Black & Decker MM2000 User manual

LACK+
CTM
20 inch (508ram) Corded
iNSTRUCTiON HANUAL
CATALOG NUMBER
MH2000
Hower
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INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACION, CENTROS DE SERVICiO YPOLIZA DE GARANT{A.
ADVERTENCIA: LI=_ASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO.
KEY INFORHATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:
.Do not operate mower unless handle is locked into position.
.For best cutting results, keep blade sharpened and balanced.
.Inspect and thoroughly clean your mower after each use (a
deck with caked grass will degrade performance).
.Make sure mowing area is clear of other persons or pets prior
to starting and during operation.

SAFETY GUiDELiNES = DEFiNiTIONS
It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains
relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols
b_low are used to help you recognize this information.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
Z_ WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Z_ CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
The following are explanations of
important safety hazard pictorials on
the mower.
1. User must read and
understand the instruction
manua.
2. To avoid the risk of serious
injury do not mow up and down
slopes. Always mow across
slopes.
I • ® 13.To avoid the risk of injury to
_ Ibystanders keep all persons
I__ land pets at a safe distance from
_the mower while operating.
4. Rotating blades can cause
serious injury. Keep hands and
feet clear of mower deck and
discharge opening at all times.
Always be sure blade has stopped.
Wait for the blade to stop rotating
(approximately 3 seconds) after releasing
bail handle. Unplug mower before
removing or replacing grass catcher,
cleaning, servicing, transporting or lifting
the mower.
_5. Objects struck by mower
V/€_ Ibtade can cause serious injury.
I_lStay behind the handle when
_the motor is running. Always
ensure persons and pets are clear of
the discharge from the mower while
operating. Always inspect mowing area
before mowing and remove objects
that could be thrown by blade. Release
bail handle (switch lever) (2) to turn
mower off and wait for the blade to
stop rotating (approximately 3 seconds)
before crossing walk, roads, patio and
gravel drives.
z_WARNING: IMPORTANT
SAFETY WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS
z_WARNING: WHEN USING
ELECTRIC LAWN MOWERS, BASIC
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD
ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK,
AND PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING
THE FOLLOWING:.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:
• Before any use, be sure everyone
using this tool reads and understands
all safety instructions and other
information contained in this manual.
• Save these instructions and review
frequently prior to use and in instructing
others.
/_DANGER: IMPORTANT SAFE
PRACTICES FOR WALK=
BEHIND MOWERS
This mower is capable of amputating
hands and feet and throwing objects.
Failure to observe the following safety
instructions could result in serious injury
or death.
GENERAL OPERATION
1. Read, understand, and follow all
instructions on the mower and in the
instruction manual before starting.
2. Do not put hands or feet near or under
the mower. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
3. Only allow responsible adults, who are
familiar with the instructions, to operate
this mower.
4. Clear the area where the mower is

tobeusedofobjectssuchasrocks,
sticks,wire,toys,bones,etc.,which
couldbethrownbytheblade.Objects
struckbythebladecancausesevere
injurytopersons.Staybehindthe
handlewhenthemotorisrunning.
5.Besuretheareasurroundingthemower
isclearofbystandersbeforeoperating.
Allbystandersandpetsshouldbekept
atasafedistance.Stopthemowerif
anyoneenterstheareasurroundingthe
mower.
6.Donotoperatemowerbarefootedor
whilewearingsandals.Alwayswear
substantialfootwear.
7.Donotpullmowerbackwardunless
absolutelynecessary.Alwaystook
downandbehindbeforeandwhile
movingbackward.
8.Neverdirectdischargedmaterialtoward
anyone.Avoiddischargingmaterial
againstawallorobstruction.Material
mayricochetbacktowardtheoperator.
Releasebailhandle(switchlever)(2)to
turnmoweroffandstopthebladewhen
crossinggravelsurfaces.
9.Donotoperatemowerwithoutthe
entiregrasscatcher,dischargeguard,
rearguard,orothersafetyprotective
devicesinplaceandworking.
Periodicallycheckallguardsandsafety
protectivedevicestoensuretheyare
ingoodworkingorderandwilloperate
properlyandperformtheirintended
function.Replaceadamagedlatch,
guardorothersafetydevicebefore
furtheruse.
10.Neverleavearunningmower
unattended.
11.Alwaysreleasethebailhandleor
switchlever(2)tostopthemotor
andwaituntilthebladecomestoa
completestopandunplugthemower
beforecleaningthemower,removing
thegrasscatcher,un-cloggingthe
dischargeguard,whenleaving
themower,orbeforemakingany
adjustments,repairsorinspections.
12.Operatemoweronlyindaylightorgood
artificiallightwhenobjectsinthepath
ofthebladeareclearlyvisiblefromthe
operatingareaofthemower.
13.Donotoperatemowerwhileunderthe
influenceofalcoholordrugs,orwhen
youaretiredorill.Alwaysstayalert,
watchwhatyouaredoing,anduse
commonsense.
14.Avoiddangerousenvironments.Never
operatemowerindamporwetgrass,
neverusemowerintherain.Alwaysbe
sureofyourfooting;walk;neverrun.
15.Disengagethedrivesystem,ifso
equipped,beforestartingthemotor.
16.Ifthemowershouldstarttovibrate
abnormally,releasethebailhandleor
switchlever(2),waitforthebladeto
stopandunplugmower,thencheck
forthecauseimmediately.Vibrationis
generallyawarningoftrouble.
17.Alwayswearpropereyeand
respiratoryprotectionwhenoperating
themower.
18.Theuseofanyaccessoryor
attachmentnotrecommendedforuse
withthismowercouldbehazardous.
Onlyuseaccessoriesapprovedby
BLACK+DECKER.
19.Neveroverreachwhileoperatingthe
mower.Alwaysbesuretokeepproper
footingandbalanceatalltimeswhile
operatingthemower.
SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to slip
and fall accidents, which can result in
severe injury. Operation on all slopes
requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy
on a slope, do not mow it.
1. Mow across the face of slopes; never
up and down. Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes.
2. Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or
other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could
cause a slip and fall accident. Tall grass
can hide obstacles.
3. Do not mow on wet grass or
excessively steep slopes. Poor footing
could cause a slip and fall accident.
4. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches,
or embankments. You could lose your
footing or balance.
CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator
is not alert to the presence of children.
Children are often attracted to the mower
and the mowing activity. Never assume
that children will remain where you last
saw them.
1. Keep children out of the mowing area
and under the watchful care of a
responsible adult other than the operator.
2. Be alert and turn mower off if a child
enters the area.
3. Never allow children to operate the mower.
4. Use extra care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may block your view of a child.

