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Husqvarna AB

S-561 82 Huskvarna

Sweden

®

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Read before use 

& retain for future reference

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Carton Contents

IMPORTANT !

Please check the contents of the carton are correct BEFORE

 assembling your new Flymo product.

IF ANY PARTS ARE MISSING CONTACT:-

Husqvarna UK Ltd. Customer Service Department direct

Telephone : 0844 844 4558   UK

 

     1800 882 350   ROI

      Fax : 01325 302530

electric cable 

with moulded 

on plug

instruction 

manual

Safety

If not used properly this lawnmower can be dangerous!  This lawnmower can cause serious 

injury to the operator and others.  Read the instructions carefully.  Be familiar with the controls 

and the proper use of the lawnmower.  The operator is responsible for following the warning 

and safety instructions in this manual and on the lawnmower.  Never use the lawnmower 

unless the grassbox or guards provided by the manufacturer are in the correct position.

Explanation of Symbols on your product.

Warning

Read the user instructions carefully 

to make sure you understand all the 

controls and what they do.

Always keep the lawnmower on the 

ground when mowing. Tilting or lifting 

the lawnmower may cause stones to be 

thrown out

Keep bystanders away.  Do not mow 

whilst people especially children or pets 

are in the mowing area

Beware of sharp blades - remove plug 

from mains before maintenance or if 

cable is damaged.

Blades continue to rotate after the 

machine is switched off.

Keep the cable away from the blade.

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General

 1

. This product is not intended for use by persons

 

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory 

or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and 

knowledge, unless they have been given 

supervision or instruction concerning the use of 

the product by a person responsible for their 

safety. Children should be supervised to ensure 

that they do not play with the product. Local 

regulations may restrict the age of the operator.

 2

. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with 

the instructions to use the machine.

 3

. Stop using the machine while people, 

especially children, or pets are nearby.

 4. 

Only use the lawnmower in the manner and for 

the functions described in these instructions.

 5.  Never operate the lawnmower when you are tired, ill

 

or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.

 6.  The operator or user is responsible for accidents or

 

hazards occurring to other people or their property.

 7

. Read the user instructions carefully to make sure

 

you understand all the controls and what they do.

Electrical

 1

. We recommend the use of a Residual Current 

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 the cable for signs of 

damage or ageing. If the cable is found to be 

defective, take the product to an Authorised 

Service Centre and have the cable replaced.

 3. 

Do not use the lawnmower if the electric cables 

are damaged or worn. 

 4. 

Immediately disconnect from the mains 

electricity 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 the blades, the blades can 

cause damage to the cables and lead to contact 

with live parts. 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 disconnecting

 

any plug, cable connector or extension cable.

 9

. Switch off, remove plug from mains and examine

 

electric supply cable for damage or ageing before 

winding cable for storage. Do not repair a 

 

damaged cable, have it replaced with a new one.

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.  Our 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

 

substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not 

operate when barefoot or wearing open sandals.

 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. 

On slopes, be extra careful of your footing and 

wear non-slip footwear.

 4.  Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.

 5. 

Exercise extreme caution when changing 

direction on slopes. Walk never run.

 6. 

Do not mow excessively steep slopes. 

 7.  Do not walk backwards when mowing, you could trip.

 8.  Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you.

 9. 

Switch off if the product has to be tilted for 

transportation, when crossing surfaces other 

than grass and when transporting the product 

to and from the area to be mowed.

10.  Never operate the lawnmower with damaged 

guards or without guards in place.

11.  Switch on the motor according to instructions 

and with feet well away from the blade(s).

12.  Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating 

parts.

13. Do not tilt lawnmower when the motor is running. 

   

14.  Never pick up or carry a mower when it is 

operating or still connected to the mains supply.

15.  Remove the plug from the mains :

 –  before leaving the mower unattended for any period;

 – 

before clearing a blockage;

 –

 before checking, cleaning or working on the mower;

 – 

if you hit an object.  Do not use your 

lawnmower until you are sure that the entire 

lawnmower is in a safe operating condition.;

 – 

if the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally. 

