5
Cutting System Maintenance
1. Start mowing the edge of the lawn nearest to the power point so that the cable is laid out on the lawn you have
already cut.
2. Mow twice a week in the growing season, your lawn will suffer if more than one third of its length is cut at one
time.
Do not Overload your Lawnmower
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.
How to Mow
• Always handle the plastic cutters with care -
sharp edges could cause injury. USE GLOVES.
Checking your Cutting System (J)
•
The cutting system must be kept in good condition
and inspected before and after use.
•
Disconnect from the mains electricity supply and
wait until the cutting head has stopped rotating.
Turn your lawnmower upside down.
1. Visually check cutting head for wear. Replace if
damaged.
2. Visually check plastic cutters for wear and replace
when necessary.
3. Plastic cutters should be straight. Replace if bent
or twisted.
Replacing Plastic cutters (K)
•
Use only genuine Flymo replacement plastic cut-
ters specified for this product. These are avail-
able from all Electrolux Outdoor Products Service
Centres and major retail outlets.
•
Plastic cutters must be replaced in pairs to retain
balance.
•
Two plastic cutters of the same type should be fitted.
• Never fit a steel bar blade to this product.
• To Replace Plastic Cutters
•
Disconnect from the mains electricity supply and
wait until the cutting head has stopped rotating.
Turn your lawnmower upside down.
1. Push plastic cutter towards centre of cutting disc.
Lift plastic cutter away from cutting head.
2. If the plastic cutter is broken during use - lever
cutter out of the slot, and dispose of carefully.
3. Fit new plastic cutters into the slots at each side
of the cutting head and pull into place.
• IMPORTANT:ENSURE PLASTIC CUTTERS ARE
CORRECTLY LOCATED.
J
Remove cutter..
..replace cutter
hood
cutting
head
fan
plastic
cutters
K
L
Caring for your Lawnmower
• It is very important that you keep your lawn-
mower clean. Grass clippings left in any of
the air intakes or under the hood could
become a potential fire hazard
Cleaning (L)
1. Remove grass from under the hood with a piece
of wood or similar.
2. Using a soft brush - remove grass clippings from
all air intakes.
3. Remove the cutting head,
(see fig G)
, to gain
access to the fan and clean with a soft brush.
4. Wipe over the surface of your lawnmower with a dry cloth.
• IMPORTANT
Never use water for cleaning your lawnmower.
Do not clean with chemicals, including petrol, or
solvents - some can destroy critical plastic parts.
