15 inch (381mm) / 17 inch (432mm) corded mower instruCtion manual catalog number date code: em1500, em1700 EM1500 EM1700 key information you should know: • Do not operate mower unless handle is locked into position. • For best cutting results, keep blade sharpened and balanced.
sAfeTy Guidelines - definiTions It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information. dAnGer: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. wArninG: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is i) Make a knot as shown in Figures A and A1, or subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause ii) Use one of the plug-receptacle retaining straps or connectors harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference described in this manual.
(fiG. b) fiTTinG The lower hAndle (fiG. d) 1.) Switch box 2.) Bail Handle (EM1700), Switch lever (EM1500) • Insert the ends of the lower handle into the corresponding holes in the mower. 3.) Handle knobs 4.) Cable management system •...
Only use the specified replacement blade: EMB1500 as outlined in this section in order to (EM1500 mower) and EMB1700 (EM1700 mower) achieve optimum results and to reduce • RELEASE BAIL HANDLE OR SWITCH LEVER (2) TO TURN MOWER the risk of cutting the main cable.
To shArpen blAde in A Vise (fiG. Q): serVice informATion 1. Be sure the bail handle or switch lever (2) is released, the blade has All Black & Decker Service Centers are staffed with trained personnel to stopped and the mower is unplugged. provide customers with efficient and reliable power tool service.