Instruction Manual - BLACK & DECKER® Service
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1. zi BLACKS DECK GF834 GF934 GF1034 GF1234 GF1438 GF1838 e TH gt M W uma 11 P English BLACKS DECK A CE MI TEMES O IM Rotary Lawnmower Congratulations On your purchase of your Black amp Decker corded lawnmower This user manual provides important operating and maintenance instructions for all of the mowers in the Black amp Decker 4x4 corded range Know your mower N D Read all of this manual carefully observing all therecommended safety instructions before during and after using your mower and maintain your mower in good working order Familiarise yourself with the controls on your mower before attempting to operate it but above all be sure you know how to stop your mower in an emergency Retain this user manual and all other literature supplied with your mower for future reference Safety instructions N Q ot Training e Never allow children or persons who are unfamiliar with this type of mower to use it nor anyone who has not read this user manual Do not allow children animals or other persons near your mower when in use always keep them at least 6m 20ft away from the cutting area e Remember that the operator is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property e Your mower is designed for use on AC mains electrical2. Fig A A Your purchase of a Black amp Decker lawnmower gives you a product combining quality with modern design and the following features to provide safe efficient and easy mowing e Lock offsafety switch to prevent accidental starting of your mower e Ablade brake for added safety Stops the blade rotating within 3 seconds once the switchbox lever is released e Large handle wing nuts for easy assembly and storage e 14 height of cut positions which provides the flexibility to deal with most grass conditions e The height of cut is easily adjusted by rotating the height adjustment knob to the desired setting Rotating the knob adjusts all four wheels in one action e Your mower has 360 rotating wheels for maximum manoeuverability which allows cutting right up to the edge of the lawn as well as around obstructions e The rear wheels are lockable to enable accurate straight line cutting e Tough durable plastic deck which will not rust and contributes to low noise and ow vibration e Powerful and efficient induction motor which gives effective cutting and bagging in all reasonable conditions and a low noise level as well as low maintenance e Ergonomically designed upswept handle for comfortable use and ease of pushing e Easy grassbox removal e Cable restraint helps keep the cable out of the way and prevents the cable socket being accidentally pulled and disconnected Carton contents The carton
3. BS1362 e When changing the fuse in your plug always ensure the fuse cover is refitted f the fuse cover is missing or damaged do not use the plug Note Fuses do not give personal protection against electric shock Plugreplacement e Disconnect the plug from the supply e Cutoffthe plug and dispose of immediately Insertion ofa detatched plug into a 13 amp socket outlet may result in electric shock e Onlyfit BS1363A approved plugs fitted with the correctly rated fuse e Thecable wire colours or a letter will be marked at the connection points of most good quality plugs Attach the wires to their respective points in the plug see below Brown is for Live L and blue is for Neutral N e Beforereplacing the top cover of the mains plug ensure that the cable restraint is holding the outer sheath on the cable firmly and that the two leads are correctly fixed at the terminal screws Fit a BS1363A approved resilient plug Fit the recommended fuse approved to BS1362 Connect blue to N neutral Connect brown to L live Make sure that the outer sheath of the a 230 volts AC only cable is held firmly 5 Never use a light by the clamp Socket Warning Never connect live or neutral wires to the earth pin marked E or Note Do not wire an extension cable directly into your mower yourself Instead take your mower to your nearest Black amp Decker Service agent A Features
4. check all electrical connections in extension cables Re set RCD in accordance with instructions Symptoms Possible cause Remedy No noise and GF1838 only See section on blade does Overload Overload not move protector protection activated Protecting the environment ex Black amp Decker provides a facility for recycling Black amp Decker products once they have reached the end of their working life This service is provided free of charge To take advantage of this service please return your product to any authorised repair agent who will collect them on our behalf You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair agent by contacting your local Black amp Decker office at the address indicated in this manual Alternatively a list of authorised Black amp Decker repair agents and full details of our after sales service and contacts are available on the Internet at www 2helpU com Guarantee Black amp Decker is confident of the quality of its products and offers an outstanding guarantee This guarantee statement is in addition to and in no way prejudices your statutory rights The guarantee is valid within the territories of the Member States of the European Union and the European Free Trade Area If a Black amp Decker product becomes defective due to faulty materials workmanship or lack of conformity within 24 months from the date of purchase Black amp Decker guarantees to replace defect
