Black & Decker GF834 User Manual page 8

• When changing the fuse in your plug,
always ensure the fuse cover is refitted.
If the fuse cover is missing or damaged
do not use the plug.
Note: Fuses do not give personal protection
against electric shock.
Plug replacement
• Disconnect the plug from the supply.
• Cut off the plug and dispose of
immediately. Insertion of a detatched
plug into a 13 amp socket outlet may
result in electric shock.
• Only fit BS1363A approved plugs fitted
with the correctly rated fuse.
• The cable wire colours, or a letter, will be
marked at the connection points of most
good quality plugs. Attach the wires to
their respective points in the plug (see
below). Brown is for "Live" (L) and blue is
for "Neutral" (N).
• Before replacing the top cover of the
mains plug ensure that the cable restraint
is holding the outer sheath on the cable
firmly and that the two leads are correctly
fixed at the terminal screws.
Warning! Never connect live or neutral wires
to the earth pin marked "E" or
Note: Do not wire an extension cable directly
into your mower yourself. Instead, take your
mower to your nearest Black & Decker
service agent.
Features (Fig. A)
A
Your purchase of a Black & Decker lawnmower
gives you a product combining quality with
modern design and the following features to
provide safe, efficient and easy mowing.
• Lock-off safety switch to prevent
accidental starting of your mower.
• A blade brake for added safety. Stops
the blade rotating within 3 seconds once
the switchbox lever is released.
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• Large handle wing nuts for easy
assembly and storage.
• 14 height of cut positions which
provides the flexibility to deal with most
grass conditions.
• The height of cut is easily adjusted by
rotating the height adjustment knob to
the desired setting. Rotating the knob
adjusts all four wheels in one action.
• Your mower has 360º rotating wheels
for maximum manoeuverability, which
allows cutting right up to the edge of
the lawn as well as around
obstructions.
• The rear wheels are lockable to enable
accurate straight-line cutting.
• Tough, durable plastic deck which will
not rust and contributes to low noise and
low vibration.
• Powerful and efficient induction motor
which gives effective cutting and bagging
in all reasonable conditions and a low
noise level as well as low maintenance.
• Ergonomically designed upswept handle
for comfortable use and ease of pushing.
• Easy grassbox removal.
• Cable restraint helps keep the cable out
of the way and prevents the cable
socket being accidentally pulled and
disconnected.
Carton contents
The carton contains:
1 Lawnmower body
1 Handle assembly (3 parts)
1 Grassbox assembly (2 parts)
1 Cable restraint
1 Spanner/scraper
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1 Screwdriver
2 Wing nuts
2 Washers
2 Shaped washers
2 Bolts for upper handle
2 Bolts for lower handle
5 Screws for grassbox
1 Wiper (UK only)
2 Screws for wiper (UK only)
2 Cable clips
1 Instruction manual
• Carefully unpack all parts.