CMM1000 19" (483mm) Cordless · Convertible · Mulching Rear Bag Mower Tondeuse-déchiqueteuse convertible sans fil à ensachage arrière de 483 mm (19 po) Podadora inalámbrica convertible de 483 mm (19") con bolsa trasera INSTRUCTION MANUAL GUIDE D'UTILISATION MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Cat. No. CMM1000 Copyright © 2005 Black & Decker Form No. 598968-00 Rev. 1 NOV. 2005 Printed in Mexico IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES WARNING: When using Electric Tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following. 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. WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. · KNOW YOUR MOWER - Read the Manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of your mower. · AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS - Don't use your mower in the rain or in damp or wet locations. Don't operate it in gaseous explosive atmospheres. Motors normally spark and the sparks might ignite fumes. · USE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT - Wear safety spectacles or goggles while mowing (regular eyeglasses are not safety glasses). Use face or dust mask if operation is dusty. Safety spectacles are available at your B&D dealer. · STAY ALERT - Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate lawnmower when you are tired. · KEEP GUARDS AND SHIELDS IN PLACE - and keep in working order. · GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK - Repair or replace damaged cords immediately. · DANGER: KEEP AWAY FROM BLADE AREA - Risk of cut - Keep hands and feet away from blade. Don't attempt to remove cut material or unclog chute when blade is moving. · DISCONNECT TOOL: - Release bail handle to turn off mower, and after blade has stopped, remove safety key before making adjustments, before servicing, cleaning, transporting, lifting and when changing blade. · KEEP CHILDREN AWAY - All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area. · STORE IDLE LAWN MOWER INDOORS - When not in use, tool should be stored indoors in a dry place, locked-up with safety key removed - out of reach of children. · DON'T FORCE THE MOWER - It will do the job better and safest at the rate for which it was designed. · USE RIGHT TOOL - Do not use tool for any job except that for which it is intended. · DRESS PROPERLY - Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of substantial rubber soled footwear is recommended. · DON'T ABUSE CORD - Never carry charger by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil and sharp edges. · WARNING - Do not charge outdoors or in wet or damp locations. · DON'T OVERREACH - Keep proper footing and balance at all times. · MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE - Keep blade sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for changing accessories. · AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING - Be sure switch lever and bail handle are not engaged when inserting safety key. · 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. USE IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT BLADES ONLY. WHEN SERVICING - Use only identical replacement parts. READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE A POWER MOWER. KEEP THE AREA OF OPERATION CLEAR of all persons, particularly small children and pets. THOROUGHLY INSPECT THE AREA where the equipment is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects that could be thrown by the blade. DO NOT OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT WHEN BAREFOOT OR WEARING OPEN SANDALS. Always wear substantial footwear. NEVER ATTEMPT TO MAKE A WHEEL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT WHILE THE MOTOR IS RUNNING or while the safety key is plugged in. MOW ONLY IN DAYLIGHT OR IN GOOD ARTIFICIAL LIGHT. NEVER OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT IN WET GRASS. Always be sure of your footing; keep a firm hold on the handle and walk; never run. DO NOT PUT HANDS OR FEET NEAR OR UNDER ROTATING PARTS. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. RELEASE BAIL HANDLE TO TURN MOWER OFF when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. IF THE MOWER STALLS, be sure to release bail handle to turn mower off and wait for blade to stop, remove the safety key before attempting to unclog the chute or remove anything from under the deck. AFTER STRIKING A FOREIGN OBJECT, release bail handle to turn mower off and wait for blade to stop, remove the safety key, thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage and repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower. IF THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD START TO VIBRATE ABNORMALLY release bail handle, remove the safety key and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. RELEASE BAIL HANDLE to turn mower off and wait for blade to stop, remove the safety key whenever you leave the equipment, before unclogging the deck or chute, cleaning the mower, transporting the mower, lifting the mower and when making any repairs or inspections. WHEN CLEANING, REPAIRING, OR INSPECTING, make certain the blade and all moving parts have stopped. SHUT THE MOTOR OFF REMOVE THE KEY AND WAIT UNTIL THE BLADE COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP before removing the grass catcher. MOW ACROSS THE FACE OF SLOPES; NEVER UP AND DOWN. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not mow excessively steep slopes. NEVER OPERATE THE MOWER without proper guards, plates, or other safety protection devices in place. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE. LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS - ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. 2 BATTERY OPERATION & CARE CAUTION: USE ONLY BLACK & DECKER APPROVED REPLACEMENT BATTERIES - CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SERVICE CENTER OR 1-800-HOW-TO. The battery in your cordless lawnmower is a 24-volt sealed lead acid system. There is no liquid contained within the battery and the mower can therefore be stored in any position without fear of leakage. SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS · · · · · · For optimal performance the battery should be kept on constant charge when not in use. The battery prefers to be charged in a cool, dry place. The battery does not need to be fully discharged before recharging. 