Flymo 380 manual Adjusting the Cutting Height, Removing and fitting the Blade and Fan

Adjusting the Cutting Height

K

Always handle the blade with care - sharp edges could cause injury. USE GLOVES. Never use more than 3 Cutting Height Spacers. Spacers must only be fitted between the blade and the fan and NEVER between the blade and the bolt.

1.Remove the blade bolt, and blade as described in

Removing the Blade and Fan.

2.For a Lower Cut - Add spacers to a maximum of 3.

3.For a Higher Cut - Take spacers away.

4.Refit the blade as described in Fitting the Blade and Fan.

Removing and fitting the Blade and Fan

L	blade bolt
	blade
	spacers
	fan

Removing the Blade and Fan

1.To remove the blade bolt, hold the fan firmly and with the spanner provided loosen the blade bolt by turning it anti-clockwise (K).

2.Remove the blade bolt, blade, spacers and fan. (L)

3.Inspect for damage and clean as necessary.

•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.

•Never use a blade bolt if the insulated head is damaged cracked or missing.

Fitting the Blade and Fan

1.Ensure the fan is located correctly.(L)

2.Place the spacers onto the fan ensuring the pegs have located into the holes.(L)

3.Place the blade onto the spacers ensuring the pegs have located into the holes on the blade and ensuring the blades is positioned as illustrated in Figure L.

4.Place the blade bolt through the centre hole of the blade.

5.Tighten down clockwise by hand.

6.Hold the fan firmly and tighten the blade bolt with the spanner provided.

Removing, Emptying and Refitting the Grassbox

Grassbox Full

•As the grassbox fills up, grass will be clearly visi- ble through the window in the lid (M).

•When the window is full it is time to empty the grassbox.

Emptying the Grassbox

• Stop the lawnmower, as described in ‘To Stop your Lawnmower’ and wait until the blade has stopped rotating, BEFORE lifting the grassbox lid.

1.Lift the grassbox lid and rest against the handles (N).

2.Remove the grassbox using the moulded handle recesses as illustrated.(See Figure P).

3.Empty grassbox.

4 Replace grassbox and lid carefully.

•Failure to fit the grassbox and grassbox lid correctly will cause poor collection of grass clippings.

M	grassbox is full
grassbox is
empty
N	P