Flymo 350/400 Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. Immediately disconnect from the mains electric ity 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 Height of Cut 4 If poor flotation persists Disconnect from the mains electricity supply and consult your local approved Service Centre Excessive Vibration 1 2 3 4 Disconnect from the mains electricity supply Check that the blade is fitted correctly If the blade is damaged or worn replace it with a new one If vibration persists Immediately disconnect from the mains electric ity supply and consult your local approved Service Centre Service Recommendations 1 We strongly recommend that your product is serv iced at least every twelve months more often in a professional 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 and2. a safe operating condition 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 Replace worn or damaged parts for safety 3 Only use the replacement blade blade bolt spac ers and impeller specified for this product 4 Be careful during adjustment of the lawnmower to prevent entrapment of the fingers between moving blades and fixed parts of the machine MAINS PLUG REPLACEMENT IMPORTANT If the plug supplied is cut off it should be destroyed There is an electric shock hazard if a cut off plug is inserted into a 13 amp socket 1 No earth required Flymo products are double insulated to EN60335 and under no circum stances should an earth be connected to any part of the product 2 Ensure the mains voltage suits your product 3 IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accor dance with the following code BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE The wire which is coloured BLUE must be con nected to the Terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK The wire which is coloured BROWN must be con nected to the Terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED 4 Itis important that the outer sheath is clamped correctly into the 3 pin plug 5 Ifin doubt consult your local Service Repairer or qualified electrician be
3. your lawnmower slightly G The switchbox is provided with a lock off button H1 to prevent accidental starting 7 Press and hold the lock off button H1 on the switchbox then squeeze one of the Start Stop levers towards the upper handle J 8 Continue to squeeze the start stop lever towards the upper handle and release the lock off button 9 When the lawnmower has reached full speed gen tly lower it onto the lawn e NOTE There are two start stop levers fitted Either one can be used for starting the lawnmower e IMPORTANT Do not use the start stop levers intermittently ool To Stop your Lawnmower 1 To prevent a ring being cut in your lawn tilt your lawnmower slightly G 2 Release the pressure on the Start Stop lever 1 Start mowing 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 Do Not Overload Your Mower Mowing 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 lawnmower which may cause damage When mowing in long thick grass a first cut with the cutting height set higher will help reduce the load See Adjusting the Cutting Height Always handle the blade with care sharp edges could cause
4. 4 100 RPM D 95 dB A VA E 95 dB A F 82 7 dB A Newton Aycliffe 22 10 2004 G 1 22 m s M Bowden H 7 5 kg Research amp Development Director Electrolux Outdoor Products Aycliffe Industrial Park NEWTON AYCLIFFE Co Durham DL5 6UP ENGLAND Telephone 00 44 1325 300303 Fax 00 44 1325 310339 Our policy of continuous improvement means that the specification of products may be altered from time to time without prior notice Electrolux Outdoor Products manufacture products for a number of well known brands under various registered patents designs and trademarks in several countries Electrolux Outdoor Products Ltd Registered Office Electrolux Works Oakley Road Luton LU4 9QQ Registered number 974979 England 2 The Electrolux Group The world s No 1 choice The Electrolux Group is the world s largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen cleaning and outdoor use More than 55 million Electrolux Group products such as refrigerators cookers washing machines vacuum clean ers chain saws and lawn mowers are sold each year to a value of approx USD 14 billion in more than 150 coun tries around the world 5119251 04
