Maintenance; Troubleshooting - Black & Decker GR3000 Original Instructions Manual

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. H.
Emptying the grass bag
When you see loose grass scattering from beneath the
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mower, empty the grass bag.
Warning! Never use the appliance without the grass bag.
Carrying the mower (fig. I)
Warning! Disconnect the appliance from the mains and wait
until the blade has stopped rotating before proceeding.
The mower can be carried using the convenient carry
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handles (8).
Hints for optimum use
If the grass is longer than approx. 10 cm, make two cuts
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to obtain a better finish. First mow at maximum height of
cut, then use a low or medium height of cut.
In order to achieve optimum results, only mow dry
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grass.

Maintenance

Your Black & Decker appliance has been designed to
operate over a long period of time with a minimum of
maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends
upon proper appliance care and regular cleaning.
Keep the appliance clean and dry.
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Regularly clean the ventilation slots with a clean, dry
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paint brush.
Regularly use a blunt scraper to remove grass and dirt
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from the appliance.
To clean the appliance, use only mild soap and a damp
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cloth. Never let any liquid get inside the tool and never
immerse any part of the tool into liquid. Do not use any
abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.
Blade maintenance
Regularly remove grass and dirt from the blade.
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At the beginning of the gardening season, carefully
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examine the condition of the blade.
If the blade is very blunt, sharpen or replace the blade.
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If the blade is damaged or worn, fit a new blade as
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described below.
Replacing the blade (fig. J)
A replacement blade is available from your Black &
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Decker dealer.
- Cat no. A6244 can be used on the following mowers:
GR3000, GR 3900.
Warning! Observe the following precautions:
Disconnect the appliance from the mains and wait until
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the blade has stopped rotating before proceeding.
Be careful not to cut yourself. Use heavy-duty gloves or
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a cloth to grip the blade.
Only use the specified replacement blade.
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Do not remove the impeller (15) for any reason.
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To replace the blade:
Turn the appliance onto its side.
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Grip the blade (16) with one hand.
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Use the spanner supplied to loosen and remove the
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blade nut (17).
Note: When fitting a blade, the text on the blade must be
facing the user.
Replace the blade (16).
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Refit the washer (if fitted before) and nut (17).
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Securely tighten the blade nut.
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Troubleshooting

If your appliance seems not to operate properly, follow the
instructions below. If this does not solve the problem, please
contact your local Black & Decker repair agent.
Warning! Before proceeding, remove the plug from the
socket.
Motor buzzes but blade does not move
Carefully remove any obstructions from the blade.
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No noise and blade does not move
Check that the power cables are properly connected.
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Check the mains fuses.
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Mains plug replacement (U.K. & Ireland only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
Safely dispose of the old plug.
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Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the new
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plug.
Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
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Warning! No connection is to be made to the earth terminal.
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality
plugs. Recommended fuse: 13 A.
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