Remove the safety key (1).
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Wipe all exposed parts with a damp cloth.
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Transporting and storage
Warning! The rotating blade can cause serious injury.
Release bail bar to turn mower off and remove the safety key
before lifting, transporting or storing the mower. Store in a dry
place.
Note: The mower will not be as heavy to lift if the battery pack
is removed first. Do not use the latch as a lift point for the
mower.
Storage
In warm climates, to ensure optimal performance it is recom-
mended that the battery is maintained on constant charge.
The battery may be stored with the charger disconnected if
the following conditions are met.
The battery is fully charged before storing.
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The average temperature of the storage location is below
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10°C (50°F).
Troubleshooting
If your appliance seems not to operate properly, follow the
instructions below. If this does not solve the problem, please
contact your local Black & Decker repair agent.
Warning! Before proceeding, release the bail bar to turn
mower off, wait for the blade to stop and remove the safety
key.
Problem
Possible solution
Check to make sure the safety key has been
Machine fails to
installed and is fully seated and that the lock off
operate
button is being completely depressed before
moving the bail handle.
Release the bail handle to turn mower off. Remove
the safety key and battery pack, turn the mower
over and check that the blade is free to turn.
Check that the battery cavity is free of debris and
that the battery is installed properly.
Has the battery been fully charged? Press the state
of charge button. Charge the battery if required.
Release the bail handle to turn mower off. Remove
Motor stops while
the safety key and battery pack, turn the mower
mowing.
over and check that the blade is free to turn.
Raise the cutting height of the wheels to the
highest position and start the mower.
Check that the battery cavity is free of debris and
that the battery is installed properly.
Has the battery been fully charged? Press the state
of charge button. Charge the battery if required.
Avoid overloading the mower. Slow down the
cutting pace, or raise the cut height.
(Original instructions)
Problem
Possible solution
Has the battery been fully charged? Press the state
Machine leaves
of charge button. Charge the battery if required.
ragged finish or
motor labours
Release the bail handle to turn the mower off.
Remove the safety key and battery pack. Turn the
mower over and check:
Blade for sharpness - Keep the blade sharp.
Deck and discharge chute for clogging.
Wheel height adjustment may be set too low for the
grass condition. Raise the cutting height.
Raise the cutting height to reduce deck drag on the
Mower is too hard to
grass. Check each wheel for free rotation.
push.
Release the bail handle to turn the mower off.
Mower is abnormally
Remove the safety key and battery pack. Turn the
noisy and vibrates.
mower on its side and check the blade to ensure it
has not been bent or damaged. If the blade is
damaged, replace with a Black & Decker
replacement blade. If the underside of the deck is
damaged, return mower to a Black & Decker
Authorized service center
If there is no visible damage to the blade and the
mower still vibrates: Release the bail handle to turn
mower off, remove the safety key and battery pack
and then remove the blade. Rotate the blade
through 180 degrees and re-fit. If mower still
vibrates, return the mower to an authorized Black &
Decker service center.
Chute clogged. Release the bail handle to turn
Mower not picking up
mower off. Remove the safety key and battery
clippings.
pack. Clear the chute of grass clippings.
Too much cut grass being cut. Raise the cutting
height of wheels to shorten the length of the cut.
Bag full. Empty bag more often.
Protecting the environment
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Separate collection. This product must not be
disposed of with normal household waste.
Should you find one day that your Black & Decker product
needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to you, do not
dispose of it with household waste. Make this product avail-
able for separate collection.
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Separate collection of used products and packag-
ing allows materials to be recycled and used again.
Re-use of recycled materials helps prevent
environmental pollution and reduces the demand
for raw materials.
Local regulations may provide for separate collection of elec-
trical products from the household, at municipal waste sites or
by the retailer when you purchase a new product.
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