User manual BLACK & DECKER MM875

[. . . ] Make sure that the receptacle end of the extension cord has large and small blade slot widths. If the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If the extension cord does not fit fully into the outlet, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. The operator is responsible for following warnings and instructions in this manual and on unit. [. . . ] GRASS CATCHER INSTALLATION (FIGURE 4A, 4B, 4C) (If you wish to bag the clippings rather than mulch, perform these steps) 3 Locate your hand in the handle pocket as shown in Figure 4A, lift and pull out the mulch insert completely. Pick up the grass catcher by the handle and lower the grass catcher between the lawnmower handles as shown in Figure 4B. Your mower has been completely assembled at the factory except for the grass bag. Warning: Never operate the mower unless the hanger hooks on the grass catcher are Raise the handle section into place and secure by tightening the two knobs. Take care not to pinch or damage the power cord while adjusting the handles. There are three holes on the upper handle, this allows the handle height to be set in three positions. Install the bolts to the inside of the handles so that the knobs are on the outside (to avoid interference with the rear door and grassbag). 3 Slide the mulch insert into the discharge opening until it is firmly in contact with the deck. NOTE: A lawnmower is a major appliance and should not be operated simultaneously with other major appliances on the same house circuit. Warning: Make sure that other persons and pets are at least 100 feet away. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, and other debris which might be thrown by the rotating blades DO NOT connect the extension cord to power source until you have finished reading this manual and you are ready to start mowing. The extension cord must be polarized and will only plug in one way, orient the wide slot with the wide blade in the switch housing. Loop the extension cord and push the loop up through the hole in the switch housing. Pull the extension cord on the side of the loop that is plugged into the switch housing and remove all the slack in this section of the extension cord. Place the loop over the strain relief tab on the switch housing and pull the extension cord so the loop draws down around the strain relief tab as shown in the detail. The cutting height should be higher in hot weather or shade, and lower for the last mow before winter. To operate the switch, insert your finger into the opening (Figure 6) and push the lever out so that you can grasp it with your other hand. Pull the lever back to turn the unit on and hold it against the mower handle to keep it running. NOTE: The cut height range for your mower is 1-1/4" to 3-1/2" Your mower features the Black & Decker one touch wheel height adjustment system. Rest the palm of your hand on the palm rest and with your fingers, squeeze upward on the finger grip and hold. While holding the finger grip up you can raise or lower the cutting height. This setting can be a reference for the next time you want to cut your lawn at the same height. [. . . ] - Blade may be bent or badly chipped , UNPLUG mower and replace if necessary. - Mower is too close to the ground with the amount of grass being cut, UNPLUG mower and raise cutting height. - UNPLUG mower and check wheels and axles to ensure all are rotating easily. - If mulching, it may be too much grass, UNPLUG mower and attach discharge chute to disperse grass - UNPLUG mower and carefully check blade for sharpness. [. . . ]