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ENGLISH (Original instructions)
Proper hand position requires one hand on each of the
comfort grip handles ( 2 ).
Adjusting the height of cut (g. H)
Warning! Ensure the blade has completely stopped and
disconnect the appliance from the mains.
The height of cut is adjusted by altering the height of all the
wheels, there are 3 positions to choose from.
uRemove the grass collection box (9).
uTurn the lawnmower upside down.
uTake hold of a wheel and push/pull the axle from its
current location.
uMove the wheel up/down into the next available location.
Note: Adjust one wheel at a time. Adjust one height position
at a time.
Switching on and off (g. I)
Switching on
uPush the power button (1).
uPull the right or left ON/OFF switch (3) towards the handle.
Switching off
uRelease ON/OFF switches (3).
Warning! Never attempt to lock a switch in the on position.
Mowing (g. J1 & J2)
We recommend to use your mower as outlined in this section
in order to achieve optimum results and to reduce the risk of
cutting the mains cable.
uPlace the bulk of the mains cable on the lawn, close to the
starting point (position 1 in g. J1).
uSwitch the appliance on as described above.
u Proceed as shown in g. J1
uMove from position 1 to position 2.
uTurn right and proceed towards position 3.
uTurn left and move towards position 4.
uRepeat the above procedure as required.
Warning! Do not work towards the cable as shown in g. J2.
Up to edge cutting (g. K, L)
Up to edge cutting allows you to cut grass right up to the edge
of a wall or fence (g K).
Up to edge cutting allows you to accurately cut grass right up
to the edge of your lawn (g L).
uWith the lawnmower parallel with the edge of your lawn,
push the lawnmower along the edge of the lawn. Ensure
that the edge of the mower is slightly over the edge of
your lawn (g.L).
Removing Blade (Fig. M, N)
Note: The BDMOW1200 uses the BLACK+DECKER new
winged blade (Cat # A6319) for improved collection.
Warning! Ensure the blade has completely stopped
and disconnect the mower from the power source.
uCut a piece of 2x4 wood (12) 305mm to keep blade from
turning while removing ange nut.
uTurn the appliance onto its side. Wear gloves and proper
eye protection. Be careful of sharp edges of blade.
uPosition piece of wood (12) to keep blade from turning
as shown in Fig. M.
uUse a 14mm wrench (13) to loosen and remove the
blade bolt by turning counterclockwise.
uPull off blade (11), blade insulator (15), as shown in
Fig. N. Examine all pieces for damage and replace if
necessary.
Installing Blade (Fig. O)
uPlace blade insulator (15) then the blade (11) onto bolt
shaft with the lettering on the blade facing out, and place
the blade bolt onto the bolt shaft.
u Tighten the blade bolt as rmly as possible by hand.
uPosition piece of wood (12) to keep blade from turning
as shown in Fig. O.
uUse a 14mm wrench to securely tighten the blade
bolt by turning the wrench clockwise.
Blade sharpening
Keep blade sharp for best mower performance. A dull blade
does not cut grass cleanly. Use proper eye protection while
removing, sharpening, and installing blade. Sharpening the
blade twice during a mowing season is usually sufcient under
normal circumstances.
Sand causes the blade to dull quickly. If your lawn has sandy
soil, more frequent sharpening may be required.
Note: Replace bent or damaged blade immediately.
When sharpening the blade:
uMake sure blade remains balanced.
uSharpen blade at the original cutting angle.
uSharpen cutting edges on both ends of blade, removing
equal amounts of material from both ends.
To sharpen blade in a vice (g. P)
uBe sure the blade has stopped and the mower is
unplugged before removing the blade.
uRemove blade from mower. See instructions for removing
and installing blade.
uSecure blade (11) in a vice (14).
uWear proper eye protection and gloves and be careful not
to cut yourself.
Carefully le the cutting edges of the blade with a ne
tooth le (15) or sharpening stone, maintaining the angle
of the original cutting edge. Check balance of blade. See
instructions for blade balancing.
uReplace blade on mower and tighten securely.