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Starting and Stopping
1. Form loop in mains cable and push the loop through
the slot as illustrated in picture
(F)
.
2. To secure, position loop over the hook and pull the
cable back through the slot as illustrated in picture
(G)
.
3. Connect plug to mains.
4. Move handle to the mowing position.
See Fig. C
.
5. To prevent a ring being cut in your lawn and to clear
any residual grass in the collection chute, tilt your
lawnmower slightly
(H)
.
• The switchbox is provided with a lock-off button
(J1) to prevent accidental starting.
6. Press and hold the lock-off button
(J)
on the switch-
box, then squeeze one of the Start/Stop levers
towards the upper handle
(K)
.
7. Continue to squeeze the start/stop lever towards the
upper handle and release the lock-off button.
8. When the lawnmower has reached full speed gently
lower it onto the lawn.
• NOTEThere are two start/stop levers fitted.
Either one can be used for starting the lawn-
mower.
• IMPORTANTDo not use the start/stop levers
intermittently
To Stop your Lawnmower
1. To prevent a ring being cut in your lawn, tilt your
lawnmower slightly
(H)
.
2. Release the pressure on the Start/Stop lever.
How to Mow
1. Start mowing the edge of the lawn nearest to the
power point so the cable is laid out on the lawn you
have already cut.
(L)
2. Cut your grass twice a week during the growing sea-
son, your lawn will suffer if more than a third of its
length is cut at one time.
Do Not Overload Your Mower
Mowing long thick grass may cause the motor speed to
drop, you will hear a change in the motor sound. If the
motor speed drops you may overload your lawnmower
which may cause damage. When mowing in long thick
grass a first cut with the cutting height set higher will
help reduce the load. See Adjusting the Cutting Height.
F
H
J
K
G
1
The Flymo Micro Compact uses an advanced belt drive system, between the motor and the blade which improves cutting
power and flotation in all conditions. Due to the high turning force (Torque) which this motor develops a light squeak may be
heard when the machine is started, this is quite normal and will not effect the performance of the product.
L
Remember
: for best grass collection, always mow in a straight line, do not swing the lawnmower from side to side
Note
: If a trail of grass is left by your lawnmower this indicates that your cutting height needs to be raised or the
grassbox is full. If the grassbox is full, empty is as described in "Removing and emptying the grassbox". Fit the
grassbox, start the lawnmower and mow over the grass trail to collect any residual grass.
