User manual FLYMO HC300

[. . . ] NF NT I TA nce P O R ore use M efere I ef re r ead b for futu R tain & re For all customer enquiries or for replacement parts, contact:- AT ORM ION 01325 300303 www. flymo. com eop. customer. services@electrolux. co. uk 1 Carton Contents cable clip switchbox start/stop lever electric cable with moulded on plug instruction manual spanner/scraper tool cutting height spacers (1 fitted to lawnmower & 2 in loose parts pack IMPORTANT !Please check the contents of the carton are correct BEFORE assembling your new Flymo product. IF ANY PARTS ARE MISSING CONTACT:Electrolux Outdoor Products Customer Service Department direct Telephone : 01325 300303 Fax : 01325 318193 Safety If not used properly this lawnmower can be dangerous!This lawnmower can cause serious injury to the operator and others, the warnings and safety instructions must be followed to ensure reasonable safety and efficiency in using this lawnmower. [. . . ] Connect female extension cable connector to the back of the switchbox. Form loop in mains cable and push the loop through the slot as illustrated in picture (D) 3. To secure, position loop over the hook and pull the cable back through the slot as illustrated in picture (E). To prevent a ring being cut in your lawn and to clear any residual grass in the collection chute, tilt your lawnmower slightly. The switchbox is provided with a lock-off button (F1) to prevent accidental starting. Press and hold the lock-off button (F1) on the switchbox, then squeeze one of the Start/Stop levers towards the upper handle (G). Continue to squeeze the start/stop lever towards the upper handle and release the lock-off button. When the lawnmower has reached full speed gently lower it onto the lawn. 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. Release the pressure on the Start/Stop lever. E F 1 G 4 How to Mow 1. For the best results mow the outside edge of the lawn in a clockwise direction first. Then 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. For best grass collection always mow in a straight line, 2 do not swing the lawnmower from side to side. 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 1 motor speed drops you may overload your lawnmower Mow twice a week during the growing season, your which may cause damage. When mowing in long thick lawn will suffer if more than a third of its length is cut grass a first cut with the cutting height set higher will at one time and this may also result in poor collection. See Adjusting the Cutting Height. H Adjusting the Cutting Height Always handle the blade with care - sharp edges could cause injury. Spacers must only be fitted between the blade and the fan and NEVER between the blade and the bolt. Remove the blade bolt, and blade as described in Removing the Blade and Fan. Refit the blade as described in Fitting the Blade and Fan. J Removing and fitting the Blade and 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 (J). [. . . ] The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local council office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. EC Declaration of Conformity I, the undersigned M. [. . . ]