5. FiyMO Turbo Lite A Electrolux For all customer enquiries or for replacement parts contact 01325 300303 YF www flymo com gt lt eop customer services electrolux co uk Carton Contents 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 plastic handle knob x 2 instruction manual upper handle electric cable with moulded on plug lower handle fixing A 2 gt Ke Z l spanner scraper tool cutting height spacers urbo Lite 330 1 fitted to lawn mower amp 2 in loose parts pack Turbo Lite 350 400 1 fitted to lawnmower amp 3 in loose parts pack Safety Explanation of Symbols on the Turbo Lite Warning Read the user instructions carefully to make sure you understand all the controls and what they do Always keep the lawnmower on the ground when mowing Tilting or lifting the lawn mower may cause stones to be thrown out Keep bystanders away Do not mow whilst people especially children or pets are in the mowing area General T Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower Local regula tions may restrict the age of the operator 2 Only use the lawnmower in the manner and for the func
6. NG BEFORE ADJUSTING THE HANDLE e NOTE REMOVAL OF LOWER HANDLE FIXING PINS IS NOT REQUIRED TO ADJUST THE HAN DLE TO ADJUST THE HANDLE C 1 Hold handle as illustrated 2 Take the weight of the handle with your right hand 3 then grip the lower part of the handle with your left hand 4 and pull the lower handle towards you with your left hand 5 Move to forward or down position as required HANDLE IN FORWARD POSITION Follow procedure described in TO ADJUST THE HAN DLE and push handle forward until it stops HANDLE IN DOWN POSITION Follow procedure described in TO ADJUST THE HAN DLE and move handle downward until it stops NOTE The handle does not rest flat on the ground 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 comfort able operating position Starting and Stopping To Start your Lawnmower 1 Connect female extension cable connector to the back of the switchbox Turbo Lite 350 400 only D 2 Form loop in mains cable and push the loop through the slot as illustrated in picture E 3 To secure position loop over the hook and pull the cable back through the slot as illustrated in picture F Connect plug to mains and switch on Move handle to the mowing position To prevent a ring being cut in your lawn tilt
7. 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 guarantee the Service Centre will require proof of pur chase 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 Electrolux Outdoor Products in any manner what soever Guarantee amp Guarantee Policy If any part is found to be defective due to faulty manu facture within the guarantee period Electrolux Outdoor Products through its Authorised Service Repairers will effect the repair or replacement to the customer free of charge providing a The fault is reported directly to the Authorised Repairer b Proof of purchase is provided c The fault is not caused by misuse neglect or faulty adjustment by the user d The failure has not occurred through fair wear and tear e The machine has not been serviced or repaired taken apart or tampered with by any person not authorised by Electrolux Outdoor Products The machine has not been used for hire The machine is owned by the original purchaser The machine has not been used commercially This guarantee is additional to and in no way diminishes the customers statutory rights Failures due to the fol
8. fore the machine is used 6 A13 Amp fuse must be fitted to the Mains Plug 7 The normal plug fuse and household fuse only protect the electrical equipment and are nota safeguard against electrocution If your product is hard wired i e non detachable mains electric cable a conversion kit and exten sion cable is available from all Electrolux Outdoor Products Approved Service Centres which can be found in your local Yellow Pages Assembly lower handle slots Fitting the Lower Handles to Your Lawnmower A 1 Place the end of the lower handle into the slots 2 Secure lower handles to hood by firmly pushing fix ing pin through holes in hood and handle 3 Repeat on the other side e 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 Fitting Upper Handles to Lower Handles B 1 Ensure the upper handle is located correctly with the lock off button on the switchbox uppermost 2 Ensure the upper handle and the lower handle are aligned correctly 3 Insert the nut into the handle knob B1 4 Fit the bolts washers and handle knobs B2 5 Fit the cable to the handles with the clips provided Make sure the cable is not trapped between the upper and lower handles B3 Handle Adjustment PULL LOWER HANDLE e WARNING STOP THE LAWNMOWER AND WAIT UNTIL THE BLADE HAS STOPPED ROTAT I
