Husqvarna AB
S-561 82 Huskvarna
Sweden
®
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Read before use
& retain for future reference
1
Carton Contents
IMPORTANT !
Please check the contents of the carton are correct BEFORE
assembling your new Flymo product.
IF ANY PARTS ARE MISSING CONTACT:-
Husqvarna UK Ltd. Customer Service Department direct
Telephone : 0844 844 4558 UK
1800 882 350 ROI
Fax : 01325 302530
electric cable
with moulded
on plug
instruction
manual
Safety
If not used properly this lawnmower can be dangerous! This lawnmower can cause serious
injury to the operator and others. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls
and the proper use of the lawnmower. The operator is responsible for following the warning
and safety instructions in this manual and on the lawnmower. Never use the lawnmower
unless the grassbox or guards provided by the manufacturer are in the correct position.
Explanation of Symbols on your 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 away from the blade.
switchbox
sta
rt
/s
to
p lever
2
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
the instructions to use the machine.
3
. Stop using the machine while people,
especially children, or pets are nearby.
4.
Only use the lawnmower in the manner and for
the functions described in these instructions.
5. Never operate the lawnmower 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.
7
. Read the user instructions carefully to make sure
you understand all the controls and what they do.
Electrical
1
. We 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 the cable for signs of
damage or ageing. If the cable is found to be
defective, take the product to an Authorised
Service Centre and have the cable replaced.
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 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 cable away from the blades, the blades can
cause damage to the 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, have it replaced with a new one.
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. Our products are double insulated to EN60335.
Under no circumstance should an earth be
connected to any part of the product.
Preparation
1
. While using your product always wear
substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not
operate when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
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 lawnmower only in daylight or good
artificial light.
2.
Avoid operating your lawnmower in wet grass,
where feasible.
3.
On slopes, be extra careful of your footing and
wear non-slip footwear.
4. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
5.
Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes. Walk never run.
6.
Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
7. Do not walk backwards when mowing, you could trip.
8. Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you.
9.
Switch off if the product has to be tilted for
transportation, when crossing surfaces other
than grass and when transporting the product
to and from the area to be mowed.
10. Never operate the lawnmower with damaged
guards or without guards in place.
11. Switch on the motor according to instructions
and with feet well away from the blade(s).
12. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts.
13. Do not tilt lawnmower when the motor is running.
14. Never pick up or carry a mower when it is
operating or still connected to the mains supply.
15. Remove the plug from the mains :
– before leaving the mower unattended for any period;
–
before clearing a blockage;
–
before checking, cleaning or working on the mower;
–
if you hit an object. Do not use your
lawnmower until you are sure that the entire
lawnmower is in a safe operating condition.;
–
if the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally.
Check immediately. Excessive vibration can
cause injury.
Maintenance and storage
1.
Caution: Do not touch rotating blade.
2.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
the lawnmower is in safe working condition.
3.
Check the grassbox/grassbag frequently for
wear or deterioration.
4.
Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
5.
Only use the replacement blade, blade bolt,
spacer and impeller specified for this product.
6.
Be careful during adjustment of the lawnmower
to prevent entrapment of the fingers between
moving blades and fixed parts of the machine.
7.
If during the life of the product, the belt begins
to slip. Return the product to an Authorised
Service Dealer for maintenance.
8.
Store in a cool dry place and out of reach of
children. Do not store outdoors.
9.
Allow the product to cool for at least 30
minutes before storing.
Our policy of continuous improvement means that the specification of products may be altered from time to time without prior notice.
Copyright © 2013 Flymo S.A. All rights reserved. Flymo
®
and other product and feature names are
registered or unregistered trademarks of Flymo S.A.
Husqvarna UK Ltd. are manufactured under an
Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) using,
where practical, components manufactured in the most
environmentally responsible manner, according to company
procedures, and with the potential for recycling at the end
of the products’ life.
• Packaging is recyclable and plastic components
have been labelled (where practical) for categorised
recycling.
• Awareness of the environment must be considered
when disposing of ‘end-of-life’ product.
• If necessary, contact your local authority for disposal
information.
The symbol
on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product may not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment.
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you
will help prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which could otherwise be
caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
For more detailed information about recycling of this
product, please contact your local council office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
Environmental Information
EC Declaration of Conformity
Husqvarna AB, S-561 82, Huskvarna, Sweden
Declare under our sole responsibility that the product(s);
Designation .................................... Lawnmower
Designation of Type(s) .................... EG 280
Identification of Series .................... See Product Rating Label
Year of Construction ...................... See Product Rating Label
Complies with the essential requirements & provisions of the following EC Directives:
2006/42/EC, 2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC, 2000/14/EC, 2011/65/EU
based on the following EU harmonized standards applied:
EN 60335-1, EN 60335-2-77, EN 55014-1, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 62233,
The maximum A weighted sound pressure level L
pA
at the operator’s position, measured according to EN60335-2-77,
is given in the table.
The maximum hand / arm vibration weighted value
a
h
measured according to EN ISO 20643 on a sample of the
above product(s) is given in the table.
2000/14/EC: The Measured Sound Power L
WA
& Guaranteed Sound Power L
WA
values are according to the tabulated figures.
Conformity Assessment Procedure.................. Annex VI
Notified Body.................................................... Intertek, Cleeve Road
Leatherhead,
Surrey
KT22 7SB, England
Huskvarna, 19 July 2013
P. Lameli
Chief Technical Officer
Keeper of technical documentation
Original Instructions
Hover Vac 280
5856188-01
Replacement Parts
Blade : EG280
Reference no.: FLY004
Part no.: 512762990
spanner
spacers
Type
Width of Cut (cm)
Speed of Rotation of Cutting Device (RPM)
Power (kW)
Measured Sound Power L
WA
(dB(A))
Guaranteed Sound Power L
WA
(dB(A))
Sound pressure L
pA
(dB(A))
Uncertainty K
pA
(dB(A))
Hand / arm vibration
a
h
(m/s
2
)
Uncertainty Ka
h
(m/s
2
)
Weight (kg)
Rated voltage/Rated frequency/Rated input
EG280
30
4,300
1.30
89
91
80
2.5
3.56
1.5
8.5
230 V (AC)/50 Hz/1.3 kW
5856188-01 Hover Vac 280 UK.indd 1
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