Black & Decker GRC730 Instruction Manual page 8

How to use your machine
(Fig. D & E)
Important! Always observe all the relevant
warnings when using your machine.
Warning! Never attempt to operate your
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machine with one hand. You must guide
your machine with both hands.
Safety key
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In order to prevent accidental start-up or
unauthorised use of your cordless
mower, a removable safety key has been
incorporated into the design of your
mower. The mower will be completely
disabled when this safety key has been
removed from the mower.
Note: The safety key has a hole in the centre
to allow for storage on a hook, out of the
reach of children.
Warning! Always remove the safety key from
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mower when leaving it unattended, even for
a short period of time.
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Your safety key will be found in the
parts pack (plus one spare).
Starting
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Remove tie wrap from switch lever prior
to first use.
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Insert the safety key into position and
push fully home.
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Tilt the handle downwards to slightly
raise the front of the mower to reduce
the risk of lawn damage whilst starting.
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Your mower is equipped with a special
D1
on/off switch lever. The switch lever is
recessed within the switch housing to
prevent turning the mower on accidentally.
To operate the switch, insert your finger
into the opening and push the lever out
so that you can pull it with your other hand.
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D2
Pull the lever back against the mower
handle and hold in this position to keep
the mower running.
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To turn the mower off, just release the
lever. The spring-loaded "snap-action"
lever will relocate itself back into its
original position inside the switch housing.
When you have finished using your machine
we recommend that you clean all debris from
it before putting it away. It is important to
remove the safety key before cleaning. Please
refer to the "Care and maintenance" section.
Note: To obtain the best results cut your
lawn or grassed area regularly and do not
cut when the grass is wet.
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If, when grasscutting, loose grass is seen to be
scattered from beneath the mower, the grass-
bag is probably full and should be emptied.
Fitting the grassbag to the unit
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E
Hold the grassbag top (19) by its handle.
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Lift the grassflap (5), then guide the
grassbag through the lower handle tube
and fix to the rear of the unit by lining up
the arrows marked
and grassbag top.
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Finally, when this is complete, gently
release the grassflap (5) and it will return
to sit onto the location area of the
grassbag top (19).
Removing the grassbag
The full grassbag may be removed by raising the
grassflap (5) and then lifting the grassbag up and
through the lower handle.
Height of cut adjustment (Fig. F)
Warning! Remove safety key before making
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any adjustments and give the blade time to
stop rotating; cutting blades are sharp.
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F By moving the height of cut adjuster (20)
at the rear of your machine outwards
from the mower body and then up or
down as required, the height of cut can
be varied to give 5 positions.
Note: The 5 position height of cut adjuster
is under tension when in the engaged
position. It has to be sprung outwards to
move it from one height setting to another
and will spring back automatically into
position when released.
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Settings 1, 2 and 3 are suitable for
course or overgrown grass. Settings 4
and 5 should be used for maintaining
cultivated lawns. Setting 5 should only be
used if a very short cut is desired.
UK only
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To produce a stripe effect on your lawn,
simply adjust the height of cut to its
lowest position, setting 5, which will bring
the roller into contact with the grass. The
roller may be removed for cleaning by
levering out one end to release the axle
from its clip.
Maintenance of blades
The steel blade is designed to give a fine
finish in long or tough grass.
If, however, because of damage or wear the
cutting performance deteriorates, then the
mower may require a new blade, or at least
the existing blade to be sharpened.
on the cutter deck