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General
1. This product is not intended for use by persons (in-
cluding children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervi-
sion or instruction concerning the use of the prod-
uct by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the product. Local regulations may
restrict the age of the operator.
2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with the
instructions to use the machine.
3. Stop using the machine while people, especially
children, or pets are nearby.
4. Only use the lawnmower in the manner and for
the functions described in these instructions.
5. Never operate the lawnmower when you are tired, ill
or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.
6. The operator or user is responsible for acci-
dents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.
Electrical
1. The British Standards Institute recommend the use
of a Residual Current Device (R.C.D.) with a tripping
current of not more than 30mA. Even with a R.C.D.
installed 100% safety cannot be guaranteed and
safe working practice must be followed at all times.
Check your R.C.D. every time you use it.
2. Before use, examine cable for damage, replace
it if there are signs of damage or ageing.
3. Do not use the lawnmower if the electric cables
are damaged or worn
4. Immediately disconnect from the mains electric-
ity supply if the cable is cut, or the insulation is
damaged. Do not touch the electric cable until
the electrical supply has been disconnected.
Do not repair a cut or damaged cable. Replace
it with a new one.
5. Your extension cable must be uncoiled, coiled
cables can overheat and reduce the efficiency
of your mower.
6. Keep cable away from lawnmower, always work
away from the power point mowing up and
down, never in circles.
7. Do not pull cable around sharp objects.
8. Always switch off at the mains before disconnecting
any plug, cable connector or extension cable.
9. Switch off, remove plug from mains and exam-
ine electric supply cable for damage or ageing
before winding cable for storage. Do not repair
a damaged cable, replace it with a new one.
Use only Flymo replacement cable.
10. Always wind cable carefully, avoiding kinking.
11. Never carry the product by the cable.
12. Never pull on the cable to disconnect any of the plugs.
13. Use only on AC mains supply voltage shown on
the product rating label.
14. Our products are double insulated to EN60335.
Under no circumstance should an earth be con-
nected to any part of the product.
Preparation
1. While using your product always wear substan-
tial footwear and long trousers.
2. Make sure the lawn is clear of sticks, stones, bones,
wire and debris; they could be thrown by the blade.
3. Before using the machine and after any impact,
check for signs of wear or damage and repair as
necessary.
4. Replace worn or damaged blades together with
their fixings in sets to preserve balance.
Use
1. Use the lawnmower only in daylight or good arti-
ficial light.
2. Avoid operating your lawnmower in wet grass,
where feasible.
3. Take care in wet grass, you may lose your footing.
4. On slopes, be extra careful of your footing and
wear non-slip footwear.
5. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
6. Exercise extreme caution when changing direc-
tion on slopes. Walk never run.
7. Mowing on banks and slopes can be danger-
ous. Do not mow on banks or steep slopes.
8. Do not walk backwards when mowing, you could trip.
9. Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you.
10. Switch off before pushing the mower over sur-
faces other than grass.
11. Never operate the lawnmower with damaged
guards or without guards in place.
12. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting
means at all times and especially when switch-
ing on the motor.
13. Do not tilt lawnmower when the motor is run-
ning, except when starting and stopping. In this
case, do not tilt more than absolutely necessary
and lift only the part which is away from the op-
erator. Always ensure that both hands are in
the operating position before returning the appli-
ance to the ground.
14. Never pick up or carry a mower when it is oper-
ating or still connected to the mains supply.
15. Remove the plug from the mains :
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before leaving the mower unattended for any period;
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before clearing a blockage;
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before checking, cleaning or working on the ap-
pliance;
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if you hit an object. Do not use your lawnmower
until you are sure that the entire lawnmower is
in a safe operating condition.;
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if the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally. Check
immediately. Excessive vibration can cause injury.
Maintenance and storage
1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
the lawnmower is in safe working condition.
2. Check the grassbox/grassbag frequently for
wear or deterioration.
3. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
4. Only use the replacement blade, blade bolt,
spacer and impeller specified for this product.
5. Be careful during adjustment of the lawnmower
to prevent entrapment of the fingers between
moving blades and fixed parts of the machine.
6. If during the life of the product, the belt begins to
slip. Return the product to an Authorised Serv-
ice Dealer for maintenance.
7. Store in a cool dry place and out of reach of
children. Do not store outdoors.
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