Black & Decker CM2043C Instruction Manual - Page 15

WHEN SHARPENING THE BLADE: 1. Make sure blade remains balanced. 2. Sharpen blade at the original cutting angle. 3. Sharpen cutting edges on both ends of blade, removing equal amounts of material from both ends. TO SHARPEN BLADE IN A VISE: (Figure Z) 1. Be sure the bail handle is released, the blade has stopped and safety key and battery pack removed before removing the blade. 2. Remove blade from mower. See instructions for removing and installing blade. 3. Secure blade (35) in a vise (38). 4. Wear proper eye protection and gloves and be careful not to cut yourself. 5. Carefully file the cutting edges of the blade with a fine tooth file (39) or sharpening stone, maintaining the angle of the original cutting edge. 6. Check balance of blade. See instructions for blade balancing. 7. Replace blade on mower and tighten securely. Z 39 LUBRICATION No lubrication is necessary. Do not oil the wheels. They have plastic bearing surfaces which require no lubrication. CLEANING Release bail handle (2) to turn mower off, let the blade come to a stop and then remove safety key. Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the mower. Clean out any clippings which may have accumulated on the underside of the deck. After several uses, check all exposed fasteners for tightness. PREVENTING CORROSION Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents which greatly accelerate the corrosion of metals. If you mow in areas where fertilizers or chemicals have been used, the mower should be cleaned immediately afterward as follows: Release bail handle (2) to turn mower off and remove safety key and battery. Wipe all exposed parts with a damp cloth. CAUTION: DO NOT POUR OR SPRAY WATER ON THE MOWER IN AN ATTEMPT TO CLEAN IT. Do not store the tool on or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals. Such storage can cause rapid corrosion. 35 38 BLADE BALANCING (Figure Z1) Check balance of the blade (35) by placing center hole in the blade over a nail or round shank screwdriver (40), clamped horizontally in a vise (38). If either end of the blade rotates downward, file along the sharp edge of that dropping end. Blade is properly balanced when neither end drops. MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS BLACK+DECKER Mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute, and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Blade turns when the motor is running. MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment (including brush inspection and replacement) should be performed by BLACK+DECKER Service Centers or other qualified service organizations, always using BLACK+DECKER replacement parts. When servicing use ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. ACCESSORIES RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES FOR USE WITH YOUR MOWER ARE 38 40 35 AVAILABLE FROM YOUR LOCAL DEALER OR AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE REGARDING ACCESSORIES, PLEASE CALL: 1-800- 544-6986 Z1 WARNING: The use of any accessory not recommended for use with this tool could be hazardous. 15