GENERAL SERVICE
1. Never operate mower in a closed area.
2. Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be
sure the equipment is in safe working
condition.
3. Never tamper with safety devices. Check
their proper operation regularly.
4. Keep mower free of grass, leaves, or
other debris build-up. Allow mower to
cool before storing.
5. Ifyou strike a foreign object, release bail
handle or switch lever (2) to turn mower
off, wait for the blade to stop and unplug
mower, then inspect the mower. Repair,
any damage, before starting and operating
the mower.
6. Never make any adjustments or repairs
with the motor running or while the
mower is plugged in.
7. Always unplug mower before adjusting,
cleaning, repairing, inspecting,
transporting, storing or leaving the mower.
8. Check grass catcher components and
the discharge guard frequently and when
necessary replace with BLACK+DECKER
recommended parts only.
9. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the
blade or wear gloves, and use extra
caution when servicing them.
10.Maintain or replace safety and
instruction labels, as necessary.
FOR ALL DOUBLE-INSULATED
LAWN MOWERS
1. Replacement Parts
When servicing use only identical
replacement parts.
2. Polarized Appliance Connections
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
appliance has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other) and wilt
require the use of a polarized extension
cord. The appliance plug will fit into
a polarized extension cord only one
way. Ifthe plug does not fit fully into the
extension cord, reverse the plug. Ifthe
plug still does not fit, obtain a correct
polarized extension cord. A polarized
extension cord wilt require the use of
a polarized walt outlet. This plug will fit
into the polarized wall outlet only one
way. Ifthe plug does not fit fully into
the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If the
plug still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper walt
outlet. Do not change the equipment
plug, extension cord receptacle, or
extension cord plug in any way.
z_WARNING: GENERAL
SAFETY WARNINGS AND
iNSTRUCTiONS FOR ALL
MOWERS
•THIS TOOL CAN BE DANGEROUS.
Follow all warnings and Safety
Instructions in this manual. The
operator is responsible for following
warnings and instructions in this
manual and on unit. Restrict use of
this mower to persons who read,
understand and follow warnings and
instructions in this manual and on unit.
• Avoid dangerous environment- don't
use lawn mowers in damp or wet locations.
• Don't Use in Rain.
• Keep Children Away - All visitors
should be kept a safe distance from
work area.
• Dress Properly - Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. They can be caught
in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves
and footwear is recommended when
working outdoors.
• Use Safety Glasses - Always use face
or dust mask if operation is dusty.
• Use Right Appliance -Do not use
lawn mower for any job except that for
which it is intended.
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCl) protection should be provided
on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used
for the lawn mower. Receptacles
are available having built-in GFCI
protection and may be used for this
measure of safety.
_WARNING: To prevent electric
shock use only with an extension cord
suitable for outdoor use, such as SW,
SOW, STW, STOW, SJW, SJOW,
SJTW, or SJTOW.
• USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
Make sure the extension cord is in
good condition before using. Always
use the proper size extension cords
with the tool - that is, proper wire size
for various lengths of cord and heavy
enough to carry the current the toot will
draw. Use of an undersized cord will
cause a drop in line voltage resulting
in loss of power and overheating. For
proper size cords see chart below. To
reduce the likelihood of disconnection
of lawn mower cord from the cord set
during operating:
i) Make a knot as shown in Figures A
and A1, or
ii) Use one of the plug-receptacle
retaining straps or connectors
described in this manual (Figure B).

Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets
Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
(0-7,6m) (7,6-15,2m) (152-304m) (304-45,7m)
Ampere Rating
More Not more American Wire Gauge
Than Than
12 - 16 14 12 Not Recommended
Cord set Appliance
cord
Tie cord as shown
Connect plug and receptacle
ATTACHING EXTENSION
CORD (FIGURE B)
• An extension cord retainer (12)
that prevents the cord from coming
unplugged is built into the switch handle.
To use this feature, simply double the
extension cord about 8 inches (203mm)
from the end, and insert it into the
opening (13) as shown in figure B. Push
the extension cord into the two holding
slots (14) to reinforce the hold. Gently
tug on the cord to insure that it is firmly in
the mower's retainer. Plug the receptacle
end of the extension cord into the power
cord and plug in extension cord.
• Don't Abuse Cord - Never putt lawn
mower by cord or yank it to disconnect
from receptacle. Keep cord from heat,
oil, and sharp edges.
• Don't Force Lawn Mower - It will do
the job better and safer at the rate for
which it was designed.
• Don't Overreach - Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
• Stay Alert - Watch what you are doing.
Use common sense. Do not operate
lawn mower when you are tired.
• Disconnect Lawn Mower-
Disconnect the lawn mower from the
power supply when not in use, before
servicing, when changing accessories
such as blades, and the like.
•Store Idle Lawn Mower Indoors -
When not in use, lawn mower should be
stored in an indoor dry and locked-up
place - out of reach of children.
• Maintain Lawn Mower With Care-
Keep cutting edges sharp and clean for
best and safest performance.
Inspect lawn mower cord periodically
and if damaged, have it repaired by
an authorized service facility. Inspect
extension cords periodically and replace
if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean,
and free from oil and grease.
• Keep guards in place and in working
order.
•Keep blades sharp.
•Keep hands and feet away from
cutting area.
• Objects struck by the lawn mower
blade can cause severe injuries to
persons. The lawn should always be
carefully examined and cleared of all
objects prior to each mowing.
• If lawn mower strikes a foreign
object, follow these steps:
1) Stop lawn mower. Release the switch
2) Unplug power cord.
3) Inspect for damage.
4) Repair any damage before restarting
and operating the lawn mower.
•Use identical replacement blades only
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
/_DANGER: ADDiTiONAL
WARNINGS FOR MOWERS
•CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS.
Before further use of the mower, a
guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to
determine that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts, mounting, and any other

conditionsthatmayaffecttheir
operation.Aguardorotherpartthatis
damagedshouldbeproperlyrepaired
orreplacedbyanauthorizedservice
centerunlessotherwiseindicated
elsewhereinthismanual.
• REPAIRSANDSERVICE.Repairs,
maintenanceandanyadjustments
notspecifiedinthismanualshould
beperformedbyBLACK+DECKER
authorizedservicecentersorother
qualifiedserviceorganizations,always
usingidenticalreplacementparts.
Z_WARNIN6: Some dust created by
this product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• compounds in fertilizers
• compounds in insecticides, herbicides and
pesticides
• arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber
To reduce your exposure to these chemi-
cals, wear approved safety equipment
such as dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out
microscopic particles.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
1. Switch box
2. Bail handle
3. Upper-handle
4. Lower-handle
5. Upper-handle attachment levers (2)
6. Lower-handle attachment levers (2)
7. Cut height adjust lever
8. Grass collection bag
9. Rear door cover
10. Carrying handles
11. EdgeMax TM
The labelon your tool may includethe
following symbols.The symbols andtheir
definitionsare asfollows:
V.................. volts
mW .............. milliwatts
nm ............... wavelength in nonometers
A.................. amperes
Hz................ hertz
W ................. watts
min .............. minutes
'_ or AC ...... alternating current
-- -or DC ...direct current
no ................ no load speed
@ ................ Class I Construction
(grounded)
G ................ earthing terminal
z_ ............... safety alert symbol
[] ................ Class II Construction
(double insulated)
.../min or rpm...revotutions or
reciprocation per minute
................. Useproperrespiratoryprotection
t_ .................Readinstructionmanualbeforeuse
G ................ Use proper eye protection
O ...................Use proper hearing protection
ASSEMBLY
Z_WARNING: Before assembly, make
sure the bail handle is released and the
mower is unplugged.
ATTACHING LOWER HANDLE
•Lift lower handle (4) into place making
sure the arrow (15) on the base of the
mower lines up with 1 or 2 on the base of
the handle (16) (inset of Figure C)
ACAUTION: Ensure each side of the
lower handle is set on the same number.
The arrow must be lined up with 1 or 2 for
operation.
• Close the handle height adjust levers
(6) as shown in Figure C. As you close
each, make sure the teeth are engaged
as shown in Figure D.
• If the connection between the handle
and lever is too tight or loose, open the

