Flymo 320 Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. Flymo Venturer 320 a Electrolux For all customer enquiries or for replacement parts contact 01325 300303 www flymo com gt lt eop customer services electrolux co uk Carton Contents lower handles safety flap lower handle 4 fixing screws motor cover wheel assembly x2 s rolle amp rear height switchbox plastic handle knob grassbox upper grassbox lower electric cable with moulded on plug spanner scraper tool adjustment assembly instruction deck 1 lever each side manual 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 01325 318193 Safety e w x Explanation of Symbols on the Venturer 320 Warning Read the user instructions carefully to make sure you understand all the con trols and what they do Always keep the lawnmower on the ground when mowing Tilting or lifting the lawnmower may cause stones to be thrown out Keep bystanders away Do not mow whilst people especially children or pets are in the mowing area 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 ensur2. 14 EEC choic chamber conditions was Type of Cutting Device Rotary Blade Identification of Series See Product Rating Label Conformity Assessment Procedure ANNEX VI Speed of Rotation of Cutting Device Notified BOdy ssseessseeeeee 1 T S Cleeve Road Leatherhead Guaranteed sound power level Surrey KT22 7SB England Measured Sound Power Level Other Directives 98 37 EEC 89 336 EEC 73 23 EEC amp applicable standards EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 EN55014 1 EN55014 2 EN60335 1 EN60335 2 77 2 850 RPM 86 dB A 85 dB A 77 0 dB A 1 17 m s 10 5 kg Electrolux Outdoor Products Ex Aycliffe Industrial Park online bigs a Newton Aycliffe 22 10 2004 i M Bowden ENGLAND R h amp Devel t Direct Telephone 00 44 1325 300303 Fax 00 44 1325 310339 eseale EYEIOPMENE rector 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 A 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 E
3. 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 e Flymo connectors are suitable 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 splashproof 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 MAINS PLUG REPLACEMENT IMPORTANT e Ifthe 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 circumstances 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 connect ed 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 l
4. ade bolts nuts or screws if necessary 2 Clean your lawnmower thoroughly 3 Make sure that the electric cable is coiled properly toring your Lawnmower Store in a dry place where our lawnmower is protected from damage Fault Finding Hints Fails to Operate 1 Is the correct Starting procedure being followed See To Start your Lawnmower Is the Power Turned On Check the fuse in the plug if blown replace Fuse continues to blow Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity supply and consult your local approved Service Centre Poor Grass Collection 1 Disconnect from the mains electricity supply 2 Clean the outside of the air intakes the discharge chute and the underside of the deck 3 Raise to a higher height of cut See Cutting Height Adjustment Clean Fan Blades If poor collection persists Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity supply and consult your local approved Service Centre RON as Excessive Vibration 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 turn the blade through 180 by first loosening the blade bolt turning the blade and re tight ening the blade bolt 5 If vibration persists Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity supply and consult your local approved Service Centre Lawnm
5. ck off button P on the switch box then squeeze one of the Start Stop levers towards the upper handle Q 6 Continue to squeeze the start stop lever towards the upper handle and release the lock off button R 7 Lower the lawnmower to its proper operating posi tion and commence mowing NOTE There are two start stop levers fitted Either one can be used for starting the lawn mower IMPORTANT Do not use the start stop levers intermittently To Stop your Lawnmower 1 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 S 2 Mow twice a week during the growing season your lawn will suffer if more than a third of its length is cut at one time and this may also result in poor collection 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 Cutting Height Adjustment Always handle the blade with care sharp edges could cause injury USE GLOVES 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 f turning it anti clockwise T blade b
6. e reason able 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 Never use the mower unless the grassbox or guards provided by the manufacturer are in the correct position Switch off Remove plug from mains before adjusting cleaning or if cable is entangled or damaged 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 General 1 Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower Local reg ulations may restrict the age of the operator Only use the lawnmower in the manner and for the functions described in these instructions Never operate the lawnmower when you are tired ill or under the influence of alcohol drugs or medicine The operator or user is responsible for acci dents or hazards occurring to other people or their property Electrical 1 10 11 12 13 14 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 safe ty cannot be guaranteed and safe working
7. et ter L or coloured RED 4 Itis important that the outer sheath is clamped cor rectly into the 3 pin plug 5 If in doubt consult your local Service Repairer or qualified electrician before the machine is used 6 A13 Amp fuse must be fitted to the Mains Plug 7 The normal plug fuse and household fuse only pro tect the electrical equipment and are not a safe guard against electrocution 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 ound in your local Yellow Pages Assembly Instructions ensure the point of the screw stays inside the handle Assembly of Lower Handles to Deck 1 Locate 2 screws into the holes in the handles 2 Using a pozidrive screwdriver secure the screws into the lower handles ensuring the point of the screw stays inside the handle A 3 Insert lower handles with screws attached into the deck and fully tighten screws B NOTE The screw will form its own thread Assembly of Upper Handles to Lower Handles 1 Ensure the upper handle is located correctly with the lock off button on the switchbox upper most 2 Ensure the upper handle and the lower handle are aligned correctly C Insert the nut C1 into the handle knob Fit the bolts washers and handle knobs C Fit the cable to the handles with the cl
