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. A C Handle slot Lower handle assembly (A) 1. Insert the lower handle into the handle slots, ensuring that the holes are aligned. 2. Insert the pins and secure with the retaining clips. Upper handle assembly (B) 1. Insert the nut into the handle knob. (B1) 2. Align the holes in the upper and lower handles and secure with the bolt, washer and wing knob.(B2) 3. Fit the cable to the handle with the clip provided. (B3) Make sure the cable is not trapped between the upper and lower handles. Grassbox lid assembly (C) 1. Fit one side of the grassbox lid as illustrated in Fig. C. Repeat for the other side. B Assembly Instructions 1 2 3 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 Mower 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 Adjusting the Cutting Height. REMEMBER: For best grass collection always mow in a straight line, do not swing the lawnmower from side to side. How to Mow Starting and Stopping E F D H J 1 To Start your Lawnmower The Flymo Vision Compact uses an advanced belt drive system, between the motor and the blade which improves cutting power and flotation in all conditions. Due to the high turning force (Torque) which this motor develops a light squeak may be heard when the machine is started, this is quite normal and will not affect the performance of the product 1. Connect female extension cable connector to the back of the switchbox. (D) 2. Form loop in mains cable and push the loop through the slot as illustrated in picture (E) 3. To secure, position loop over the hook and pull the cable back through the slot as illustrated in picture (F). 4. Connect plug to mains and switch on. 5. To prevent a ring being cut in your lawn and to clear any residual grass in the collection chute, tilt your lawnmower slightly (G). The switchbox is provided with a lock-off button (H1) to prevent accidental starting. 6. Press and hold the lock-off button (H) on the switchbox, then squeeze one of the Start/Stop levers towards the upper handle (J). 7. Continue to squeeze the start/stop lever towards the upper handle and release the lock-off button. 8. 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 To Stop your Lawnmower 1. To prevent a ring being cut in your lawn and to clear any residual grass in the collection chute, tilt your lawnmower slightly (H). 2. Release the pressure on the Start/Stop lever. G Removing and fitting the Blade and Fan Adjusting the Cutting Height 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. 2. For a Lower Cut - Add spacers to a maximum of 3. 3. For a Higher Cut - Take spacers away. 4. Refit the blade as described in Fitting the Blade and Fan. K L blade bolt blade fan spacers 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 (K). 2. Remove the blade bolt, blade, spacers and fan. (L) 3. Inspect for damage and clean as necessary. • 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. • Never use a blade bolt if the insulated head is damaged cracked or missing. Fitting the Blade and Fan 1. Ensure the fan is located correctly.(L) 2. Place the spacers onto the fan ensuring the pegs have located into the holes.(L) 3. Place the blade onto the spacers ensuring the pegs have located into the holes on the blade and ensuring the blades is positioned as illustrated in Figure L. 4. Place the blade bolt through the centre hole of the blade. 5. Tighten down clockwise by hand. 6. Hold the fan firmly and tighten the blade bolt with the spanner provided. Removing, Emptying and Refitting the Grassbox Grassbox Full • As the grassbox fills up, grass will be clearly visible through the window in the lid (M). • When the window is full it is time to empty the grassbox. Emptying the Gras...