Operating Instructions; Inspect Cutting Area; Recommended Approximate Cutting Height; Attaching Extension Cord To Mower - Black & Decker LAWN HOG MM875 Instruction Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: A mower is a major appliance and should not be
operated simultaneously with other major appliances on the same
house circuit.
WARNING: Make sure that other persons and pets are at least 100
feet away.

INSPECT CUTTING AREA

Remove all rocks, sticks, wire, toys, bones,
and other debris or items which might be
thrown by the rotating blades.
ATTACHING EXTENSION CORD TO MOWER (FIGURE 5)
DO NOT connect the extension cord to power source until you have
finished reading this manual and you are ready to start mowing.
1. The extension cord must be polarized and will only plug in one
way, orient the wide slot with the wide blade in the switch housing.
2. Loop the extension cord and push the loop up through the hole in the
switch housing.
3. Pull the extension cord on the side of the loop that is plugged into
the switch housing and remove all the slack in this section of the
extension cord.
4. Place the loop over the strain relief tab on the switch housing and
pull the extension cord so the loop draws down around the strain
relief tab as shown in the detail. Double check to see that you did
not loosen the extension cord.
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SWITCH USE (FIGURE 6)
Your mower is equipped with a special switch. To operate the switch,
insert your finger into the opening (Figure 6) and push the lever out so
that you can grasp it with your other hand. Pull the lever back to turn
the unit on and hold it against the mower handle to keep it running. To
turn the mower off, just release the lever. The spring loaded "SNAP
ACTION" lever will quickly turn the mower off.
WARNING: NEVER ATTEMPT TO OVERRIDE THE OPERATION
OF THIS SWITCH.
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EXTENSION CORD TO ELECTRICAL OUTLET (FIGURE 7)
1. Place most of the extension cord close to the electrical outlet, out
of the path of the mower. Attach extension cord to mower.
2. Start in direction where extension cord side of mower is closest to
the outlet. Begin mowing in the area closest to the outlet and mow
in a back and forth manner. Note the cord is kept on cut portion of
lawn and out of the path of the mower. (FIGURE 7)
3. Avoid mowing in circles as cord will be harder to manage.
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RECOMMENDED APPROXIMATE CUTTING HEIGHT

The cutting height should be higher in hot weather or shade , and
lower for the last mow before winter.
COOL SEASON GRASSES
TYPE
CREEPING BENT GRASS
VELVER BENT GRASS
ANNUAL BLUEGRASS
CANADA BLUEGRASS
KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS
ROUGH BLUEGRASS
SMOOTH BROMEGRASS
FINE RESUE
TALL FESCUE
ANNUAL RYEGRASS
WARM SEASON GRASSES
TYPE
BAHIA GRASS
BERMUDA GRASS
BUFFALO GRASS
CARPET GRASS
CENTIPEDE GRASS
ST. AUGUSTINE GRASS
ZOYSIA GRASS
NOTE: The cutting height range for your mower is 1 in. - 3-1/2 in.
25.4mm - 88.9mm
WHEEL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (FIGURE 8)
1.
BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS, TURN OFF, WAIT FOR BLADE
TO STOP AND UNPLUG MOWER.
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. See Figure 8. Rest the palm of
your hand on the palm rest and with your fingers, squeeze upward
on the finger grip and hold.
4. While holding the finger grip up you can raise or lower the cutting
height. The mulcher has eight blade height adjustment positions.
Refer to the scale and pointer (see Figure 8) 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, simply release the finger grip to lock the
height adjust.
Note: To ensure that the deck is securely locked in one of the
eight positions, press down on the palm rest after releasing
the finger grip.
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SHADE SUN
(inches) (inches)
1-1/3 33.7mm 2/3 16.7mm
1/4 6.3mm 1/2 12.7mm
1/2 12.7mm 1 25.4mm
3 76.2mm 4 101.6mm
2-1/2 63.5mm 3 76.2mm
1 25.4mm 1-1/2 38.1mm
3 76.2mm 4 101.6mm
1-1/2 38.1mm 2-1/2 63.5mm
2-1/2 63.5mm 4 101.6mm
2 50.8mm 2-1/2 63.5mm
SHADE SUN
(inches) (inches)
2 50.8mm 3 76.2mm
1/2 12.7mm 1 25.4mm
1-1/2 38.1mm 2-1/2 63.5mm
1 25.4mm 2 50.8mm
1 25.4mm 2 50.8mm
2 50.8mm 3 76.2mm
1/2 12.7mm 1 25.4mm