Flymo 380 - Manual (Page 6)

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.
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 cut-
ting height set higher will help reduce the load. See
Adjusting the Cutting Height.
REMEMBER: For best grass collection always
mow in a straight line, do not swing the lawnmower
from side to side.
Removing and fitting the Blade and Fan
Adjusting the Cutting Height
Always handle the blade with care - sharp edges
could cause injury. USE GLOVES. Never use
more than 3 Cutting Height Spacers. Spacers
must only be fitted between the blade and the
fan and NEVER between the blade 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.
3. For a Higher Cut - Take spacers away.
4. Refit the blade as described in Fitting the Blade
and Fan.
K
L
blade bolt
blade
fan
spacers
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 (K).
2. Remove the blade bolt, blade, spacers and fan. (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 condition.
• If the blade is cracked or damaged replace it
with a new one.
• Never use a blade bolt if the insulated head is
damaged cracked or missing.
Fitting the Blade and Fan
1. Ensure the fan is located correctly.(L)
2. Place the spacers onto the fan ensuring the pegs
have located into the holes.(L)
3. Place the blade onto the spacers ensuring the pegs
have located into the holes on the blade and ensuring
the blades is positioned as illustrated in Figure L.
4. Place the blade bolt through the centre hole of the blade.
5. Tighten down clockwise by hand.
6. Hold the fan firmly and tighten the blade bolt with
the spanner provided.
How to Mow