5. flower beds For maximum manoeuverability release the rear wheel locking mechanism by pushing the release button forwards When manoeuvering your mower always use AN the cable restraint and ensure that the cable is out of the way of the desired cutting area Height of cut adjustment Fig F Warning Disconnect your mower from the AN electrical supply before making any aqjustment and give the blade time to stop rotating the cutting blades are sharp F1 e Flip the lever outwards and hold it firmly e Using the lever rotate the knob to set the desired height of cut e Flip the lever back to lock the knob F2 Toproduce a stripe on your lawn first slide the striping flap in position and fix with the 2 screws provided then adjust the height of cut to a low position UK only Note For longer or uneven growth lawns particularly the first cut ofthe season first use a higher height setting and then finish with a second cut to the desired length Blade maintenance A The steel blade is designed to give a fine finish in long ortough grass The blade will continue to cut even when it has become blunt or burred There is no need for it to be razor sharp If however because of damage or wear the cutting performance deteriorates then your mower may require a new blade or at least the existing blade to be sharpened We recommend that the steel blade is sharpened or a new blade fitted at the beginning of ea
6. lock into place then release the lever unscrew the cable adjustment by one turn and re engage the lever and ratchet Repeat until the wheels fully lock into position Your mower will continue to operate whilst you are pulling 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 grass area regularly and do not cut when the grass is wet If when mowing loose grass is seen to be scattering from beneath the mower the grass bag is probably full and should be emptied Overload protection GF1838 only The GF1838 is fitted with an internal overload protector which will switch off the motor if the unit is being used in excessively long grass at a low height of cut or if it is being forced into long grass If the motor stops in these conditions there is not a fault with the mower e It should be left to cool for 10 minutes and then tilted slightly and run without moving for 1 to 2 minutes The height of the cut should be set to maximum and after cutting at that height be reduced to the desired level Manoeuverability Fig E Your mower has fully rotating wheels and as such is capable of manoeuvering around trees posts and other objects It also allows accurate mowing of contoured features in your garden like
7. and other debris Contact with such debris may be dangerous or may damage your mower and could be thrown by the blade Operation e When tilting the handle downwards or to the side to start your mower do not tilt it more than is absolutely necessary Always ensure that both hands are in the operating position and feet are well away from the blades before returning your mower to the ground inan Your mower will continue to run VY for a short time after releasing the switch lever Always allow your mower to stop on its own e Releasethe switch lever to turn your mower off and remove the plug from the mains e Whenever you leave your mower unattended e Before checking cleaning adjusting or working on your mower e Before clearing a blockage gt M Wii Tm e fyour mower starts to vibrate ELE N y S Ix abnormally check immediately e After striking a foreign object inspect your mower for damage and make repairs as necessary Never run your mower whilst lying on its side or attempt to stop the blade always allow it to stop on its own Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of discharge openings at all imes Do not use your mower in the rain and do not allow it to get wet Avoid using your mower in wet grass if possible Use your mower only in daylight or good artificial light Do not pull machine towards you or walk backwards when
8. ch season Replacement blades are available from Black amp Decker service agents Warning When fitting a new blade use only the Black amp Decker replacement part specified for your mower do not attempt to fit any other blade Fitting a new blade Fig G A G Observe all the relevant warnings before changing the blade Warning Disconnect your mower from the electrical supply before changing the blade e Turn your mower over on its side so that the underside of the cutter cover is exposed e Using cloth placed over the blade or heavy duty gloves to protect your hands grip the blade and using the spanner provided loosen and remove the nut from the motor spindle Turn the nut in an anti clockwise direction to loosen it e The blade can now be replaced and the washer and bolt reassembled Note Do not remove the impeller for any reason Note Some mowers are fitted with a clutch washer between the blade nut and the blade which must be reassembled at all times Handy hints e Onlong 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 gt M O Tm it set at medium or close This will prove to be Ex 3 N y S easier and give a better overall finish to your lawn Care and maintenance The advice given in this section covers the general care and mainte
