Safety

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.Operate your product across the face of slopes, never up and down.

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

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

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

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 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 appliance to the ground. 14.Do not put hands near the grass discharge

chute.

15.Never pick up or carry a product when it is operating or still connected to the mains supply.

16.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 deterioration.

3.Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.

4.Only use the replacement blade and blade bolt specified for this product.

5.Be careful during adjustment of the product to prevent entrapment of the fingers between moving blades and fixed parts of the machine.

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To ensure you have a secure connection between the lawnmower and the extension cable we strongly recommend you use the following method of attaching the cable:

1.Plug the short connection lead into the socket of the extension cable. (M1).

2.Form a loop in the end of the extension cable

near to the socket and secure this in the strain relief feature at the top of the switchbox. (M2)

This will cause the socket to hang in a downward direction. (M3)

Safety Cut-Out

The Motor is protected by a Safety Cut-Out which is activated when the blade becomes jammed or if the motor is overloaded. When this occurs, stop and remove the plug from the power supply. The

Safety Cut-Out will only reset when the start/stop lever is released. Clear any obstruction and wait for a few minutes for the Safety Cut-Out to reset before continuing to use the mower.

Removing and Fitting the Blade

Switch off, wait until the blade has stopped rotating and disconnect from the mains electricity supply BEFORE attempting to remove or refit the blade.

Always handle the blade with care - sharp edges could cause injury. USE GLOVES. Removing the Blade

R1 - blade bolt R2 - washer

R3 - blade

1.To remove the blade bolt, hold the blade firmly

with a gloved hand and with a spanner, loosen the blade bolt by turning it anti-clockwise (R).

2.Remove the blade bolt, washer and blade.(R)

3.Inspect for damage and clean as necessary.

4.In the event of a blade becoming difficult to remove, insert a screwdriver (S1) into the hole (S2) to lock the drive, then use a spanner to

loosen the blade bolt by turning the spanner anti- clockwise. Ensure the screwdriver is removed before atempting to turn on the machine.

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.

Fitting the Blade

1.Fit the blade to the shaft with the sharp edges of the blade pointing away from the shaft.

2.Re-assemble blade bolt through the washer and the blade.

3.Hold the blade firmly with a gloved hand and tighten the blade bolt firmly with a spanner . Do not over tighten.

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Flymo VM032 manual Safety Cut-Out, Removing and Fitting the Blade, Maintenance and storage