Starting And Stopping; Adjusting The Cutting Height; How To Use - Electrolux Flymo Mow n Vac Important Information Manual

13. Do not tilt the product when the motor is running,
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 operator.
Always ensure that the hand is in the operating
position before returning the appliance to the
ground.
14. Never pick up or carry a product when it is
operating or still connected to the mains supply.
15. Remove the plug from the mains :
- before leaving the product unattended for any
period;
- before clearing a blockage;
- before checking, cleaning or working on the
appliance;
Assembly of lower handle to hood (A)
1. Place the ends of the lower handle into the slots
ensuring that the joint is facing the correct way (A1).
2. Secure lower handle to hood by firmly pushing
fixing pin through holes in hood and handle (A2).
3. Repeat on the other side.
• NOTE
Should a problem occur when securing handle
with the fixing pin, carefully lever the pin out of
location and repeat steps 1 to 3 above.
Assembly of handle tube to joint (B)
1. Ensure that the joint is centralised on the lower handle.
2. Line up the hole in the joint with the hole in the
lower handle
3. Insert the square headed bolt through the hole in the
joint and the hole in the lower handle.
E1 - Lock-off button, E2 - Switch lever
Starting
1. Hold as illustrated in Figure E.
2. To start, press the lock-off button down, whilst
pressing the lock-off button, squeeze the switch lever.
F - Highest height of cut - This symbol visible after
fitting
G - Lowest height of cut - This symbol visible after
fitting
• THERE ARE 2 CUTTING HEIGHTS (F & G)
• Height of cut is adjusted by turning over the
cutting head.
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Disconnect from the mains electricity supply and
wait until the cutting head has stopped rotating.
Turn your product upside down.
To Remove the Cutting Head and Fan (H)
1. Hold the fan firmly and twist the cutting head anti-
clockwise as illustrated.
1. Start at the edge of the lawn nearest to the power
point so the cable is laid out on the lawn you have
already cut. (K)
2. Cut your grass twice a week during the growing
season, your lawn will suffer if more than a third of
its length is cut at one time.
Safety Precautions
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Maintenance and storage
1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the
2. Check the grassbox frequently for wear or
3. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
4. Only use the replacement spare parts and
5. Be careful during adjustment of the product to
Assembly Instructions
4. Insert an M6 nut into the lower wing knob.
5. Fit washer, then wing knob and tighten.
6. Insert handle tube into joint, lining up the holes.
7. Insert screw through joint and handle tube. Fit M5
Assembly of switch handle to handle tube (C)
1. Insert the handle tube into the switch handle,
2. Push bolt through the holes.
3. Insert M6 nut into the upper wing knob.
4. Fit washer, then wing knob and tighten.
Cable clips (D)
1. Fit the cable to the handles with the clips provided.
2. Ensure the the cable is secured under the clip on

Starting and Stopping

Stopping
1. To stop your product, release the switch lever.

Adjusting the Cutting Height

2. Hold the cutting head in the centre and remove as
3. Hold fan in the centre and remove as illustrated.
4. Inspect for damage and clean as necessary.
To Refit the Fan and the Cutting Head (J)
1. Replace the fan as illustrated.
2. Replace the cutting head, adjusting the height of
3. Hold the fan firmly and twist the cutting head
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How to Use

Do Not Overload Your Product
Using in long thick grass may cause the motor speed to
drop, you will hear a change in the motor sound. If the
motor speed drops you may overload your product
which may cause damage. When using in long thick
grass a first cut with the cutting height set higher will
help reduce the load. See Adjusting the Cutting Height.
if you hit an object. Do not use your product until
you are sure that the entire product is in a safe
operating condition;
if the product starts to vibrate abnormally. Check
immediately. Excessive vibration can cause injury.
product is in safe working condition.
deterioration.
accessories specified for your product.
prevent entrapment of the fingers between moving
cutting parts and fixed parts of the machine.
nut and tighten screw.
ensuring the handle is in an upright position and
lining up the holes.
the hood.
illustrated.
cut as required.
clockwise, as illustrated.
IMPORTANT
ENSURE FAN AND CUTTING HEAD ARE
CORRECTLY LOCATED
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