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GeneralUse
1. Never allow children or people unfamiliar 1. Use withthe lawnmower only in daylight or good artificial
these instructions to use the mower. Local light.reg-
ulations may restrict the age of the operator2. Avoid .operating your lawnmower in wet grass,
2. Only use the lawnmower in the manner and where forfeasible.
the functions described in these instructions.3. Take care in wet grass, you may lose your foot-
3. Never operate the lawnmower when you are tired, ing. ill
or under the influence of alcohol, drugs 4.or On medicine.slopes, be extra careful of your footing and
4. The operator or user is responsible for accidents wear non-slip orfootwear.
hazards occurring to other people or their 5. propertyMow across .the face of slopes, never up and
Electricaldown.
1. The British Standards Institute recommend 6.the Exercise useextreme caution when changing direc-
of a Residual Current Device (R.C.D.) with a tion trippingon slopes. Walk never run.
current of not more than 30mA. Even with 7. aMowing on banks and slopes can be danger-
R.C.D. installed 100% safety cannot be guaranteedous. Do not mow bankson or steep slopes.
and safe working practice must be followed 8. at Do allnot walk backwards when mowing, you could
times. Check your R.C.D. every time you use trip.it.
2. Before use, examine cable for damage, 9.replaceNever cut grass by pulling the mower towards
it if there are signs of damage or ageing.you.
3. Do not use the lawnmower if the electric 10.Switch cablesoff before pushing the mower over sur-
are damaged or worn faces other than grass.
4. Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity 11. Never sup-operate the lawnmower with damaged
ply if the cable is cut, or the insulation is guards damaged. or without Doguards in place.
not touch the electric cable until the electrical 12.Keep supplyhands and feet away from the cutting
has been disconnected. Do not repair a cut or means dam-at all times and especially when switch-
aged cable. Replace it with a new one.ing on the motor.
5. Your extension cable must be uncoiled, coiled 13.Do cablesnot tilt lawnmower when the motor is running,
can overheat and reduce the efficiency of your except mowerwhen .starting and stopping. In this case,
6. Keep cable away from lawnmower, always do worknot tilt more than absolutely necessary and lift
away from the power point mowing up andonly the part which is away from the operator.
down, never in circles.Always ensure that both hands are in the operat-
7. Do not pull cable around sharp objects.ing position before returning the appliance to the
8. Always switch off at the mains before disconnectingground.
any plug, cable connector or extension cable.14.Never pick up or carry a mower when it is oper-
9. Switch off, remove plug from mains and exam-ating or still connected to the mains supply.
ine electric supply cable for damage or 15.ageingRemove the plug from the mains :
before winding cable for storage. Do not - repairbefore leaving the mower unattended for any peri-
a damaged cable, replace it with a new one.od;
Use only Flymo replacement cable.- before clearing a blockage;
10.Always wind cable carefully, avoiding -kinking.before checking, cleaning or working on the appli-
11. Never carry the product by the cable.ance;
12.Never pull on the cable to disconnect any -of if the you plugs.hit an object. Do not use your lawnmow-
13.Use only on AC mains supply voltage shown er onuntil you are sure that the entire lawnmower
the product rating label.is in a safe operating condition.;
14.Our products are double insulated to EN60335.- if the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally.
Under no circumstance should an earth be Check con-immediately. Excessive vibration can
nected to any part of the product.cause injury.
PreparationMaintenance and storage
1. While using your product always wear substan-1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
tial footwear and long trousers.the lawnmower is in safe working condition.
2. Make sure the lawn is clear of sticks, 2.stones,Check the grassbox/grassbag frequently for
bones, wire and debris; they could be thrown wear byor deterioration.
the blade.3. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
3. Before using the machine and after any 4.impact,Only use the replacement blade, blade bolt,
check for signs of wear or damage and repair spacer asand impeller specified for this product.
necessary.5. Be careful during adjustment of the lawnmower
4. Replace worn or damaged blades together withto prevent entrapment of the fingers between
their fixings in sets to preserve balance.moving blades and fixed parts of the machine. |
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