Safety
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 | Use the product only in daylight or good artificial |
1. | |
2. | light. |
Avoid operating your product in wet grass, | |
3. | where feasible. |
Take care in wet grass, you may lose your | |
4. | footing. |
On slopes, be extra careful of your footing and | |
5. | wear |
Use across the face of slopes, never up and | |
6. | down. |
Exercise extreme caution when changing | |
7. | direction on slopes. Walk never run. |
Using on banks and slopes can be dangerous. | |
8. | Do not use on banks or steep slopes. |
Do not walk backwards when operating, you | |
9. | could trip. |
Never cut grass by pulling the product towards | |
10. | you. |
Switch off before pushing the mower over | |
11. | surfaces other than grass. |
Never operate the product with damaged guards | |
12. | or without guards in place. |
Keep hands and feet away from the blade at all | |
| times and especially when switching on the |
13. | motor. |
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 |
14. | to the ground. |
Do not put hands near the grass discharge | |
15. | chute. |
Never pick up or carry a product when it is | |
16. | operating or still connected to the mains supply. |
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.
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