Black+Decker EMax34i Original Instructions Manual page 3

Adjusting the height of cut (fig. M1 & M2)
The height of cut is adjusted by the central height adjust
mechanism, there are 6 positions to choose from.
To set the height of cut
Pull the height adjustment lever (6) away from the body of
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the unit.
Move the lever towards the rear of the appliance to lower
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the height of cut.
Move the lever towards the front of the appliance to raise
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the height of cut.
Push the height adjustment lever (6) into one of the 6
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height locations.
Note: The height of cut can be viewed on the height of cut
gauge (7) on the side of the unit.
Switching on and off (fig. I)
Switching on
Push in and hold the lock-off button (27).
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Pull the on/off switch (2) towards the handle.
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Release the lock-off button.
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Switching off
Release the on/off switch (2).
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Warning: Never attempt to lock a switch in the on position.
Mowing (fig. O1 & O2) (EMax38i, EMax42i &
EMax42ri only)
We recommend to use your mower as outlined in this section
in order to achieve optimum results and to reduce the risk of
cutting the mains cable.
Loop the mains cable through the intelligent cable
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management system (4) as shown (fig. H) ensure that
you leave approximately 100 cm of cable between the
switchbox (1) and the intelligent cable management
restraint (4).
Ensure that the cable restraint can slide freely from one
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handle to the other.
Place the bulk of the mains cable on the lawn, close to the
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starting point (position 1 in fig. O1).
Switch the appliance on as described above.
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Proceed as shown in fig. O1
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Move from position 1 to position 2.
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Turn right, stepping over the cable and proceed towards
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position 3. The cable restraint will slide from one side of
the handle to the other ensuring that the cable is laid out
away from the cutting blade.
Turn left, stepping over the cable and move towards
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position 4. The cable restraint will slide from one side of
the handle to the other ensuring that the cable is laid out
away from the cutting blade.
(Original instructions)
Repeat the above procedure as required.
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Warning: Do not work towards the cable as shown in fig. O2.
Mowing (fig. O1 & O2) (EMax34s & EMax34i only)
We recommend to use your mower as outlined in this section
in order to achieve optimum results and to reduce the risk of
cutting the mains cable.
Place the bulk of the mains cable on the lawn, close to the
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starting point (position 1 in fig. O1).
Switch the appliance on as described above.
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Proceed as shown in fig. O1
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Move from position 1 to position 2.
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Turn right and proceed towards position 3.
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Turn left and move towards position 4.
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Repeat the above procedure as required.
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Warning: Do not work towards the cable as shown in fig. O2.
EdgeMax (fig. K1 & K2)
EdgeMax allows you to cut grass right up to the edge of a wall
or fence (fig K1).
EdgeMax allows you to accurately cut grass right up to the
edge of your lawn (fig K2).
With the lawnmower parallel with the edge of your lawn.
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Push the lawnmower along the edge of the lawn. Ensure
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that the EdgeMax (9) is slightly over the edge of your lawn
(fig. K2)
Note: The roller underneath the appliance provides stability
when mowing over the edge of your lawn.
Box full flap (10a)
When mowing the flap will open, once the box is full, the flap
closes indicating the need to empty.
Compact&Go (fig. J) (EMax34i, EMax38i, EMax42i &
EMax42ri only)
When the grass collection box is full you can compact the
grass in the collection box. You can determine how full the
grass collection box is by looking through the clear grass flap
(10).
Release the on/off switch (2).
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Using your right foot, press the grass compaction lever
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(29) all the way down until it locks into place.
Note: The grass in the collection box is now compressed into
the rear of the box. You may continue mowing until the grass
collection box becomes full.
Emptying the grass collection box (fig. J) (EMax34i,
EMax38i, EMax42i & EMax42ri only)
Release the on/off switch (2).
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Remove the grass collection box (9).
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Empty the contents from the front of the box.
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ENGLISH
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