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Fault Finding Hints
Fails to Operate
1. Is the correct Starting procedure being followed?
See ‘To Start your Lawnmower’
2. Is the Power Turned On?
3. Check the fuse in the plug, if blown replace.
4. Fuse continues to blow?
Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity sup-
ply and consult your local approved Service Centre.
Poor Flotation
1. Disconnect from the mains electricity supply.
2. Clean the underside of the hood and the fan blades.
3. Raise to a higher height of cut. See ‘Adjusting the
Cutting Height’.
4. If poor flotation persists?
Disconnect from the mains electricity supply
and consult your local approved Service Centre.
Poor Collection
1. Is the grassbox lid firmly closed?
2. Is the grassbox fitted correctly?
3. Are you mowing correctly?
4. Check all air vents and openings are not obstructed.
5. Raise to a higher height of cut. See ‘Adjusting the
Cutting Height’.
6. If poor collection persists.
Disconnect from the mains electricity supply
and consult your local approved Service Centre.
Excessive Vibration
1. Disconnect from the mains electricity supply.
2. Check that the blade is fitted correctly?
3. If the blade is damaged or worn, replace it with a
new one.
4. If vibration persists?
Immediately disconnect from the mains electric-
ity supply and consult your local approved
Service Centre.
GRASSBOX FULL INDICATOR (IF FITTED)
Grassbox Full Indicator Ball is visible when the
grassbox is empty
Grassbox Full Indicator Ball Fails to Operate
1. Remove grass clippings from both sides of grassbox
full indicator
(T).
2. Make sure the collection chutes on the hood and
grassbox are clean and free from debris.
3. If the chute blocks persistently in longer grass -
raise the cutting height.
4. If the problem persists.
Immediately disconnect from the mains electric-
ity supply and consult your local approved
Service Centre.
If any part is found to be defective due to faulty manu-
facture within the guarantee period, Electrolux Outdoor
Products, through its Authorised Service Repairers will
effect the repair or replacement to the customer free of
charge providing:
(a) The fault is reported directly to the Authorised Repairer.
(b) Proof of purchase is provided.
(c) The fault is not caused by misuse, neglect or faulty
adjustment by the user.
(d) The failure has not occurred through fair wear and
tear.
(e) The machine has not been serviced or repaired,
taken apart or tampered with by any person not
authorised by Electrolux Outdoor Products.
(f) The machine has not been used for hire.
(g) The machine is owned by the original purchaser.
(h) The machine has not been used commercially.
*
This guarantee is additional to, and in no way dimin-
ishes the customers statutory rights.
Failures due to the following are not covered, therefore it
is important that you read the instructions contained in
this Operator's Manual and understand how to operate
and maintain your machine:
Failures not covered by guarantee
*
Replacing worn or damaged blades
*
Failures as a result of not reporting an initial fault.
*
Failures as a result of sudden impact.
*
Failures as a result of not using the product in
accordance with the instructions and recommenda-
tions contained in this Operator's Manual.
*
Machines used for hire are not covered by this
guarantee.
*
The following items listed are considered as wear-
ing parts and their life is dependent on regular
maintenance and are, therefore not normally sub-
ject to a valid warranty claim: Blades, Electric Mains
cable.
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Caution!
Electrolux Outdoor Products does not accept liabili-
ty under the warranty for defects caused in whole or
part, directly or indirectly by the fitting of replace-
ment parts or additional parts that are not either
manufactured or approved by Electrolux Outdoor
Products, or by the machine having been modified
in any way
Guarantee & Guarantee Policy
Service Recommendations
1. We strongly recommend that your product is serviced
at least every twelve months, more often in a profes-
sional application.
2. Always use genuine Flymo Spare Parts.
3. Prepacked spares are available from most Electrolux
Outdoor Products stockists.
4. Your product is uniquely identified by a silver and
black product rating label
5. If you have a problem with your machine contact your
local Approved Service Centre ensuring you have full
details of your product as described on the product
rating label.
6.
Should it be necessary for work to be carried out
by your Service Centre, it is important to take your
complete machine including cable and any exten-
sion cables used.
A network of specialist dealers can be found in your local
Yellow Pages.
To obtain service on your Flymo product simply tele-
phone or visit your local Service Centre.
Should you require service under the terms of our guaran-
tee the Service Centre will require proof of purchase.
All of the centres listed stock genuine Flymo Spare
Parts. NOTE: Our Service Repairers act on their own
behalf and are not empowered to commit or legally
bind Electrolux Outdoor Products in any manner
whatsoever.
