Starting And Stopping; Important - Electrolux Flymo ROLLER COMPACT 400 Manual De Instrucciones

• Important:- Your lawnmower will not start until the
grassbox lid is firmly closed and clicked into place.
To Start your Lawnmower
1. Connect female extension cable connector to the
back of the switchbox. (K)
2. Form loop in mains cable and push the loop
through the slot. (L)
3. To secure, position loop over the hook and pull
the cable back through the slot.(M).
4. Connect plug to mains and switch on.
5. Tilt the handle downwards to slightly raise the
front of the lawnmower and to reduce the risk of
lawn damage whilst starting.
The switchbox is provided with a lock-off button
(N1) to prevent accidental starting.
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. Cut your grass twice a week during the growing
season, your lawn will suffer if more than a third
of its length is cut at one time.
Q1 - Blade bolt Q2 - Blade
Q3 - Fan Q4 - Pulley
Always handle the blade with care - sharp edges
could cause injury. USE GLOVES.
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
2. Remove the blade bolt, blade and fan from the pulley.
3. Inspect for damage and clean as necessary.
Easi-Reel Cable Winder (Roller Compact 4000 only)
Storing your cable in the Easi-Reel cable winder
(Roller Compact 4000 only)
1. Insert the connector into the top of the cable winder (R1)
2. Place the cable under the cable guide (R2)
3. Turn the cable winder (R3) until all of the cable is
Cleaning (S) - USE GLOVES

• IMPORTANT

It is very important that you keep your lawnmower
clean. Grass clippings left in any of the air intakes or
under the deck could become a potential fire hazard.
Never use water for cleaning your lawnmower. Do
not clean with chemicals, including petrol, or
solvents - some can destroy critical plastic parts.
1. Remove grass from under the deck with the
spanner/scraper tool.
2. Remove the blade, see Figure Q, to gain access
to the fan and clean with a soft brush.
3. Raise the roller to its highest position, see Cutting
Height Adjustment, and clean with a soft brush.
4. Remove grass clippings from:
• all air intakes
• wheels and height adjustment levers
• grassbox
• grassbox lid
5. Clean the grassbox lid and the inside of the window
with a soft brush.
6. Throughly clean around the cut-out switch with a soft
brush
ENGLISH - 3

Starting and Stopping

How to Mow
Removing and Fitting the Blade and Fan
Caring for your Lawnmower
6. Press and hold the lock-off button (N) on the
switchbox, then squeeze one of the Start/Stop
levers towards the upper handle (P).
7. Continue to squeeze the start/stop lever towards
the upper handle and release the lock-off button.
8. Lower the lawnmower to its proper operating
position and commence mowing.
• 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. Release the pressure on the Start/Stop lever.
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 Cutting Height Adjustment
• 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.
Fitting the Blade and Fan
1. Ensure the fan is located correctly.
2. Fit the blade to the fan.
3. Re-assemble blade bolt through blade and fan.
4. Hold the fan firmly and tighten blade bolt firmly
with the spanner provided. Do not over tighten.
wound in (R4)
Unwinding the cable before re-use
1. Pull the cable by the plug and unwind the cable fully.
• Ensure that the cable is released from the
cable guide (R2) before using your machine.
7. Wipe over the surface of your lawnmower with a dry
cloth.
Cleaning Easi-Reel cable winder (Roller Compact 4000
only)
1. Lift grassbox lid, squeeze together the two catches (T)
and remove the cable winder.
2. Clean the cable winder and the area it was located
with a soft brush (V)
3. Replace the cable winder, ensuring it clicks into place.
At the End of the Mowing Season
1. Replace blade, bolts, nuts or screws, if necessary.
2. Clean your lawnmower thoroughly.
3. Ask your local Service Centre to clean the air filter
thoroughly and carry out any service or repairs required.
4. Make sure that the electric cable is coiled properly.
Storing the lawnmower
The handles can be folded to take up the minimum of
space.
• Loosen the handle knobs
• Fold the upper handle over the lawnmower.
• Ensure the switchbox cable is not trapped.
• Store in a dry place where your lawnmower is
protected from damage.