leverandadjustthedepthofthelever
byturningthelever.Closeitagainuntil
theteetharefullyclaspedandeach
leverstayssecurelyclosed.
theclamping.Checktheleversbyclosing
them.Theyshouldbetightenoughsothe
handlesareheldfirmly,butlooseenough
sotheleverscanbefullyclosed.Adjust
byopeningtheleverandturningthenut
untilthehandlesaresecured.
SECURINGTHEMOTORCABLE
FIGUREF)
CAUTION: ATTACH CABLE SO
THAT IT DOES NOT BECOME
STRETCHED OR PINCHED IN THE
JOINTS OF THE HANDLES DURING USE
OR FOLDING. THIS CAN CAUSE
DAMAGE TO THE CORD.
The motor cable (19) has to be fixed to
the handles using the cable restraints (20)
that are already attached to the handle.
To clip the cable to the handle:
• Place the handles in operating position,
see "Attaching Lower Handle" section.
• Run the cable up the front of the lower
and upper handles.
• Pull back the cable restraint.
• Slide the motor cable under the clip
and ensure it is fully held in place by
the restraint.
ATTACHING UPPER HANDLE (Figure E)
• Remove the upper-handle attachment
levers (5), nuts (17), and washers (18)
from the handle.
• Line up the holes on the bottom of the
upper handle (3) with the holes on the
top of the lower handle (4).
NOTE: Make sure the cord is located on
the front of both handles. If it is not it may
result in the cord tangling and the inability
to easily store the mower.
• From the outside of the upper handle
(3), slide the lever bolt through the holes.
• Slide the washer over the bolt of the
lever and loosely assemble the entire
assembly with the nut.
• Rotate the upper handle into its
operating position.
•Close the lever. If it is too tight or too
loose, open the lever and the nut to adjust
BAGGING
• Ensure the side discharge attachment
(24) (Figure I) and the mulching insert
(23) (Figure H) are removed from the
mower before bagging.
• Lift the rear door cover (9) and place
the grass collection bag (8) onto the
mower so the bag hooks (21) rest on
the tugs (22) as shown in Figure G.
Then lower the rear door cover.

MULCHING
• Ensurethesidedischargeattachment
(24)(FigureI)andthecollectionbag
(8)arenotattached.
• Liftthereardoorcover(9)andslidethe
mulchinginsert(23)fullyintothemower
asshowninFigureH.
• Ensurethereardoorcover(9)and
sideflap(25)fullyclosebeforeturning
moweron.
SiDEDISCHARGE
• Ensurethecollectionbag(8)is
removed.
• Liftthereardoorcover(9)andslide
themulchinginsert(23)fullyintothe
mowerasshowninFigureH.
• Liftthesideflap(25)andhookside
dischargeattachment(24)ontothe
mowerasshowninFigureI.
• Releasethesideflapandensure
theattachmentholdsinplacebefore
turningmoweronasshownintheinset
ofFigureI.
servicecenterforrepairifreardoordoes
notclose.
zLDANGER: Sharp moving blade.
Never operate the mower in bagging
mode unless the hanger hooks on the
grass catcher are seated properly on the
mower and the rear discharge door rests
firmly against the top of the grass catcher
as serious injury could result.
zLWARNING: Let the mower work at
its own pace. Do not overload.
ADANGER "SHARP MOVING BLADE.
zLDANGER: ROTATING BLADES
CAN CAUSE SERIOUS iNJURY. TO
PREVENT SERIOUS iNJURY, UNPLUG
MOWER WHEN UNATTENDED, OR
WHEN CHARGING, CLEANING,
SERViCiNG, TRANSPORTING,
LIFTING, OR STORING MOWER.
ADJUSTING HANDLE HEIGHT (FIGURE J)
• Open both lower-handle attachment
levers (6).
•Adjust the handle so the arrow (15) on
the base of the mower lines up with 1or
2 on the base of the handle (16). Ensure
the handle is set to the same number on
both sides of the mower.
• Close both levers and ensure the handle
is firmly latched and the teeth are
engaged as shown in inset.
OPERATION
READ THiS iNSTRUCTiON MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER.
See "Functional Description" on page
6 to familiarize yourself with the location
of various controls and adjustments.
Save this manual for future reference.
zLDANGER: Sharp moving blade. Do
not operate the mower _nside discharge or
mulching mode if the rear door is not closed
under spring tension as serious injury could
result. Take your mower to the nearest
ADJUSTING MOWER HEIGHT (FIGURE K)
The height of cut is adjusted by the
central cut height adjust lever, there are 7
positions to choose from.
NOTE: If you are not sure which height
to cut, begin mowing with the cut height
adjustment lever (7) in position 7 and
adjust the height down as needed, as
shown in figure K.
To set the height of cut:
• Pull the mower cut height adjustment
lever out of the locking notch.
• Move the lever towards the rear of the
appliance to lower the height of cut.
• Move the lever towards the front of the
appliance to raise the height of cut.

Pushtheheightadjustmentleverinto
oneofthe7lockingnotches.
STARTING MOWER
z_DANGER: SHARP MOVING
BLADE. NEVER ATTEMPT TO
OVERRIDE THE OPERATION OF THiS
SWITCH BOX AS SERIOUS iNJURY
COULD RESULT.
•Your mower is equipped with a special
on-off switch box. To operate the
mower, push the button (26) on the
switch box (1), then pull the bail handle
(2) to the handlebar as shown in
Figure L Release button and hold bail
handle with both hands.
•To turn the mower off, just release the
bait handle.
z_WARNING: Never attempt to lock a
switch or bail handle (2) in the on position.
NOTE: Once the bail handle has
returned to the original position it
will activate the "Automatic Braking
Mechanism". The motor is electrically
braked and the mower blade will stop
rotating in 3 seconds or less.
MOWING (FIG. M-N)
z_WARNING: ALWAYS INSPECT
AREA WHERE MOWER IS TO BE
USED AND REMOVE ALL STONES,
STICKS, WIRE, BONES AND OTHER
DEBRIS WHICH MIGHT BE THROWN
BY THE ROTATING BLADE.
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 main cable.
• Place the bulk of the cable on the
lawn, close to the starting point
(position 1 in fig. M).
• Switch the mower on as described above.
• Proceed as shown in fig. M.
• Move from position 1 to position 2.
• Turn right, stepping over the cable and
proceed towards position 3.
• Turn left, stepping over the cable and
move towards position 4.
•Repeat the above procedure as required.
Z_WARNING: Do not work towards
the cable as shown in fig. M1.
SAFETY SHIELD AND REAR DOOR
The safety shield (39 in Figure H) is
designed to minimize the throwing of
stones or other objects by the mower blade
backward from under the mower deck.
The shield, along with the rear door
cover (9) minimizes the possibility of
accidental foot contact with the blade.
DO NOT operate mower without the
safety shield and rear door in place.
EDGEMAX TM
EdgeMax TM (11) allows you to cut grass
right up to the edge of a wall or fence
(fig. N).
EdgeMax TM allows you to accurately cut
grass right up to the edge of your lawn
(fig. N1).
• With the lawnmower parallel to
the edge of your lawn, push the
lawnmower along the edge of the lawn.
Ensure that the EdgeMax TM is slightly
over the edge of your lawn (fig. N1).
NOTE: When the side discharge
attachment is attached EdgeMax TM can
only be used on the right side of the
mower.

