Flymo Venturer 370 RE420 Operating Manual page 2

Please Note:- This manual covers various products. Please read the user instructions care-
fully to fully identify, assemble and use the features that apply to your product.
If not used properly this lawnmower can be dangerous! This lawnmower can cause serious injury
to the operator and others, the warnings and safety instructions must be followed to ensure rea-
sonable safety and efficiency in using this lawnmower. The operator is responsible for following
the warning and safety instructions in this manual and on the lawnmower. Never use the mower
unless the grassbox or guards provided by the manufacturer are in the correct position.
Explanation of Symbols on your Product
Warning
Read the user instructions carefully to
make sure you understand all the controls
and what they do.
Always keep the lawnmower on the
ground when mowing. Tilting or lifting the
lawnmower may cause stones to be
thrown out
Keep bystanders away. Do not mow
whilst people especially children or pets
are in the mowing area
Switch off! Remove plug from mains
before adjusting, cleaning or if cable is
entangled or damaged. Keep the cable
away from the blade.
Beware of severing toes or hands.
Do not put hands or feet near a rotating
blade.
Blade continues to rotate after the
machine is switched off. Wait until all
machine components have completely
stopped before touching them.
STOP
Do not mow in the rain or leave the lawn-
mower outdoors while raining
General
1. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the mower. Local regulations
may restrict the age of the operator.
2. Only use the lawnmower in the manner and for the
functions described in these instructions.
3. Never operate the lawnmower when you are tired, ill or
under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.
4. The operator or user is responsible for accidents or
hazards occurring to other people or their property.
Electrical
1. The British Standards Institute recommend the use
of a Residual Current Device (R.C.D.) with a tripping
current of not more than 30mA.
installed 100% safety cannot be guaranteed and
safe working practice must be followed at all times.
Check your R.C.D. every time you use it.
2. Before use, examine cable for damage, replace it if
there are signs of damage or ageing.
3. Do not use the lawnmower if the electric cables are
damaged or worn.
Safety
Even with a R.C.D.
4. Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity supply if
the cable is cut, or the insulation is damaged. Do not
touch the electric cable until the electrical supply has been
disconnected. Do not repair a cut or damaged cable.
Replace it with a new one.
5. Your extension cable must be uncoiled, coiled cables can
overheat and reduce the efficiency of your mower.
6. Keep cable away from lawnmower, always work
away from the power point mowing up and down,
never in circles.
7. Do not pull cable around sharp objects.
8. Always switch off at the mains before disconnecting
any plug, cable connector or extension cable.
9. Switch off, remove plug from mains and examine
electric supply cable for damage or ageing before
winding cable for storage. Do not repair a damaged
cable, replace it with a new one. Use only Flymo
replacement cable.
10. Always wind cable carefully, avoiding kinking.
11. Never pull on the cable to disconnect any of the plugs.
12. Never carry the product by the cable.
13. Use only on AC mains supply voltage shown on the
product rating label.
14. Our products are double insulated to EN60335.
Under no circumstances should an earth be con-
nected to any part of the product.
Preparation
1. Do not mow barefoot or in open sandals. Always
wear suitable clothing, gloves, and stout shoes.
2. Make sure the lawn is clear of sticks, stones, bones, wire
and debris; they could be thrown by the blade.
3. Before using the machine and after any impact, check for
signs of wear or damage and repair as necessary.
4. Replace worn or damaged blades together with
their fixings in sets to preserve balance.
Use
1. Use the lawnmower only in daylight or good artificial light.
2. Avoid operating your lawnmower in wet grass,
where feasible.
3. Take care in wet grass, you may lose your footing.
4. On slopes, be extra careful of your footing and wear
non-slip footwear.
5. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
6. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes. Walk never run.
7. Mowing on banks and slopes can be dangerous. Do
not mow on banks or steep slopes.
8. Do not walk backwards when mowing, you could trip.
9. Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you.
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 especially 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 appli-
ance to the ground.
14. Do not put hands near the grass discharge chute.
15. Never pick up or carry a mower when it is operating
or still connected to the mains supply.