Removing And Fitting The Blade; Caring For Your Lawnmower - Flymo Speedi-Mo Original Instructions Manual

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Original instructions manual (9 pages)

Original instructions manual (10 pages)

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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 (S).

2. Remove the blade bolt, washer and blade.(S)

3. Inspect for damage and clean as necessary.

4. In the event of a blade becoming difficult to remove,

insert a screwdriver (T1) into the hole (T2) to lock the

drive, then use a spanner (13mm 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

whichever is the sooner - regardless of condition. If the

blade is cracked or damaged replace it with a new one.

Fitting 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.

Cleaning

• USE GLOVES

• IMPORTANT:- 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. (V1)

2. Using a soft brush - remove grass clippings from all air

intakes (V2), the discharge chute (V3) and the grass

box (V4).

3. Chevron 32V only - Using a soft brush, remove grass

clippings from the vision window (V5).

4. Wipe over the surface of your lawnmower with a dry

cloth (V6).

• IMPORTANT:- Never use water for cleaning your lawn-

mower. Do not clean with chemicals, including petrol, or

solvents - some can destroy critical plastic parts.

Storing your Cable (Chevron 32V only)

• Your electric cable can be wrapped around the cable

wrap wing knobs to enable tidy and safe storage (W1).

Storing your Lawnmower:

• Loosen the wing knobs to enable the handles to be

folded over the product (W2).

• Store in a dry place where your lawnmower is pro-

tected from damage

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.