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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SOLUTION
1. Mower doesn’t run when bail handle is activated. 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.
2. Motor stops while mowing. 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.
3. Mower runs but cutting performance is unsatisfactory,
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.
4. Mower is too hard to push. 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.
5. Mower is abnormally noisy and vibrates. A. Release bail 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.
6. Mower not picking up clippings with bag. 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 1-800-544-6986.