Flymo Electrolux Minimo User Manual
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Read before use
& retain for future reference
For all customer enquiries or for replacement parts, contact:-
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Carton Contents
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Please check the contents of the carton are correct BEFORE assembling your new Flymo product.
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ARTS ARE MISSING CONTACT:-
Electrolux Outdoor Products Customer Service Department direct
Telephone : 01325 300303
Fax : 01325 318193
electric
cable with
moulded
on plug
bolt
instruction
manual
plastic
wing
knob
Safety Precautions
If not used properly this product can be dangerous! This product 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 product. The operator is responsible for following
the warning and safety instructions in this manual and on the product.
Explanation of Symbols on the Minimo
Warning
Read the user instructions carefully
to make sure you understand all the
controls and what they do.
Switch off! Remove plug from mains
before adjusting, cleaning or if cable
is entangled or damaged. Keep the
cable away from the plastic cutters.
Keep bystanders away. Do not operate whilst people especially children
or pets are in the area.
Do not operate in the rain or leave
the product outdoors while raining
The use of eye protection is recommended.
plastic wing
knob
plastic cutters
motor cover
fixing pin
fixing pin
hood
bolt
handle
handle tube
cable clip
nut
nut
General
1. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the product. Local
regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
2. Only use the product in the manner and for the
functions described in these instructions. Only
use this product for cutting grass.
3. Never operate the product 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.
2. Before use, examine cable for damage, replace
it if there are signs of damage or ageing.
3. Do not use the product if the electric cables are
damaged or worn.
4. Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity 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.
5. Your cable must be uncoiled, coiled cables can
overheat and reduce the efficiency of your product.
6. Keep cable away from product, always work
away from the power point using up and down,
never in circles.
7. Never carry the product by the cable.
8. Never pull on the cable to disconnect any of the
plugs.
9. Do not pull cable around sharp objects.
10. Always switch off at the mains before disconnecting any plug, cable connector or extension
cable.
11. Switch off, remove plug from mains and examine electric supply cable for damage or ageing
befor
e winding cable for storage. Do not repair
a damaged cable, replace it with a new one.
Use only Flymo replacement cable.
12. Always wind cable carefully, avoiding kinking.
13. Use only on AC mains supply voltage shown on
the product rating label.
14. Our products are double insulated to EN60335.
Under no circumstance should an earth be connected 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 plastic cutters.
3.
Before using the machine and after any impact,
check for signs of wear or damage and repair
as necessary.
4. Replace worn or damaged plastic cutters
together with their fixings in sets to preserve
balance.
Use
1. Use the product only in daylight or good artificial light.
2. Avoid operating your product 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. Use across the face of slopes, never up and
down.
6. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Walk never run.
7. Using on banks and slopes can be dangerous.
Do not use on banks
or steep slopes.
8. Do not walk backwards when using, you could
trip.
9. Never cut grass by pulling the product towards
you.
10. Switch off before pushing the product over surfaces other than grass.
11. Never operate the product 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 product 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 the hand is in the
operating position before returning the appliance to the ground.
14. Never pick up or carry a product when it is
operating or still connected to the mains supply.
15. Remove the plug from the mains :
- before leaving the product 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 product
until you are sure that the entire product is in a
safe operating condition;
- if the product 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 product is in safe working condition.
2. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
3. Only use the replacement cutters and impeller
specified for this product.
4. Be careful during adjustment of the product to
prevent entrapment of the fingers between
moving plastic cutters and fixed parts of the
machine.
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