Safety Precautions
Explanation of Symbols
on the Power Compact
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. Before use, examine cable for damage, replace
it if there are signs of damage or ageing.
2. Do not use the lawnmower if the electric cables
are damaged or worn
3. 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.
4. Your extension cable must be uncoiled, coiled
cables can overheat and reduce the efficiency
of your mower.
5. Keep cable away from lawnmower, always work
away from the power point mowing up and
down, never in circles.
6. Do not pull cable around sharp objects.
7. Always switch off at the mains before
disconnecting any plug, cable connector or
extension cable.
8. 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.
9. Always wind cable carefully, avoiding kinking.
10. Never carry the product by the cable.
11. Never pull on the cable to disconnect any of the
plugs.
12. Use only on AC mains supply voltage shown on
the product rating label.
13. Flymo 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 always visually inspect to see that
blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not
worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged
blades together with their fixings in sets to
preserve balance.
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.
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