9. contains Lawnmower body Handle assembly 3 parts Grassbox assembly 2 parts Cable restraint Spanner scraper Screwdriver Wing nuts Washers Shaped washers Bolts for upper handle Bolts for lower handle Screws for grassbox Wiper UK only Screws for wiper UK only Cable clips Instruction manual PO 0 N N N NN a A A A e Carefully unpack all parts Comm IM gt O I a A W ENGLISH ___ ssembling the handle Place the mower with its wheels on a firm and level surface 81 e Insert the handle bars into the openings as shown in fig B1 so that the curve makes them widen at the top e Secure each of the bars with a bolt and shaped washer as shown Securely tighten the bolt using the spanner supplied B Slide the cable restraint onto the U shaped handle below the black Switchbox B3 Place the U shaped upper handle bar onto the bars as shown BA e Secure the upper handle bar using the bolts washers and wing nuts as shown e Secure the cables to the handle using the cable clips supplied d Do not use any tools to tighten the wing nuts Grassbox assembly Fig C The grassbox comes supplied in two halves In order to assemble proceed as follows C1 Align the two halves of the grassbox as shown Fitthe two halves together with the 5 screws using the screwdriver supplied Fitting the grassbox to your mower C2 e Th
10. e spring loaded rear flap is lifted and the top of the grassbox is placed over the mounting e The rear flap can now be released to lock the grassbox into position Removing the grassbox from your mower The full grassbox may be removed by raising the grassflap freeing the grassbox from its mounting and resting it on the lawn The grassflap can be gently lowered leaving both hands free to lift the full grassbox How to use your mower Fig D Observe all of the relevant warnings when using your mower We recommend the directional method of operation to obtain the maximum cutting performance from your mower and to reduce the risk of the trailing extension lead from entering the cutting path Ba e Place the bulk of the supply cable on the lawn close to the starting point AC To fix the cable to the restraint proceed as follows cable from behind and connect it to your mower plug D2 close to the cable restraint e Pushtheloop through the slot from the position the loop over the hook and pull the cable back through the slot Your Theextension cable should now fall away from your mower and behind the Warning Do not attempt to operate your AN mower with one hand you must guide it e Tilt the handle downwards to slightly raise the front of your mower and to reduce depress the safety lock off button on the switchbox and whilst still depressed pull mower will start and you can now allow the lock off bu
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12. ive parts repair products subjected to fair wear and tear or replace such products to ensure minimum inconvenience to the customer unless e product has been used for trade professional or hire purposes e product has been subjected to misuse or neglect e The product has sustained damage through foreign objects substances or accidents e Repairs have been attempted by other persons than authorised repair agents or Black amp Decker service staff ENGLISH EC Declaration of Conformity GF834 GF934 GF1034 GF1234 GF1438 GF1838 Black amp Decker declares that these tools conform to To claim on the guarantee you will need to submit proof of purchase to the seller or an authorised repair agent You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair agent by contacting your local Black amp Decker office at the address indicated in this manual Alternatively a list of authorised Black amp Decker repair agents and full details of our after sales service and contacts are available on the Internet at www 2helpU com Other outdoor tools Black amp Decker has a full range of outdoor power tools that make life in the garden easy If you would like further information on the following products please contact our Service and Information Centre see the address page towards the end of this manual or your local Black amp Decker retailer String trimmers Chainsaws Cordless shear Hedgetrimmers Lawnmo
13. mowing Do not cross gravel paths or roads whilst he blade is rotating Always be sure of your footing particularly on slopes Always cut across the face of slopes never up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on Slopes Do not cut excessively steep slopes and always wear non slip footwear Check the grassbox for wear or damage and replace if necessary Never use your mower without the grassbox in place Walk never run Do not force your mower Never pick up or carry your mower while the motor is running Ensure the blade has stopped rotating and take extreme care before lifting your mowerfor and during transportation Never operate your mower with defective guards or shields Maintenance and storage Store your mower in a dry place when not in use out of the reach of children Always disconnect from the electrical supply before cleaning Do not use solvents or cleaning fluids to clean your mower use a blunt scraper to remove grass and dirt Do not operate your mower if any parts are defective discard all defective parts and fit new parts before use Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure your mower is in a safe working condition e Use only Black 8 Decker recommended replacement parts and accessories Black amp Decker s policy is one of continuous improvement to our products and as such we reserve the right to change product specifications without prior no
