Safety
If not used properly this product can be dangerous! This product can cause serious injury to the
operator and others, the warnings and safety instructions must be followed to ensure reasonable
safety and efficiency in using this product. The operator is responsible for following the warning and
safety instructions in this manual and on the product. Never use the product unless the grassbox or
guards provided by the manufacturer are in the correct position.
Explanation of Symbols on your product
Warning
Read the user instructions carefully to
make sure you understand all the controls
and what they do.
Always keep the product on the ground when
operating. Tilting or lifting the product may
cause stones to be thrown out.
Keep bystanders away. Do not mow
whilst people especially children or pets
are in the area.
Beware of sharp blades - remove plug
from mains before maintenance or if
cable is damaged.
Blades continue to rotate after the
machine is switched off.
Keep the cable supply away from the
cutting means
General
1. This product is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction
concerning the use of the product 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. Only use the product in the manner and for the
functions described in these instructions.
3. Never operate the product when you are tired,
ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or
medicine.
4. The operator or user is responsible for
accidents or hazards occurring to other people
or their property.
Electrical
1. The British Standards Institute recommend the
use of a Residual Current Circuit 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 product if the electric cables are
damaged or worn
4. Immediately disconnect from the mains
electricity 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 product.
6. Keep cable away from product, 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
examine 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. Flymo Products are double insulated to
EN60335. Under no circumstance should an
earth be connected to any part of the product.
Preparation
1. While using your product always wear
substantial 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 product 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 product only in daylight or good
artificial light.
2. Avoid operating your product 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. Use across the face of slopes, never up and
down.
6. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes. Walk never run.
7. Using on banks and slopes can be dangerous.
Do not use on banks
or steep slopes.
8. Do not walk backwards when operating, you
could trip.
9. Never cut grass by pulling the product towards
you.
10. Switch off before pushing the mower over
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