Black & Decker MM675 Owner’s Manual

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18"

MULCHINGMOWER

INSTRUCTIONMANUAL

MM675

KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:

• Lifetime3 in 1deck-Mulching, Discharging and Bagging (bag optional).

• Do not operate mower unless handle islocked into position.

• For bestcutting results, keep blade sharpened and balanced.

• Inspect and thoroughly clean your mower after each use (a deck with caked grasswill degrade performance).

• Make sure mowing area is clear of other persons or pets prior to starting operation.

SAVETHIS MAHUAL FOR FUTUREREFEREHCE

Cat No. MM675 Form No. 243584-00 REV.2 AUGUST 2002

Copyright © 2000 Black & Decker Printed in U.S.A.

IFYOU SHOULDEXPERIENCEA PROBLEM
WITH YOURBLACK& DECKERPRODUCT,

CALL1-800-54-1-lOW-TO(544-6986).

BEFOREYOU CALL, HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION

AVAILABLE, CATALOGNO., TYPE NO., AND DATE CODE.

IN MOST CASES, A BLACK & DECKERREPRESENTATIVECAN RESOLVE

YOUR PROBLEM OVERTHE PHONE. IFYOU HAVE A SUGGESTION OR

COMMENT, GIVE US A CALL. YOURFEEDBACK IS VITAL TO BLACK & DECKER.

WARNING: Important Safely Warnings and Instructions

WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic

safetyprecautionsshouldalways be followed to

reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal
injury, including the following.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:

• Before any use, be sure everyone using this tool reads and understands
all safety instructions and other information contained in this manual.

• Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and in

instructingothers.

Zk WARNING: Some dust created by this product contains chemicals known

to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Someexamples of thesechemicals are:

• compounds in fertilizers
compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides

To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety equipment such
as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber

z_WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the

State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other

reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

• DON'T FORCELAWNMOWER. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of
a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.

• USE RIGHT APPLIANCE. Do not use the lawnmower for any job except that for
which it is intended.

• DRESSPROPERLY.Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in
moving parts. Rubber gloves, long pants and substantial, non-skid footwear are

recommended when working outdoors. Do not go barefoot or wear sandals.

• USESAFETYGLASSESAND OTHER SAFETYEQUIPMENT.Use safety goggles or
safety glasses with side shields, complying with applicable safety standards and,
when needed, a Faceshield. Also use face or dust mask if operation isdusty. This
applies to all persons in the work area. Also use a hard hat, hearing protection,
gloves, safety shoesand dust collection systemswhen specified or required. Safety
glasses or the like are available at extra cost at your local dealer or

Black & Decker Service Center.

• DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry lawnmower by cord or yank it to disconnect
From receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

• DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at oil times.

• MAINTAIN LAWNMOWER WITH CARE. Keep cutting edge clean and sharp for
best performance and to reduce the risk of in ury. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect lawnmower cord periodically and if
damaged, have it repaired by authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords
periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil
and grease.

• DISCONNECT LAWNMOWER. Disconnect the lawnmower from the power supply
when not in use, before servicing, and when changing accessories such as blades

and the like.

• KEEPGUARDS in place and in working order.

• AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Don't carry plugged-in lawnmowerwith
finger on switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.

• BEFOREUSING, always visually inspect to see that the blade, blade fasteners and
cutter assembly are not worn ordamaged. Replace worn or damaged blades
and fasteners in setsto preserve balance.

• EXTENSION CORDS. Make sureyour extension cord is in good condition. Cord
insulation must be intact with no cracks or deterioration. Plug connectors must be

undamaged. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to
carry the current your product will draw. An undersized extension cord will
cause a drop in line voltage resulting in lossof power and overheating, which can
shorten the life of the motor. Thetable shows the correct size to use depending on

cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, usethe next heavier gage.
The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.

Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet

120V 0-25 26-50 51-1 O0 101-150

240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300
Ampere Rating

More Not more American Wire Gage
Than Than

0 6 18 16 16 14
6 10 18 16 14 12

10 12 16 16 14 12
12 16 14 12 Not Recommended

Minimum Gage for Cord Sets

REPLACEMENTPARTS:When servicing use only identical Black & Decker
replacement parts.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade

iswider than the other).

This equipment must be used with a suitable polarized 2 wire or 3 wire extension

cord. Polarized connections will fit together only one way. Make sure that the
receptacle end of the extension cord has large and small blade slot widths. If the
plug does not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
obtain o suitable extension cord. If the extension cord does not fit fully into the
outlet, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the
lawnmower plug or extension cord in any way.

THIS TOOL CAN BEDANGEROUS. Follow all warnings and Safety Instructions in

this manual. The operator is responsible for following warnings and instructions in
this manual and on unit. Restrict use of this power tool to persons who read,
understand and follow warnings and instructions in this manual and on unit.

• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use Iownmowers in clamp orwet
locations. Don't use lawnmowers in the rain.

• KEEPCHILDRENAWAY. All other persons and pets should be kept at a safe
distance From work area.

• STOREIDLELAWNMOWER INDOORS. Lawnmowers should be stored indoors in
dry, secured area - out of reach of children.

• _ indicates the Mower is "DOUBLE INSULATED"

• OUTDOOR USEEXTENSION CORDS Zk WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric
shock, use only with an extension cord intended for outdoor use, suchas an

extension cordof type SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A,
SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A.

• GROUND FAULTCIRCUITINTERRUPTER(GFCI) protection should be provided on
the circuits or outlets to be used for the gardening appliance. Receptacles are
available having built in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of
safety.

• STAYALERT.Watch what you are doing. Usecommon sense. Do not operate
lawnmower when you are tired, ill or under the influence of any drugs or alcohol.

• CHECKDAMAGED PARTS.Before further use of the lawnmower, o guard or other
part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate

properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions

that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise

indicated elsewhere in this manual.

• REPAIRSAND SERVICE.Repairs, maintenance and any adjustments not specified
in this manual should be performed by Black & Decker authorized service centers
or other qualified service organizations, always using identical replacement parts.

• USEOF ACCESSORIESAND ATTACHMENTS. The use of any accessory or
attachment not recommended for usewith this lawnmower could be hazardous.

Note: Refer to the accessory section of this manual for further details.

THOROUGHLY inspect the area where the lawnmower is to be used and remove

all stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects that could be thrown by
the blade.Objects struck by lawnmower blade can cause severe injury to persons.