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for mowing, not only because the grass is dry, but also
because the sensitive new cut area of the grass will not be
exposed to intense sunlight.
uKeep the mowing blade sharp for a nice clean cut. This
improves the mower's performance and enhances the look
of your lawn. A dull blade shatters and bruises the tips of
the grass. This impairs the healthy growth of your lawn
and increases the susceptibility to turf diseases. If the
grass tips are bruised it causes a brownish colour which
gives your lawn an unhealthy appearance. A dull blade
may also pull up young grass seedlings.
uTry to mow your lawn at a consistent cutting height. While
there are times when you should vary the cutting height
with the changing seasons, a consistent cutting height
produces a healthier, lovelier lawn with generally fewer
weeds. Mow more frequently during periods of fast growth.
Frequent cutting ensures that the lower, less attractive
portion of the grass will not show.
uIf your lawn has grown too long, during a vacation for ex-
ample, mow at a cutting height one or two positions higher
than normal. A second pass at your usual cutting height
a few days later will put your lawn back on schedule.
Changing the cutting height is a simple matter with
BLACK+DECKER's One Touch Wheel Height Adjustment,
which simultaneously adjusts all four wheels at once.
uDuring the spring and autumn, or after an interruption to
the cutting schedule, the grass will be longer and thicker. If
the motor continually slows down while cutting, try setting
the wheels for a higher cutting height. Excessive motor
loading can result in uneven cutting, quicker discharge of
the battery and can cause the motor to overload which
stops the motor.
uThere are three good ways to enhance your lawn's
appearance: Vary the mowing direction frequently; mow
horizontally on hillsides; (this is also a good safety prac-
tice) and do not forget to overlap the mowing path on each
pass.
Mowing tips
Note: Always inspect the area where the lawnmower is to be
used and remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones and other
debris which could be thrown by the rotating blade.
uMow across the face of slopes, never up-and-down. Exer-
cise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
Do not mow excessively steep slopes. Always maintain a
good footing.
uRelease the bail bar (2) to turn the lawnmower off when
crossing any gravel area as stones can be thrown by the
rotating blade.
uSet the lawnmower at the highest cutting height when
mowing in rough ground or in tall weeds. Removing too
much grass at one time may cause the motor to overload
which will stop the lawnmower. Refer to the troubleshoot-
ing guide. If the grass box (9) is used during the fast grow-
ing season, the grass may tend to clog up at the discharge
opening.
uRelease the bail bar (2) to turn the lawnmower off and
remove the safety key (1).
uRemove the grass box (9) and shake the grass to the
back of the bag.
uClean out any grass or debris which may be packed
around the discharge opening.
uRet the grass box (9).
If the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally:
uRelease the bail bar (2) immediately to turn the lawn-
mower off and remove the safety key (1) and the battery
pack (22).
uInvestigate the cause of the vibration. Vibration is a warn-
ing. Do not operate the lawnmower until a service check
has been made. Refer to the troubleshooting guide in the
manual.
Note: Always release the bail bar to turn the lawnmower off
and remove the safety key when leaving it unattended even
for a short period of time.
The following suggestions will help you to obtain optimum
run-time from your cordless mower:
uSlow down in areas where the grass is especially long or
thick.
uAvoid mowing when the grass is wet.
uCut your lawn frequently, especially during periods of high
growth.
Maintenance
Your BLACK+DECKER corded/cordless appliance/tool has
been designed to operate over a long period of time with a
minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory opera-
tion depends upon proper tool/appliance care and regular
cleaning.
Your charger does not require any maintenance apart from
regular cleaning.
Warning! Before performing any maintenance on corded/
cordless power tools:
u Switch off and unplug the appliance/tool.
uOr run the battery down completely if it is integral and then
switch off.
uUnplug the charger before cleaning it. Your charger does
not require any maintenance apart from regular cleaning.
u Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your tool/appliance
and charger using a soft brush or dry cloth.
uRegularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth. Do
not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.
uRegularly use a blunt scraper to remove grass and dirt
from the underneath of the guard.