40v Max* Lithium Cordless Mower
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CATALOg NUMBeR
CM2040
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*Maximum initial battery pack voltage (measured without a workload) is 40
volts. The nominal voltage is 36.
key INfORMATION yOU ShOULD kNOw:
• Do not operate mower unless handle is locked into position.
• For best cutting results, keep blade sharpened and balanced.
• Inspect and thoroughly clean your mower after each use (a
deck with caked grass will degrade performance).
• Make sure mowing area is clear of other persons or pets prior
to starting and during operation.
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while wearing sandals. Always wear
substantial footwear.
mower. Always be sure to keep proper
footing and balance at all times while
operating the mower.
7. do not pull mower backward unless
absolutely necessary. Always look
down and behind before and while
moving backward.
SLope opeRATIoN
Slopes are a major factor related to slip
8. never direct discharged material toward and fall accidents, which can result in
anyone. Avoid discharging material
against a wall or obstruction. Material
may ricochet back toward the operator.
Release bail handle to turn mower
off and stop the blade when crossing
gravel surfaces.
severe injury. Operation on all slopes
requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy
on a slope, do not mow it.
1. Mow across the face of slopes; never
up and down. exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes.
2. Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or
other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could
cause a slip and fall accident. Tall grass
can hide obstacles.
9. do not operate mower without the
entire grass catcher, discharge guard,
rear guard, or other safety protective
devices in place and working.
periodically check all guards and safety
protective devices to ensure they are
in good working order and will operate
properly and perform their intended
function. Replace a damaged latch,
guard or other safety device before
further use.
3. do not mow on wet grass or
excessively steep slopes. poor footing
could cause a slip and fall accident.
4. do not mow near drop-offs, ditches,
or embankments. you could lose your
footing or balance.
10.never leave a running mower unattended. cHILdReN
11.Always release the bail handle to
stop the motor and wait until the blade
comes to a complete stop and remove
the safety key before cleaning the
mower, removing the grass catcher,
un-clogging the discharge guard, when
leaving the mower, or before making
any adjustments, repairs or inspections.
12.Operate mower only in daylight or good
artificial light when objects in the path
of the blade are clearly visible from the
operating area of the mower.
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is
not alert to the presence of children. children
are often attracted to the mower and the
mowing activity. never assume that children
will remain where you last saw them.
1. Keep children out of the mowing area
and under the watchful care of a
responsible adult other than the operator.
2. be alert and turn mower off if a child
enters the area.
3. never allow children to operate the mower.
4. Use extra care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may block your view of a child.
13.do not operate mower while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs, or when
you are tired or ill. Always stay alert,
watch what you are doing, and use
common sense.
GeNeRAL SeRVIce
1. never operate mower in a closed area.
2. Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
3. never tamper with safety devices. check
their proper operation regularly.
14.Avoid dangerous environments. never
operate mower in damp or wet grass,
never use mower in the rain. Always be
sure of your footing; walk; never run.
15.disengage the drive system, if so
equipped, before starting the motor.
16.if the mower should start to vibrate
abnormally, release the bail handle, wait
for the blade to stop and remove the
safety key and battery pack, then check
for the cause immediately. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
4. Keep mower free of grass, leaves, or
other debris build-up. Allow mower to
cool before storing.
5. if you strike a foreign object, release
bail handle to turn mower off, wait for
the blade to stop and remove the safety
key and battery pack, then inspect the
mower. Repair, any damage, before
starting and operating the mower.
6. never make any adjustments or repairs
with the motor running or while the
safety key is in the mower.
17. Always wear proper eye and
respiratory protection when operating
the mower.
18.The use of any accessory or
attachment not recommended for use
with this mower could be hazardous.
Only use accessories approved by
blAcK+decKeR.
7. Always remove safety key and battery
pack before adjusting, cleaning, repairing,
inspecting, transporting, storing or leaving
the mower.
19.never overreach while operating the
8. check grass catcher components and
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operator is responsible for following
warnings and instructions in this
manual and on unit. Restrict use of
this mower to persons who read,
understand and follow warnings and
instructions in this manual and on unit.
• Avoid dangerous environment – don’t
use lawn mowers in damp or wet locations.
• don’t use In Rain.
the discharge guard frequently and when
necessary replace with blAcK+decKeR
recommended parts only.
9. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the
blade or wear gloves, and use extra
caution when servicing them.
10.Maintain or replace safety and
instruction labels, as necessary.
• keep children Away – All visitors
should be kept a safe distance from
work area.
This class b digital apparatus complies
with canadian iceS-003.
This device complies with part 15 of the
fcc Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
NoTe: This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for
class b digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the fcc Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This
• dress properly – do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. They can be caught
in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves
and footwear is recommended when
working outdoors.
