Maintenance - Flymo Chevron 32VC Operator's Manual

v IMPORTANT! AFTER FITTING ENSURE NO GAP REMAINS
BETWEEN THE SAFETY FLAP AND THE GRASSBOX.
v Removal is the reverse procedure.
v For larger areas of grass where grass collection is not required you can
use your lawnmower without the grassbox. Ensure the Safety Flap is
fully closed. The design of the safety flap permits the cut grass to be
discharged downward behind the machine.
Grassbox Full Window [ Fig. J ]:
v As the grassbox fills up, grass will be visible through the window.
v When the window / grassbox is full it is time to empty the grassbox.
[ Fig. J1 ]
v Grassbox empty
Grassbox full [ Fig. J2 ]
To adjust the cutting height [ Fig. K ]:
v Height of cut is adjusted by raising or lowering the wheels using the
height adjustment lever (K).
v There are five heights of cut on this product (20 – 60 mm).
v NOTE:
A medium height of cut is recommended for most lawns. The quality
of your lawn will suffer and collection will be poor if you cut too low.
To start the lawnmower [ Fig. L / M / N ]:
DANGER! Risk of injury!
Risk of injury if the product does not stop when you
release the start levers.
v Do not bypass the safety devices or switches. For example
do not attach the start levers to the handle.
The product is fitted with a two-handed safety device (start levers
with lock-off button (L1)) to prevent the product from being turned
on by accident.
To start:
v Connect plug to mains and switch on.
1. Press and hold the lock-off button (L) on the switchbox, then squeeze
one of the start / stop levers towards the upper handle (M).
2. Continue to squeeze the start/stop lever towards the upper handle and
release the lock-off button (N).
3. Lower the lawnmower to its proper operating position and commence
mowing.
• 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:
v Release the pressure on the start / stop lever.
How to mow:
1. Start mowing the edge of the lawn nearest to the power point so the
cable is laid out on the lawn you have already cut.
2. Mow twice a week during the growing season, your lawn will suffer if
more than a third of its length is cut at one time and this may also result
in poor collection.
Do not overload your lawnmower.
Mowing long thick grass may cause the motor speed to drop, you will
hear a change in the motor sound. If the motor speed drops you may
overload your lawnmower which may cause damage. When mowing
in long thick grass a first cut with the cutting height set higher will help
reduce the load. See 3. OPERATION To adjust the cutting height.
DANGER! Risk of physical injury!
Cut injury when the blade turns or the product starts
accidentally.
v Wait for the blade to stop, disconnect the product from the
mains and use gloves before you put / remove the grass box.
v Do not put your hands in the discharge opening.

4. MAINTENANCE

DANGER! Risk of injury!
Cut injury when the blade turns or the product starts
accidentally.
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v Wait for the blade to stop, disconnect the product from the
mains and use gloves before you do maintenance.
To remove and fit the blade [ Fig. O / P ]:
Switch off, wait until the blade has stopped rotating and discon-
nect from the mains electricity supply BEFORE attempting to
remove or refit the blade.
Always handle the blade with care – sharp edges could cause
injury.
To remove the blade:
O1 – blade bolt
O2 – washer
O3 – blade
1. To remove the blade bolt, hold the blade firmly with a gloved hand and
with a spanner, loosen the blade bolt by turning it anti-clockwise (O).
2. Remove the blade bolt, washer and blade (O).
3. Inspect for damage and clean as necessary.
4. In the event of a blade becoming difficult to remove, insert a screw-
driver (P1) into the hole (P2) to lock the drive, then use a spanner
(13 mm A / F) to loosen the blade bolt by turning the spanner anti-
clockwise. Ensure the screwdriver is removed before atempting to
turn on the machine.
Renew your metal blade after 50 hours mowing or 2 years which-
ever is the sooner – regardless of condition. If the blade is cracked
or damaged replace it with a new one.
To fit the blade:
1. Fit the blade to the shaft with the sharp edges of the blade pointing
away from the shaft and you are able to read the text on the blade
This side to grass.
2. Re-assemble blade bolt through the washer and the blade.
3. Hold the blade firmly with a gloved hand and tighten the blade bolt
firmly with a spanner. Do not over tighten.
To clean the lawnmower [ Fig. R1 / R2 / R3 / R4 / R5 / R6 ]:
DANGER! Risk of physical injury!
Risk of injury and risk of damage to the product.
v Do not clean the product with water or with a water jet
(in particular high-pressure water jet).
v Do not clean with chemicals including petrol or solvents.
Some can destroy critical plastic parts.
IMPORTANT!
v It is very important that you keep your lawn mower clean.
Grass clippings left in any of the air intakes or under the
deck could become a potential fire hazard.
1. Remove grass from under the deck with brush (R1).
2. Using a soft brush – remove grass clippings from all air intakes (R2),
the discharge chute (R3) and the grass box (R4).
3. Using a soft brush, remove grass clippings from the vision window (R5).
4. Wipe over the surface of your lawnmower with a dry cloth (R6).
5. STORAGE
To put into storage:
The product must be stored away from children.
To store the cable [ Fig. S1 ]:
v Your electric cable can be wrapped around the cable wrap wing knobs
to enable tidy and safe storage (S1).
To store the lawnmower [ Fig. S2 ]:
1. Loosen the wing knobs to enable the handles to be folded over the
product (S2).
2. Store the lawnmower in a dry, enclosed and frost-free place.
At the end of the mowing season:
1. Replace blade, bolts, nuts or screws, if necessary.
2. Clean your lawnmower thoroughly.
3. Make sure that the electric cable is stored correctly to prevent damage.
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