Flymo VENTURER 370 User Manual

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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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 grassbox or guards provided by the manufacturer are in the correct position.

Please Note :- This manual covers various products. Please read the user instructions careful­ly to fully identify, assemble and use the features that apply to your electric wheeled rotary lan­wmower.

Explanation of Symbols on your Flymo
Venturer 370 & RE420/420c

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 lawn­mower outdoors while raining

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 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 extension 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. 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

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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 pull on the cable to disconnect any of the plugs.

12. Never carry the product by the cable.

13. Use only on AC mains supply voltage shown on the
product rating label.

14. Our products are double insulated to EN60335.
Under no circumstances should an earth be con­nected to any part of the product.

Preparation

1. Do not mow barefoot or in open sandals. Always
wear suitable clothing, gloves, and stout shoes.

2. Make sure the lawn is clear of sticks, stones, bones, wire
and debris; they could be thrown by the blade.

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 blades 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.

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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 both hands
are in the operating position before returning the appli­ance to the ground.

14. Do not put hands near the grass discharge chute.

15. Never pick up or carry a mower when it is operating
or still connected to the mains supply.

16. Remove the plug from the mains :

- 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

Maintenance and storage

1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the
lawnmower 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 blade, blade bolt, spacer
and impeller specified for this product.

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

CABLES
IMPORTANT

• Use only 1.00mm

2

size cable up to 30 metres length
maximum for trimmers and 60 metres length maxi­mum for lawnmowers.

Maximum rating :

1.00mm

2

size cable, 10 amps 250 volts AC.

• YOUR LAWNMOWER IS SUPPLIED WITH AN ELEC-

TRIC MAINS CABLE FITTED WITH A FEMALE CON­NECTOR.

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

2. Do not wire an extension cable directly to your prod­uct yourself. Please contact your local Electrolux
Outdoor Products 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
IMPORTANT

• 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. Flymo products are double insu-

lated 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 accor-

dance 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.

Lower Handles - Venturer 370 (B1, B2)

1. Locate 2 screws into the holes in the handles.

2. Using a pozidrive screwdriver, secure the screws into
the lower handles, ensuring the point of the screw
stays inside the handle. (B1)

3. Insert lower handles, with screws attached, into the
deck and fully tighten screws. (B2)

Note: The screw will form its own thread

Wheel Assembly (if not already fitted)

A1 A2

If wheels are not already fitted:-

1. Select one of the holes in the mounting plate and
note it as the other wheels will need to be adjusted to
the same position. (A1)

2. Locate the fixing bolt through hole in the hub cap,
wheel and selected hole in mounting plate.

3. Turn the wheel hub in a clockwise direction until the
wheel assembly is securely located to the deck. (A2)

Lower Handle Assembly - Venturer 370

B1

B2

ensure

the point

of the
screw

stays

inside

the han-

dle

E

L

RED

OR

BROWN

F
U

BLACK

OR

N

BLUE

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