Cutting System Maintenance - Electrolux Flymo Mow n Vac Important Information Manual

• For optimum performance your product is
designed to be used with the grassbox fitted.
Emptying the Grassbox (L)
• Stop the product and wait until the cutting head
has stopped rotating before emptying the
grassbox.
1. Remove the grassbox lid.
M1 - Plastic cutters
M2 - Cutting head
M3 - Fan
M4 - Hood
• Always handle the plastic cutters with care -
sharp edges could cause injury. USE GLOVES.
Checking your Cutting System (M)
•
The cutting system must be kept in good condition
and inspected before and after use.
•
Disconnect from the mains electricity supply and
wait until the cutting head has stopped rotating.
Turn your product upside down.
1. Visually check cutting head for wear. Replace if
damaged.
2. Visually check plastic cutters for wear and replace
when necessary.
3. Plastic cutters should be straight. Replace if bent
or twisted.
• It is very important that you keep your product
clean. Grass clippings left in any of the air
intakes or under the hood could become a
potential fire hazard.
Cleaning (R)
• USE GLOVES
1. Remove grass from under the hood with a piece of
wood or similar.
2. Using a soft brush - remove grass clippings from
all air intakes, the roller, grassbox and grassbox
lid.
3. Remove the cutting head, see Adjusting the
Cutting Height, to gain access to the fan and
clean with a soft brush.
4. Wipe over the surface of your product with a dry
cloth.
• IMPORTANT
Never use water for cleaning your product. Do not
clean with chemicals, including petrol, or solvents
- some can destroy critical plastic parts.
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Grassbox

Cutting System Maintenance

Caring
2. Lift the grassbox off the product and empty.
3. Replace grassbox and lid carefully.
• Failure to fit the grassbox and lid correctly will
cause poor collection of grass clippings.
Replacing Plastic cutters (N)
•
Use only genuine Flymo replacement plastic
cutters specified for this product. These are
available from all Electrolux Outdoor Products
Service Centres and major retail outlets.
•
Plastic cutters must be replaced in pairs to retain
balance.
•
Two plastic cutters of the same type should be
fitted.
• Never fit a steel bar blade to this product.
To Replace Plastic Cutters
•
Disconnect from the mains electricity supply and
wait until the cutting head has stopped rotating.
Turn your product upside down.
1. Push plastic cutter towards centre of cutting disc.
Lift plastic cutter away from cutting head. (P)
2. If the plastic cutter is broken during use - lever
cutter out of the slot, and dispose of carefully.
3. Fit new plastic cutters into the slots at each side of
the cutting head and pull into place. (Q)
• IMPORTANT
ENSURE PLASTIC CUTTERS ARE CORRECTLY
LOCATED.
Storing your product
1. Your mains cable can be stored as illustrated in
figure S.
Your product can be stored in a hanging position.
• The back of the switch handle has a hanging
slot for storing the product on the wall.
1. Push the lower handle in on both sides (figure T)
and the handle will drop down.
2. Hang the product from a hook or suitable screw as
illustrated in figure V.
At the End of the Season
1. Replace plastic cutters, bolts, nuts or screws, if
necessary.
2. Clean your product thoroughly.
3. Ask your local Service Centre to clean the air filter
thoroughly and carry out any service or repairs
required.