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General
1.
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the mower. Local reg-
ulations may restrict the age of the operator.
2.
Only use the lawnmower in the manner and for
the functions described in these instructions.
3.
Never operate the lawnmower when you are
tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs
or medicine.
4.
The operator or user is responsible for acci-
dents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.
Electrical
1.
The British Standards Institute recommend the
use of a Residual Current Circuit Device
(R.C.D.) with a tripping current of not more than
30mA. Even with a R.C.D. installed 100%
safety cannot be guaranteed and safe working
practice must be followed at all times. Check
your R.C.D. every time you use it.
2.
Before use, examine cable for damage, replace
it if there are signs of damage or ageing.
3.
Do not use the lawnmower if the electric cables
are damaged or worn
4.
Immediately disconnect from the mains electric-
ity supply if the cable is cut, or the insulation is
damaged. Do not touch the electric cable until
the electrical supply has been disconnected.
Do not repair a cut or damaged cable. Replace
it with a new one.
5.
Your extension cable must be uncoiled, coiled
cables can overheat and reduce the efficiency
of your mower.
6. Keep cable away from lawnmower, always work
away from the power point mowing up and
down, never in circles.
7.
Do not pull cable around sharp objects.
8.
Always switch off at the mains before discon-
necting any plug, cable connector or extension
cable.
9.
Switch off, remove plug from mains and exam-
ine electric supply cable for damage or ageing
before
winding cable for storage. Do not repair
a damaged cable, replace it with a new one.
Use only Flymo replacement cable.
10. Always wind cable carefully, avoiding kinking.
11. Never carry the product by the cable.
12. Never pull on the cable to disconnect any of the
plugs.
13. Use only on AC mains supply voltage shown on
the product rating label.
14. Flymo Products are double insulated to
EN60335. Under no circumstance should an
earth be connected to any part of the product.
Preparation
1.
While using your product always wear substan-
tial footwear and long trousers.
2.
Make sure the lawn is clear of sticks, stones,
bones, wire and debris; they could be thrown by
the blade.
3.
Before using the machine and after any impact,
check for signs of wear or damage and repair
as necessary.
4.
Replace worn or damaged blades together with
their fixings in sets to preserve balance.
Use
1.
Use the lawnmower only in daylight or good
artificial light.
2.
Avoid operating your lawnmower in wet grass,
where feasible.
3.
Take care in wet grass, you may lose your foot-
ing.
4.
On slopes, be extra careful of your footing and
wear non-slip footwear.
5.
Mow across the face of slopes, never up and
down.
6.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direc-
tion on slopes. Walk never run.
7.
Mowing on banks and slopes can be danger-
ous. Do not mow on
banks
or
steep
slopes.
8.
Do not walk backwards when mowing, you
could trip.
9.
Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards
you.
10. Switch off before pushing the mower over sur-
faces other than grass.
11. Never operate the lawnmower with damaged
guards or without guards in place.
12. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting
means at all times and especially when switch-
ing on the motor.
13. Do not tilt lawnmower when the motor is run-
ning, except when starting and stopping. In this
case, do not tilt more than absolutely necessary
and lift only the part which is away from the
operator. Always ensure that both hands are in
the operating position before returning the
appliance to the ground.
14. Do not put hands near the grass discharge
chute.
15. Never pick up or carry a mower when it is oper-
ating or still connected to the mains supply.
16. Remove the plug from the mains :
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before leaving the mower unattended for any
period;
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before clearing a blockage;
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before checking, cleaning or working on the
appliance;
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if you hit an object. Do not use your lawnmow-
er until you are sure that the entire lawnmower
is in a safe operating condition.;
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if the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally.
Check immediately. Excessive vibration can
cause injury.
Maintenance and storage
1.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
the lawnmower is in safe working condition.
2.
Check the grassbox frequently for wear or dete-
rioration.
3.
Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
4.
Only use the replacement blade, blade bolt,
and impeller specified for this product.
5.
Be careful during adjustment of the lawnmower
to prevent entrapment of the fingers between
moving blades and fixed parts of the machine.