9. ging is recyclable and plastic components have been labelled where practical for categorised recy cling e Awareness of the environment must be considered when disposing of end of life product e If necessary contact your local authority for disposal information tot The symbol 4 on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as house hold waste Instead it shall be handed over to the appli cable 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 other wise be caused by inappropriate 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 EC Declaration of Conformity I the undersigned M Bowden of Electrolux I the undersigned M Bowden of Electrolux l the undersigned M Bowden of Electrolux Outdoor Products Aycliffe Industrial Park Outdoor Products Aycliffe Industrial Park Outdoor Products Aycliffe Industrial Park NEWTON AYCLIFFE Co Durham DL5 NEWTON AYCLIFFE Co Durham DL5 NEWTON AYCLIFFE Co Durham DL5 6UP Certify that the product 6UP Certify that a sample of the above 6UP Certify that a sample of t
10. he above Category Electric Hover product has been tested using directive product has been tested using ISO 5349 as Make ssnss Electrolux Outdoor 81 1051 EEC as a guide The maximum A a guide The maximum weighted root Products weighted sound pressure level recorded at mean square value of vibration recorded at Conforms to the specifications of Directive operator position under free field semi ane operator s hand position was 2000 14 EEC choic chamber conditions was Type of Cutting Device Rotary Blade Type cnnan Ea R ERES A Identification of Series See Product Rating Label Widthiof CUl sasts sacieensiadassnasinnnacicaventandienintaionenaneeaas B Conformity Assessment Procedure ANNEX VI Speed of Rotation of Cutting Device s sssssceeeseeceees C Notified BOCy sssssnsesneeens I T S Cleeve Road Leatherhead Surrey KT22 7SB England Guaranteed sound power lEe Vel ssssssss22 222 D urrey Other Directives 98 37 EEC 89 336 EEC 73 23 EEC D Sound Power LeVel ss ssss 1 2 5 amp applicable standards EN61 000 3 2 EN61 000 3 3 EN5501 4 1 eve Ore EN55014 2 EN836 EN60335 1 EN60335 2 77 ValS Pee eee ES PePeeE CTE OPEC PEPE Tee COPCECCTT CTP ETT PEEL TCCLCET ETT Te PrTT G A TL330 A TL350 B 33 cm B 35 cm C 6 300 RPM C 4 100 RPM D 95 dB A D 96 dB A E 94 dB A E 95 dB A F 82 4 dB A F 85 7 dB A G 0 801 m s G 5 44 m s H 6 5 kg H 7 5 kg A TL400 B 40 cm C
11. injury USE GLOVES Never use more blade than 3 Cutting Height Spacers for the Turbo Lite 330 FA OR 4 Cutting Height Spacers for the Turbo Lite cutting HON 350 400 Spacers must only be fitted between the height blade and the fan and NEVER between the blade Spacers and the bolt 1 Remove the blade bolt and blade as described in Removing the Blade and Fan 2 For a Lower Cut Add spacers to a maximum of 3 for Turbo Lite 330 or 4 for Turbo Lite 350 400 L 3 For a Higher Cut Take spacers away 4 Refitthe blade as described in Fitting the Blade and Fan Removing the Blade and Fan 1 To remove the blade bolt hold the fan firmly and with the spanner provided loosen the blade bolt by turning it anti clockwise M Remove the blade bolt blade spacers and fan Inspect for damage and clean as necessary e Renew your metal blade after 50 hours mowing or 2 years whichever is the sooner regardless of condition w N e If the blade is cracked or damaged replace it with a new one e Never use a blade bolt if the insulated head is damaged cracked or missing 1 Ensure the fan is located correctly 2 Place the spacers onto the fan ensuring the pegs have located into the holes 3 Place the blade onto the spacers ensuring the pegs have located into the holes on the blade and ensur ing the blade is positioned as illustrated in Figure N Place the blade bolt through the centre hole
12. lowing are not covered therefore it is important that you read the instructions contained in this Operator s Manual and understand how to oper ate and maintain your machine f g p Failures not covered by guarantee K Replacing worn or damaged blades Failures as a result of not reporting an initial fault Failures as a result of sudden impact Failures as a result of not using the product in accordance with the instructions and recommen dations contained in this Operator s Manual Machines used for hire are not covered by this guarantee The following items listed are considered as wear ing parts and their life is dependent on regular maintenance and are therefore not normally sub ject to a valid warranty claim Blades Electric Mains cable Caution Electrolux Outdoor Products does not accept lia bility 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 com pany procedures and with the potential for recycling at the end of the products life e Packa
