Black & Decker CM2043C Instruction Manual - Page 5

don't use lawn mowers in damp or wet locations. • Don't Force Lawn Mower - It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. • Don't Overreach - Keep proper footing and balance at all times. • Stay Alert - Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate lawn mower when you are tired. • Store Idle Lawn Mower Indoors - When not in use, lawn mower should be stored in an indoor dry and lockedup place - out of reach of children. Remove safety key • Maintain Lawn Mower With Care - Keep cutting edges sharp and clean for best and safest performance. • Keep guards in place and in working order. • Keep blades sharp. • Keep hands and feet away from cutting area. • Objects struck by the lawn mower blade can cause severe injuries to persons. The lawn should always be carefully examined and cleared of all objects prior to each mowing. • If lawn mower strikes a foreign object, follow these steps: 1) Stop lawn mower. Release the bail handle. 2) Remove battery and safety key. 3) Inspect for damage. 4) Repair any damage before restarting and operating the lawn mower. • Use identical replacement blades only. WARNING: Some dust created by this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • compounds in fertilizers • compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides • arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety equipment such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. • The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their definitions are as follows: V volts mW milliwatts nm wavelength in nonometers A amperes Hz hertz W watts min minutes or AC.......alternating current or DC....direct current no no load speed Class I Construction (grounded earthing terminal safety alert symbol Class II Construction (double insulated) .../min or rpm...revolutions or reciprocation per minute Use proper respiratory protection Read instruction manual before use Use proper eye protection Use proper hearing protection FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 1. Switch box 1 2. Bail handle 3. Upper-handle 4. Lower-handle 5 5. Upper-handle attachments (2) • Levers - CM2040 9 • Knobs - CM2045, CM2043 6. Lower-handle attachments (2) 7. Cut height adjust lever 11 8. Grass collection bag 12 9. Rear door cover 10 10. Battery port 11. Battery storage compartment 12. Carrying handles 13. EdgeMax™ 12 2 3 8 4 6 7 13 5