User manual FLYMO MICROCOMPACT 30

[. . . ] Micro Compact 30 FO T IN N ce RTA use feren M P O efore I e re ad b for futur Re tain & re IO M AT R N For all customer enquiries or for replacement parts, contact:- 01325 300303 www. flymo. com eop. customer. services@electrolux. co. uk ¤ 1 Carton Contents start/stop lever switchbox plastic handle knob washer bolt upper handle cable clip nut (if applicable) lower handle electric cable with moulded on plug fixing pin hood instruction manual grassbox cutting height spacer spanner/scraper tool plastic cutters 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. [. . . ] STOP THE LAWNMOWER AND WAIT UNTIL THE CUTTING HEAD HAS STOPPED ROTATING BEFORE ADJUSTING THE HANDLE. REMOVAL OF LOWER HANDLE FIXING PINS IS NOT REQUIRED TO ADJUST THE HANDLE TO ADJUST THE HANDLE (C) 1. HANDLE IN FORWARD POSITION Follow procedure described in "TO ADJUST THE HANDLE" and push handle forward until it stops. HANDLE IN DOWN POSITION Follow procedure described in "TO ADJUST THE HANDLE" and move handle downward until it stops. . HANDLE IN OPERATING POSITION Adjustment is not required to move the handle to the operating position Simply pull down from the forward position or lift up from the down position until the handle is in the most comfortable operating position. Grassbox D E Fitting the grassbox · IMPORTANT!Before using your lawnmower - make sure the grassbox is securely located inside the lip on the hood indicated in figure D. Removing and Emptying the Grassbox · Stop the lawnmower and wait until the blade has stopped rotating BEFORE removing the grassbox. Hold the grassbox by the moulded handle recess and support grassbox base with the other hand. Move grassbox to emptying site and press release button to open grassbox as in figure E. Ensure the grassbox is clean BEFORE closing and refitting the grassbox. lip on the hood 4 Starting and Stopping 1. Form loop in mains cable and push the loop through the slot as illustrated in picture (F). To secure, position loop over the hook and pull the cable back through the slot as illustrated in picture (G). To prevent a ring being cut in your lawn and to clear any residual grass in the collection chute, tilt your lawnmower slightly (H). · The switchbox is provided with a lock-off button (J1) to prevent accidental starting. Press and hold the lock-off button (J) on the switchbox, then squeeze one of the Start/Stop levers towards the upper handle (K). 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. · IMPORTANTDo not use the start/stop levers intermittently To Stop your Lawnmower 1. To prevent a ring being cut in your lawn, tilt your lawnmower slightly (H). Release the pressure on the Start/Stop lever. F G H J 1 K The Flymo Micro Compact uses an advanced belt drive system, between the motor and the blade which improves cutting power and flotation in all conditions. Ensure the nut is correctly located through the centre hole of the cutting head, cutting height spacer (if used) and fan. Hold the fan firmly and tighten the cutting head fixing nut with the spanner provided. [. . . ] Failures due to the following are not covered, therefore it is important that you read the instructions contained in this Operator's Manual and understand how to operate and maintain your machine: Failures not covered by guarantee * Replacing worn or damaged blades * Failures as a result of not reporting an initial fault. * Failures as a result of not using the product in accordance with the instructions and recommendations contained in this Operator's Manual. * The following items listed are considered as wearing parts and their life is dependent on regular maintenance and are, therefore not normally subject to a valid warranty claim: Plastic cutters, Electric Mains cable. Electrolux Outdoor Products does not accept liability under the warranty for defects caused in whole or part, directly or indirectly by the fitting of replacement parts or additional parts that are not either manufactured or approved by Electrolux Outdoor Products, or by the machine having been modified in any way EC Declaration of Conformity I, the undersigned M. [. . . ]