showninFigureO.
Open,butdonotremove,theupper-
handleattachmentlevers(5)andfold
theupperhandle(3)backoverthelower
MOWEROVERLOAD
Topreventdamageduetooverload
conditions,donottrytoremovetoo
muchgrassatonetime.Stowdownyour
cuttingpace,orraisethecutheight.
STORAGE
_WARNING: Rotating blade can
cause serious injury. Release BAIL
HANDLE (2) to turn mower off and unplug
mower before lifting, transporting, or
storing the mower. Store in a dry place.
ACAUTION: PINCH POINT. TO
AVOID BEING PINCHED, KEEP
FINGERS AWAY FROM AREA
BETWEEN HANDLES WHEN FOLDING
DOWN HANDLES.
_CAUTION: MAKE SURE CORD
DOES NOT BECOME STRETCHED OR
PINCHED IN THE JOINTS OF THE
HANDLES DURING FOLDING. THIS
CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE CORD.
The handle of the mower can be easily
folded down for quick and convenient
storage.
• Holding onto the handle, open, but
do not remove, the lower-handle
attachment levers (6) and fold the
handle to the front of the mower as
handle (4) as shown in Figure P.
• The mower shold be compacted down
as shown in Figure Q.
CARRYING THE MOWER
ZLDANGER: ROTATING BLADES CAN
CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. TO PREVENT
SERIOUS INJURY, UNPLUG MOWER
WHEN UNATTENDED, CLEANING,
SERVICING, TRANSPORTING, LIFTING,
OR STORING MOWER.
• The mower can be carried using the
convenient carry handles (10) as
shown in Figure R. DO NOT attempt
to lift the mower by grasping the upper
10
handle (3) or lower handle (4).
MOWING TIPS
z_WARNING: ALWAYS INSPECT
AREA WHERE MOWER IS TO BE
USED AND REMOVE ALL STONES,

STICKS, WIRE, BONES, AND OTHER
DEBRIS WHICH MIGHT BE THROWN
BY THE ROTATING BLADE.
1.zLWARNING: Mow across the face
of slopes, never up-and-down.
Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes. Do not
mow excessively steep slopes. Always
maintain good footing.
2. Release bail handle to turn mower
"OFF" when crossing any gravel area
(stones can be thrown by the blade).
3. Set mower at highest cutting height
when mowing in rough ground or in
tall weeds. Removing too much grass
at one time can cause the motor to
be overloaded and to stop. Refer to
troubleshooting guide.
4. Ifthe grass collection bag (8) is used
during the fast growing season, the
grass may tend to clog up at the
discharge opening. Release bail handle
to turn mower off and unplug mower.
Remove the catcher and shake the
grass down to the back end of the bag.
Also clean out any grass or debris which
may be packed around the discharge
opening. Replace the grass catcher.
5. If mower should start to vibrate
abnormally, release bail handle to turn
mower off and unplug mower. Check
immediately for cause. Vibration is a
warning of trouble. Do not operate mower
until a service check has been made.
Refer to troubleshooting guide in manual.
6. ALWAYS RELEASE BAIL HANDLE
TO TURN MOWER OFF AND
UNPLUG MOWER WHEN LEAVING
iT UNATTENDED, EVEN FOR A
SHORT PERIOD OF TIME.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING
BLADE
/_ DANGER: RiSK OF iNJURY. WHEN
REASSEMBLING THE BLADE SYSTEM,
ENSURE EACH PART IS REINSTALLED
CORRECTLY, AS DESCRIBED BELOW.
IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE BLADE
OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BLADE
SYSTEM MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
1. Z_WARNING: RELEASEBAIL
&
HANDLE TO TURN MOWER OFF,
WAIT FOR THE BLADE TO STOP,
AND UNPLUG MOWER.
2. Cut a piece of 2x4 wood (27) (about
2 feet long) (610 mm) to keep blade
from turning while removing nut (28).
3. Wear gloves and proper eye protection.
Turn the mower on its side. Be careful
of sharp edges of blade. Position wood
and unscrew bolt with 9/16" wrench
(29) as shown in Figure S.
4. Note the orientation of each part as
you remove it. Remove nut (30). Pull
off washer (31), the blade insulator
(32), and the blade (33) as shown
in Figure T. Examine all pieces for
damage and replace if necessary.
NOTE: The fan should not be able to be
removed.
5. To reassemble, slide the blade (33)
on. Itcan only be attached to the fan
in one direction and location. Line up
the D-shaped hole of the blade with
the D-shaped post of the fan, ensuring
the writing on the blade faces out away
from the mower. Place the insulator (32)
on the blade so that the two outer ribs
extend past the blade. Place the square
washer (31) on top of the insulator so
that it sits inside of the two outer ribs on
the insulator. Replace the nut (30) with
the wide side against the washer.
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6.Totightenfirmly,positionthepieceof
woodasshowninFigureUtokeep
thebladefromturning.Securenut
withthewrench.
instructionsforbladebalancing.
7.Replacebladeonmowerand
tightensecurely.Seeinstructionsfor
removingandinstallingblade.
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. ENSURE
THAT MOWER IS UNPLUGGED.
Sharpening the blade twice during a
mowing season is usually sufficient
under normal circumstances. Sand
causes the blade to dull quickly. If your
lawn has sandy soil, more frequent
sharpening may be required.
REPLACE BENT OR DAMAGED
BLADE IMMEDIATELY.
WHEN SHARPENING THE
BLADE:
1. Make sure blade remains balanced.
2. Sharpen blade at the original cutting
angle.
3. Sharpen cutting edges on both ends
of blade, removing equal amounts of
material from both ends.
TO SHARPEN BLADE iN A VISE:
(Figure V)
1. Be sure the bail handle is released, the
blade has stopped and the mower is
unplugged before removing the blade.
2. Remove blade from mower. See
instructions for removing and installing
blade.
3. Secure blade (33)in a vise (36).
4. Wear proper eye protection and gloves
and be careful not to cut yourself.
5. Carefully file the cutting edges of
the blade with a fine tooth file (37)
or sharpening stone, maintaining the
angle of the original cutting edge.
6. Check balance of blade and balance
i needed before reattaching. See
BLADE BALANCING (Figure W)
Check balance of the blade (33) by
placing center hole in the blade over
a nail or round shank screwdriver
(38), clamped horizontally in a vise
(36). If either end of the blade rotates
downward, file along the sharp edge
of that dropping end. Blade is properly
balanced when neither end drops.
LUBRICATION
No lubrication is necessary. Do not oil
the wheels. They have plastic bearing
surfaces which require no lubrication.
CLEANING
Release bail handle (2) to turn mower
off, let the blade come to a stop and
unplug mower. Use only mild soap
and a damp cloth to clean the mower.
Clean out any clippings which may
have accumulated on the underside of
the deck. After several uses, check all
exposed fasteners for tightness.
PREVENTING CORROSION
Fertilizers and other garden chemicals
contain agents which greatly accelerate
the corrosion of metals. If you mow in
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PROBLEM
• Mower doesn't run when bail handle is activated_
2. Motor stops while mowing.
3. Mower runs but cutting performance is unsatisfactory,
4. Mower is too hard to push.
5. Mower is abnormally noisy and vibrates.
6. Mower not picking up clippings with bag.
TROUBLESHOOTING SOLUTION
A. Check to make sure mower is properly plugged in and that the button on
switch box is being completely depressed before pulling the bail handle.
B. Release bail handle to turn mower off. Unplug mower. Turn mower over
and check that blade is free to turn.
A. Release bail handle to turn mower off. Unplug mower. Turn mower over
and check that blade is free to turn.
B. Raise cutting height of wheels to highest position and start mower.
C. Avoid overloading the mower. Slow down the cutting pace, or raise the cut height.
A. Release bail handle to turn mower off. Unplug mower. Turn mower over and check:
Blade for sharpness - Keep blade sharp.
Deck and discharge chute for clogging.
B. Wheel height adjustment may be set too low for grass condition. Raise cutting
height.
A. Release bail handle to turn mower off. Unplug mower. Raise cutting height to
reduce deck drag on grass. Check each wheel for free rotation.
A. Release bai! handle to turn mower off. Unplug mower. Turn mower on
side and check blade to ensure it has not been bent or damaged. If 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.
B. If there is no visible damage to the blade and the mower still vibrates:
Release bail handle to turn mower off, unplug mower, and disassemble entire
blade assembly as described in the "Removing and Installing Blade" section.
Remove any debris and clean each piece. Replace each piece as described in
the "Removing and Installing Blade" section. If mower still vibrates, return the
mower to an authorized BLACK+DECKER authorized service center.
A. Chute clogged. Release bail handle to turn mower off. Unplug mower. Clear
chute of grass clippings.
B. Raise cutting height of wheels to shorten length of the cut.
C. Bag full. Empty bag more often.
For assistance, visit our website www.blackanddecker.com for the location of the service center nearest you, or call the
BLACK+DECKER help line at 1-800-544-6986o

