Black & Decker GRC450 User Manual page 3

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Never run your mower whilst lying on its
side or attempt to stop the blade -
always allow it to stop on its own.
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Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts.
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Keep clear of discharge openings at all
times.
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Start your mower carefully according to
the instructions and with your feet well
away from the blade.
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Do not use your mower in the rain and
do not allow it to get wet. Avoid using
your mower in wet grass, if possible.
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Use your mower only in daylight or good
artificial light.
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Do not pull your mower towards you or
walk backwards when in operation.
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Do not cross gravel paths or roads whilst
the blade is rotating.
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Always be sure of your footing,
particularly on slopes.
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Always cut across the face of slopes, never
up and down. Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes.
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Do not cut excessively steep slopes and
always wear non-slip footwear.
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Check the grassbox for wear or damage
and replace if necessary.
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Walk, never run. Do not force your mower.
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Never pick up or carry your mower while
the motor is running.
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Ensure the blade has stopped rotating
and take extreme care before lifting your
mower for and during transportation.
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Never operate your mower with defective
guards or shields.
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When transporting your mower, always
remove the safety key, adjust the cut
height setting to a mid position and take
extreme care when lifting.
Maintenance and storage
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Store your mower in a dry place when
not in use, remove the safety key and
place out of the reach of children.
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Do not use solvents or cleaning fluids to
clean your mower - use a blunt scraper
to remove grass and dirt. Always remove
the safety key before cleaning.
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Do not charge or store your mower
outdoors.
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Do not operate your mower if any parts
are defective; discard all defective parts
and fit new parts before use.
GRC450/750 UK p01-18 w/p
Black & Decker's policy is one of continuous
improvement to our products and, as such, we
reserve the right to change product specifications
without prior notice.
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Replace worn or damaged parts for
safety.
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Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to
be sure your mower is in a safe working
condition.
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Use only Black & Decker recommended
replacement parts and accessories.
Your purchase of the Black & Decker
GRC450/GRC750 lawnmower gives you a
product combining quality with modern
design and the following features, to provide
safe, efficient and easy mowing.
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Cordless - there is no need for extension
cables while mowing.
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Gasless - there is no need for petrol and
oil to buy, mix, store or transport.
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Clean - there are no emissions, the
mower is environmentally friendly.
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Rechargeable battery - provides reliable
power that will cut approx. 450m
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(GRC450) or 750m (GRC750).
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Easy to start - starts first time every time.
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Specially designed switch box and
safety key (23) to prevent accidental
starting of the mower.
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Ergonomically designed upswept handle
for comfortable use and ease of pushing.
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A blade brake (autostop) for added
safety - stops the blade from rotating
within 3 seconds once the switchbox
lever is released.
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Large handle wing nuts for easy
assembly and storage.
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Three height of cut positions which
provides the flexibility to deal with most
grass conditions.
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The in line wheels allowing cutting right
up to the edge of the lawn.
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Large capacity grassbox (30 litres) for
longer cutting periods.
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Easy grassbox removal.
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