MAINTENANCE
Before each mowing session unplug the mower and ensure that the blade has
stopped. Check all nuts, bolts and screws to ensure proper tightness, Be sure to
check the blade fastening system.
IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and
adjustment should be performed by authorized service centers or other qualified
service organizations. Use only identical replacement parts.
Inspect and thoroughly clean your mower at the beginning of each mowing season
for longer life and better performance.
From time to time turn the mower off and wait for the blade to stop. Then unplug
the power cord and turn the mower on its side. Using an object such as a stick or
rag, wipe out any accumulation of grass in the blade area. Also clean out any
grass or debris which may be packed around the discharge/mulch door area. Be
careful of the sharp edges of the blade.
REMOVING AND ATTACHING BLADES (FIGURE 9,10,11)
1. RELEASE SWITCH LEVER TO TURN MOWER OFF, WAIT FOR THE BLADE TO STOP, AND
UNPLUG MOWER!
2. Use a piece of 2x4 wood (about 2 feet long) to keep blade from turning while removing
blade nut.
3. Wear gloves. Position wood and remove nut as shown in Figure 9.
4. Remove lower blade spacer, lower insulator washer and blade. (Figure 10)
5. When replacing sharpened or new blade on shoulder of fan, make sure the "GRASS SIDE"
identification on the blade is facing the ground. Place lower insulator washer over shoulder of
the fan. Now place lower blade spacer and the blade nut on the shaft.
NOTE: Align flats of shaft with flats in lower insulator washer and lower the blade spacer.
Position wood to keep shaft from turning (Figure 11) and then securely tighten blade nut.
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SHARPENING AND BALANCING THE BLADE: (FIGURE 12,13)
1. BE SURE THE SWITCH LEVER IS RELEASED AND THE BLADE HAS STOPPED AND THE CORD
UNPLUGGED BEFORE REMOVING THE BLADE.
2. Remove blade from mower. See instructions for removing and attaching blade.
3. Secure blade in a vise as shown in Figure 12.
4. Wear safety glasses and be careful not to cut yourself.
5. Carefully file the cutting edges of the blade with a fine tooth file or sharpening stone.
6. Check balance of blade by placing centre hole in blade over a nail or screwdriver shank,
clamped horizontally in a vise. If either end of the blade rotates down, file off additional
material from that end. Blade is properly balanced when neither end drops. (Figure 13)
7. Replace blade on mower and tighten securely.
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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: 1-800-54-HOW-TO.
The use of any accessory not recommended for use with this tool
WARNING:
could be hazardous.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING/CORRECTIVE ACTION GUIDE:
PROBLEM
CORRECTIVE ACTION
- Motor will not start
- Check fuse or circuit breaker to ensure power is to
- Check extension cord with another electrical device to
- Call customer service respresentative1-800-54-HOW-TO
- Motor keeps slowing down
- The underside of the mower may be plugged with
- Grass may be too tall, try pushing at a slower pace, or
- Check blade sharpness and balance, and correct if
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Runs but poor cut results
- The blade may be dull, unplug mower and carefully
- Blade may be damaged (bent or badly chipped),
- Grass may be too high or thick for cutting height,
- Excess vibration
- Blade may be loose, UNPLUG mower and check blade
- Blade may be bent or badly chipped, UNPLUG mower
- Blade may be unbalanced. Refer to blade balancing
- Mower is hard to push
- Mower is too close to the ground with the amount of
- UNPLUG mower and check wheels and axles to
- Mower leaves clumps of grass
- Too much grass, UNPLUG mower and raise cutting
- UNPLUG mower and carefully check blade for
- Grass may be too wet to cut. Wait for grass to dry.
- Discharge/Bag plugging
- Grass may be too wet, try again when grass is dry.
- Too much grass, UNPLUG mower and raise cutting
Service Information
Black & Decker offers a full network of company-owned and authorized service locations
throughout North America. 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: 1-800-54-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 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. Should you have any questions, contact the
manager of your nearest Black & Decker Service
Deck Warranty
Lifetime Warranty for DECK only against any defects in material or workmanship.
This product is not intended for commercial use.
Imported by
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.,
701 E. Joppa Rd.
Towson, MD 21286 U.S.A.
outlet.
ensure cord is good.
clippings, UNPLUG mower and clean out.
raise cut height.
required.
check for sharpness.
UNPLUG mower and replace if necessary.
UNPLUG mower and raise cutting height.
for tightness.
and replace if necessary.
section of instruction manual.
grass being cut, UNPLUG mower and raise cutting
height.
ensure all are rotating easily.
height.
sharpness.
height.
Center.
See 'Tools-Electric'
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