General
1.
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the product. Local
regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
2.
Only use the product in the manner and for the
functions described in these instructions.
3.
Never operate the product when you are tired,
ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or
medicine.
4.
The operator or user is responsible for acci-
dents 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 product if the electric cables are
damaged or worn
4.
Immediately disconnect from the mains electric-
ity 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 cable must be uncoiled, coiled cables can
overheat and reduce the efficiency of your prod-
uct.
6. Keep cable away from product, always work
away from the power point using up and down,
never in circles.
7.
Do not pull cable around sharp objects.
8.
Always switch off at the mains before discon-
necting any plug, cable connector or extension
cable.
9.
Never pull on the cable to disconnect any of the
plugs.
10. Switch off, remove plug from mains and exam-
ine 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.
11. Always wind cable carefully, avoiding kinking.
12. Never carry the product by the cable.
13. Never pull on the cable to disconnect any of the
plugs.
14. Use only on AC mains supply voltage shown on
the product rating label.
15. Flymo 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.
2.
Make sure the lawn is clear of sticks, stones,
bones, wire and debris; they could be thrown by
the plastic cutters.
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 plastic cutters
together with their fixings in sets to preserve
balance.
Use
1.
Use the product only in daylight or good artifi-
cial light.
2.
Avoid operating your product in wet grass,
where feasible.
3.
Take care in wet grass, you may lose your foot-
ing.
4.
On slopes, be extra careful of your footing and
wear non-slip footwear.
5.
Use across the face of slopes, never up and
down.
6.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direc-
tion on slopes. Walk never run.
7.
Using on banks and slopes can be dangerous.
Do not use on
banks
or
steep
slopes.
8.
Do not walk backwards when using, you could
trip.
9.
Never cut grass by pulling the product towards
you.
10. Switch off before pushing the product over sur-
faces other than grass.
11. Never operate the product with damaged
guards or without guards in place.
12. Never carry the product by the cable.
13. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting
means at all times and especially when switch-
ing on the motor.
14. Do not tilt product when the motor is running,
except when starting and stopping. In this
case, do not tilt more than absolutely neces-
sary 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.
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 :
-
before leaving the product unattended for any
period;
-
before clearing a blockage;
-
before checking, cleaning or working on the
appliance;
-
if you hit an object. Do not use your product
until you are sure that the entire product is in a
safe operating condition.;
-
if the product starts to vibrate abnormally.
Check immediately. Excessive vibration can
cause injury.
Maintenance and storage
1.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
the product is in safe working condition.
2.
Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
3.
Only use the replacement plastic cutters speci-
fied for this product.
4.
Be careful during adjustment of the product to
prevent entrapment of the fingers between
moving plastic cutters and fixed parts of the
machine.
