Flymo 511969202, HV280 manual Preparation

4.Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity sup- ply if the cable is cut, or the insulation is damaged. Do not touch the electric cable until the electrical sup- ply 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 product.

6.Keep cable away from product, always work away from the power point using 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.Our products are double insulated to EN60335. Under no circumstance should an earth be connect-

ed 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.

4.Replace worn or damaged plastic cutters together with

their fixings in sets to preserve balance.

Use

1.Use the product only in daylight or good artificial light.

2.Avoid operating your product 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.Use across the face of slopes, never up and down.

6.Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

7.Using on banks and slopes can be dangerous. Do not use on banks or steep slopes.

8.Do not walk backwards whilst operating your prod- uct, you could trip. Walk never run.

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

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

11.Never operate the product 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 the 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 the hand is in the operating position before returning the appliance to the ground.

14.Never pick up or carry a product when it is operat- ing or still connected to the mains supply.

15.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.Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the product is in safe working condition.

2.Check the grassbox frequently for wear or deteriora- tion.

3.Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.

4.Only use the replacement spare parts and acces- sories specified for your product.

5.Be careful during adjustment of the product to pre- vent entrapment of the fingers between moving cut- ting parts and fixed parts of the machine.

CABLES		MAINS PLUG REPLACEMENT
IMPORTANT		•	If the plug supplied is cut off it should be
•	Use only 1.00mm2 size cable up to 40 metres length		destroyed. There is an electric shock hazard if a
	maximum.		cut off plug is inserted into a 13 amp socket.
Maximum rating :		1.	No earth required. Our products are double insulated
1.00mm2 size cable, 10 amps 250 volts AC.			to EN60335 and under no circumstances should an
	THE HOVER VAC IS SUPPLIED WITH CABLE		earth be connected to any part of the product.
	WIRED DIRECTLY INTO THE PRODUCT	2.	Ensure the mains voltage suits your product
1.	Flymo Mains Cables and Extension Cables are	3.	IMPORTANT!
	available from your local Approved Service Centre.		The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accor-
2.	Do not wire an extension cable directly to your product		dance with the following code:
	yourself. Please contact your local Approved Service		BLUE	-	NEUTRAL
	Centre for further information on the connectors and		BROWN	-	LIVE
	kits available.		The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to
3.	Only use extension cables specifically designed for		the Terminal which is marked with the letter 'N' or
	outdoor use.		coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN
CONNECTORS			must be connected to the Terminal which is marked
IMPORTANT			with the letter 'L' or coloured RED.
•	Flymo connectors are suitable for use with 2 core	4.	It is important that the outer sheath is clamped cor-
	cable only. Under no circumstances should these		rectly into the 3-pin plug.
	connectors be used for earthed products.	5.	If in doubt consult your local Service Repairer or
•	All Flymo connectors and cables are of splashproof		qualified electrician before the machine is used.
	construction. They are not waterproof and must not	6.	A 13 Amp fuse must be fitted to the Mains Plug.
	be left outside permanently nor should they be sub-	7.	The normal plug fuse and household fuse only pro-
	merged or immersed in water. Do not let cable lay		tect the electrical equipment and are not a safe-
	or trail through pools of water or splashed with		guard against electrocution.
	water from hose pipes.
		If your product is hard wired i.e. non detachable
		mains electric cable, a conversion kit and exten-
		sion cable is available from all Approved Service
		Centres which can be found in your local yellow
		pages.