Adjusting The Cutting Height - Flymo Original Instructions Manual

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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.
2. Mow twice a week during the growing season,
your lawn will suffer if more than a third of its
length is cut at one time and this may also result
in poor collection.
Do Not Overload Your Mower
Mowing long thick grass may cause the motor speed
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6. Press and hold the lock-off button (H) on the
7. Continue to squeeze the start/stop lever towards
8. When the lawnmower has reached full speed gen-
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 inter-
mittently
To Stop your Lawnmower
1. To prevent a ring being cut in your lawn and to clear
2. Release the pressure on the Start/Stop lever.
How to Mow

Adjusting the Cutting Height

The switchbox is provided with a lock-off button (H1)
to prevent accidental starting.
switchbox, then squeeze one of the Start/Stop
levers towards the upper handle (J).
the upper handle and release the lock-off button.
tly lower it onto the lawn.
any residual grass in the collection chute, tilt your
lawnmower slightly (G).
to drop, you will hear a change in the motor sound.
If the motor speed drops you may overload your
lawnmower which may cause damage. When mow-
ing in long thick grass a first cut with the cutting
height set higher will help reduce the load. See Ad-
justing the Cutting Height.
REMEMBER: For best grass collection always mow
in a straight line, do not swing the lawnmower from
side to side.
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 be-
tween the blade and the bolt.
1. Remove the blade bolt, and blade as described in
Removing the Blade and Fan.
2. For a Lower Cut - Add spacers to a maximum of 3.
3. For a Higher Cut - Take spacers away.
4. Refit the blade as described in Fitting the Blade
and Fan.