Charging Procedure; Handle Adjustment - Black & Decker 90541667 Instruction Manual

PREPARATION
PLEASE REFER TO DIAGRAMS (A, B, C...) AND ITEM NUMBERS
(1, 2, 3...) AS NOTED THROUGHOUT MANUAL. FOR EXAMPLE,
A-1 REFERS TO ITEM 1 IN FIGURE A.
UNPACKING
Your mower has been completely assembled at the factory except for
the grass bag. Your Black & Decker cordless mower is shipped with
the battery system fully assembled and ready for use.
To remove mower from carton:
1. Remove the grass bag frame and cardboard fillers.
2. Remove the mower from the carton and place all four wheels on the
ground or floor.
3. Check the carton thoroughly and make sure there are no loose parts.
To unfold handle:
Raise the handle section A-1 into place and secure by tightening
the two lower knobs A-2. Be careful not to pinch power cord.
DANGER: Sharp moving blade.
DO NOT use this mower without either the grass catcher, mulch insert,
or optional discharge chute in operating position, as serious injury
could result.
ASSEMBLING THE GRASS CATCHER (FIGURE
C1, C2, C3, C4)
1. Before starting to assemble the grass bag to the frame, check that
the grass bag and frame are similar to figure C1.
2. Slide the grass bag onto the frame as shown in figure C2.
3. Assemble the top clips to the frame as shown in figure C3, then
assemble the two side clips and the bottom clip last.
4. Completely assembled grass catcher is shown in figure C4.

HANDLE ADJUSTMENT

Your mower has a variable height handle adjustment feature. To adjust
the handle position to suit your height preference, use the following
procedure:
1. Remove both hex nuts B-1 on the middle part of the handlebars
using a 1/2 inch wrench. Remove the carriage bolts B-2.
2. Slide the upper handle into one of the 3 adjustment positions B-3,
aligning the holes in the upper and lower handles.
3. Insert the carriage bolts and install the hex nuts, tightening securely.
WHEEL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (1-3/4 IN. (44mm)
TO 3-1/2 IN. (89mm)
1. Before making any adjustments, release bail handle to turn mower
off, wait for blade to stop, and remove safety key.
2. Your mower features the Black & Decker one touch wheel height
adjustment system. This system will adjust all four wheels at the
same time.
3. To raise or lower the cutting height, place the palm of your hand on
the palm rest E-1 and with your fingers, squeeze upward on the
finger grip E-2 and hold.
4. While holding the finger grip up you can raise or lower the cutting
height. The mower has seven blade height adjustment positions.
Refer to the scale F-1 and pointer F-2 at the front of the mower. The
pointer will indicate the height setting for cutting your lawn. This
setting can be a reference for the next time you want to cut your
lawn at the same height.
When you have the mower at the height you would like, hold it in
place with your left hand on the lower right handle bar and release
the finger grip with your right hand to lock the height adjust.
Note: To ensure that the deck is securely locked in one of the seven
positions, press down on the palm rest after releasing the finger grip.
BATTERY
CAUTION:
USE ONLY BLACK & DECKER APPROVED
REPLACEMENT BATTERIES - CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SERVICE
CENTER OR 1-800-544-6986.
The battery in your cordless mower is a 24-volt sealed lead acid
system. There is no liquid contained within the battery and the mower
can therefore be stored in any position without fear of leakage.
• For optimal performance the battery should be kept on constant
• The battery prefers to be charged in a cool, dry place.
• The battery does not need to be fully discharged before recharging.
• 2 to 3 initial charging cycles may be required after purchase to
• The battery can be safely stored down to -40°C (-40°F).
• The battery is maintenance free.
CHARGER SAFETY RULES
1. Plug charger directly into an electrical outlet. DO NOT ABUSE THE
2.
For your own safety
3. Do not service mower with charger or safety key installed.
4. Do not operate a damaged charger. Replace damaged cords or
5. Always charge the mower in a dry area protected from the weather.
6. Keep the mower and charger away from water, heat sources, (such
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE CHARGER FROM THE POWER
SUPPLY (WALL OUTLET) BEFORE REMOVING THE CHARGER
CONNECTOR. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, WITH THE
CHARGER PLUGGED IN TO THE POWER SUPPLY, THE
EXPOSED CONNECTOR CAN BE SHORTED BY FOREIGN
MATERIAL AND MAY CAUSE A FIRE. FOREIGN MATERIALS OF A
CONDUCTIVE NATURE, SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, STEEL
WOOL, ALUMINUM FOIL, OR ANY BUILD-UP OF METALLIC
PARTICLES, SHOULD BE KEPT FROM THE CONNECTOR.
ALWAYS UNPLUG CHARGER BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN.

CHARGING PROCEDURE

The charger for your mower is a specially designed 2-step charger.
Step 1: The recharge cycle is indicated by the illuminated red light (D-1).
Step 2: The maintenance cycle is indicated by the illuminated green
1. Remove safety key D-6.
2. Plug the charger connector D-3 into the receptacle D-8 on the
3. Insert the 120 volt plug D-4 of the charger D-5 into the wall
4. The red light on the charger should come on indicating you have
5. It is recommended to leave the mower on constant charge for
6. The charger supplied with this product is intended to be plugged in
4
charge when not in use.
achieve maximum run time capacity.
CORD. Never carry charger by cord. Do not disconnect the charger
from the outlet or mower by pulling it by the cord.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or
personal injury do not attempt to use this charger with any other
product. Likewise, do not attempt to charge the mower with any
other charger.
charger immediately at an authorized Black & Decker service
center.
Do not expose the mower or charger to rain. Do not charge in wet
locations. Do not charge mower when temperature is above 40°C
(104°F) or below 5°C (41°F).
as radiators, heaters, stoves, etc.) flames, or chemicals. Be careful
not to damage the charger cord, by keeping cord away from sharp
edges.
WARNING: FIRE HAZARD
light (D-2).
This cycle will maintain your mower in a fully charged condition.
mower making sure that the bevel on the charger plug is
aligned with the bevel on the receptacle in the unit. See inset
in Figure D. The charger connector can only be plugged into the
mower receptacle one way.
receptacle.
power and the battery is being charged. Check the charger for the
red light, if it is not on check the charger plug for proper alignment
(step 2). The red light should extinguish and the green light will
come on when charging is complete (takes approximately 12 hours
to charge a fully discharged mower).
optimum performance during the mowing season.
such that it is correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount
position.