areaswherefertilizersorchemicalshave
beenused,themowershouldbecleaned
immediatelyafterwardasfollows:
Releasebailhandle(2)toturnmower
offandunplugmower.Wipeallexposed
partswithadampcloth.
Z_CAUTION: DO NOT POUR OR
SPRAY WATER ON THE MOWER IN AN
ATTEMPT TO CLEAN IT. Do not store the
tool on or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals.
Such storage can cause rapid corrosion.
MEETS CPSC SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS
BLACK+DECKER Mowers conform to
the safety standards of the American
National Standards Institute, and
the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission. The Blade turns when the
motor is running.
MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT: To assure product
SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
maintenance and adjustment (including
brush inspection and replacement) should
be performed by BLACK+DECKER
Service Centers or other qualified
service organizations, always using
BLACK+DECKER replacement parts.
When servicing use ONLY IDENTICAL
REPLACEMENT PARTS.
ACCESSORIES
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
FOR USE WITH YOUR MOWER ARE
AVAILABLE FROM YOUR LOCAL
DEALER OR AUTHORIZED SERVICE
CENTER. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
REGARDING ACCESSORIES, PLEASE
CALL: 1=800=544=6986
Z_WARNING: The use of any
accessory not recommended for use with
this toot could be hazardous.
SERVICE INFORMATION
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, call:
1=800=544=6986 or visit
www.blackanddecker.com
Limited 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 wilt 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.
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
or province to province. Should you have
any questions, contact the manager of
your nearest BLACK+DECKER Service
Center. This product is not intended for
commercial use.
FREEWARNINGLABELREPLACEMENT:If
your warning labels become illegible or
are missing, call 1-800=544=6986 for a
free replacement.
LATIN AMERICA: This warranty does
not apply to products sold in Latin
America. For products sold in Latin
America, check country specific warranty
information contained in the packaging,
call the local company or see the website
for warranty information.
Imported by
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.,
701 E. Joppa Rd.
Towson, MD 21286 U.S.A.
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TM
Tondeuse filaire de 508rnm (20 po)
MODE D'EMPLOI
NUMERO DE CATALOGUE
MM2000
Herci d'avoir choisi BLACK+DECKER! Consulter le site Web
www.BlackandDecker.com/NewOwner pour enregistrer votre nouveau produit,
A LIRE AVANT DE RETOURNER CE PRODUIT POUR QUELQUE
RAISON QUE CE SOIT :
Si des questions ou des probl_mes surgissent apr_s I'achat d'un produit
BLACK+DECKER, consulter le site Web www.blackanddecker.com/instantanswers
pour obtenir des r_ponses instantan_ment 24 heures par jour. Si la r_ponse est
introuvable ou en I'absence d'acc_s &I'lnternet, composer le 1800 544=6986 de 8 h
17 h HNE, du lundi au vendredi, pour parler avec un agent. Pri_re d'avoir le num_ro de
catalogue sous la main Iors de I'appel.
Pour I'achat d'un filtre de rechange composer le 1=888=678=7278
CONSERVER CE MODE D'EMPLOI POUR UN USAGE ULTERIEURo
LIGNES DIRECTRICES EN IVlATIERE DE SECURITE - DEFiNiTiONS
It est important que vous lisiez et compreniez ce mode d'emploi. Les inform.ations qu'il
contient concernent VOTRE SECURITE et visent & EVlTER TOUT PROBLEME. Les
symboles ci-dessous servent & vous aider & reconnaftre cette information.
Z_ DANGER : Indique une situation dangereuse imminente qui, si elle n'est pas _vit6e,
causera la mort ou des graves blessures.
Z_ AVERTISSEMENT : Indique une situation potentiellement dangereuse qui, si elte
n'est pas 6vit6e, pourrait causer la mort ou de graves blessures.
Z_ MISE EN GARDE : Indique une situation potentieltement dangereuse qui, si elte
n'est pas 6vit6e, pourrait causer des blessures mineures ou mod@6es.
AViS : Utilis6 sans le symbote d'alerte & la s6curit6, indique une situation
potentieltement dangereuse qui, si elle n'est pas 6vit6e, peut r6sulter en des
dommages & la propri6t6.
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Voiciune explication des symboles de
danger importants sur la tondeuse.
1. L'utilisateur doit lire
et comprendre le mode
d'emploi.
2. Pour r6duire le risque de
btessures graves, ne pas
tondre les pentes de haut
en bas ou de bas en haut.
Toujours tondre les pentes en
diagonale.
3. Pour 6viter des btessures
aux personnes et aux
animaux & proximit6, les
garder & bonne distance
de la tondeuse en cours de
fonctionnement.
4. Des lames en mouvement
(rotation) risquent de
provoquer de graves
btessures. Tenir les mains
et les pieds 6toign6s du
ch&ssis et de I'ouverture de d6charge
de la tondeuse. Toujours s'assurer que
la lame s'est arr@6e (attendre la fin de
la rotation de la lame, soit environ 3
secondes apres avoir rel&ch6 I'anse et
retir6 la c16de sOret6) avant de retirer
et de replacer le coltecteur d'herbe, de
nettoyer, d'entretenir, de transporter ou
de soutever la tondeuse.
5. Les objets percut6s par
la lame de la tondeuse
peuvent provoquer de
graves btessures. Se tenir
derriere la poign6e Iorsque
le moteur tourne. Toujours s'assurer
que les personnes et les animaux de
compagnie sont loin de la d6charge de
la tondeuse Iors de son fonctionnement.
Toujours inspecter la surface & tondre
avant de commencer et retirer tout objet
qui pourrait _tre projet6 par ta lame.
Rel&cher l'anse pour _teindre la tondeuse
et attendre que la lame s'immobilise
(environ 3 secondes) avant de traverser
des all6es, des routes, des patios et des
all6es gravel6es.
/_AVERTISSEMENT :
AVERTISSEMENTS DE
SECURITE ET DIRECTIVES
DE PREMII-RE iMPORTANCE
ZLAVERTISSEMENT :sl DES
OUTILS ELECTRIQUES D.EJARDINAGE
SONT UTILISES, D.ES PRECA.UTIONS.
DE BASE EN MATIERE DE SECURITE
DOIVENT ETRE SUIVIES AFIN DE
RE."DUIRE LE RISQUE D'INCENDIE, DE
DECHARGE ELECTRIQUE ET DE
BLESSURE CORPORELLE,
NOTAMMENT LES SUIVANTES.
LIRE TOUTES CES
DIRECTIVES
REDUCTION DES RISQUES ET DES
BLESSURES :
• Avant tout usage, veiller & ce que
tout utilisateur de cet outil lise et
comprenne toutes les directives
de s6curit6 ainsi que I'information
comprise dans le pr6sent manuel.
• Conserver ces directives et les examiner
fr6quemment avant d'utiliser I'appareil
ou de donner des directives aux autres.
i_DANGER :MESURES DE
SI_CURITi_ IMPORTANTES
POUR TONDEUSE A
CONDUCTEUR
ACCOMPAGNANT
Cette tondeuse peut amputer tes bras
et les jambes et projeter des objets. Le
non-respect des directives de s6curit6s
ci-dessous peut provoquer de s@ieuses
btessures ou un d6c_s.
UTILISATION G_eNERALE
1. Lire, comprendre et respecter les direc-
tives figurant sur la tondeuse et dans le
mode d'emptoi avant de commencer.
2. Ne pas approcher les mains ou les
pieds de la tondeuse ou de sa partie
inf@ieure. Toujours se tenir & I'_cart de
I'ouverture d'6jection.
3. Ne permettre qu'& des adultes respon-
sables, familiers de ces directives,
d'utiliser cette tondeuse.
4. D6barrasser la zone & tondre des
objets tels les pierres, les tiges, les ills,
les jouets, les os, etc., qui pourraient
@re projet6s par la lame. Les objets
percut6s par la lame peuvent provo-
quer de graves btessures corporelles.
Se tenir derri@e la poign_e Iorsque le
moteur tourne.
5. S'assurer qu'it n'y a personne & prox-
imit6 de la tondeuse avant I'utilisation.
Tenir les curieux et les animaux &une
distance sore. Arr@er la tondeuse si
quelqu'un p6n6tre darts la zone de tonte.
6. Ne pas utiliser I'appareit avec les pieds
nus ou des sandales. Toujours mettre
des chaussures 6paisses.
7. Ne pas tirer la tondeuse vers l'arriere
sauf en cas d'absotue n6cessit&
Regarder vers le bas et derriere soi
avant et pendant tout d_placement en
marche arri@e.
8. Ne jamais diriger 1'6jection en direction
d'une personne. Eviter d'6jecter les
substances contre un mur ou un obsta-
cle. Les substances pourraient ricocher
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versI'op@ateur.D6gagerI'ansepour
6teindretatondeuseetarr@erlalame
avantdetraverserunesurfacegravel6e.
9.Nepasutiliserlatondeusesansinstaller
lecollecteurd'herbe,laprotectionde
1'6jecteur,laprotectionarri_reoutoute
autreprotectiondes6curit6enplaceet
quifonctionne.V@ifierr6guli_rement
touteslesprotectionsettouslesdis-
positifsdesQret6pours'assurerqu'ils
sontenbon6tatdefonctionnementafin
d'assurerunfonctionnementad6quat
selonsafonctionpr6vue.Remplacer
toutverrou,protectionouautredispositif
desOret6endommag6avantt'utilisation.
10.Nejamaislaisserunetondeuseen
marchesanssurveillance.
11.Toujoursd6gagerI'ansepourcouper
lemoteur,attendrequelalame
s'immobilisecompletementetretirerta
ct6desQret6avantdenettoyertaton-
deuse,d'enteverlecollecteurd'herbeou
ded6boucherlaprotectiondel'6jecteur,
avantdelaisserlatondeuseouavant
toutr6gtage,d6pannageouv@ification.
12.N'utitiserlatondeusequ'Alalumi_redu
jourouavecunbon6ctairageartificiel
Iorsquelesobjetssitu6sdanslechamp
delalamesontclairementvisiblesApar-
titdupointd'op@ationdelatondeuse.
13.Nepasutiliserlatondeusesous
I'emprisedeI'alcooloudedrogues
ouencasdefatigueoudemaladie.
Demeurervigilant,surveillerletravail
effectu6,etfairepreuvedejugement.
14.Eviterlesconditionsenvironnementa-
lesdangereuses.Nejamaisutiliserla
tondeusedansdesendroitshumidesou
mouilt6setnejamaisI'utilisersousla
ptuie.Toujourss'assurerd'avoirlepied
sur;marcher;nejamaiscourir.
15.D6sengagerlesyst_me
d'entrafnement,lecas_ch6ant,avant
ded6marrerlemoteur.
16.SilatondeusecommenceAvibrerde
fa(_onanormate,relAcherlapoign6e
detib@ationsouscaution(levierde
commande)(2),attendezquelalame
s'arr_teetd6brancherlatondeuse,puis
recherchertacauseimm6diatement.Les
vibrationssontg6n@alementunaver-
tissementdeprobt_mes.
17.Toujoursmettreuneprotection
respiratoireetpourtesyeuxdurant
I'utilisationdelatondeuse.
18.L'utilisationdetoutaccessoireou
piecenonrecommand6saveccette
tondeuses'av@erdangereuse.N'utitiser
quelesaccessoiresapprouv_spar
BLACK+DECKER.
19.Nejamaistroptendrelesbrasen
utilisantlatondeuse.Toujourss'assurer
deconserverson6quilibreAtoutmoment
aucoursdeI'utitisationdelatondeuse.
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UTILISATION SUR UNE PENTE
Les pentes sont un facteur majeur de glis-
sades et de chutes, qui peuvent entrafner
de graves btessures. L'utilisation sur
toutes les pentes
demande une attention particuti@e. Ne
pas tondre une pente sur laquelle on ne se
sent pas & I'aise.
1. Tondre les pente^sen diagonale, jamais
de haut en bas. Etre extr_mement pru-
dent Iors des virages sur les pentes.
2. Faire attention aux trous, orni@es,
rebonds, pierres ou autres objets
cach6s. Une surface in6gale peut pro-
voquer une glissade ou une chute. Une
herbe haute peut cacher des obstacles.
3. Ne pas tondre une herbe mouill6e ou
des pentes excessivement escarp6es.
Un _quitibre instabte peut provoquer
une glissade ou une chute.
4. Ne pas tondre pres des falaises, des
foss6s ou des talus. I1y a un risque de
perdre sa stabilit6 ou son _quilibre.
ENFANTS
Des incidents tragiques peuvent sur-
venir si I'op@ateur n'est pas vigilant
en pr6sence d'enfants. Les enfants
sont parfois attir6s par la tondeuse et
I'op@ation de tonte. Ne jamais supposer
qu'un enfant est rest6 au demier endroit
oQ il a 6t6 vu.
1. Tenir les enfants b,1'6cartde la zone de
tonte et sous la surveillance attentive d'un
adulte responsable autre que I'operateur.
2. Rester vigilant et arr_ter la tondeuse si
un enfant p6n_tre dans la zone.
3. Ne jamais laisser un enfant utiliser la
t^ondeuse.
4. Etre tres prudent aux environs des
virages, arbustes, arbres ou autres
objets qui peuvent vous emp_cher de
voir un enfant.
REVISION GC:NERALE
1. Ne jamais utiliser la tondeuse dans
un endroit ctos.
2. Maintenir tousles ecrous et les boulons
serres pour s'assurer que le mat@iel
est en bon etat de fonctionnement.
3. Ne jamais alt@er le dispositif de
s6curit6. S'assurer r_gulierement de
son fonctionnement ad6quat.
4. Eviter I'accumulation d'herbe, de
feuilles et d'autres d6bris sur la ton-
deuse. Laisser la tondeuse refroidir
avant de la stocker.
5. Si vous heurtez un objet, rel&chez
la poign6e de lib@ation sous cau-
tion (levier de commande) (2) pour
6teindre la tondeuse, attendre que
la lame d'arr_ter et de d6brancher la
tondeuse, puis inspecter la tondeuse.