13. ng Do not use the lawnmower if the electric cables are damaged or worn Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity supply if the cable is cut or the insulation is dam aged 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 Your extension cable must be uncoiled coiled cables can overheat and reduce the efficiency of your mower Keep cable away from lawnmower always work away from the power point mowing up and down never in circles 7 Always switch off at the mains before disconnecting any plug cable connector or extension cable 8 Switch off remove plug from mains and examine electric supply cable for damage or ageing before winding cable for storage Do not repair a dam aged cable replace it with a new one Use only Flymo replacement cable 9 Always wind cable carefully avoiding kinking 10 Never carry the product by the cable 11 Never pull on the cable to disconnect any of the plugs 12 Use only on AC mains supply voltage shown on the product rating label 13 Flymo products are double insulated to EN60335 Under no circumstances should an earth be con nected 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 usi
14. ng 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 1 Use the lawnmower only in daylight or good artifi cial 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 direction on slopes Walk never run 7 Mowing on banks and slopes can be dangerous Do not mow on banks or steep slopes CABLES IMPORTANT Use only 1 00mm size cable up to 40 metres length maximum Maximum rating 1 00mm size cable 10 amps 250 volts AC THE TURBO LITE 330 IS SUPPLIED WITH CABLE WIRED DIRECTLY INTO THE PROD UCT THE TURBO LITE 350 400 IS SUPPLIED WITH AN ELECTRIC MAINS CABLE FITTED WITH A FEMALE CONNECTOR 1 Flymo Mains Cables and Extension Cables are available from your local Electrolux Outdoor Products Approved Service Centre 2 Do not wire an extension cable directly to your product yourself Please contact your local Electrolux Outdoor Products Approved Service Centre for further information on the connectors and kits available 3 Only use extension cables specifically designed for outdoor use CONNECTORS IMPORTANT Flymo connectors are sui
15. of the blade N Tighten down clockwise by hand Hold the fan firmly and tighten the blade bolt with the spanner provided Oo Turbo Lite 350 400 Cleaning USE GLOVES P It is very important that you keep your lawnmower clean Grass clippings left in any of the air intakes or under the hood could become a potential fire hazard 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 blade see Figure M to gain access to the fan and clean with a soft brush 4 Wipe over the surface of your lawnmower with a dry cloth e IMPORTANT Never use water for cleaning your lawnmower Do not clean with chemicals including petrol or sol vents some can destroy critical plastic parts At the End of the Mowing Season 1 Replace blade bolts nuts or screws if necessary 2 Clean your lawnmower 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 Lawnmower Ensure the blade is facing away from you Storing your Lawnmower Store in a dry place where your lawnmower is protected from damage 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
16. table for use with 2 core cable only Under no circumstances should these connectors be used for earthed products e All Flymo connectors and cables are of splash proof construction They are not waterproof and must not be left outside permanently nor should they be submerged or immersed in water Do not let cable lay or trail through pools of water or splashed with water from hose pipes 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 switching on the motor 13 Do not tilt lawnmower 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 both hands are in the operat ing position before returning the appliance to the ground 14 Never pick up or carry a mower when it is operat ing or still connected to the mains supply 15 Remove the plug from the mains before leaving the mower unattended for any peri od before clearing a blockage before checking cleaning or working on the appli ance if you hit an object Do not use your lawnmower until you are sure that the entire lawnmower is in
17. tions described in these instructions 3 Never operate the lawnmower 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 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 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 operator is responsible for following the warning and safety instructions in this manual and on the lawnmower Switch off Remove plug from mains before adjusting cleaning or if cable is entangled or dam aged Keep the cable away from the blade Beware of severing toes or hands Do not put hands or feet near a rotating blade Blade continues to rotate after the machine is switched off Wait until all machine components have completely stopped before touching them Do not mow in the rain or leave the lawn mower outdoors while raining Before use examine cable for damage replace it if there are signs of damage or agei
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