Flymo HV280 User Manual

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Read before use

& retain for future reference

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Hover Vac

Carton Contents

IMPORTANT !
Please check the contents of the carton are correct BEFORE assembling your new Flymo product.
IF ANY P

ARTS ARE MISSING CONTACT:-

Husqvarna Outdoor Products Customer Service Department direct
Telephone : [phone], Fax : [phone]

Safety

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 Hover Vac

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 cutting parts.

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 it is raining.

The use of eye protection is recommend­ed to protect against objects thrown by
the cutting parts.

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.

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.

cable clip

cable clip

electric cable
with moulded

on plug

lower handle

fixing pin

instruction

manual

plastic
cutters

bolt

upper handle

start/stop lever

switchbox

washers

nut

bolt

handle knob

handle knob

fixing

pin

CABLES
IMPORTANT

• Use only 1.00mm

2

size cable up to 40 metres length

maximum.

Maximum rating :

1.00mm

2

size cable, 10 amps 250 volts AC.

THE HOVER VAC IS SUPPLIED WITH CABLE
WIRED DIRECTLY INTO THE PRODUCT

1. Flymo Mains Cables and Extension Cables are
available from your local Approved Service Centre.

2. Do not wire an extension cable directly to your product
yourself. Please contact your local 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 suitable for use with 2 core

cable only. Under no circumstances should these
connectors be used for earthed products.

• 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

• 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. Our 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 accor­dance with the following code:
BLUE - NEUTRAL
BROWN - LIVE
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to
the Terminal which is marked with the letter 'N' or
coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN
must be connected to the Terminal which is marked
with the letter 'L' or coloured RED.

4. It is important that the outer sheath is clamped cor­rectly into the 3-pin plug.

5. If in doubt consult your local Service Repairer or
qualified electrician before the machine is used.

6. A 13 Amp fuse must be fitted to the Mains Plug.

7. The normal plug fuse and household fuse only pro­tect the electrical equipment and are not a safe­guard against electrocution.

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. Do not pull cable around sharp objects.

8. Always switch off at the mains before disconnecting
any plug, cable connector or extension cable.

9. 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.

10. Always wind cable carefully, avoiding kinking.

11. Never carry the product by the cable.

12. Never pull on the cable to disconnect any of the plugs.

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.

7. Using on banks and slopes can be dangerous. Do
not use on banks

or steep slopes.

8. Do not walk backwards whilst operating your prod­uct, you could trip. Walk never run.

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 the 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. Check the grassbox frequently for wear or deteriora­tion.

3. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.

4. Only use the replacement spare parts and acces­sories specified for your product.

5. Be careful during adjustment of the product to pre­vent entrapment of the fingers between moving cut­ting parts and fixed parts of the machine.

If your product is hard wired i.e. non detachable
mains electric cable, a conversion kit and exten­sion cable is available from all Approved Service
Centres which can be found in your local yellow
pages.