Flymo Chevron 32 - Mowing Technique; Maintenance; Blade Replacement; Cleaning the Lawnmower

4. MAINTENANCE
DANGER! Risk of physical injury!
Cut injury when the blade turns or the
product starts accidentally.
v Wait for the blade to stop, disconnect the
product from the mains and use gloves before
you do maintenance.
To remove and fit the blade [ Fig. P / Q ]:
Switch off, wait until the blade has stopped rotating
and disconnect from the mains electricity supply
BEFORE attempting to remove or refit the blade.
Always handle the blade with care – sharp edges
could cause injury.
To remove the blade:
P1 – blade bolt
P2 – washer
P3 – blade
1. To remove the blade bolt, hold the blade firmly with
a gloved hand and with a spanner, loosen the blade bolt
by turning it anti-clockwise (P).
2. Remove the blade bolt, washer and blade (P).
3. Inspect for damage and clean as necessary.
4. In the event of a blade becoming difficult to remove,
insert a screwdriver (Q1) into the hole (Q2) to lock
the drive, then use a spanner (13 mm A / F) to loosen
the blade bolt by turning the spanner anti-clockwise.
Ensure the screwdriver is removed before atempting to
turn on the machine.
Renew your metal blade after 50 hours mowing
or 2years whichever is the sooner – regardless of
condition. If the blade is cracked or damaged
replace it with a new one.
To fit the blade:
1. Fit the blade to the shaft with the sharp edges of the
blade pointing away from the shaft and you are able to
read the text on the blade This side to grass.
2. Re-assemble blade bolt through the washer and the
blade.
3. Hold the blade firmly with a gloved hand and tighten the
blade bolt firmly with a spanner. Do not over tighten.
To clean the lawnmower [ Fig. R1 / R2 / R3 / R4 / R5 ]:
DANGER! Risk of injury!
Risk of injury and risk of damage to the
product.
v Do not clean the product with water or with
a water jet (in particular high-pressure water
jet).
v Do not clean with chemicals including petrol or
solvents. Some can destroy critical plastic parts.
IMPORTANT!
v It is very important that you keep your lawn-
mower clean. Grass clippings left in any of the
air intakes or under the deck could become
apotential fire hazard.
1. Remove grass from under the deck with brush (R1).
2. Using a soft brush – remove grass clippings from all
air intakes (R2), the discharge chute (R3) and the grass
box (R4).
3. Wipe over the surface of your lawnmower with a dry
cloth (R5).
• IMPORTANT: Do not use the start / stop levers
intermittently.
To stop:
v Release the pressure on the start / stop lever.
How to mow:
1. Start mowing the edge of the lawn nearest to the
power point so the cable is laid out on the lawn you
have already cut.
2. Mow twice a week during the growing season, your
lawn will suffer if more than a third of its length is cut
at one time and this may also result in poor collection.
Do not overload your lawnmower.
Mowing long thick grass may cause the motor speed to
drop, you will hear a change in the motor sound. If the
motor speed drops you may overload your lawnmower
which may cause damage. When mowing in long thick
grass a first cut with the cutting height set higher will help
reduce the load.
See 3. OPERATION To adjust the cutting height.
DANGER! Risk of physical injury!
Cut injury when the blade turns or the
product starts accidentally.
v Wait for the blade to stop, disconnect the
product from the mains and use gloves before
you put / remove the grass box.
v Do not put your hands in the discharge opening.
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