User manual
• It is very important that you keep your product clean.
Grass clippings left in any of the air intakes or under
the hood could become a potential fire hazard
Cleaning (Q)
1. Remove grass from under the hood with a piece of
wood or similar.
2. Using a soft brush - remove grass clippings from all
air intakes.
3. Remove the cutting head, (see fig K), to gain access
to the fan and clean with a soft brush.
4 . Wipe over the surface of your product with a dry cloth.
• I M P O R TA N T: Never use water for cleaning your product.
Do not clean with chemicals, including petrol, or solvents -
some can destroy critical plastic parts.
At the End of the Cutting Season
1 . Replace plastic cutters, bolts, nuts or screws, if necessary.
2. Clean your product thoroughly.
3 . Ask your local Service Centre to clean the air filter thor-
oughly and carry out any service or repairs required.
4. Make sure that the electric cable is coiled properly.
Carrying your Product: Hold as illustrated in Figure R.
Ensure the blade is facing away from you.
Storing your Product (S): Store in a dry place where
your product is protected from damage.
Q
Fault Finding Hints
Fails to Operate
1. Is the Power Turned On?
2. Check the fuse in the plug, if blown replace.
3. Fuse continues to blow?
Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity
supply and consult your local approved Service Centre .
Poor Flotation
1. Disconnect from the mains electricity supply.
2 . Clean the underside of the hood and the fan blades.
3. Raise to a higher height of cut. See Adjusting the
Cutting Height.
4. If poor flotation persists?
Disconnect from the mains electricity supply and
consult your local approved Service Centre .
Excessive Vibration
1. Disconnect from the mains electricity supply.
2. Replace broken or missing plastic cutters.
3. Check plastic cutters and cutting head are fitted cor-
rectly and securely located.
4. If vibration persists?
Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity
supply and consult your local approved Service Centre .
Service Recommendations
1. We strongly recommend that your product is serviced
at least every twelve months, more often in a profes-
sional application.
2. Always use genuine Flymo Spare Parts.
3. Prepacked spares are available from most Electrolux
Outdoor Products stockists.
4. Your product is uniquely identified by a silver and
black product rating label
5. If you have a problem with your machine contact
your local Approved Service Centre ensuring you
have full details of your product as described on the
product rating label.
6. Should it be necessary for work to be carried out
by your Service Centre, it is important to take
your complete machine including cable and any
extension cables used.
A network of specialist dealers can be found in your
local Yellow Pages.
To obtain service on your Flymo product simply tele-
phone or visit your local Service Centre.
Should you require service under the terms of our guaran-
tee the Service Centre will require proof of purchase.
All of the centres listed stock genuine Flymo Spare Parts.
NOTE: Our Service Repairers act on their own behalf
and are not empowered to commit or legally bind
E l e c t r olux Outdoor Products in any manner whatsoever.
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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 com-
pany 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.
• Awareness of the environment must be considered
when disposing of ‘end-of-life’ product.
• If necessary, contact your local authority for disposal
information.
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates
that this product may not be treated as household waste.
Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection
point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative consequences for the environment
and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inap-
propriate waste handling of this product.
For more detailed information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local council office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
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