Handle Adjustment; Important - Flymo Hover Vac 250 Mode D'emploi

ADJUSTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT
WARNING!
Always handle the blade with care – sharp edges
could cause injury. USE GLOVES. Never use more
than 3 cutting height spacers. Spacers must only
be fitted between the blade and the fan and NEVER
between the blade and the bolt.
1. Remove the blade bolt, and blade as described in
"Removing the Blade and Fan".
REMOVING AND FITTING THE FAN BLADE
Removing the Blade and Fan
1. To remove the blade bolt, hold the fan firmly and with
the spanner provided loosen the blade bolt by turning
it anti-clockwise. (L)
2. Remove the blade bolt, blade, spacers and fan. (M)
3. Inspect for damage and clean as necessary.
NOTE:
Renew your metal blade after 50 hours
mowing or 2 years whichever is the sooner – regard-
less of condition.
Fitting the Blade and Fan
WARNING!
damaged replace it with a new one.

HANDLE ADJUSTMENT

WARNING!
wait until the blade has stopped rotating before
adjusting the handle.
NOTE:
Removal of lower handle fixing pins is
not required to adjust the handle.
Handle in forward position (C)
1. Push the handle inwards from both sides.
2. Move the handle forward until it stops.
STARTING AND STOPPING
To start your lawnmower
1. EU models: Connect female extension cable connec-
tor to the back of the switchbox.
2. Form loop in mains cable and push the loop through
the slot as illustrated. (D)
3. To secure, position loop over the hook and pull the
cable back through the slot as illustrated. (E)
4. Connect plug to mains and switch on.
5. To prevent a ring being cut in your lawn and to clear
any residual grass, tilt your lawnmower slightly. (F)
NOTE:
The switchbox is provided with a lock-off
button to prevent accidental starting. (G1)
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If the blade is cracked or
Stop the lawnmower and
2. For a Lower Cut – Add spacers.
3. For a Higher Cut – Take spacers away.
4. Refit the blade as described in "Fitting the Blade and
Fan".
Always ensure the text 'THIS SIDE TO GRASS' will
be facing the grass when the product is in the mowing
position. (L)
WARNING!
the insulated head is damaged, cracked, or missing.
1. Ensure the fan is located correctly.
2. Place the spacers onto the fan ensuring the pegs have
located into the holes.
3. Place the blade onto the spacers ensuring the pegs
have located into the holes on the blade and ensuring
the blade is positioned as illustrated. (M)
4. Place the blade bolt through the centre hole of the
blade. (M)
5. Tighten down clockwise by hand.
6. Hold the fan firmly and tighten the blade bolt with the
spanner provided.
Handle in down position (C)
1. Push the handle inwards from both sides.
2. Move the handle downward until it stops.
NOTE:
The handle does not rest flat on the
ground.
Handle in operating position
Adjustment is not required to move the handle to the
operating position. Simply pull down from the forward
position or lift up from the down position until the handle
is in the most comfortable operating position.
1. Press and hold the lock-off button on the switchbox,
then squeeze one of the start / stop levers towards the
upper handle. (H)
2. Continue to squeeze the start / stop lever towards the
upper handle and release the lockoff button.
3. When the lawnmower has reached full speed gently
lower it onto the lawn.
NOTE:
There are two start / stop levers fitted.
Either one can be used for starting the lawnmower.

IMPORTANT:

Do not use the start / stop
levers intermittently.
Never use a blade bolt if
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