Safety Precautions
If not used properly this product can be dangerous! This product 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 product. The operator is responsible for following the warning and safety
instructions in this manual and on the product.
Explanation of Symbols on the 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 supply away from the cutting
means.
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 these
instructions to use the product.
3.
Stop using the machine while people, especially
children, or pets are nearby.
4.
Only use the product in the manner and for the
functions described in these instructions.
5.
Never operate the product 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.
Electrical
1.
The use of a Residual Current Device (R.C.D.) with a
tripping current of not more than 30mA is
recommended. 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 product 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 cables away from the blade. The blade can
cause damage to 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, replace it
with a new one. Use only Flymo replacement cable.
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. Husqvarna products are double insulated to
EN60335. Under no circumstances should an earth
be connected to any part of the product.
Cables
Use only 1.00mm
2
size cable up to 40 metres length
maximum.
Maximum rating:
1.00mm
2
size cable 10 amps 250 volts AC
1.
Mains cables and extensions are available from your
local Approved Service Centre.
2.
Only use extension cables specifically designed for
outdoor use.
Preparation
1.
While using your product always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers.
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 product only in daylight or good artificial light.
2.
Do not operate whilst people especially children or
pets are in the area
3.
Avoid operating your product in wet grass, where
feasible.
4.
Take care in wet grass, you may lose your footing.
5.
On slopes, be extra careful of your footing and wear
non-slip footwear.
6.
Operate your product across the face of slopes,
never up and down.
7.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes. Walk never run.
8.
Using on banks and slopes can be dangerous. Do
not mow on
banks
or
steep
slopes.
9.
Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the
product towards you.
10. Switch off before pushing the product over surfaces
other than grass.
11. Never operate the product with damaged guards or
without guards in place.
12. Switch on the motor according to instructions and
with feet well away from the blade(s). Do not put
hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
13. Do not tilt product when the motor is running, except
when starting and stopping. In this case, do not tilt
more than absolutely necessary and lift only the part
which is away from the operator. Always ensure that
both hands are in the operating position before
returning the appliance to the ground.
14. Do not put hands near the grass discharge chute.
15. Never pick up or carry a product when it is operating
or still connected to the mains supply.
16. Remove the plug from the mains :
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