Check immediately. Excessive vibration can 

cause injury.

Maintenance and storage

 1. 

Caution: Do not touch rotating blade.

 2. 

Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure 

the lawnmower is in safe working condition.

 3. 

Check the grassbox/grassbag frequently for 

wear or deterioration. 

 4. 

Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.

 5. 

Only use  the replacement blade, blade bolt, 

spacer and impeller specified for this product.

 6. 

Be careful during adjustment of the lawnmower 

to prevent entrapment of the fingers between 

moving blades and fixed parts of the machine.

 7. 

If during the life of the product, the belt begins 

to slip. Return the product to an Authorised 

Service Dealer for maintenance.

 8. 

Store in a cool dry place and out of reach of 

children. Do not store outdoors.

 9. 

Allow the product to cool for at least 30 

minutes before storing.

Our policy of continuous improvement means that the specification of products may be altered from time to time without prior notice.

Copyright © 2013 Flymo S.A. All rights reserved.  Flymo

®

 and other product and feature names are 

registered or unregistered trademarks of Flymo S.A.

 

Husqvarna UK Ltd. are manufactured under an 
Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) using, 
where practical, components manufactured in the most 
environmentally responsible manner, according to company 
procedures, and with the potential for recycling at the end 
of the products’ life.
•  Packaging is recyclable and plastic components 

have been labelled (where practical) for categorised 
recycling.

•  Awareness of the environment must be considered 

when disposing of ‘end-of-life’ product.

•  If necessary, contact your local authority for disposal 

information.

The symbol  

  on the product or on its packaging 

indicates that this product may not be treated as 
household waste.  Instead it shall be handed over to the 
applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical 
and electronic equipment. 
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you 
will help prevent potential negative consequences for the 
environment and human health, which could otherwise be 
caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
For more detailed information about recycling of this 
product, please contact your local council office, your 
household waste disposal service or the shop where you 
purchased the product.

Environmental Information

EC Declaration of Conformity

Husqvarna AB, S-561 82, Huskvarna, Sweden
Declare under our sole responsibility that the product(s);

Designation .................................... Lawnmower
Designation of Type(s) .................... EG 280
Identification of Series .................... See Product Rating Label
Year of Construction ...................... See Product Rating Label

Complies with the essential requirements & provisions of the following EC Directives:
2006/42/EC,  2006/95/EC,  2004/108/EC,  2000/14/EC, 2011/65/EU
based on the following EU harmonized standards applied:
EN 60335-1,  EN 60335-2-77,  EN 55014-1, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 62233,
The maximum A weighted sound pressure level L

pA

 at the operator’s position, measured according to EN60335-2-77, 

is given in the table.

         

The maximum hand / arm vibration weighted value 

a

h

 

measured according to EN ISO 20643 on a sample of the 

above product(s) is given in the table. 

2000/14/EC: The Measured Sound Power L

WA

 & Guaranteed Sound Power L

WA

 values are according to the tabulated figures.

Conformity Assessment Procedure.................. Annex VI
Notified Body....................................................  Intertek, Cleeve Road
 Leatherhead, 

Surrey

 

KT22 7SB, England

Huskvarna, 19 July 2013
P. Lameli
Chief Technical Officer
Keeper of technical documentation

Original Instructions

Hover Vac 280

5856188-01

Replacement Parts

Blade : EG280

Reference no.:  FLY004 

Part no.:  512762990 

  spanner

  spacers

Type

Width of Cut (cm)

Speed of Rotation of Cutting Device (RPM)

Power (kW)

Measured Sound Power L

WA

 (dB(A))

Guaranteed Sound Power L

WA

 (dB(A))

Sound pressure L

pA

 

(dB(A))

Uncertainty K

pA

 

(dB(A))

Hand / arm vibration 

a

h

 

(m/s

2

)

Uncertainty Ka

h

 (m/s

2

)

Weight (kg)

Rated voltage/Rated frequency/Rated input

EG280

30

4,300

1.30

89

91

80

2.5

3.56

1.5

8.5

230 V (AC)/50 Hz/1.3 kW

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