• use Safety Glasses – Always use face
or dust mask if operation is dusty.
• use Right Appliance – do not use
lawn mower for any job except that for
which it is intended.
• uSe of exTeNSIoN coRdS Make
sure the extension cord is in good
condition before using. Always use
the proper size extension cords with
the tool – that is, proper wire size for
various lengths of cord and heavy
enough to carry the current the tool will
draw. Use of an undersized cord will
cause a drop in line voltage resulting
equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
however, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Volts
Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V
0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
(0-7,6m) (7,6-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-45,7m)
Ampere Rating
More not more
Than Than
American Wire gage
0
6
-6
18
18
16
14
16
16
16
12
16
14
14
14
12
12
-10
-12
-16
10
12
not Recommended
. Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
. increase the separation between the
equipment and the receiver.
in loss of power and overheating. for
proper size cords see chart below.
• cHeck foR dAmAGed pARTS.
before further use of the mower, a
guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to
. Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
. consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
determine that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function.
check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts, mounting, and any other
conditions that may affect their
changes or modifications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment. This class b digital
apparatus complies with canadian iceS-003.
operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired
or replaced by an authorized service
center unless otherwise indicated
elsewhere in this manual.
• RepAIRS ANd SeRVIce. Repairs,
maintenance and any adjustments
not specified in this manual should
be performed by blAcK+decKeR
authorized service centers or other
qualified service organizations, always
SAVe THeSe INSTRucTIoNS
WARNING: GeNeRAL
SAfeTy WARNINGS ANd
INSTRucTIoNS foR ALL TooLS
• THIS TooL cAN Be dANGeRouS.
follow all warnings and Safety
instructions in this manual. The
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using identical replacement parts.
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
dANGeR: AddITIoNAL
WARNINGS foR moWeRS
• Avoid dangerous environment –
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 locked-
up 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.
• compounds in insecticides,
herbicides and pesticides
• arsenic and chromium from
chemically treated lumber
To reduce your exposure to these chemi-
cals, 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
o................no load speed
................class i construction
(grounded)
n
................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
2
1
2. bail handle
3
3. Upper-handle
4. lower-handle
5
5. Upper-handle attachment levers (2)
6. lower-handle attachment levers (2)
7. cut height adjust lever
8. grass collection bag
9. Rear door cover
9
8
4
11
10. battery port
12
6
11. battery storage compartment
12. carrying handles
13. edgeMax™
10
7
13
12
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permanently affix charger to any
surface. The charger is intended to use
on a flat, stable surface (i.e., table top,
bench top).
ImpoRTANT SAfeTy
INSTRucTIoNS foR BATTeRy
cHARGeRS
SAVe THeSe INSTRucTIoNS: This
manual contains important safety
instructions for battery chargers.
• Before using charger, read all instructions
and cautionary markings on charger, battery
pack, and product using battery pack.
• do not operate charger with
damaged cord or plug — have them
replaced immediately.
• do not operate charger if it has
received a sharp blow, been
dropped, or otherwise damaged
in any way. Take it to an authorized
service center.
WARNING: SHock HAzARd. do not
allow any liquid to get inside charger.
• Do not disassemble charger; take it
to an authorized service center when
service or repair is required. Incorrect
reassembly may result in a risk of
electric shock, electrocution or fire.
• disconnect the charger from
the outlet before attempting any
cleaning. This will reduce the risk of
electric shock. Removing the battery
pack will not reduce this risk.
cAuTIoN: BuRN HAzARd. To
reduce the risk of injury, charge only
designated blAcK+decKeR batteries.
Other types of batteries may burst
causing personal injury and damage.
cAuTIoN: Under certain
conditions, with the charger plugged in to
the power supply, the charger can be
shorted by foreign material. foreign
materials of a conductive nature such as,
but not limited to, steel wool, aluminum
foil, or any buildup of metallic particles
should be kept away from charger
cavities. Always unplug the charger from
the power supply when there is no battery
pack in the cavity. Unplug charger before
attempting to clean.
• NeVeR attempt to connect 2
chargers together.
• The charger is designed to operate on
standard household electrical power
(120 Volts). do not attempt to use it on
any other voltage.
ImpoRTANT SAfeTy
INSTRucTIoNS foR
BATTeRy pAckS
WARNING: For safe operation,
read this manual and manuals originally
supplied with tool before using the charger.
The battery pack is not fully charged out
of the carton. before using the battery
pack and charger, read the safety
instructions below. Then follow charging
procedures outlined.
