Assembly Instructions; Cutting Height Adjustment; Important Information - Flymo ROLLER COMPACT 400 Read Before Use

10. Switch off before pushing the mower over
surfaces other than grass.
11. Never operate the lawnmower with damaged
guards or without guards in place.
12. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting means at
all times and especailly when switching on the motor.
13. Do not tilt lawnmower when the motor is running,
except when starting and stopping. In this case, do
not tilt more than absolutely necessary and lift only
the part which is away from the operator. Always
ensure that both hands are in the operating position
before returning the appliance to the ground.
14. Never pick up or carry a mower when it is
operating or still connected to the mains supply.
15. Remove the plug from the mains:
- before leaving the mower unattended for any period;
- before clearing a blockage;
C1 - Grassbox lid, C2 - Lower handle fixing pins
Assembly of Lower Handles to Deck
1. Insert lower handle into holes in the deck (A)
2. Release the grassbox catch and lift the grassbox lid (B).
3. Rest the grassbox lid against the lower handle
and remove the grassbox.
4. Push the lower handle into place ensuring that
the holes in the lower handle are correctly located
behind the holes in the deck.
5. Secure the lower handles to the inside of the
deck with the lower handle fixing pins. (C).
6. Ensure the fixing pins are securely located.
7. Should a problem occur when securing lower
handle to deck, carefully lever fixing pins out of
1. Lift the lever out of location and rotate to the
desired position. (E)
Removing, Emptying and Refitting the Grassbox
F1 - Grassbox full,
F2 - Grassbox empty
Grassbox Full
• As the grassbox fills up, grass will be visible
through the window in the lid (F1).
• When the window is full it is time to empty the
grassbox.
H1 - Cut out
The Roller Compact is fitted with a cut-out
•
device (H) which will prevent the lawnmower
from being started until the grassbox lid is
firmly close and clicked into place.
When received from the
Manufacturer, the front
wheels are in a raised
position.
Safety Precautions

Assembly Instructions

Cutting Height Adjustment

Cut Out Device

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

- before checking, cleaning or working on the appliance;
- if you hit an object. Do not use your lawnmower
until you are sure that the entire lawnmower is in
a safe operating condition.;
- if the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally. Check
immediately. Excessive vibration can cause injury.
Maintenance and storage
1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
the lawnmower is in safe working condition.
2. Check the grassbox frequently for wear or deterioration.
3. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
4. Only use the replacement blade, blade bolt,
spacer and impeller specified for this product.
5. Be careful during adjustment of the lawnmower
to prevent entrapment of the fingers between
moving blades and fixed parts of the machine.
location and repeat steps 4 to 6 above.
8. Replace the grassbox and close the grassbox lid.
D1 - Bolt, D2 - Washer, D3 - Handle knob,
D4 - Nut
Fitting Upper Handles to Lower Handles (D)
1. Ensure the upper handle is located correctly with
the lock-off button on the switchbox uppermost.
2. Insert the nut into the handle knob.
3. Ensure the upper handle and the lower handle
are aligned correctly.
4. Fit the bolts, washers and handle knobs.
5. Fit the cable to the handles with the clips
provided. Make sure the cable is not trapped
between the upper and lower handles.
Heights of cut
1 & 2 low
3 medium
4 & 5 high
Emptying the Grassbox
• Stop the lawnmower, as described in 'To Stop
your Lawnmower' and wait until the blade has
stopped rotating, BEFORE lifting the grassbox lid.
1. Release grassbox catch and lift grassbox lid (B).
See Assembly Instructions.
2. Rest grassbox lid against lower handle and
remove grassbox (G).
3. Empty grassbox.
4. Replace grassbox and close grassbox lid.
• Do not attempt to use your lawnmower without
the grassbox in place or with the lid open.
Do not switch on this
product before removing
from the raised position into
a desired height of cut. (J)
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