Maintenance - Black & Decker BEMW471ES Original Instructions Manual

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With the lawnmower parallel with the edge of your lawn,
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push the lawnmower along the edge of the lawn. Ensure
that the edge of the mower is slightly over the edge of
your lawn (fig.Q).
Cable tidy (fig. R)
Cable tidy, stores cable when not in use. Only available on
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BEMW471ES & BEMW481ES GB units.
Removing Blade (Fig. S, T)
Note: BEMW461ES / BEMW471ES & BEMW481ES all use
new winged blades which improves collection vs previous
range of mowers. Blade accessories Cat # 34cm A6320
38cm A6321 42cm A6322.
Warning! Ensure the blade has completely stopped and
disconnect the mower from the power source.
Cut a piece of 2x4 wood (17) 305mm to keep blade from
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turning while removing flange nut.
Turn the appliance onto its side. Wear gloves and proper
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eye protection. Be careful of sharp edges of blade.
Position piece of wood (17) to keep blade from turning
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as shown in Fig. S.
Use a 14mm wrench (19) to loosen and remove the
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blade bolt by turning counterclockwise.
Pull off blade (18), blade insulator (20), as shown in
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Fig. T. Examine all pieces for damage and replace if
necessary.
Installing Blade (Fig. U)
Place blade insulator (20) then the blade (18) onto bolt
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shaft with the lettering on the blade facing out, and place
the blade bolt (21) onto the bolt shaft.
Tighten the blade bolt as firmly as possible by hand.
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Position piece of wood (17) to keep blade from turning
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as shown in Fig. U.
Use a 14mm wrench to securely tighten the blade
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bolt by turning the wrench clockwise.
Blade sharpening
Keep blade sharp for best mower performance. A dull blade
does not cut grass cleanly. Use proper eye protection while
removing, sharpening, and installing blade. Sharpening the
blade twice during a mowing season is usually sufficient under
normal circumstances.
Sand causes the blade to dull quickly. If your lawn has sandy
soil, more frequent sharpening may be required.
Note: Replace bent or damaged blade immediately.
When sharpening the blade:
Make sure blade remains balanced.
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Sharpen blade at the original cutting angle.
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Sharpen cutting edges on both ends of blade, removing
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equal amounts of material from both ends.
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(Original instructions)
To sharpen blade in a vice (fig. V)
Be sure the blade has stopped and the mower is
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unplugged before removing the blade.
Remove blade from mower. See instructions for removing
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and installing blade.
Secure blade (18) in a vice (22).
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Wear proper eye protection and gloves and be careful not
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to cut yourself.
Carefully file the cutting edges of the blade with a fine
tooth file (23) or sharpening stone, maintaining the angle
of the original cutting edge. Check balance of blade. See
instructions for blade balancing.
Replace blade on mower and tighten securely.
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Blade balancing (fig. W)
Check balance of the blade (18) by placing centre hole in
the blade over a nail or round shank screwdriver, clamped
horizontally in a vice. If either end of the blade rotates
downward, file along the sharp edge of that dropping end.
Blade is properly balanced when neither end drops.
Lubrication
No lubrication is necessary. Do not oil the wheels. They have
plastic bearing surfaces which require no lubrication.
Cleaning
Turn the mower off and let the blade come to a stop. Use only
mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the mower. Clean out any
clippings which may have accumulated on the underside of
the deck. After several uses, check all exposed fasteners for
tightness.
Preventing corrosion
Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents which
greatly accelerate the corrosion of metals.
If you mow in areas where fertilizers or chemicals have been
used, the mower should be cleaned immediately afterward as
follows:
Turn the mower off and unplug mower. Wipe all exposed parts
with a damp cloth.

Maintenance

Your BLACK+DECKER corded/cordless appliance/tool has
been designed to operate over a long period of time with a
minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation
depends upon proper tool/appliance care and regular
cleaning.
Warning! Before performing any maintenance on corded/
cordless power tools:
Switch off and unplug the appliance/tool.
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Or run the battery down completely if it is integral and then
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switch off.
Unplug the charger before cleaning it.
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