Troubleshooting Guide - Black & Decker CMM1200 Instruction Manual

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
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PROBLEM
Mower doesn't run when bale handle
is activated.
Motor stops while mowing.
Mower runs but cutting performance is unsatisfactory,
or does not cut entire lawn.
Mower is too hard to push.
Mower is abnormally noisy and vibrates.
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SOLUTION
Check to make sure safety key has been installed and is fully seated and
that button on switch housing is being completely depressed.
Release bait handle to turn mower off. Remove safety key, turn mower over
and check that blade is free to turn.
Has battery been fully charged? Plug in charger and wait for green light to
come on.
Release bail handle to turn mower off. Remove safety key. Turn mower over
and check that blade is free to turn.
Raise cutting height of wheels to highest position and start mower.
Has battery been fully charged? Plug in charger and wait for green light to
come on.
Circuit breaker may have tripped. It resets automatically. Re-set time could
be as long as 1 minute. Slow down or raise cut height.
Has battery been fully charged? Plug in charger and wait for green light to
come on."
Release bail handle to turn mower off. Remove safety key. Turn mower over
and check:
*Blade for sharpness
*Deck and discharge chute for clogging.
Wheel height adjustment may be set too low for grass condition. Raise
cutting height.
Raise cutting height to reduce deck drag on grass. Check each wheel for
free rotation.
Release bail handle to turn mower off. Remove safety key. 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 under-
side of the deck is damaged return mower to a Black & Decker Authorized
service center.
If there is no visible damage to the blade and the mower still vibrates:
Release bait handle to turn mower off, remove safety key and remove
blade. Rotate blade 180 degrees and retighten. If mower still vibrates,
return the mower to an authorized Black & Decker service center.
NOTE
Should the red light remain on after charging the battery for 24 hours on initial charge, the mower can still be used. The battery may need to be
"conditioned" requiring a few battery charge and discharge cycles before the green indicator light comes on.
THiS IS ONLY A GUIDE INTENDED TO ENABLE YOU TO PERFORM VISUAL CHECKS AND SIMPLE TESTS. SHOULD NONE OF THE
SOLUTIONS PROVIDE SATISFACTION OR iMPROVE PERFORMANCE CALL 1-800=544-6986 (1=800=54-HOW-TO) TO SPEAK TO A
CONSUMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE OR TAKE THiS MOWER TO THE CLOSEST AUTHORIZED BLACK & DECKER SERVICE
CENTER FOR SERVICING.
Imported by
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.,
701 E. Joppa Rd.
Towson, MD 21286 U.S.A.
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