Maintenance - Black & Decker GR290 User Manual

Switching on and off (fig. F)
Switching on
Hold the handle with both hands and tilt it
slightly downwards to raise the front of the
appliance.
Keep the lock-off button (2) depressed and
pull the on/off switch (1) towards you.
Release the lock-off button.
Let the appliance return to its working position.
Switching off
To switch the appliance off, release the on/off
switch.
Never attempt to lock a switch in the on
position.
Mowing (fig. G & H)
We recommend to use your mower as outlined in
this section in order to achieve optimum results
and to reduce the risk of cutting the mains cable.
Place the bulk of the mains cable on the lawn,
close to the starting point (position 1 in fig. G).
Switch the appliance on as described above.
Proceed as shown in fig. G:
Move from position 1 to position 2.
Turn right and proceed towards position 3.
Turn left and move towards position 4.
Repeat the above procedure as required.
Do not work towards the cable as shown
in fig. H.
Emptying the grass bag
When you see loose grass scattering from
beneath the mower, empty the grass bag.
Never use the appliance without the grass
bag.
Hints for optimum use
If the grass is longer than approx. 10 cm,
make two cuts 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 grass.

MAINTENANCE

Your Black & Decker tool has been designed to
operate over a long period of time with a minimum
of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation
depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.
Before performing any maintenance,
switch off and unplug the tool.
Regularly use a blunt scraper to remove grass
and dirt from the appliance.
Do not use any abrasive or solvent-based
cleaner.
Blade maintenance
Regularly remove grass and dirt from the blade.
At the beginning of the gardening season,
carefully examine the condition of the blade.
If the blade is very blunt, sharpen or replace
the blade.
If the blade is damaged or worn, fit a new
blade as described below.
Replacing the blade (fig. I)
A replacement blade is available from your
Black & Decker dealer (cat. no. A6182).
Disconnect the appliance from the
mains and wait until the blade has
stopped rotating before proceeding.
Be careful not to cut yourself.
Use heavy-duty gloves or a cloth to grip
the blade.
Only use the specified replacement blade.
Do not remove the impeller (21) for any
reason.
Turn the appliance onto its side.
Grip the blade (19) with one hand.
Use the spanner supplied to loosen and
remove the blade nut (20).
Replace the blade.
Refit the washer (if fitted before) and nut.
Securely tighten the blade nut.
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