Operation - Flymo EasiGlide 300 Operator's Manual

Maintenance and storage
a) Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the machine is in safe work-
ing condition.
b) Check the grass collector frequently for wear or deterioration.
c) Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
d) On machines with multi blade, take care as rotating one blade can cause
other blades rotate.
e) Be careful during adjustment of the machine to prevent entrapment of the
fingers between moving blades and fixed parts of the machine.
f) Always allow the machine to cool down before storing.
g) When servicing the blades be aware that, even though the power source is
switched off, the blades can still be moved.
h) Use only genuine replacement parts and accessories.
Additional safety warnings
Electrical safety
DANGER! Cardiac arrest!
This product makes an electromagnetic field while it operates. This field
may under some conditions interfere with active or passive medical
implants. To decrease the risk of conditions that can possibly injure or
kill, we recommend persons with medical implants to speak with their
physician and the medical implant manufacturer before you operate the
product.
Before use, examine the cable for signs of damage or ageing. If the cable is
found to be defective, take the product to an authorised Service Centre and
have the cable replaced.
Do not use the product if the electric cables are damaged or worn.
Immediately disconnect from the mains if the cable is cut, or the insulation is
damaged. Do not touch the electric cable until the cable has been disconnected.
Do not repair a cut or damaged cable. Replace it with a new one.
The extension cable must be uncoiled. Coiled cables can overheat and reduce
the efficiency of your mower.
Keep the extension cable away from product, always work away from the power
point mowing up and down, never in circles.
Do not pull cable around sharp objects.
Always switch off at the mains before disconnecting any plug, cable connector or
extension cable.
Stop the motor, disconnect the mains and examine the cable for damage or
ageing before you wind the cable for storage. Do not repair a damaged cable,
replace it with a new one. Use only genuine replacement cable.
Always wind the cable carefully, avoid kinking.
Do not carry the product by the cable.
Do not pull on the cable to disconnect any of the plugs.
Use only on AC mains supply voltage shown on the product rating label.
Our products are double insulated to EN60335. Do not connect an earth to any
part of the product.
Check the working area for hidden cables.
Do not use for pond care or close to water.
Personal safety
DANGER! Risk of suffocation!
Small parts can be easily swallowed. There is also a risk that the polybag
can suffocate toddlers. Keep toddlers away when you assemble the
product.
Let the hover mower to cool down for at least 30 minutes before storage or
maintenance.
If blockage of cutting element stop product and check.
Do not tilt the machine into the direction of the user.
Do not move backwards.
Stay alert during operation.
Do not use in explosive atmosphere.
Do not operate the product when you are tired, ill or under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or medicine or you exhausted.
Do not overload the mower.
Use gloves, wear slip resistant shoes and wear eye protection.
Do not use under wet conditions.
Do not use on wet grass.
Do not disassemble the product further than the delivery status.
Only start the mower with an upright standing handle.
Do not use the start levers alternately.
Use the handles carefully.
Safety Cut-Out
The motor is protected by a Safety Cut-Out which is activated when the blade
becomes jammed or if the motor is overloaded. When this occurs, stop and dis-
connect the product from the mains. The Safety Cut-Out will only reset when
you release the start / stop lever. Clear any obstruction and wait for a few minutes
for the Safety Cut-Out to reset before you continue to use the product.
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2. ASSEMBLY
DANGER! Risk of injury!
Cut injury when the product starts accidentally.
v Wait for the blade to stop, disconnect the product from the
mains and use gloves before you assemble the product.
To assemble the lower handle [ Fig. A1 ]:
1. Place the end of the lower handle
(1)
2. Secure the lower handles to the deck
(3)
pin through the holes in the deck
3. Repeat on the other side.
NOTE: Should a problem occur when securing the handle to the deck
with the fixing pin, carefully lever fixing pin out of location and repeat steps
1 to 3 above.
To assemble the upper handle [ Fig. A2 / A3 ]:
1. Make sure that the upper handle
(5)
lock-off button on the switchbox facing upwards.
2. Make sure that the upper handle
correctly.
3. Insert the nut into the handle knob
(8) (7)
4. Fit the bolts , the washers , the handle knob
cable hooks * (H) onto the handles
(H)
* The mains cable hooks are selected models only.
5. Attach the cable (9) to the handles
(9)
Make sure that the cable is not trapped between the upper
handle (4) and lower handle (1) .

3. OPERATION

DANGER! Risk of injury!
Cut injury when the product starts accidentally.
v Wait for the blade to stop, disconnect the product from
the mains and use gloves before you adjust or transport
the product.
To connect the mower [ Fig. O1 / O2 ]:
DANGER! Electric shock!
To avoid damage to the mains cable
must be inserted into the cable lock
v Before you operate insert the mains cable
lock (L) .
1. Form a loop in the mains cable (11)
(12)
slot in the switchbox and pull tight.
2. Connect the mains cable (11) into a 230 V mains socket.
To adjust the cutting height [ Fig. O3 / O4 / O5 ]:
CAUTION! Do not use more than 3 cutting height spac-
ers (13) . The cutting height spacers
the blade (14) and the fan (15) . Do not fit the cutting height spacers
(13) between the blade (14) and the blade bolt
1. To remove the blade bolt (16) , hold the fan
bolt (16) with the spanner (17) provided.
2. Remove the blade bolt (16) , the blade
and the fan (15) .
3. Inspect for damage and clean as necessary.
(15)
4. Put the fan on the product.
(15)
Make sure that the fan is fully in place and the hole of the fan is inline
up with the threaded hole.
(13)
5. Put the cutting height spacers
Higher Cut – less cutting height spacers
Lower Cut – more cutting height spacers
Make sure that the pegs have located into the holes.
(14)
6. Put the blade on by aligning the D-shaped holes onto the cutting
height spacers (13) .
Make sure that the pegs have located into the holes on the blade.
7. Put the blade bolt (16) through the centre hole of the blade
(16)
8. Tighten down the blade bolt clockwise by hand.
9. Hold the fan (15) firmly and tighten the blade bolt
provided.
(1) into the slots on the deck (2) .
(2)
by firmly pushing fixing
(2) (1)
and handle .
(4) is located correctly with the safety
(4) and the lower handle (1) are aligned
(6) (if necessary).
(6)
and the mains
(1) / (4) in the correct positions.
(1) / (4) with the clips (10) provided.
(11) , the mains cable (11)
(L) .
(11) into the cable
, insert the loop into the cable lock
(13) must only be fitted between
(16) .
(15) firmly and loosen the blade
(14) , the cutting height spacers (13)
(15)
onto the fan .
(14) .
(16) with the spanner (17)
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