Flymo Electric Lawn Trimmer manual General, Electrical, Preparation, Use, Maintenance and storage

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General

1.Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower. Local regula- tions may restrict the age of the operator.

2.Only use the lawnmower in the manner and for the functions described in these instructions. Only use this lawnmower for cutting grass.

3.Never operate the lawnmower when you are tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medi- cine.

4.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 Device (R.C.D.) with a trip- ping 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 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 dam- aged. 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 mower.

6.Keep cable away from lawnmower, always work away from the power point mowing up and down, never in circles.

7.Never carry the product by the cable.

8.Never pull on the cable to disconnect any of the plugs.

9.Do not pull cable around sharp objects.

10.Always switch off at the mains before disconnect- ing any plug, cable connector or extension cable.

11.Switch off, remove plug from mains and examine electric supply cable for damage or ageing before winding cable for storage. Do not repair a dam- aged cable, replace it with a new one. Use only Flymo replacement cable.

12.Always wind cable carefully, avoiding kinking.

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 con-

nected 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.

Use

1.Use the lawnmower only in daylight or good artifi- cial light.

2.Avoid operating your lawnmower 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.Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.

6.Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Walk never run.

7.Mowing on banks and slopes can be dangerous. Do not mow on banks or steep slopes.

8.Do not walk backwards when mowing, you could trip.

9.Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you.

10. Switch off before pushing the mower over surfaces other than grass.

11. Never operate the lawnmower with damaged guards or without guards in place.

12. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting means at all times and especially when switching on the motor.

13. Do not tilt lawnmower 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 the hand is in the operating position before returning the appliance to the ground.

14. Never pick up or carry a mower when it is operat- ing 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 appliance;

-if you hit an object. Do not use your lawn- mower until you are sure that the entire lawn- mower is in a safe operating condition;

-if the lawnmower 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 lawnmower is in safe working condition.

2.Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.

3.Only use the replacement cutters and impeller specified for this product.

4.Be careful during adjustment of the lawnmower to prevent entrapment of the fingers between moving plastic cutters and fixed parts of the machine.

4.Replace worn or damaged plastic cutters together with their fixings in sets to preserve balance.