Removing And Fitting The Blade - Flymo Multimo 340 Operating Instructions Manual

6. Continue to squeeze the start/stop lever
towards the upper handle and release the
lock-off button (W).
7. 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 your Lawnmower
1. Release the pressure on the Start/Stop lever.
Switch off, wait until the blade has stopped
rotating and disconnect from the mains electricity
supply BEFORE attempting to remove or refit the
blade. Always handle the blade with care - sharp
edges could cause injury. USE GLOVES.
Removing the 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 (X).
2. Remove the blade bolt, blade and adaptor. (X)
3. Inspect for damage and clean as necessary.
Renew your metal blade after 50 hours mowing
or 2 years whichever is the sooner - regardless
of condition. If the blade is cracked or damaged
replace it with a new one.
Fitting the Blade
1. Attach the adaptor to the shaft.
2. Fit the blade to the adaptor ensuring that once
it is fitted you are able to read the text on the
blade ʻThis side to grassʼ
3. Re-assemble blade bolt through the blade and
the adaptor.
4. Hold the blade firmly with a gloved hand and
tighten the blade bolt firmly with a spanner.
Do not over tighten.
Starting and Stopping (cont')

Removing and Fitting the Blade

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