mm) with six increments.
3.Place your left hand on the height adjust handle and your right hand on the lower handle as shown in Figure 9.
4.Pull height adjust handle away from mower, and
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| 3” (76.2mm) |
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MULCHING TIPS
In the mulching configuration your new mower is designed to
These clippings, which are dispersed as you mow will biodegrade quickly and provide nutrients for the lawn.
•Set mower at highest cutting height when mowing in rough ground or in tall weeds.
•Do not cut the lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tends to form clumps with the mulching action. The best time to cut your lawn is in the afternoon.
•For best results, adjust the mower cutting height so that the mower cuts off only the top third of the grass blades.
•If your lawn is overgrown it may be necessary to increase the cutting height to reduce the pushing effect and prevent overloading the motor.
•For extremely heavy mulching make narrower cuts and mow slowly.
•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.
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