R6paration,desdommages,avantde
d6marreretd'utitiserlatondeuse.
6. Nejamaiseffectuerder6glagesouder6pa-
rationsIorsquelemoteurestenmarcheni
Iorsquelatondeuseestbranch6e.
7. D6brancheztoujourslatondeuse
avantd'ajuster,lenettoyage,la
r6paration,I'inspection,letransport,
lestockageoulaisserlatondeuse.
8. V6rifierfr6quemmentlescomposants
ducoltecteurd'herbeettaprotection
de1'6jecteuret,aubesoin,remptacer
parlespi_cesrecommand6espar
BLACK+DECKERseulement.
9. Leslamesdetondeusessonttran-
chantes.Recouvrirlalameoumettre
desgants,et6tre tr_s prudent Iors
de I'entretien.
10. Prendre soin ou remplacer les
6tiquettes et les directives de s6cu-
rit6, au besoin.
POUR TOUTES LES
TONDEUSES A GAZON ._,
DOUBLE ISOLATION
1. Pi_ces de rechange
Pour la r6paration, utitiser uniquement
des pi_ces de rechange identiques.
2. Connexions d'appareils _.fiche polaris6e
Pour r6duire le risque de d6charge
6tectrique, cet appareit comporte une
fiche polaris6e (une broche est plus large
que I'autre) et exigera I'utilisation d'une
rallonge polaris6e. La fiche de l'appareit
ne se branchera que d'une seute fagon
dans une raltonge potaris6e. Si la fiche
ne s'ins_re pas totatement dans la
raltonge, I'inverser. Si la fiche ne s'ins_re
toujours pas, obtenir une rallonge
potaris6e appropri6e. Une rallonge
potaris6e exigera I'utilisation d'une prise
murale potaris6e. Cette fiche ne se
branchera que d'une seute fagon dans
une prise murale polaris6e. Si la fiche
ne s'ins_re pas totalement dans la prise
murate, I'inverser. Si elle ne s'ins@e
toujours pas dans la prise, demander &
un 6tectricien comp6tent d'installer une
prise murale appropri6e. Ne modifier en
aucun cas la fiche de I'appareit, la prise
ou la fiche de la ratlonge.
Z_AVERTISSEMENT •
AVERTISSEMENTS ET
DIRECTIVES DE St_CURITIe
GENERALES POUR TOUS LES
OUTILS
• CET OUTJL PEUT #TRE
DANGEREUX. Respecter tous
les avertissements et directives
de s6curit6 contenues dans ce
manuel. L'op6rateur est responsable
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du respect des avertissements et
directives de s6curit6 contenus dans
ce manuel et indiqu6s sur la machine.
Restreindre I'usage de cette tondeuse
& des personnes capables de tire,
de comprendre et de respecter les
avertissements et directives de s6curit6
contenus dans ce manuel et indiqu6s
sur la machine.
• Eviter tout environnement dangereux.
Ne pas utiliser de tondeuse & gazon
dans un endroit humide ou mouill6.
• Ne pas utiJJaer aous la pJuie.
• TenJr les enfants ai'6cart. Tous
les visiteurs doivent se trouver & une
distance sore de la zone de travail.
• S'habiller de maniere appropri6e, Ne pas
porter de v6tements amples ni de bijoux.
IIspeuvent se prendre dans les pi_ces
mobiles. Lors de travaux & I'ext6rieur, il
est recommand6 de porter des gants en
caoutchouc et des chaussures.
•Porter des lunettes de s6curJt6.
Toujours utiliser un masque protecteur
ou antipoussi@es si le travail d6gage
beaucoup de poussi_re.
• Utiiiser le bon appareH 61ectrJque. Ne
pas utitiser une tondeuse & gazon pour
une autre application que celle pour
laquelle elte a6t6 pr6vue.
• Un disjoncteur de fuite de terre dolt
6tre install6 pour prot6ger les circuits
ou les prises utilis6s pour la tondeuse
& gazon. Des prises avec fonction de
disjoncteur de fuite de terre int6gr6es
sont aussi disponibles et peuvent 6tre
utilis6es comme mesures de s6curit6.
•/KAVERTISSEMENT " Pour 6viter
toute d6charge 61ectrique, utiliser
uniquement avec une rallonge destin6e
& une utilisation b.I'ext6rieur, comme
les rallonges SW, SOW, STW, STOW,
SJW, SJOW, SJTW, ou SJTOW.
• UTILISATiON DE RALLONGES
S'assurer que la ratlonge esten bon
6tat avant de I'utiliser. Toujours utiliser
une rallonge de calibre appropri6 avec
I'outit, c'est-&-dire un calibre de fil
appropri6 pour des cordons de diverses
Iongueurs et dont I'intensit6 est
suffisante pour transporter le courant
d6bit6 par I'outil. L'utilisation d'un
cordon de calibre inf6rieur causera une
chute de tension de ligne et donc une
perte de puissance et une surchauffe.
Pour conna'itre les cordons de bon
calibre _.utiliser, consulter le tableau
suivant. Pour r6duire la probabilit6 de
d6connexion de la tondeuse & gazon
cordon de I'ensembte du cordon
pendant fonctionnement :
i) Faire un nceud comme I'indiquent
les figures A et A1 ou

