Flymo XL550 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Guarantee and Guarantee Policy
If any part is found to be defective due to faulty
manufacture within the guarantee period, Electrolux
Outdoor Products, through its Authorised Service
Repairers will effect the repair or replacement to the
customer free of charge providing:
(a) The fault is reported directly to the Authorised Repairer.
(b) Proof of purchase is provided.
(c) The fault is not caused by misuse, neglect or
faulty adjustment by the user.
(d) The failure has not occurred through fair wear and tear.
(e) The machine has not been serviced or repaired,
taken apart or tampered with by any person not
authorised by Electrolux Outdoor Products.
(f) The machine has not been used for hire.
(g) The machine is owned by the original purchaser.
(h) The machine has not been used outside of the
country for which it was specified.
(i) The machine has not been used commercially.
* This guarantee is additional to, and in no way
diminishes the customers statutory rights.
Failures due to the following are not covered,
therefore it is important that you read the instructions
contained in this Operator's Manual and understand
how to operate and maintain your machine:
Failures not covered by guarantee
* Replacing worn or damaged blades
* Failures as a result of not reporting an initial
fault.
* Failures as a result of sudden impact.
* Failures as a result of not using the product in
accordance with the instructions and
recommendations contained in this Operator's
Manual.
* Machines used for hire are not covered by this
guarantee.
* The following items listed are considered as
wearing parts and their life is dependent on
regular maintenance and are, therefore not
normally subject to a valid warranty claim:
Blades, belts, cables, recoil ropes, filters.
* Caution!
Electrolux Outdoor Products does not accept
liability under the warranty for defects caused in
whole or part, directly or indirectly by the fitting
of replacement parts or additional parts that are
not either manufactured or approved by
Electrolux Outdoor Products, or by the machine
having been modified in any way.
Environmental Information
Electrolux Outdoor Products 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.
DISPOSAL OF FUELS AND LUBRICA
TING OILS
Wear protective clothing when handling any
fuels and lubricants.
Avoid contact with skin.
Remove petrol and engine oil before transporting
the product.
Contact your local authority for information of
your nearest Recycling/Disposal Station.
Do NOT dispose of used fuels/oils with
household waste
Do NOT dispose of used fuels/oils to water.
Waste fuels/oils are harmful, but can be
recycled and should be disposed of through
the recognised facilities.
Do NOT incinerate
Service Recommendations
Your product is uniquely identified by a silver and black product rating label.
We strongly recommend that your product is serviced at least every twelve months, more often in
a professional application.
Fault Finding
Engine Will Not Start
1. Ensure that the Operator Presence Control is
gripped firmly to the upper handle.
2. Check that there is sufficient fuel in the fuel tank
and the fuel tap is open
3. Check that the choke control lever is in the
correct position:- 'Run’ position (N) - for a hot
engine, 'Choke’ position (L) - for a cold engine.
4. The engine may have flooded. Remove and dry
the spark plug.
5. Petrol may be stale, replace. Once the petrol
has been replaced, it may take a little time for
fresh petrol to filter through.
6. Check that the blade bolt is tight. A loose blade
bolt could cause difficult starting.
7. If the engine will still not start - disconnect the
spark plug lead and consult you local approved
Electrolux Outdoor Products Service
Centre/Dealer.
Poor Flotation or Lack of Power
1. Disconnect the spark plug lead.
2. Clean the underside of the hood, the air filter,
the fan, around the engine and the air intakes.
3. Check that the engine choke control lever is in
the 'Run' position. (N)
4. Petrol may be stale, replace. Once the petrol
has been replaced, it may take a little time for
fresh petrol to filter through.
5. If poor flotation or lack of power persists -
disconnect the spark plug lead and consult your
local approved Electrolux Outdoor Products
Service Centre/Dealer.
Excessive Vibration
1. Disconnect the spark plug lead.
2. Check that the blade is correctly fitted. 'See 'Fitting
and Removing the Blade and the Fan'.
3. If the blade is damaged or worn, renew the
blade.
4. If vibration persists - do not use - disconnect the
spark plug lead and consult your local approved
Electrolux Outdoor Products Service
Centre/Dealer.
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