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Intended use
Your BLACK+DECKER BCMW3318, BCMW3336 lawn
mowers have been designed for mowing grass. These
appliances are intended for consumer use only.
Safety instructions
Warning! When using cordless appli-
ances, basic safety precautions, including
the following, should always be followed
to reduce the risk of re, electric shock,
personal injury and material damage.
Warning! When using the machine the
safety rules must be followed.
For your own safety and bystanders
please read these instructions before
operating the machine. Please keep the
instructions safe for later use.
u Read all of this manual carefully before
operating the appliance.
u The intended use is described in this
manual. The use of any accessory
or attachment or the performance
of any operation with this appliance
other than those recommended in this
instruction manual may present a risk
of personal injury.
u Retain this manual for future refer-
ence.
Using your appliance
Always take care when using the appliance.
u This appliance is not intended for use
by young or inrm persons without
supervision.
u The appliance is not to be used as a
toy.
u Do not allow children or animals to
come near the work area or touch the
appliance or power supply cord.
u Close supervision is necessary when
the appliance is used near children.
u Use in a dry location only. Do not allow
the appliance to become wet. Do not
immerse the appliance in water.
u Do not open body casing. There are
no user serviceable parts inside.
u Do not operate the appliance in
explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of ammable liquids, gases
or dust.
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u To reduce the risk of damage to plugs
and cords never pull the cable to
remove the plug from a socket.
u Before using, always visually inspect
to see that the blades, blade bolts and
cutter assembly are not worn or damaged.
Replace worn or damaged blades and
bolts in sets to preserve balance.
u In order to avoid a hazard due to inad-
vertent resetting of the thermal cut-out,
this appliance must not be supplied
through an external switching device,
such as a timer, or connected to a
circuit that is regularly switched on and
off by the utility.
u Never operate the machine while
people, especially children, or pets are
nearby.
u Keep in mind that the operator or user
is responsible for accidents or hazards
occurring to other people or their property.
Before use
u While operating the machine always
wear substantial footwear and long
trousers. Do not operate the machine when barefoot or wearing open
sandals. Avoid wearing clothing that is
loose tting or that has hanging cords
or ties.
u Thoroughly inspect the area where the
machine is to be used and remove all
objects which can be thrown by the
machine.
u Before using, always visually inspect
to see that the blade, blade bolt and
the blade assembly are not worn or
damaged. Replace worn or damaged
components in sets to preserve balance. Replace damaged or unreadable
labels.
After use
u When not in use, the appliance should
be stored in a dry, well ventilated place
out of the reach of children.
u Children should not have access to
stored appliances.
u When the appliance is stored or trans-
ported in a vehicle it should be placed
in the boot or restrained to prevent
movement following sudden changes
in speed or direction.
Inspection and repairs
u Before use, check the appliance for
damaged or defective parts. Check for
breakage of parts, damage to switches
and any other conditions that may affect its operation.
u Do not use the appliance if any part is
damaged or defective.
u Have any damaged or defective parts
repaired or replaced by an authorised
repair agent.
u Never attempt to remove or replace
any parts other than those specied in
this manual.
u Be careful during adjustment of the
mower to prevent entrapment of the
ngers between moving blades/parts
and xed parts of the machine.
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