ii)UtiliserI'unedescourroiesdefixationde
lapriseouFundesconnecteursd6crits
danslepr6sentmanuel(figureB).
Calibre minimal des cordons de rallonge
Tension Longueur totale du cordon en pieds
120V 0-25 26-50 5t-100 101-150
(0-76m) (7,6-152m) (152-304m) (30,4-45,7m)
IntensJt_ (A)
Au Au Calibre moyen des ills (AWG)
moins plus
12 - 16 14 12 Non recommande
Cordon Cordon
.-, d'alimentation
amovlDle , .
Nouer le cordon
comme dans I'illustration
Mettre la fiche darts la prise
RACCORDElVlENT DE LA
RALLONGE (FIGURE B)
•Un dispositif de retenue de rallonge
(12) est int6gre dans la poignee
de la detente pour emp6cher le
debranchement de la rallonge. Pour
utiliser ce dispositif, replier simplement
la rallonge en deux &environ 203 mm
(8 po) de I'extremit6, puis I'inserer
dans I'ouverture (13) comme le montre
la figure B. Presser la rallonge dans
les deux encoches de retenue (14)
pour qu'elle tienne solidement. Tirer
delicatement sur la rallonge afin de
s'assurer que celle-ci est fermement
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engagee dans le dispositif de retenue de
la tondeuse. Connecter la prise femelle
de la rallonge au cordon d'alimentation
et brancher la tondeuse.
• Ne pas utiliser le cordon de maniere
abusive. Ne jamais tirer la tondeuse
Agazon par son cordon ou tirer sur ce
dernier pour le d6brancher de la prise.
Tenir le cordon 6toign6 de la chaleur, de
I'huite et des bords tranchants.
•Ne pas forcer la tondeuse a gazon.
Le travail sera mieux accompli et plus
securitaire au rythme prevu pour I'appareil.
• Ne pas trop tendre les bras.
Conserver son 6quilibre en tout temps.
• Etre vigilant. Surveiller le travail
effectu6. Faire preuve de jugement. Ne
pas utiliser la tondeuse & gazon si I'on
est fatigu6.
• D6brancher la tondeuse a gazon.
D6brancher la tondeuse & gazon de
la source d'atimentation Iorsqu'elle
n'est pas utilis6e, avant d'effectuer
une r6paration et avant de changer les
accessoires tels que les lames et autres.
•Entreposer les tondeuses a gazon
inutilJs6es & I'int6rieur. Lorsque
les tondeuses & gazon ne sont pas
utilis6es, elles doivent 6tre entrepos6es
& I'int6rieur, dans un endroit sec et clans
un endroit verrouilt6, hors de la port6e
des enfants.
• Bien entretenJr la tondeuse
gazon. S'assurer que les lames de
coupe sont aiguis6es et propres afin
d'optimiser s6curit6 et performance.
Suivre les consignes de graissage et de
changement d'accessoires. Inspecter
r6guti_rement la tondeuse; en cas de
dommages, la faire r6parer par un
centre de r6paration autoris6. Inspecter
r6gulierement les ratlonges et les
remplacer si eltes sont endommag6es.
Maintenir les poign6es seches, propres
et exemptes d'huite et de graisse.
•Maintenir les pare-mains en place et
en etat de fonctionnement.
• IViaJntenJrles lames aff_3t6es.
•Tenir les mains et les pJeds 61oign6s
de la zone de coupe.
• Les objets percut6s par la lame de
tondeuse a gazon peuvent provoquer
de graves blessures corporeltes. I1
faut toujours inspecter soigneusement la
pelouse et 61iminer tousles objets avant
chaque tonte.
•Si la tondeuse a gazon rencontre un
objet 6tranger, suJvre la demarche
suJvante :
1)Arr6ter la tondeuse & gazon.
Rel&cher I'interrupteur marche/arr6t.
2) D6brancher le cordon d'atimentation.
3) Rechercher tout signe de dommage.

