Lubrication - Black & Decker BCMW3318 Mode D'emploi

(36) as shown in figure I.
Note the orientation of each part as you remove it.
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Remove bolt (15) and washer (16). Pull off blade (17) as
shown in Figure J. Examine all pieces for damage and
replace if necessary.
The blade can only be attached to the fan (20) in one
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direction. To reassemble, line up the D-shaped hole of
the blade with the D-shaped post of the fan, ensuring the
writing on the blade faces out away from the mower.
To tighten, position the piece of wood as shown in Figure
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K to keep the blade from turning. Slide the bolt through
the washer and tighten the bolt clockwise into place with a
13mm wrench (13) as shown in Figure K.
Blade sharpening
Keep blade sharp for best mower performance. A dull blade
does not cut grass cleanly. Use proper eye protection while
removing, sharpening, and installing blade. Ensure that safety
key and battery pack is removed.
Sharpening the blade twice during a mowing season is usually
sufficient under normal circumstances.
Sand causes the blade to dull quickly. If your lawn has sandy
soil, more frequent sharpening may be required.
Note: Replace bent or damaged blade immediately.
When sharpening the blade:
Make sure blade remains balanced.
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Sharpen blade at the original cutting angle.
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Sharpen cutting edges on both ends of blade, removing
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equal amounts of material from both ends.
To sharpen blade in a vice (fig. L)
Be sure the bail handle is released, the blade has stopped
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and the mower is unplugged before removing the blade.
Remove blade from mower. See instructions for removing
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and installing blade.
Secure blade (17) in a vice.
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Wear proper eye protection and gloves and be careful not
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to cut yourself.
Carefully file the cutting edges of the blade with a fine
tooth file or sharpening stone, maintaining the angle of the
original cutting edge.
Check balance of blade. See instructions for blade balanc-
ing.
Replace blade on mower and tighten securely.
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Blade balancing
Check balance of the blade (17) by placing centre hole in
the blade over a nail or round shank screwdriver, clamped
horizontally in a vice. If either end of the blade rotates down-
ward, file along the sharp edge of that dropping end. Blade is
properly balanced when neither end drops.
(Original instructions)

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. 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 unplug mower. Wipe all
exposed parts with a damp cloth.
Maintenance
Your BLACK+DECKER corded/cordless appliance/tool has
been designed to operate over a long period of time with a
minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory opera-
tion depends upon proper tool/appliance care and regular
cleaning.
Warning! Before performing any maintenance on corded/
cordless power tools:
Switch off and unplug the appliance/tool.
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Or run the battery down completely if it is integral and then
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switch off.
Unplug the charger before cleaning it. Your charger does
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not require any maintenance apart from regular cleaning.
Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your tool/appliance
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and charger using a soft brush or dry cloth.
Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth. Do
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not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.
Regularly use a blunt scraper to remove grass and dirt
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from the underneath of the guard.
Troubleshooting
If your appliance seems not to operate properly, follow the
instructions below.
If this does not solve the problem, please contact your local
BLACK+DECKER repair agent.
Warning! Before proceeding, release the bail bar to turn
mower off and wait for the blade to stop .
ENGLISH
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