Product View And Parts Identification; Use Of Extension Cords; Safety Instructions For Battery Chargers - Black & Decker CM1640 Instruction Manual

This device c omplies withPart 1 5oftheFCC Rules. Operation is
subject tothefollowing twoconditions: (1) thisdevice m ay notcause
harmful interference, and(2)thisdevice m ust a ccept anyinterference
received, including interference thatmay cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment hasbeen tested a nd found t ocomply with the
limits f orClass B digital device, pursuant topart 1 5oftheFCC Rules•
These l imits a redesigned toprovide reasonable protection against
harmful interference ina residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses a nd canradiate r adio f requency energy and, i fnot
installed and used inaccordance with theinstructions, may cause
harmful interference toradio communications. However, there isno
guarantee thatinterference wilt n otoccur inaparticular installation. If
this equipment does c ause harmful interference toradio o rtelevision
reception, which c anbedetermined byturning t he equipment offand
on, t heuser i sencouraged totrytocorrect theinterference byone or
more ofthefollowing measures:
•Reorient orrelocate thereceiving antenna.
•Increase theseparation between theequipment and thereceiver.
•Connect theequipment into anoutlet ona circuit different from that t o
which t hereceiver isconnected.
•Consult thedealer oranexperienced radio/TV technician forhelp.
Changes ormodifications tothis unit n ot e xpressly approved bythe party
responsible for c ompliance could v oid the user's authority tooperate the
equipment. This C lass B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
/_WARNING: GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL TOOLS
• THIS TOOL CAN BE DANGEROUS. Follow all warnings and Safety
Instructions in this manual. The operator is responsible for following
warnings and instructions in this manual and on unit. Restrict use of
this mower to persons who read, understand and follow warnings and
instructions in this manual and on unit.
• Avoid Dangerous Environment - Don't use lawn mowers in damp or
wet locations.
• Don't Use in Rain.
• Keep Children Away - All visitors should be kept a safe distance from
work area.
• Dress Properly - Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can
be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and footwear is
recommended when working outdoors.
• Use Safety Glasses - Always use face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
• Use Right Appliance - Do not use lawn mower for any job except that
for which it is intended.
• USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
Make sure the extension cord is in good condition before using. Always use
the proper size extension cords with the tool - that is, proper wire size for
various lengths of cord and heavy enough to carry the current the tool will
draw. Use of an undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting
in loss of power and overheating. For proper size cords see chart below.
Minimum Gaugefor Cord Sets
Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
(0-7,6m) (7,_15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-45,7m)
240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300
_-15,2m) (15,_30,4m)(30,4-60,gm)(60,9-91,4m)
Ampere Rating
More Not more American Wire Gauge
Than Than
0 6 18 16 16 14
6 10 18 16 14 12
10 12 16 16 14 12
12 16 14 12 Not Recommended
• CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the mower,
a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked
to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may
affect their operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless
otherwise indicated elsewhere in this manual.
• REPAIRS AND SERVICE. Repairs, maintenance and any
adjustments not specified in this manual should be performed by
Black & Decker authorized service centers or other qualified service
organizations, always using identical replacement parts.
/flDANGER: ADDITIONAL WARNINGS FOR MOWERS
• Don't Force Lawn Mower- It will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
• Don't Overreach - Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• Stay Alert - Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not
operate lawn mower when you are tired.
• Store Idle Lawn Mower Indoors - When not in use, lawn mower should
be stored in an indoor dry and locked-up place - out of reach of children.
• Maintain Lawn Mower With Care- Keep cutting edges sharp and
clean for best and safest performance.
• Keep guards in place and in working order.
• Keep blades sharp.
• Keep hands and feet away from cutting area.
• 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.
• If lawn mower strikes a foreign object, follow these steps:
• Stop lawn mower. Release the bait handle.
• Remove battery and safety key.
• Inspect for damage.
• Repair any damage before restarting and operating the lawn mower.
• Use identical replacement blades only
Z_WARNING:
Some dust created by this product contains chemi-
cals 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.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION (FIG. A)
1. Switch box 2. Safety key
3. Bail handle 4. Upper-handle
5. Lower-handle 6. Upper-handle attachment levers
7. Lower-handle attachment levers 8. Cut height adjust lever
9. Grass collection bag 10. Rear flap
11. Battery port 12. Carrying handle
13. Stop/go indicator
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BATTERY
CHARGERS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual contains important safety
instructions for battery chargers.
• Before using charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on
charger, battery pack, and product using battery pack.
Z_WARNING:
Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get inside charger.
ZLCAUTION:
Burn hazard. To reduce the risk of injury, charge only
designated Black & Decker batteries. Other types of batteries may burst
causing personal injury and damage.
ZLCAUTION:
Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged in
to the power supply, the charger can be shorted by foreign material.
Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but not limited to,
steel wool, aluminum foil, or any buildup of metallic particles should be
kept away from charger cavities. Always unplug the charger from the
power supply when there is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug
charger before attempting to clean.