14. nance ofthe main body of your mower Advice relating to the blades is given in Maintenance of blades Warning Do not use an extension cable AN which shows signs of damage Fit a new cable completely do not make any permanent ortemporary repairs e Always keep your mower clean and free from grass cuttings especially the underside of the cutter deck the air vents and the wheels e Checkallelectrical cables at regular intervals looking for signs of wear abrasion or other damage e Attheendofeach cutting session we recommend that the build up of grass on the underside of the cutter cover is removed using a blunt scraper e Cleanallplastic components with a damp cloth Caution Do not use solvents or cleaning fluids as these may damage the plastic components of your mower Fault finding If your mower does not operate correctly use the following table to locate the problem Warning Always disconnect your mower AN from the electrical supply before carrying out anyinspection Symptoms Possiblecause Remedy Motorbuzzes Bladejammed Disconnectfrom but blade does the electrical not move supply Remove obstruction from the blade Nonoiseand Faulty electrical Disconnect from blade does connection the electrical not move supply Plug your mower into an alternative compatible electrical supply Faulty electrical Fit anew fuse blade does connection Re tighten and not move
15. supplies only do not attempt to use it on any other supply e Plug your mower into a power point never a lighting socket e Switch off and remove plug from mains before adjusting cleaning or if the cord is entangled or damaged Never carry your mower by the cable or jerk the cable to seperate the connectors Keep the cable away from heat sources oils or sharp edges Check the condition of your cable before use and do not use if damaged Preparation e To protect your feet always wear stout shoes or boots freshly cut grass is User manual damp and slippery e Donot operate your mower barefoot or in open sandals e Use a face mask if dusty e Wear long trousers to protect your legs any debris left on the lawn or cutting path may be picked up and ejected by the blades e Always keep the power supply cable away from the blades be aware of its position at all times The power supply cable should be regularly inspected for signs of damage or ageing and only used if in good condition e Always be sure your mower is in a safe operating condition e Before using your mower disconnect it from the electrical supply and visually check that the blade blade nut and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged A damaged blade or worn blade nut is a major hazard and must be replaced Also check that the blade nut is securely fastened e Always check that your lawn or cutting path is clear of all sticks stones wire
16. tice Double insulation Your mower is double insulated This means that all external metal parts are electrically isolated from the power supply This is achieved by placing an extra insulation barrier between the electrical and mechanical parts Double insulation means greater electrical safety and obviates the necessity of having your mower earthed Electrical safety A Increased safety can be obtained by having a qualified electrician install a high sensitivity 30MA circuit breaker in the house wiring If you do not have such a circuit breaker installed or you do not wish to have one installed then we strongly recommend that the electrical power to your mower be supplied through a high sensitivity residual current device RCD The RCD is designed to provide a high degree of personal protection against harmful electric current should fault conditions occur Warning The use of an RCD or other circuit breaker unit does not release the operator of your mower from the safety instructions and safe working practices given in this manual Electrical safety UK only Your mower should always be switched off at the mains before disconnecting any plug and socket connector or extension cables Fuse replacement If your mower is supplied with cable fitted with a non re wireable plug e The plug is fitted with a 13 amp fuse which is the recommended fuse for your mower e Onlyusereplacement fuses which are approved to
17. tton to be released and position and commence cutting using both hands to guide it in Fig D1 a working from position 1 towards position 2 and on reaching towards position 3 Continue to the end of the cutting area turn to the left and the same manner as shown in Fig D1 a always working away from the cable Fig D1 b working towards the cable as this is dangerous practice when manoeuvering around obstructions or when edging for maximum manoeuverability The rear wheels can be locked into position for D4 e Pushthe mower forwards until all wheels rotate towards the rear of the mower D5 e Bring the socket end of the extension Form a loop on your extension cable opposite side of the restraint hook cable will now be restrained operator ready for use with both hands the risk of lawn damage whilst starting the switch lever towards you Your lower your mower to its proper cutting Proceed down the cutting area as shown position 2 turn to the right and proceed proceed towards position 4 Continue in Do not adopt the method as shown in e Ensure the cable is clear of the mower Note Your mower has 360 rotating wheels straight accurate cutting as follows Pull the locking lever on the left hand side of the mower until the ratchet engages TEMAS O D6 To unlock the wheels push the release button forwards 37 e Should the lever fully engage on the ratchet but the rear wheels not
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