Flymo 380 - Manual (Page 2)

Carton Contents
IMPORTANT !
Please check the contents of the carton are correct BEFORE assembling your new Flymo product.
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instruction
manual
spanner/scraper
tool
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 operator is responsible for following the warning
and safety instructions in this manual and on the lawnmower. Never use the mower unless the grass-
box or guards provided by the manufacturer are in the correct position.
Explanation of Symbols on the Vision Compact
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 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
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
Unwind and remove fully before use.
STOP
cutting height
spacers (1 fitted to
lawnmower & 2 in
loose parts pack
switchbox
start/stop levers
electric cable with
moulded plug
handle
knobs
nuts
bolt
washer
upper handle
lower handle
grassbox lid
grassbox
washer
bolt
pin
pin
retaining clip
retaining
clip
cable clip
Easi-Reel
cable winder
General
1. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the mower. Local regulations
may restrict the age of the operator.
2. Only use the lawnmower in the manner and for the
functions 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 trip-
ping 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.
2. Before use, examine cable for damage, replace it if
there are signs of damage or ageing.
3. Do not use the lawnmower if the electric cables are