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CABLES - IMPORTANT1. No earth required. Flymo products are double
? Use only 1.00mm2 size cable up to 40 metres lengthinsulated to EN60335 and under no circumstances
maximum.should an earth be connected to any part of the
Maximum rating :product.
1.00mm2 size cable, 10 amps 250 volts AC.
? THE HOVER COMPACT IS SUPPLIED WITH AN2. Ensure the mains voltage
E
ELECTRIC MAINS CABLE FITTED WITH Asuits your product
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FEMALE CONNECTOROR3. IMPORTANT!
1. Flymo Mains Cables and Extension Cables areFUBROWNThe wires in the mains lead are
BLACKS
available from your local Electrolux OutdoorORNEcoloured in accordance with
BLUE
Products Approved Service Centre. the following code:
2. Do not wire an extension cable directly to your prod-BLUE - NEUTRAL
uct yourself. Please contact your local ElectroluxBROWN - LIVE
Outdoor Products Approved Service Centre for fur-
ther information on the connectors and kits avail-
able.The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connect-
3. Only use extension cables specifically designed fored to the Terminal which is marked with the letter 'N'
outdoor use.or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured
CONNECTORS - IMPORTANTBROWN must be connected to the Terminal which
? Flymo connectors are suitable for use with 2 coreis marked with the letter 'L' or coloured RED.
cable only. Under no circumstances should these4. It is important that the outer sheath is clamped cor-
connectors be used for earthed products.rectly into the 3-pin plug.
? All Flymo connectors and cables are of splashproof5. If in doubt consult your local Service Repairer or
construction. They are not waterproof and must notqualified electrician before the machine is used.
be left outside permanently nor should they be sub-6. A 13 Amp fuse must be fitted to the Mains Plug.
merged or immersed in water. Do not let cable lay7. The normal plug fuse and household fuse only pro-
or trail through pools of water or splashed withtect the electrical equipment and are not a safe-
water from hose pipes.guard against electrocution.
MAINS PLUG REPLACEMENT - IMPORTANT
? If the plug supplied is cut off it should be
destroyed. There is an electric shock hazard if a
cut off plug is inserted into a 13 amp socket.
Handles
Preparing your lawnmower for use
AB
? Your lawnmower is supplied with the upper han-
dle folded over the machine for packing and
transportation.
Handle in Operating Position
1. Lift handle as illustrated in figure A.
? Do not drop the handle.
? Make sure that the cable does not become
trapped between the handles
2. Fit the cable to the handle with the clip provided (B).
Starting and Stopping
To Start your Lawnmower
1. Connect female extension cable connector to the
CDback of the switchbox. (C)
2. 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).
4. Connect plug to mains and switch on.
5. To prevent a ring being cut in your lawn and to clear
any residual grass in the collection chute, tilt your
EFlawnmower slightly.1
The switchbox is provided with a lock-off button (F1)
to prevent accidental starting.
5. Press and hold the lock-off button (F1) on the switch-
box, then squeeze one of the Start/Stop levers
towards the upper handle (G).
6. Continue to squeeze the start/stop lever towards the
upper handle and release the lock-off button.
7. When the lawnmower has reached full speed gently
Glower it onto the lawn.
? NOTE: There are two start/stop levers fitted. Either one
can be used for starting the lawnmower. 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.
2. Release the pressure on the Start/Stop lever. |
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