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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:-
Electrolux Outdoor Products Customer Service Department direct
Telephone : 01325 300303, Fax : 01325 318193
grassbox lid
deck
upper handle
lower handle
electric cable with
moulded on plug
lock-off
button
height adjsut-
ment levers
(4 levers on 330)
(1 lever on 400)
plastic
handle
knob
bolts
washers
cable
clips
lower handle
fixing pins
instruction
manual
Safety
If not used properly this lawnmower can be dangerous! This lawnmower can cause serious injury to
the operator and others, the warnings and safety instructions must be followed to ensure reasonable
safety and efficiency in using this lawnmower. The operator is responsible for following the warning
and safety instructions in this manual and on the lawnmower. Never use the mower unless the grass-
box or guards provided by the manufacturer are in the correct position.
Explanation of Symbols on the Power Compact
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 lawnmow-
er may cause stones to be thrown out
Keep bystanders away. Do not mow whilst
people especially children or pets are in the
mowing area
Switch off! Remove plug from mains before
adjusting, cleaning or if cable is entangled
or damaged. Keep the cable away from the
blade.
Beware of severing toes or hands.
Do not put hands or feet near a rotating
blade.
Blade continues to rotate after the machine
is switched off.
Wait until all machine components have
completely stopped before touching them.
Do not mow in the rain or leave the lawn-
mower outdoors while raining
STOP
General
1.
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the mower. Local regula-
tions 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 accidents or
hazards occurring to other people or their property.
Electrical
1.
The British Standards Institute 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 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 electricity
supply if the cable is cut, or the insulation is dam-
aged. 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.
nuts (if
applicable)
