Flymo 380 manual Starting and Stopping, How to Mow

Starting and Stopping

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G

To Start your Lawnmower

The Flymo Vision Compact uses an advanced belt drive system, between the motor and the blade which improves cutting power and flotation in all conditions. Due to the high turning force (Torque) which this motor develops a light squeak may be heard when the machine is started, this is quite normal and will not affect the performance of the product

1.Connect female extension cable connector to the back of the switchbox. (D)

2.Form loop in mains cable and push the loop through the slot as illustrated in picture (E)

3.To secure, position loop over the hook and pull the cable back through the slot as illustrated in picture (F).

4.Connect plug to mains and switch on.

5.To prevent a ring being cut in your lawn and to clear any residual grass in the collection chute, tilt

your lawnmower slightly (G).

The switchbox is provided with a lock-off button (H1) to prevent accidental starting.

6. Press and hold the lock-off button (H) on the

switchbox, then squeeze one of the Start/Stop

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	levers towards the upper handle (J).
7.	Continue to squeeze the start/stop lever towards
	the upper handle and release the lock-off button.
8.	When the lawnmower has reached full speed
	gently lower it onto the lawn.

NOTE: There are two start/stop levers fitted. Either one can be used for starting the lawn- mower.

IMPORTANT: Do not use the start/stop levers intermittently

To Stop your Lawnmower

1.To prevent a ring being cut in your lawn and to clear any residual grass in the collection chute, tilt your lawnmower slightly (H).

2.Release the pressure on the Start/Stop lever.

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.

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 Adjusting the Cutting Height.

REMEMBER: For best grass collection always mow in a straight line, do not swing the lawnmower from side to side.