8. ift the lever out of location and rotate the roller to the desired position G 3 Using the same height adjustment position repeat the procedure for the other lever mounting 2 plate Grassbox Fitting Fully Assembled Grassbox to Lawnmower See Fig L 1 Lift safety flap 2 Make sure the discharge chute is clean and free from debris 3 Locate fully assembled grassbox onto 2 location points at the rear of the deck 4 Locate safety flap onto the top of the grassbox Ensure the grassbox is securely located e IMPORTANT AFTER FITTING ENSURE NO GAP REMAINS BETWEEN THE SAFETY FLAP AND THE GRASSBOX Removal is the reverse procedure For larger areas of grass where grass collection is not required you can use your lawnmower without the grassbox Ensure the Safety Flap is fully closed The design of the safety flap permits the cut grass to be discharged downward behind the machine Starting and Stopping To Start your Lawnmower 1 Form loop in mains cable and push the loop through the slot M 2 To secure position loop over the hook and pull the cable back through the slot N 3 Connect plug to mains and switch on 4 Tilt the handle downwards to slightly raise the front of the lawnmower and to reduce the risk of lawn damage whilst starting The switchbox is provided with a lock off button P1 to prevent accidental starting 5 Press and hold the lo
9. ips provid ed Make sure the cable is not trapped between the upper and lower handles aR Grassbox Assembly D 1 Locate grassbox upper into grassbox lower Align clips ensure all clips are correctly located 2 Clip the two halves together 3 Ensure all clips are securely connected Cutting Height Adjustment Wheels Front Cutting Height Adjustment Height of cut is adjusted by raising or lower ing the front wheels and rear roller NOTE The wheels and the roller must be adjusted to the same position HEIGHT OF CUT WHEEL ROLLER Low Hole 1 Position H to remove Medium Hole 2 Position J turn anti clockwise High Hole 3 Position K e NOTE A medium height of cut is recommended for most lawns 1 To remove the wheel assembly turn the wheel hub in an anti clockwise direction E 2 Select one of the 3 holes in the mounting plate and note it as the other wheel will need to be adjusted to the same position F 3 Locate fixing bolt through hole in hub cap wheel and selected hole in mounting plate F 4 Turn the wheel hub in a clockwise direction until the wheel assembly is securely located to the deck E 5 Using the same height adjustment position repeat the procedure for the other wheel Roller and Rear Height Adjustment H LOW J MEDIUM K HIGH 1 Select one of the 3 locations and note it as the other lever will need to be adjusted to the same position H J or K 2 L
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11. olt W C E 2 Remove the blade bolt blade and fan T L 3 Inspect for damage and clean as necessary Renew your metal blade after 50 hours mowing or 2 years whichever is the sooner regardless of condi tion If the blade is cracked or damaged replace it with a new one Never use a blade bolt if the insu lated head is damaged cracked or missing Fitting the Blade and Fan 1 Ensure the fan is located correctly T 2 Fit the blade to the fan with the sharp edges of the blade pointing away from the fan 3 Re assemble blade bolt through blade and fan 4 Hold the fan firmly and tighten blade bolt firmly with the spanner provided Do not over tighten 5 Do not use a longer spanner Caring for your Lawnmower Cleaning U e USE GLOVES e IMPORTANT It is very important that you keep your lawnmower clean Grass clippings left in any of the air intakes or under the deck could become a potential fire hazard 1 Remove grass from under the deck with brush Using a soft brush remove grass clippings from all air intakes the discharge chute and the grass box 3 Remove the blade see Figure T 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 bl
12. ower becomes heavy to push 1 Disconnect from the mains electricity supply 2 In long grass or uneven ground the height of cut should be raised to a higher position See Cutting Height Adjustment 3 Check that the wheels and rollers can rotate freely 4 If problem persists Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity supply and consult your local approved Service Centre RONs Service Recommendations 1 We strongly recommend that your product is serviced at least every twelve months more often in a profes sional application Always use genuine Flymo Spare Parts 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 rat ing label on 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 telephone or visit your local Service Centre Should you require service under the terms of our guarantee the Service Centre will require proof of purchase All of the centres listed stock genuine Flymo Spare Part
13. prac tice must be followed at all times Check your R C D every time you use it Before use examine cable for damage replace it if there are signs of damage or ageing Do not use the lawnmower if the electric cables are damaged or worn Immediately disconnect from the mains electric ity 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 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 Do not pull cable around sharp objects Always switch off at the mains before discon necting any plug cable connector or extension cable Switch off remove plug from mains and exam ine 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 Always wind cable carefully avoiding kinking Never carry the product by the cable Never pull on the cable to disconnect any of the plugs Use only on AC mains supply voltage shown on the product rating label Flymo Products are double insulated to EN60335 Under no circumstance should an earth be connected to any part of the product Preparation 1 2 While using
