Black & Decker LM115 Instruction Manual page 2

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Important Safety Warnings and Instructions
WARNING:
When using electric lawnmowers, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric
shock, and personal injury, including the following.
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS
TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:
• Before any use, be sure everyone using this lawnmower reads and
understands all safety instructions and other information contained in this
manual.
• Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and in instructing
others.
• Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper use of the lawnmower.
WARNING:
Some dust created by this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are:
• compounds in fertilizers
• compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides
• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated
lumber
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety
equipment such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out
microscopic particles.
WARNING:
This product contains chemicals, including lead, known
to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after
TOOLS
handling.
SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS: DOUBLE INSULATION
REPLACEMENT PARTS: When servicing use only identical Black & Decker
replacement parts.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: POLARIZED PLUGS
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this lawnmower has a polarized plug
(one blade is wider than the other).
This lawnmower must be used with a suitable polarized 2 wire or 3 wire
extension cord. Polarized connections will fit together only one way. Make
sure that the receptacle end of the extension cord has large and small
blade slot widths. If the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, obtain a suitable extension cord. A
polarized extension cord will require the use of a polarized wall outlet.
The extension cord plug will fit into the polarized outlet only one way. If
the plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If the
extension cord still does not fit fully into the outlet, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the lawnmower plug
or extension cord in any way.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
THIS LAWNMOWER CAN BE DANGEROUS. Follow all warnings and
Safety Instructions in this manual. The operator is responsible for following
warnings and instructions in this manual and on lawnmower. Restrict use
of this lawnmower to persons who read, understand and follow warnings
and instructions in this manual and on lawnmower.
(544-6986)
FOR ALL TOOLS
• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use lawnmowers in damp
or wet locations. Don't use lawnmowers in the rain.
• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. Never let children operate the lawnmower. All
persons and pets should be kept at a safe distance from work area.
• STORE IDLE LAWNMOWER INDOORS. Lawnmowers should be stored
indoors in dry, secured area – out of reach of children.
• DON'T FORCE LAWNMOWER. It will do the job better and with less
likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed. Always
walk never run.
• USE RIGHT APPLIANCE. Do not use the lawnmower for any job except
that for which it is intended.
• DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be
caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves, long pants and substantial,
non-skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals.
• USE SAFETY GLASSES AND OTHER SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Use safety
goggles or safety glasses with side shields, complying with applicable
safety standards and, when needed, a face shield. Also use face or dust
mask if operation is dusty. This applies to all persons in the work area. Also
use a hard hat, hearing protection, gloves, safety shoes and dust collection
systems when specified or required. Safety glasses or the like are available
at extra cost at your local dealer or Black & Decker Service Center.
• DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never pull or carry lawnmower by cord or yank it
to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
• DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• MAINTAIN LAWNMOWER WITH CARE. Keep cutting edge clean and
sharp for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect lawnmower
cord periodically and if damaged, have it repaired by authorized service
facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
• DISCONNECT LAWNMOWER. Release switch lever and after blade has
stopped disconnect the lawnmower from the power supply when not in
use, before servicing, and when changing accessories such as blades and
the like.
• KEEP GUARDS in place and in working order.
• AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Plug extension cord into outlet then
plug extension cord into lawnmower. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.
• BEFORE EACH USE, always visually inspect to see that the blade, blade
fasteners and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn
or damaged blades and fasteners in sets to preserve balance.
• EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
Cord insulation must be intact with no cracks or deterioration. Plug
connectors must be undamaged. When using an extension cord, be sure
to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An
undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in
loss of power and overheating, which can shorten the life of the motor. The
table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The
smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.
Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Volts
120V 0-25
240V 0-50
Ampere Rating
More Not more
Than Than
0 - 6 18
6 - 10 18
10 - 12 16
12 - 16 14
• TO REDUCE the likelihood of disconnection of the cordset from the
lawnmower during lawnmower operation attach the cordset to the
lawnmower as detailed in the section Attaching Extension Cord To The
Lawnmower (Fig. 4) within the Operating Instructions section of this manual.
• indicates the lawnmower is "DOUBLE INSULATED"
• OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS
electric shock, use only with an extension cord intended for outdoor use,
such as an extension cord of type SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A,
SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A.
• GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) protection should be
provided on the circuits or outlets to be used for the lawnmower.
Receptacles are available having built in GFCI protection and may be used
for this measure of safety.
• STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not
operate lawnmower when you are tired, ill or under the influence of any
drugs or alcohol. Mow only in daylight and when objects in the path of the
lawnmower are clearly visible.
• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the lawnmower, a guard
or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine
that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for
Total Length of Cord in Feet
26-50 51-100 101-150
51-100 101-200 201-300
American Wire Gage
16 16 14
16 14 12
16 14 12
12 Not Recommended
WARNING: To reduce the risk of