Original instructions
Please read the operating instructions carefully and observe the notes
given. Use these operating instructions to familiarise yourself with the
product, the proper use and the safety instructions.
For safety reasons, children and young people under the age of 16, as
well as people not familiar with these operating instructions, may not
use this product. Persons with reduced physical or mental abilities may
use the product only if they are supervised or instructed by a respon-
sible person. Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the product. Never operate the product when you are tired,
ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine. Never operate
the machine while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.
v Keep these operating instructions in a safe place.
Intended use:
The FLYMO Cylinder Lawnmower has been designed for cutting lawn
and grass areas of private houses.
Compliance with these operating instructions provided by FLYMO is
a prerequisite for using the cylinder lawnmower correctly.
Please note: The cylinder lawnmower may not be used for cutting
climbing plants or grass on roofs, due to the danger of bodily
harm.
1. SAFETY
General safety instructions:
• While using your product always wear safety glasses.
• While using your product always wear substantial footwear and long
trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing
open sandals.
• Do not use under wet conditions.
• Use the product only in daylight or good artificial light.
Checks before each operation:
Before use, an inspection is always to be performed In order to determine
that all nuts, bolts and working tools are not worn down or damaged.
Inspect the surface on which the lawnmower is to be used beforehand.
Stones, pieces of wood and wires as well as other solid matter are to be
removed.
Objects, which are contacted by the cutting tools, could be thrown out
uncontrollably.
Search hedges and bushes for hidden objects (e. g. wire fences and
hidden wires).
Thoroughly inspect the area where the lawnmower is to be used and
remove all objects which can be thrown by the lawnmower.
Proper use / Responsibility:
DANGER!
Take note that the rotating blade cylinder could cause
injuries.
v Never place your hands or feet on or under moving parts.
DANGER! Risk of injury!
Cut injury when the blade turns and it is damaged, bent,
out of balance or has chipped edges.
v Do not use the product when the blade is damaged, bent,
out of balance or has chipped edges.
v Do not regrind the blade.
Do not use the lawnmower while people, especially children, or animals
are nearby. The operator is liable for damages.
The safety distance between the blade cylinder and the operator that is
created by the guiding spar is to be always maintained.
When mowing embankments and slopes, special care must be taken:
v Make sure you always keep a safe distance and wear shoes with
anonslip sole. Always cut diagonally to the slope.
Take special care when moving backwards and when pulling the lawn-
mower. Danger of stumbling!
If the cutting tools or the lawnmower run into an obstruction and / or solid
objects, the lawnmower should be properly and thoroughly inspected.
v Only work when visibility is good.
Never leave the lawnmower unattended. If your work is interrupted, store
the mower in a safe place.
Warning! Keep toddlers away when you assemble the unit. Small parts can
be easily swallowed. There is also a risk that the polybag can suffocate
toddlers.
2. OPERATION
Mowing correctly:
To produce a well-maintained lawn we recommend cutting the lawn regu-
larly once a week if possible. The lawn becomes thicker if cut frequently.
Relatively long cut grass (> 1 cm) must be removed so that the lawn does
not become yellow and matted.
After relatively long intervals between mowing (e. g. holiday), first of all
cut in one direction with the cutting height as high as possible (38 mm),
then cut in the crosswise direction at the cutting height required. The
blades of grass should not be more than 12 cm long if they are to be cut
with a cylinder mower.
If possible only cut the grass when it is dry. If the grass is damp, the
cutting pattern will be uneven.
Adjusting the cutting height:
The cutting height can be set to any position from 12 mm to 38 mm in
4steps.
1. Lay the mower onto the ground, so that it cannot fall over when adjust-
ing the cutting height.
2. Pull both height adjustment mechanisms and allow them to engage at
the required height on the scale.
The height adjustment mechanisms must always be set to the same height
on both sides.
CAUTION! The mower may only be adjusted to a depth in which
the lower blade does not touch the ground when it is uneven.
3. STORAGE
To put into storage:
v Clean cylinder mower before storage (see 4. MAINTENANCE) and
store in a dry place.
4. MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the mower:
DANGER!
Cutting mechanism can cause injuries!
v Wear suitable work gloves when undertaking maintenance.
CAUTION!
Damage to cylinder lawnmower!
v Never clean your cylinder lawnmower with running water,
in particular with water under high pressure.
Always keep the lawnmower clean and remove grass deposits.
Deposits affect the cutting result as well as discharge of grass clippings.
Residual dirt and grass is easily removed immediately after mowing.
1. Remove grass deposits with a brush and a cloth.
2. Oil the blade cylinder and the lower blade with thin oil
(e. g. sprayed oil).
5. TROUBLESHOOTING
DANGER!
Cutting mechanism can cause injuries!
v Wear suitable work gloves when rectifying faults.
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