Flymo VTR32 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Removing and Fitting the Blade
Switch off, wait until the blade has stopped rotating and
disconnect from the mains electricity supply BEFORE at-
tempting to remove or refit the blade.
Always handle the blade with care - sharp edges could
cause
injury. USE GLOVES.
Removing the Blade
1. To remove the blade bolt, hold the blade firmly with a
gloved hand and with a spanner, loosen the blade bolt
by turning it anti-clockwise (S).
2. Remove the blade bolt, washer and blade.(S)
3. Inspect for damage and clean as necessary.
4. In the event of a blade becoming difficult to remove, in-
sert a screwdriver (T1) into the hole (T2) to lock the
drive, then use a spanner (13mm A/F) to loosen the
blade bolt by turning the spanner anti-clockwise. En-
sure the screwdriver is removed before atempting to
turn on the machine.
Renew your metal blade after 50 hours mowing or 2 years
whichever is the sooner - regardless of condition. If the
blade is cracked or damaged
replace it with a new one.
Fitting the Blade
1. Fit the blade to the shaft with the sharp edges of the
blade pointing away from the shaft and you are able to
read the text on the blade ‘This side to grass’
2. Re-assemble blade bolt through the washer and the blade.
3. Hold the blade firmly with a gloved hand and tighten the
blade bolt firmly with a spanner . Do not over tighten.
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blade
blade bolt
washer
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Starting and Stopping
To Start your Lawnmower
1. Form loop in mains cable and push the loop through
the slot. (M)
2. To secure, position loop over the hook and pull the
cable back through the slot (N).
3. Connect plug to mains and switch on.
4. Tilt the handle downwards to slightly raise the front of
the lawnmower and to reduce the risk of lawn damage
whilst starting.
The switchbox is provided with a lock-off button (P1) to
prevent accidental starting.
5. Press and hold the lock-off button (P) on the switch-
box, then squeeze one of the Start/Stop levers towards
the upper handle (Q).
6. Continue to squeeze the start/stop lever towards the
upper handle and release the lock-off button (R).
7. Lower the lawnmower to its proper operating position
and commence mowing.
NOTE - There are two start/stop levers fitted. Either
one
can be used for starting the lawnmower.
IMPORTANT - Do not use the start/stop levers intermit-
tently
To Stop your Lawnmower
1. Release the pressure on the Start/Stop lever.
P Q
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How to Mow
1. Start mowing the edge of the lawn nearest to the power point so the cable is laid out on the lawn you have already
cut. (S)
2. Mow twice a week during the growing season, your lawn will suffer if more than a third of its length is cut at one time and this
may also result in poor collection.
Do Not Overload Your Mower
Mowing long thick grass may cause the motor speed to drop, you will hear a change in the motor sound. If the motor speed
drops you may overload your lawnmower which may cause damage. When mowing in long thick grass a first cut with the cut-
ting height set higher will help reduce the load. See Cutting Height Adjustment.
Thermal Cut-Out
The Motor is protected by a Thermal Cut-Out which is activated when the blade becomes jammed or if the motor is overloaded.
When this occurs, stop and remove the plug from the power supply. The Thermal Cut-Out will only reset when the start/stop lever is
released. Clear any obstruction and wait for a few minutes for the Thermal Cut-Out to reset before continuing to use the mower.