Black & Decker MM1800 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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• indicates the Mower is “DOUBLE INSULATED
OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only with an extension cord intended for outdoor use, such as an
extension cord of type SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A.
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuits or outlets to be used for the mower.
Receptacles are available having built in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety.
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 conditions that may affect their operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this manual.
REPAIRS AND SERVICE. Repairs, maintenance and any adjustments not specified in this manual should be performed by Black & Decker
authorized service centers or other qualified service organizations, always using identical replacement parts.
DANGER: ADDITIONAL WARNINGS FOR MOWERS
ALWAYS firmly grip handle with both hands when operating mower.
NEVER wear radio or music headphones while operating mower.
CONTAIN long hair.
NEVER attempt to make a wheel height adjustment while the motor is running or while the mower is plugged in.
IF MOWER stalls, release switch lever to turn mower off, wait for blade to stop and unplug the cord before attempting to unclog the chute or
remove anything from under the deck.
KEEP HANDS and feet away from cutting area.
KEEP BLADES sharp. Always use protective gloves when handling the mower blade.
IF YOU are using a grass catcher, check it frequently for wear and deterioration. If excessively worn, replace with new bag for your safety.
USE EXTREME CAUTION when reversing or pulling mower toward you.
WARNING: 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 chemicals, wear approved safety
equipment such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out
microscopic particles.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
PREPARATION
PLEASE REFER TO DIAGRAMS (A, B, C...) AND ITEM NUMBERS
(1, 2, 3...) AS NOTED THROUGHOUT MANUAL. FOR EXAMPLE,
A-1 REFERS TO ITEM 1 IN FIGURE A.
UNPACKING - (FIGURES A1, A2)
STEP 1:
Open the tops of the box. Carefully cut down the sides of the box on the
opposite end of the handle and fold the flap down as shown.
WARNING: Sharp blade. Keep body parts away from blade.
STEP 2:
With the carton end cut open, remove the cardboard filler, handle tubes,
accessory bag and grass bag and push the mower out of the opened
carton.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE ASSEMBLING YOUR MOWER, CHECK THAT YOU HAVE
RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING IN THE SHIPPING CARTON.
1. Mower
2. Lower Handle Sections
3. Upper Handle
4. Mulch Insert (inside mower under rear door)
5. Grass bag and Grass bag Frame
6. Accessory bag
Tools required for assembly:
Adjustable or 1/2 inch (13mm) wrench
A1
A 2