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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 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 British Standards Institute recommend the
use of a Residual Current Circuit 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
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 product.
6. Keep cable away from product, 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. 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 blade.
3. Before using the product 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. Avoid operating your product in wet grass,
where feasible.
3. Take care in wet grass, you may lose your
footing.
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
direction 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 operating, you
could trip.
9. Never cut grass by pulling the product towards
you.
10. Switch off before pushing the mower over
surfaces other than grass.
11. Never operate the product with damaged guards
or without guards in place.
12. Keep hands and feet away from the blade at all
times and especially when switching on the
motor.
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 product
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 :
- 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. Caution: Do not touch rotating blade(s)
2. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
the lawnmower is in safe working condition.
3. Check the grassbox frequently for wear or
deterioration.
4. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
5. Only use the replacement blade, and blade bolt
specified for this product.
6. Be careful during adjustment of the product to
prevent entrapment of the fingers between
moving blades and fixed parts of the machine.
7. Store in a cool dry place and out of reach of
children. Do not store outdoors.
8. Allow the product to cool for at least 30 minutes
before storing.
Safety