TROUBLESHOOTING/CORRECTIVE ACTION GUIDE:
PROBLEM
-Motorwill not start
-Motor keepsslowingdown
CORRECTIVE ACTION
- Check fuse or circuit breaker to ensure power is to
outlet.
- Check extension cord with another
electrical device to ensure cord is good.
- Call customer service representative
1 800 54 HOW TO
- The undersideof the mower may be plugged with
clippings, UNPLUGmower and clean out.
- Grassmay be too tall, try pushingat a slower pace, or
raise cut height.
- Checkblade sharpnessand balance,and correctif
required.
- If mulching, it may be too much grass, UNPLUGmower
and attach dischargechute to dispersegrass
-Runs but poor cut results
-Excess vibration
-Mower is hard to push
-Mower leaves clumps of grass
-Discharge/Bag plugging
- The blade may be dull, unplug mower and carefully
check for sharpness.
- Blade may be damaged (bent or badly chipped),
UNPLUGmower and replace if necessary.
- Grass may be too high or thick for cutting height,
UNPLUGmower and raise cutting height.
- Blade may be loose, UNPLUGmower and check blade
for tightness.
- Blade may be bent or badly chipped, UNPLUGmower
and replace if necessary.
- Blade may be unbalanced. Referto blade balancing
section of instructionmanual.
- Mower is too closeto the ground with the amount of
grassbeing cut, UNPLUGmower and raise cutting
height.
- UNPLUGmower and checkwheels and axles to
ensure
all are rotating easily.
- Too muchgrass, UNPLUGmower and raise cutting
height.
- If mulching, it may be too muchgrass, UNPLUGmower
and attach dischargechuteto dispersegrass
- UNPLUGmower and carefully check blade for
sharpness.
- Grassmay be too wet to cut. Wait for grass to dry.
- Grass may be too wet, try again when grass is dry.
- Too much grass, UNPLUG mower and raise cutting
height.
Service Information
Black & Decker offers a full network of company-owned and authorized service
ocations throughout North America. All Black & Decker Service Centers are staffed
with trained personnel to provide customers with efficient and reliab e 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 lacation, refer to the yellow page directory under
"Tools--Electric" or call: 1-800-54-HOW-TO.
WARRANTIES
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 repa red at no
charge in either of two ways:
The f rst 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 reta let). Returns
should be made within the timeperiod 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 setfor
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
_iurehasemay be required. Black & Decker owned and authorized service centers are
sted 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 ottler rights which vary from state to state. Should you have
any questions, contact the manager of your nearest
Black & Decker Service Center_
Deck Warranty
LifetimeWarranty for DECKonly against any defects in material or workmanship.
This product is nat intended for commercial use.
Imported by
Black & Decker(U.SO
Inc.,
701E.]oppa
Rd.
Towson, MD 21286
U.S.A.
See 'Tools-Electric'
- Yellow Pages -
for Service & Sales
LUBRICATION:
No lubrication is necessary. D o not oil the wheels.Theyhave plasticbearing surfaces which
requireno 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: 1-800-54-HOW-TO.
Z_ WARNING:
The use of any accessory not recommended for use with this tool
could be hazardous.