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Fault Finding Hints
Fails to OperateExcessive Vibration
1. Is the correct Starting procedure being followed?1. Disconnect from the mains electricity supply.
See To Start your Lawnmower2. Check that the blade is fitted correctly?
2. Is the Power Turned On?3. If the blade is damaged or worn, replace it with a
3. Check the fuse in the plug, if blown replace.new one.
4. Fuse continues to blow?4. If vibration persists?
Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity sup-Immediately disconnect from the mains electric-
ply and consult your local approved Service Centre.ity supply and consult your local approved
Poor FlotationService Centre.
1. Disconnect from the mains electricity supplyGRASSBOX FULL INDICA.TOR (IF FITTED)
2. Clean the underside of the hood and the fan Grassbox Full Indicator Ball is visible when theblades.
3. Raise to a higher height of cut. See Adjusting grassbox is emptythe
Cutting Height.Grassbox Full Indicator Ball Fails to Operate
4. If poor flotation persists?1. Remove grass clippings from both sides of grassbox
Disconnect from the mains electricity supplyfull indicator (T).
and consult your local approved Service Centre.2. Make sure the collection chutes on the hood and
Poor Collectiongrassbox are clean and free from debris.
1. Is the grassbox lid firmly closed?3. If the chute blocks persistently in longer grass -
2. Is the grassbox fitted correctly?raise the cutting height.
3. Are you mowing correctly?4. If the problem persists.
4. Check all air vents and openings are not obstructed.Immediately disconnect from the mains electric-
5. Raise to a higher height of cut. See Adjusting ity supply and consult your local apprtheoved
Cutting Height.Service Centre.
6. If poor collection persists.
Disconnect from the mains electricity supply
and consult your local approved Service Centre.
Service Recommendations
1. We strongly recommend that your product is servicedcomplete machine including cable and any exten-
at least every twelve months, more often in a sion cables used.profes-
sional application.A network of specialist dealers can be found in your local
2. Always use genuine Flymo Spare Parts.Yellow Pages.
3. Prepacked spares are available from most ElectroluxTo obtain service on your Flymo product simply tele-
Outdoor Products stockists.phone or visit your local Service Centre.
4. Your product is uniquely identified by a silver Should andyou require service under the terms of our guaran-
black product rating labeltee the Service Centre will require proof of purchase.
5. If you have a problem with your machine contact All of the centryoures listed stock genuine Flymo Spare
local Approved Service Centre ensuring you have Parts. NOTE: Our Service Repairfullers act on their own
details of your product as described on the behalf and arproducte not empowered to commit or legally bind
rating label.Electrolux Outdoor Products in any manner whatsoever.
6.Should it be necessary for work to be carried out
by your Service Centre, it is important to take your
Guarantee & Guarantee Policy
If any part is found to be defective due to faulty Failures not covermanu-ed by guarantee
facture within the guarantee period, Electrolux *OutdoorReplacing worn or damaged blades
Products, through its Authorised Service Repairers *Failures willas a result of not reporting an initial fault.
effect the repair or replacement to the customer *Failures free ofas a result of sudden impact.
charge providing:*Failures as a result of not using the product in
(a) The fault is reported directly to the Authorised accordance Repairer.with the instructions and recommenda-
(b) Proof of purchase is provided.tions contained in this Operator's Manual.
(c) The fault is not caused by misuse, neglect * or Machines faultyused for hire are not covered by this
adjustment by the user.guarantee.
(d) The failure has not occurred through fair * wear The andfollowing items listed are considered as wear-
tear.ing parts and their life is dependent on regular
(e) The machine has not been serviced or repaired,maintenance and are, therefore not normally sub-
taken apart or tampered with by any person notject to a valid warranty claim: Blades, Electric Mains
authorised by Electrolux Outdoor Products.cable.
(f) The machine has not been used for hire.*Caution!
(g) The machine is owned by the original purchaserElectrolux .Outdoor Products does not accept liabili-
(h) The machine has not been used outside of the ty coun-under the warranty for defects caused in whole or
try for which it was specified.part, directly or indirectly by the fitting of replace-
(i) The machine has not been used commercially.ment parts or additional parts that are not either
*This guarantee is additional to, and in no way manufactured dimin-or approved by Electrolux Outdoor
ishes the customers statutory rights.Products, or by the machine having been modified
Failures due to the following are not covered, therefore in any wayit
is important that you read the instructions contained in
this Operator's Manual and understand how to operate
and maintain your machine: |