Adjusting The Cutting Height; Handle Adjustment; Starting And Stopping - Flymo Hover Vac 250 Original Instructions Manual

a WARNING! Always handle the blade with care -
sharp edges could cause injury. USE GLOVES.
Never use more than 3 cutting height spacers.
Spacers must only be fitted between the blade
and the fan and NEVER between the blade and
the bolt.
1. Remove the blade bolt, and blade as described in
"Removing the Blade and Fan".
Removing the Blade and Fan
1. To remove the blade bolt, hold the fan firmly and with
the spanner provided loosen the blade bolt by turning
it anti-clockwise. (L)
2. Remove the blade bolt, blade, spacers and fan. (M)
3. Inspect for damage and clean as necessary.
NOTE: Renew your metal blade after 50 hours mowing
or 2 years whichever is the sooner - regardless of
condition.
Fitting the Blade and Fan
a WARNING! If the blade is cracked or damaged
replace it with a new one.
a WARNING! Never use a blade bolt if the insulated
head is damaged, cracked, or missing.
1. Ensure the fan is located correctly.
a WARNING! Stop the lawnmower and wait until
the blade has stopped rotating before adjusting
the handle.
NOTE: Removal of lower handle fixing pins is not
required to adjust the handle.
Handle in forward position (C)
1. Push the handle inwards from both sides.
2. Move the handle forward until it stops.
To start your lawnmower
1. EU models: Connect female extension cable
connector to the back of the switchbox.
2. Form loop in mains cable and push the loop through
the slot as illustrated. (D)
3. To secure, position loop over the hook and pull the
cable back through the slot as illustrated. (E)
4. Connect plug to mains and switch on.
5. To prevent a ring being cut in your lawn and to clear
any residual grass, tilt your lawnmower slightly. (F)
NOTE: The switchbox is provided with a lock-off
button to prevent accidental starting. (G1)
1. Press and hold the lock-off button on the switchbox,
then squeeze one of the start/stop levers towards the
upper handle. (H)
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. (J)

ADJUSTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT

REMOVING AND FITTING THE FAN BLADE

HANDLE ADJUSTMENT

STARTING AND STOPPING

HOW TO USE
2. For a Lower Cut – Add spacers.
3. For a Higher Cut – Take spacers away.
4. Refit the blade as described in "Fitting the Blade and
Fan".
Always ensure the text 'THIS SIDE TO GRASS' will
be facing the grass when the product is in the mowing
position. (L)
2. Place the spacers onto the fan ensuring the pegs have
located into the holes.
3. Place the blade onto the spacers ensuring the pegs
have located into the holes on the blade and ensuring
the blade is positioned as illustrated. (M)
4. Place the blade bolt through the centre hole of the
blade. (M)
5. Tighten down clockwise by hand.
6. Hold the fan firmly and tighten the blade bolt with the
spanner provided.
Handle in down position (C)
1. Push the handle inwards from both sides.
2. Move the handle downward until it stops.
NOTE: The handle does not rest flat on the ground.
Handle in operating position
Adjustment is not required to move the handle to the
operating position. Simply pull down from the forward
position or lift up from the down position until the handle is
in the most comfortable operating position.
2. Continue to squeeze the start/stop lever towards the
upper handle and release the lockoff button.
3. When the lawnmower has reached full speed gently
lower it onto the lawn.
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. To prevent a ring being cut in your lawn and to clear
any residual grass, tilt your lawnmower slightly. (F)
2. Release the pressure on the start/stop lever.
2. Cut your grass twice a week during the growing
season. Your lawn will suffer if more than a third of its
length is cut at one time.
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