4)R@arertoutdommageavantded6marrer
etd'utiliserlatondeuse_gazon.
• Utitiser seulement des pieces de
rechange identiques.
CONSERVER CES iVlESURES.
Z_DANGER "AVERTISSEiVlENTS
SUPPLi_=MENTAIRES POUR
TONDEUSES
• VI_RIFIER QUE LES PIECES NE SONT
PAS ENDOMMAG[=ES. Si un dispositif
de protection, ou toute autre piece,
est endommage, il faut faire examiner
soigneusement I'outil, avant toute
utilisation ult6rieure, afin d'assurer un
fonctionnement adequat selon sa fonction
prevue. Verifier I'alignement des pi_ces
mobiles, la presence de grippage des
pi_ces mobiles et de rupture de pi_ces,
I'assemblage et tout autre probl_me
pouvant nuire au fonctionnement de I'outil.
Un dispositif de protection endommage,
ou toute autre piece endommagee, dolt
6tre repar6 ou remplace adequatement
par un centre de reparation autorise &
moins d'un avis contraire indique dans le
present mode d'emploi.
• REPARATIONS ET ENTRETIEN. Les
r6parations, I'entretien et tout r6glage
non pr6cis6s dans ce mode d'emploi
devraient 6tre effectu6s A un centre de
r6paration autoris6 BLACK+DECKER
ou Atout autre centre de r6paration
professionnel. Utiliser toujours des
z_pi6ces de rechange identiques.
AVERTISSEMENT : certaines
poussi@es produites par ce produit
contiennent des produits chimiques
reconnus par I'Etat de la Californie comme
pouvant causer le cancer, les anomalies
DESCRIPTION FONCTIONNELLE
1. Boftier de commande
2. Anse
3. Poign6e sup6rieure
4. Poign6e inf6rieure
5. Leviers de fixation de la poign6e
sup6rieure (2)
6. Leviers de fixation de la poign6e
inf6rieure (2)
7. Levier de r6gtage de la hauteur de
coupe
8. Sac coltecteur d'herbe
9. Panneau/volet arri_re
10. Poign6es de transport
11. EdgeMax TM
cong6nitales et d'autres dangers pour la
reproduction. Voici quelques exemples de
ces produits chimiques :
• compos6s pr6sents dans les engrais
• compos6s pr6sents dans les
insecticides, herbicides et pesticides
• arsenic et chrome provenant de bois
trait6 chimiquement
Pour r6duire votre exposition & ces
produits chimiques, porter un 6quipement
de s6curit6 approuv6 comme un masque
antipoussi_res congu sp6cialement pour
fittrer les particules microscopiques.
L'6tiquette appos6e sur votre outil peut
comprendre les symboles suivants.
V................. volts
mW ............. milliwatts
nm .............. Iongueur d'onde en
nanometres
A................. amperes
Hz ............... hertz
W................ watts
min .............. minutes
ou AC .... courant altematif
---ou DC.. courant continu
............... sous vide
................ Construction de classe I
(mis 4la terre)
@ ................. borne de mise 4 la minute
[] ................ Construction de classe II
/',\................ symbole d'a vertissemen t
.../min .......... tours 4 la minute
it, .............. Lire le mode d'emploi
avant I'utilisation
@................. Utiliser une protection
respiratoire ad4quate.
@ ................ Utiliser une protection
oculaire ad4quate.
0 ................. Utiliser une protection
auditive ad4quate.
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