Flymo Minimo Electric Lawn Trimmer User Manual
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Read before use
& retain for future reference
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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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electric
cable with
moulded
on plug
bolt
instruction
manual
plastic
wing
knob
Safety Precautions
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.
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
mow whilst people especially children or pets are in the mowing
area.
Do not mow in the rain or leave
the lawnmower 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 clips
nut
nut
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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. Only use
this lawnmower for cutting grass.
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 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 lawnmower 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 mower.
6. Keep cable away from lawnmower, always work
away from the power point mowing 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 lawnmower only in daylight or good artificial light.
2. Avoid operating your lawnmower 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. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and
down.
6. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes. Walk never run.
7. Mowing on banks and slopes can be dangerous.
Do not mow on banks
or steep slopes.
8. Do not walk backwards when mowing, you could
trip.
9. Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you.
10. Switch off before pushing the mower over surfaces
other than grass.
11. Never operate the lawnmower 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 lawnmower 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 mower when it is operating or still connected to the mains supply.
15. Remove the plug from the mains :
Maintenance and storage
1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the
lawnmower 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 lawnmower to
prevent entrapment of the fingers between moving
plastic cutters and fixed parts of the machine.
- 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 lawnmower 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.
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