Know Your Mower; Safety Instructions; User Manual - Black & Decker GFC1234 Manual

Cordless Rotary Lawnmower
Congratulations!
On your purchase of your Black & Decker cordless
lawnmower.
This user manual provides important operating and
maintenance instructions for all of the mowers in the
Black & Decker 4x4 cordless range.

Know your mower

Read this manual carefully. Observe all the
recommended safety instructions before,
during and after using your machine, and
maintain your machine in good working order.
Familiarise yourself with the controls on your
machine before attempting to operate it, but
above all, be sure you know how to stop
your machine in an emergency.
Retain this manual and all other literature
supplied with your machine for future
reference.

Safety instructions

Training
•
Never allow children or persons who are
unfamiliar with this type of machine to
use it, nor anyone who has not read
this leaflet.
Do not allow children, animals
or other persons near your
machine when in use - always
keep them at least 6m (20ft)
away from the cutting area.
•
Remember that the operator/user is
responsible for accidents or hazards
occurring to other people or their property.
Preparation
•
To protect your feet, always wear stout
shoes or boots - freshly cut grass is
damp and slippery.
•
Use a face mask if dusty.
•
Do not operate in gaseous explosive
atmospheres.
•
Do not mow barefoot or in open sandals.
•
Wear long trousers to protect your legs -
any debris left on the lawn or cutting path
may be picked up and ejected by the
blades.
•
Always be sure your machine is in a safe
operating condition.
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User manual

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Before using your machine, remove
safety key and visually check that the
blade, blade nut and cutter assembly are
not worn or damaged. A damaged blade
or worn blade nut is a major hazard and
must be replaced. Also check that the
blade nut is securely fastened.
•
Always check that your lawn or cutting
path is clear of all sticks, stones, wire
and other debris. Contact with such
debris may be dangerous or may
damage your mower and could be
thrown by the blade.
•
Check grassbox frequently for wear
or damage.
Operation
•
When tilting the handle downwards (or to
the side) to start your mower, do not tilt it
more than is absolutely necessary.
Always ensure that both hands are in the
operating position and feet are well away
from the blades before returning your
mower to the ground, and commence
cutting using both hands to guide it.
•
Avoid accidental starting. Ensure switch
is off when inserting safety key.
Your mower will continue to run
for a short time after releasing
the switch lever. Always allow
your mower to stop on its own.
•
Release switch lever to turn mower off
and remove the safety key:
•
Whenever you leave your machine
unattended.
•
Before checking, cleaning or
working on the mower.
•
Before clearing a blockage.
•
If the mower starts to vibrate
abnormally (check immediately).
•
After striking a foreign object.
Inspect the mower for damage and
make repairs as necessary.
•
Never run the unit whilst on its' side or
attempt to stop the blade - always allow
it to stop on its own.
•
Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts.
•
Keep clear of discharge openings at all
times.