Maintenance; Service Information; Two-Year Limited Warranty - Black & Decker BEMW482ES-CA Instruction Manual

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Blade Balancing (Fig. S)
1. Check balance of blade 20
blade over a nail or round shank screwdriver, clamped
horizontally in a vise.
2. If either end of the blade rotates downward, file that
end. Blade is properly balanced when neither end drops.
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MAINTENANCE


WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from
power source before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories.
An accidental start-up can cause injury.
Cleaning

WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with
clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the risk
of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye
protection when performing this.

WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh
chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of
the tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic
materials used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened
only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid
get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool
into a liquid.
Preventing Corrosion (Fig. A)
Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents which
greatly accelerate the corrosion of metals. If you mow in
areas where fertilizers or chemicals have been used, the
mower should be cleaned immediately afterward as follows:
1. To turn mower off, release ON/OFF switch lever
unplug mower.
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by placing center hole in
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2. Wipe all exposed parts with a damp cloth.

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.
Storage Position
For more compact storing the mower can be stored in an
upright position, with the handle folded over.
Loosen the two handle knobs
handle section. Be careful not to pinch power cord. Tighten
the two lower knobs.

CAUTION: Pinch point. To avoid being pinched,
keep fingers away from area between handles
when lowering.
Hints for optimum use
- If the grass is longer than approximately 4 inches
(10 cm), make two cuts to obtain a better finish. First
mow at maximum height of cut, then use a low or
medium height of cut.
- In order to achieve optimum results, only mow
dry grass.
Mower Overloaded
To prevent damage due to overload conditions, do not try
to cut too much grass at one time. Slow down your cutting
pace, or raise the cut height.
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.
ACCESSORIES
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are
available from your local dealer or authorized service center.
If you need assistance regarding accessories, please call:
1-800-544-6986.

WARNING: The use of any accessory not
recommended for use with this tool 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

TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warranties this product to be free
from defects in material or workmanship for a period of
two (2) years following the date of purchase, provided that
the product is used in a home environment. This limited
warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, accidental
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