ReAd ALL INSTRucTIoNS
• Do not incinerate the battery pack
even if it is severely damaged or
is completely worn out. The battery
pack can explode in a fire. Toxic fumes
and materials are created when battery
packs are burned.
WARNING:
• DO NOT attempt to charge the battery
pack with any chargers other than the
ones in this manual. The charger and
battery pack are specifically designed to
work together.
• These chargers are not intended for any
uses other than charging designated
BLAck+deckeR rechargeable
batteries. Any other uses may result in risk
of fire, electric shock or electrocution.
•
WARNING: The charger supplied with
this product is intended to be plugged in
such that it is correctly orientated in a
vertical or floor mount position.
• do not expose charger to rain or snow.
• Pull by plug rather than cord when
disconnecting charger. This will reduce
risk of damage to electric plug and cord.
• make sure that cord is located so that it
will not be stepped on, tripped over, or
otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
• do not use an extension cord unless
it is absolutely necessary. Use of
improper extension cord could result in
risk of fire, electric shock, or electrocution.
• Do not place any object on top of
charger or place the charger on
a soft surface that might block
• Do not charge or use battery in
explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases or
dust. Inserting or removing the battery from
the charger may ignite the dust or fumes.
• If battery contents come into contact
with the skin, immediately wash area
with mild soap and water. If battery liquid
gets into the eye, rinse water over the
open eye for 15 minutes or until irritation
ceases. If medical attention is needed,
the battery electrolyte for Li-ion batteries
is composed of a mixture of liquid organic
carbonates and lithium salts.
the ventilation slots and result in
excessive internal heat. place the
charger in a position away from any
heat source. The charger is ventilated
through slots in the top and the bottom
of the housing.
• Contents of opened battery cells may
cause respiratory irritation. Provide
fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek
medical attention.
• do not mount charger on wall or
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battery pack or the charger as long as
the battery is not depleted..
WARNING: Burn hazard.
BATTeRy LIqUId mAy Be FLAmmABLe
IF exPosed To sPARk oR FLAme.
• Charge the battery packs only in
blAcK+decKeR chargers.
cHARGING pRoceduRe
blAcK+decKeR chargers are designed
to charge blAcK+decKeR battery packs:
lcS36 (2 hrs), lcS436 (6 hrs).
• do NoT splash or immerse in water
or other liquids. This may cause
premature cell failure.
1. plug the charger into an appropriate
outlet before inserting the battery pack.
2. insert the battery pack into the charger.
3. The green led will flash indicating
that the battery is being charged.
• do not store or use the tool and
battery pack in locations where the
temperature may reach or exceed
105°F (40˚C) (such as outside sheds
or metal buildings in summer).
4. The completion of charge
is indicated by the green led
remaining on continuously. The
pack is fully charged and may be used at
this time or left on the charger.
WARNING: NeveR ATTemPT To
oPeN The BATTeRy PACk FoR ANy
ReAsoN. IF BATTeRy PACk CAse Is
CRACked oR dAmAged, do NoT
INseRT INTo ChARgeR. do NoT CRUsh,
dRoP oR dAmAge BATTeRy PACk. do
NoT Use A BATTeRy PACk oR
ChARgeR ThAT hAs ReCeIved A
shARP BLow, BeeN dRoPPed, RUN
oveR oR dAmAged IN ANy wAy (I.e.,
PIeRCed wITh A NAIL, hIT wITh A
hAmmeR, sTePPed oN). dAmAged
BATTeRy PACks shoULd Be ReTURNed
To seRvICe CeNTeR FoR ReCyCLINg.
recharge discharged batteries as soon
as possible after use or battery life
may be greatly diminished.
cHARGeR dIAGNoSTIcS
This charger is designed to detect certain
problems that can arise with the battery packs
or the power source. problems are indicated
by one led flashing in different patterns.
BAd BATTeRy
The charger can detect a weak
or damaged battery. The red led
flashes in the pattern indicated on the
label. if you see this bad battery blink
pattern, do not continue to charge the
battery. Return it to a service center or a
collection site for recycling.
WARNING: fIRe HAzARd. do
NoT SToRe oR cARRy BATTeRy So
THAT meTAL oBjecTS cAN coNTAcT
expoSed BATTeRy TeRmINALS. FoR
exAmPLe, do NoT PLACe BATTeRy IN
APRoNs, PoCkeTs, TooL Boxes,
PRodUCT kIT Boxes, dRAweRs, eTC.,
wITh Loose NAILs, sCRews, keys,
eTC. TRANSpoRTING BATTeRIeS cAN
poSSIBLy cAuSe fIReS If THe
HoT/coLd pAck deLAy
When the charger detects a
battery that is excessively hot or
excessively cold, it automatically starts
a hot/cold pack delay, suspending
charging until the battery has normalized.