2 to 3 initial charging cycles may be required after purchase to achieve maximum run time capacity. The battery can be safely stored down to -40°C (-40°F). The battery is maintenance free. PROPER CARE · Off-season storage i. In warmer climates to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that the battery be maintained on constant charge. ii. The mower may be stored with the charger disconnected if all of the following conditions are met. -the mower is fully charged before storing. -the average temperature of the storage location is below 10°C (50°F) -Storage duration is less than 6 months SERVICE AND INSTALLATION Your Black & Decker cordless mower is shipped with the battery system fully assembled and ready for use. When service or repair is required, it is recommended that you take your mower to an authorized Black & Decker Service Centre. When servicing or replacing batteries, please note: · At the end of normal service life, both batteries should be replaced at the same time. Mixing fresh and discharged batteries could increase internal cell pressure and cause battery rupture. · When inserting batteries into this product, the proper polarity or direction must be observed. Reverse insertion of the batteries can result in leakage or explosion. CHARGER SAFETY RULES 1. Plug charger directly into an electrical outlet. DO NOT ABUSE THE CORD. Never carry charger by cord. Do not disconnect the charger from the outlet or mower by pulling it by the cord. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury do not attempt to use this charger with any other product. Likewise, do not attempt to charge the mower with any other charger. Do not service mower with charger or safety key installed. Do not operate a damaged charger. Replace damaged cords or charger immediately at an authorized Black & Decker service depot. Always charge the mower in a dry area protected from the weather. Do not expose the mower or charger to rain. Do not charge in wet locations. Do not charge mower when temperature is above 40°C (104°F) or below 5°C (41°F). Keep the mower and charger away from water, heat sources, (Such as radiators, heaters, stoves...etc.) flames, or chemicals. Be careful not to damage the charger cord, by keeping cord away from sharp edges. WARNING: FIRE HAZARD ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE CHARGER FROM THE POWER SUPPLY (WALL OUTLET) BEFORE REMOVING THE CHARGER CONNECTOR. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, WITH THE CHARGER PLUGGED IN TO THE POWER SUPPLY, THE EXPOSED CONNECTOR CAN BE SHORTED BY FOREIGN MATERIAL AND MAY CAUSE A FIRE. FOREIGN MATERIALS OF A CONDUCTIVE NATURE, SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, STEEL WOOL, ALUMINUM FOIL, OR ANY BUILD-UP OF METALLIC PARTICLES, SHOULD BE KEPT FROM THE CONNECTOR. ALWAYS UNPLUG CHARGER BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN. 3 PLEASE REFER TO DIAGRAMS (A, B, C...) AND ITEM NUMBERS (1, 2, 3...) AS NOTED THROUGHOUT MANUAL. UNPACKING Your mower has been completely assembled at the factory except for the Grassbag. To remove mower from carton 1. Remove the Grassbag frame and cardboard fillers. 2. Remove the mower from the carton and place all four wheels on the ground or floor. 3. Check the carton thoroughly and make sure there are no loose parts. To Unfold Handle Raise the handle section B-1 into place and secure by tightening the two lower knobs. B-2. Remove safety key from handle. WARNING: Sharp moving blade. For your own safety DO NOT use this mower without either the Grasscatcher, Mulch Insert, or optional discharge chute in operating position serious injury could result. ASSEMBLING THE GRASSBAG (FIGURE S1, S2, S3, S4) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Shut mower off, wait until blade stops and remove Safety Key A-7. Before starting to assemble the grassbag to the frame, check that the grassbag and frame are similar to figure S1. Slide the grassbag onto the frame as shown in figure S2. Assemble the top clips to the frame as shown in figure S3, then assemble the two side clips and the bottom clip last. Completely assembled grasscatcher see figure S4. CHARGING PROCEDURE The charger on your mower is a specially designed 2-step charger. Step 1: The recharge cycle is indicated by the illuminated red light (A-1). Step 2: The maintenance cycle is indicated by the illuminated green light (A-2). This cycle will maintain your mower in a fully charged condition. Remove safety key A-7. Plug the charger connector A-3 into the receptacle A-9 on the mower. Insert the 120 volt plug A-4 of the charger A-5 into the wall receptacle. The red light on the mower should come on indicating you have power and the battery is being charged. The red light should extinguish and the green light will come on when charging is complete (takes approximately 24 hours to charge a fully discharged mower). 5. It is recommended to leave the mower on constant charge for optimum performance during the mowing season. 1. 2. 3. 4. HANDLE ADJUSTMENT Your mower has a variable height handle adjustment feature. To adjust the handle position to suit your height preference, use the following procedure: 1. Remove both knobs C-1 on the middle part of the handlebars and remove the bolts C-2. 2. Slide the upper handle into one of the 3 adjustment positions C-3, aligning the holes in the upper and lower handles. 3. Insert the saddle bolts and install the knobs, tightening securely. The knobs should always be on the outside of the handles to avoid interference with the rear door and grass bag. WHEEL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (1-3/4" TO 3-1/2") 1. Before making any adjustments, release bail handle to turn mower off, wait for blade to stop, and remove safety key. 2. Your mower features the Black & Decker one touch wheel height adjustment system. This system will adjust all four wheels at the same time. 3. To raise or lower the cutting height, place the palm of your hand on the palm rest D-1 and with your fingers, squeeze upward on the finger grip D-2 and hold. 4. While holding the finger grip up you can raise or lower the cutting height. The ...