User manual FLYMO MICRO COMPACT 300+

[. . . ] FO T IN AN O RT e use ence I M P befor refer ure ead r fut R n fo retai & IO M AT R N For all customer enquiries or for replacement parts, contact:- 01325 300303 www. flymo. com eop. customer. services@electrolux. co. uk 1 Carton Contents switchbox start/stop lever cable clip x 2 nut x 2 (if applicable) bolt x 2 upper handle plastic handle knob x 2 washer x 2 lower handle electric cable with moulded on plug grassbox fixing pin x 2 hood instruction manual spanner/scraper tool cutting height spacers (1 fitted to lawnmower & 2 in loose parts pack IMPORTANT !Please check the contents of the carton are correct BEFORE assembling your new Flymo product. IF ANY PARTS ARE MISSING CONTACT:Electrolux Outdoor Products Customer Service Department direct Telephone : 01325 300303 Fax : 01325 318193 Safety If not used properly this lawnmower can be dangerous!This lawnmower 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 lawnmower. [. . . ] The normal plug fuse and household fuse only protect the electrical equipment and are not a safeguard against electrocution. If your product is hard wired i. e. non-detachable mains electric cable, a conversion kit and extension cable is available from all Electrolux Outdoor Products Approved Service Centres which can be found in your local Yellow Pages. A lower handle Assembly Instructions B lock-off button handle knob nut washer fixing pin Fitting the Lower Handles to Your Lawnmower (A) 1. Secure lower handles to hood by firmly pushing fixing pin through holes in hood and handle. · NOTE: Should a problem occur when securing handle to hood with the fixing pin, carefully lever fixing pin out of location and repeat steps 1 to 3 above. Ensure the upper handle is located correctly with the lock-off button on the switchbox uppermost. Make sure the cable is not trapped between the handles. bolt 4 · WARNING!STOP THE LAWNMOWER AND WAIT UNTIL THE BLADE HAS STOPPED ROTATING BEFORE ADJUSTING THE HANDLE. REMOVAL OF LOWER HANDLE FIXING PINS IS NOT REQUIRED TO ADJUST THE HANDLE TO ADJUST THE HANDLE (C) 1. HANDLE IN FORWARD POSITION Follow procedure described in "TO ADJUST THE HANDLE" and push handle forward until it stops. HANDLE IN DOWN POSITION Follow procedure described in "TO ADJUST THE HANDLE" and move handle downward until it stops. . 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. Handle Adjustment C PULL LOWER HANDLE FORWARD POSITION DOWN POSITION OPERATING POSITION Fitting the grassbox · IMPORTANT!Before using your lawnmower - make sure the grassbox is securely located inside the lip on the hood indicated in figure D. Removing and Emptying the grassbox · Stop the lawnmower and wait until the blade has stopped rotating BEFORE removing the grassbox. Hold the grassbox by the moulded handle recess and support grassbox base with the other hand. Move grassbox to emptying site and press release button to open grassbox as in figure E. Ensure the grassbox is clean BEFORE closing and refitting the grassbox. The grassbox should be in the closed position prior to fitting. Grassbox D E lip on the hood To Start your Lawnmower 1. Form loop in mains cable and push the loop through the slot as illustrated in picture (F) 2. To secure, position loop over the hook and pull the cable back through the slot as illustrated in picture (G). To prevent a ring being cut in your lawn and to clear any residual grass in the collection chute, tilt your lawnmower slightly (H). The switchbox is provided with a lock-off button (J1) to prevent accidental starting. Starting and Stopping F G H J 1 5 Starting and Stopping cont. . . Press and hold the lock-off button (J) on the switchbox, then squeeze one of the Start/Stop levers towards the upper handle (K). [. . . ] * Failures as a result of not using the product in accordance with the instructions and recommendations contained in this Operator's Manual. * The following items listed are considered as wearing parts and their life is dependent on regular maintenance and are, therefore not normally subject to a valid warranty claim: Blades, Electric Mains cable. Electrolux Outdoor Products does not accept liability under the warranty for defects caused in whole or part, directly or indirectly by the fitting of replacement parts or additional parts that are not either manufactured or approved by Electrolux Outdoor Products, or by the machine having been modified in any way Environmental Information Electrolux Outdoor Products are manufactured under an Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) using, where practical, components manufactured in the most environmentally responsible manner, according to company procedures, and with the potential for recycling at the end of the products' life. · Packaging is recyclable and plastic components have been labelled (where practical) for categorised recycling. [. . . ]