After this happens, the charger
BATTeRy TeRmINALS INAdVeRTeNTLy
come IN coNTAcT WITH coNducTIVe
maTerIals sUCh as Keys, COINs,
HANd TooLS ANd THe LIke. The Us
dePARTmeNT oF TRANsPoRTATIoN
hAzARdoUs mATeRIAL RegULATIoNs
(hmR) ACTUALLy PRohIBIT
automatically switches to the pack
charging mode. This feature ensures
maximum battery life. The red led flashes
in the pattern indicated on the label when
the hot / cold pack delay is detected.
TRANsPoRTINg BATTeRIes IN
CommeRCe oR oN AIRPLANes (I.e.,
PACked IN sUITCAses ANd CARRy-oN
LUggAge) UNLess They ARe
ImpoRTANT cHARGING NoTeS
1. longest life and best performance
can be obtained if the battery pack is
charged when the air temperature is
between 60°f and 80°f (16°- 27°c).
dO nOT charge the battery pack in an
air temperature below +40°f (+4.5°c),
or above +105°f (+40.5°c). This is
important and will prevent serious
damage to the battery pack.
2. The charger and battery pack may
become warm to touch while charging.
This is a normal condition, and does
not indicate a problem. To facilitate the
cooling of the battery pack after use,
avoid placing the charger or battery pack
in a warm environment such as in a
PRoPeRLy PRoTeCTed FRom shoRT
CIRCUITs. so wheN TRANsPoRTINg
INdIvIdUAL BATTeRIes, mAke sURe
ThAT The BATTeRy TeRmINALs ARe
PRoTeCTed ANd weLL INsULATed
FRom mATeRIALs ThAT CoULd
CoNTACT Them ANd CAUse A shoRT
CIRCUIT. nOTE: BaTTEriEs shOuld
nOT BE puT in chEckEd BaggagE.
SToRAGe RecommeNdATIoNS
1. The best storage place is one that is
cool and dry away from direct sunlight
and excess heat or cold.
2. long-term storage will not harm the
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metal shed, or an uninsulated trailer.
3. if the battery pack does not charge properly:
a. check current at receptacle by
plugging in a lamp or other appliance
b. check to see if receptacle is
connected to a light switch which
turns power off when you turn out
the lights.
A1
A
A2
c. Move charger and battery pack
to a location where the surrounding
air temperature is approximately 60°f
- 80°f (16° - 27°c).
d. if charging problems persist, take
the tool, battery pack and
charger to your local service center.
4. The battery pack should be recharged
when it fails to produce sufficient
power on jobs which were easily done
previously. dO nOT cOnTinUe to
use under these conditions. follow
the charging procedure. you may also
charge a partially used pack whenever
you desire with no adverse affect on the
battery pack.
5. foreign materials of a conductive
nature such as, but not limited to, steel
wool, aluminum foil, or any buildup of
metallic particles should be kept away
from charger cavities. Always unplug the
charger from the power supply when there
is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug
charger before attempting to clean.
6. do not freeze or immerse charger in
water or any other liquid.
INSTALLING ANd RemoVING THe
BATTeRy pAck
WARNING: mAke CeRTAIN The
sAFeTy key Is Removed To
PReveNT ACTUATIoN BeFoRe
RemovINg oR INsTALLINg BATTeRy.
To INSTALL BATTeRy pAck:
• depress the battery port cover release
button (14) and pull the battery port
cover (15) up to expose the battery port
(10) as shown in figure B.
• Slide the battery (16) into the battery
port until it is fully seated and an
audible click is heard (figure c). Make
sure battery pack is fully seated and
fully latched into position.
• Close the battery port cover. Ensure the
cover is fully latched before starting mower.
WARNING: SHock HAzARd. do not
allow any liquid to get inside charger. NeveR
ATTemPT To oPeN The BATTeRy PACk
FoR ANy ReAsoN. IF The PLAsTIC
hoUsINg oF The BATTeRy PACk
BReAks oR CRACks, ReTURN To A
seRvICe CeNTeR FoR ReCyCLINg.
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B
STATe of cHARGe INdIcAToR
The battery is equipped with a state
of charge indicator. This can be used
to display the current level of charge
in the battery while in the mower and
during charging. it does not indicate
tool functionality and is subject to
variation based on product components,
temperature and end-user application.
14
c
16
checking state of charge during use:
• press the state of charge indicator
button (A1).
• The four LEDs (A2) will illuminate
indicating the percent of charge in the
battery. See chart in figure A.
• If LED light does not illuminate, charge
battery.
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The arrow must be lined up with 1, 2, or 3
for operation.
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