Black & Decker Gr388 Instruction Manual

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Intended use

Your Black & Decker mower has been designed for mowing grass. This tool is intended for consumer use only.

Safety instructions

◆ Warning! When using mains-powered appliances, basic

safety precautions, including the following, should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

◆ Read all of this manual carefully before operating the

appliance.

◆ Before operating the appliance, make sure that you know

how to switch it off in an emergency.

◆ Retain this manual for future reference.

Training

◆ Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the

controls and the proper use of the appliance.

◆ Do not allow children or any person unfamiliar with these

instructions to operate the appliance. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.

◆ Never use the appliance while people, especially children,

or pets are nearby.

◆ Remember that the operator will be held responsible for

accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.

Preparation

◆ Wear stout shoes or boots to protect your feet. Do not

operate the appliance wearing open-toed sandals or when barefoot. Wear long trousers to protect your legs.

◆ Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating this tool.

Use a face or dust mask whenever the operations take place in dusty surroundings. Hearing protection should be worn whenever the sound level seems uncomfortable.

◆ Guard against electric shock. Prevent body contact with

earthed or grounded surfaces (e.g. metal railings, lampposts, etc.).

◆ Before using the appliance, visually check that the blade,

blade nut and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged. Check that the blade nut is securely fastened.

◆ Before starting the operation, check that your mowing

path is free from sticks, stones, wire and any other objects.

Operation

◆ Never operate the appliance with defective guards or

shields, or without safety devices, for example deflectors and/or grass catchers, in place.

◆ Only use the appliance in daylight or good artificial light.

◆ Do not expose the appliance to rain. Do not use the

appliance in damp or wet conditions. Preferably do not use the appliance in wet grass.

◆ Be sure of your footing, particularly on slopes. Be aware

that freshly cut grass is damp and slippery. Do not work on steep slopes.

◆ Work across the face of slopes, never up and down.

Take extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

◆ Walk, never run when using the appliance. Do not pull the

appliance towards you or walk backwards when using the appliance.

◆ Switch on the appliance according to instructions and

with your feet well away from the blade.

◆ Do not tilt appliance when switching it on, except if the

appliance has to be tilted for starting. In that case, do not tilt the appliance more than absolutely necessary and lift only the part that is away from the operator. Always ensure that both hands are in the operating position before returning the appliance to the ground.

◆ Switch off the appliance and wait for the blade assembly

to stop running if the appliance has to be tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the appliance to and from the area to be mowed.

◆ Do not lift or carry the appliance until the blade has come

to a complete standstill.

◆ Keep your hands and feet well away from the blade.

Do not put your hands or feet near or under rotating parts.

◆ Keep away from discharge openings at all times.

◆ Switch off, remove the plug from the socket and ensure

that moving parts have stopped rotating before leaving the appliance unattended and before changing, cleaning or inspecting any parts of the appliance or clearing a blockage. If the appliance starts to vibrate abnormally or if you hit a foreign object, switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the socket. Check for any damage to the appliance.

◆ Take care to keep the mains cable away from the blade.

Always be aware of the position of the cable.

◆ The motor will continue to run for a few seconds after

switching the appliance off. Never attempt to force the blade to come to a standstill.

Maintenance and storage

◆ Before use, check the appliance for damaged or defective

parts. Check for misalignment and seizure of moving parts, breakage of parts, damage to guards and switches and any other conditions that may affect its operation. Ensure that the appliance will operate properly and perform its intended function. Never use the appliance when any guard or enclosure is damaged or not in place. Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or defective. Do not use the appliance if the switch does not turn it on and off. Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced by an authorised repair agent.

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