14. roduct Guarantee amp Guarantee Policy If any part is found to be defective due to faulty manufacture Failures not covered by guarantee within the guarantee period Electrolux Outdoor Products Replacing worn or damaged blades through its Authorised Service Repairers will effect the repair or Failures as a result of not reporting an initial fault replacement to the customer free of charge providing Failures as a result of sudden impact a The fault is reported directly to the Authorised Repairer Failures as a result of not using the product in accordance b Proof of purchase is provided with the instructions and recommendations contained in this c The fault is not caused by misuse neglect or faulty adjust Operator s Manual ment by the user Machines used for hire are not covered by this guarantee d The failure has not occurred through fair wear and tear The following items listed are considered as wearing parts e The machine has not been serviced or repaired taken apart and their life is dependent on regular maintenance and are or tampered with by any person not authorised by therefore not normally subject to a valid warranty claim Electrolux Outdoor Products Blades Electric Mains cable f The machine has not been used for hire i Caution g The machine is owned by the original purchaser Electrolux Outdoor Products does not accept liability under h The machine has not been used commercially the warran
15. s NOTE Our Service Repairers act on their own behalf and are not empowered to commit or legally bind Electrolux Outdoor Products in any manner whatsoever 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 s Awareness of the environment must be considered when disposing of end of life product x If necessary contact your local authority for disposal information Environmental Information J The symbol 3 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 envi ronment and human health which could otherwise 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 house hold waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the p
16. tor Always ensure that both hands are in the operating position before returning the appliance to the ground Do not put hands near the grass discharge chute Never pick up or carry a mower when it is oper ating or still connected to the mains supply Remove the plug from the mains before leaving the mower unattended for any period before clearing a blockage before checking cleaning or working on the appliance if you hit an object Do not use your lawnmow er until you are sure that the entire lawnmower is in a safe operating condition if the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally Check immediately Excessive vibration can cause injury Maintenance and storage 1 2 3 Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure the lawnmower is in safe working condition Check the grassbox frequently for wear or dete rioration Replace worn or damaged parts for safety Only use the replacement blade blade bolt and impeller specified for this product Be careful during adjustment of the lawnmower to prevent entrapment of the fingers between moving blades and fixed parts of the machine CABLES IMPORTANT e Use only 1 00mm size cable up to 40 metres length maximum Maximum rating 1 00mm size cable 10 amps 250 volts AC THE VENTURER 320 IS SUPPLIED WITH CABLE WIRED DIRECTLY INTO THE PRODUCT 1 Flymo Mains Cables and Extension Cables are available from your local Electrolux Outdoor Products Approved
17. ty for defects caused in whole or part directly or i This guarantee is additional to and in no way diminishes indirectly by the fitting of replacement parts or additional the customers statutory rights parts that are not either manufactured or approved by Failures due to the following are not covered therefore it is impor Electrolux Outdoor Products or by the machine having tant that you read the instructions contained in this Operator s been modified in any way Manual and understand how to operate and maintain your machine EC Declaration of Conformity I the undersigned M Bowden of Electrolux l 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 the above Electric Wheeled Rotary product has been tested using directive product has been tested using ISO 5349 as Electrolux Outdoor 81 1051 EEC as a guide The maximum A a guide The maximum weighted root mean Products weighted sound pressure level recorded at square value of vibration recorded at opera Conforms to the specifications of Directive operator position under free field semi ane _tor s hand position was 2000
18. your product always wear substan tial footwear and long trousers Make sure the lawn is clear of sticks stones bones wire and debris they could be thrown by the blade Before using the machine and after any impact check for signs of wear or damage and repair as necessary 4 Use T 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Replace worn or damaged blades together with their fixings in sets to preserve balance Use the lawnmower only in daylight or good artificial light Avoid operating your lawnmower in wet grass where feasible Take care in wet grass you may lose your foot ing On slopes be extra careful of your footing and wear non slip footwear Mow across the face of slopes never up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing direc tion on slopes Walk never run Mowing on banks and slopes can be danger ous Do not mow on banks or steep slopes Do not walk backwards when mowing you could trip Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you Switch off before pushing the mower over sur faces other than grass Never operate the lawnmower with damaged guards or without guards in place Keep hands and feet away from the cutting means at all times and especially when switch ing on the motor Do not tilt lawnmower when the motor is run ning except when starting and stopping In this case do not tilt more than absolutely neces sary and lift only the part which is away from the opera
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