Handy Hints; Care And Maintenance; Fault Finding - Black & Decker GR120 User Manual

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To start your mower press the safety
lock-off button (24) on the switch box
(22) (Fig. A), and whilst still depressed
pull the switch lever (23) towards the
handle. Your mower will start and you
can now allow the lock-off button to be
released and commence cutting.
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Proceed down the cutting area as
shown in Fig. Ja, working from position
1 towards position 2 and, on reaching
position 2, turn to the right and proceed
towards position 3. Continue to the end
of the cutting area, turn to the left,
and proceed towards position 4.
Continue in the same manner as shown
in Fig. Ja, always working away from
the cable. Do not adopt the method as
shown in Fig. Jb, working towards the
cable, as this is dangerous practice.
Your mower will continue to operate whilst
you are depressing the switch lever. To
stop your mower release the switch lever.
When you have finished using your mower
we recommend that you clean all debris
from it before putting it away. Refer to the
"Care and maintenance" section.
Note: To obtain the best results cut your
lawn or grassed area regularly and do not
cut when the grass is wet.
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When cutting over the edge of your
lawn, press downwards on the handle
to stop the overhanging front wheels
dropping over the edge.
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To prolong the effective cutting life of
your blades, clear the lawn area of any
loose debris and stones.
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If, when using the plastic blades, a
blade comes in contact with an object
such as a large stone, the blade is
designed to break safely.
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If this occurs, disconnect from the
electrical supply, remove the remainder
of the broken blade and fit a new one.
If only one blade needs to be
exchanged, compare the length of the
new blade with the remaining blade and
if there is an excessive difference, fit two
new blades.
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If your mower is abnormally noisy
and vibrates, then it is probably due
to one blade being shorter than the
other. New blades are available from
Black & Decker service agents.
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Handy hints

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Care and maintenance

Fault finding

Symptoms
Motor buzzes
but blade does
not move.
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On long grass, above 10cm (4 inches), use two
cuts to get a close finish. We recommend that
the first cut should be taken with the blade set
at maximum height of cut and the second
taken with it set at medium or close. This will
prove to be easier and give a better overall
finish to your lawn.
The advice given in this section covers the
general care and maintenance of the main
body of your mower. Advice relating to the
blades is given in "Maintenance of blades".
Warning! Do not use an extension cable
which shows signs of damage. Fit a new
cable completely - do not make any
permanent or temporary repairs.
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Use the plastic blade system for
maintaining your lawn. Do not use it for
any heavy work.
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Always keep your mower clean and free
from grass cuttings, especially the
underside of the cutter deck and the air
vents.
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Check all electrical cables at regular
intervals, looking for signs of wear,
abrasion or other damage.
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At the end of each cutting session we
recommend that the build up of grass
on the underside of the cutter cover is
removed using a blunt scraper.
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Clean all plastic components with a
damp cloth.
Caution: Do not use solvents or cleaning
fluids as these may damage the plastic
components of your mower.
If your mower does not operate correctly,
use the table below to locate the problem.
Warning! Always disconnect your mower
from the electrical supply before carrying
out any inspection.
Possible cause Remedy
Blade jammed. Disconnect from
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the electrical
supply.
Remove
obstruction from
the blade.