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Fault Finding Hints
Fails to Operate
1 Is the Power Turned On?
2 Check the fuse in the plug, if blown replace.
3 Fuse continues to blow?
Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity sup-
ply and consult your local approved Service Centre.
Poor Grass Collection
1 Disconnect from the mains electricity supply.
2 Clean the outside of the air intakes, the discharge chute
and the underside of the deck.
3 Raise to a higher height of cut. See Adjusting the
Cutting Height
4 Clean Fan Blades.
5 If poor collection persists.
Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity sup-
ply and consult your local approved Service Centre.
Grass Collection Indicator Ball drops when grassbox is
not full.
1 Make sure the discharge chute is clean and free from
debris.
2 If the chute blocks persistently in longer grass - raise
the cutting height.
3 If the discharge chute is free from blockage - remove
indicator ball and brush clean.
4 If problem persists?
Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity sup-
ply and consult your local approved Service Centre.
Excessive Vibration
1 Disconnect from the mains electricity supply.
2 Check that the blade is fitted correctly?
3 If the blade is damaged or worn, replace it with a new one.
4 If vibration persists?
Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity sup-
ply and consult your local approved Service Centre.
1. We strongly recommend that your product is serv-
iced at least every twelve months, more often in a
professional application.
2. Always use genuine Flymo Spare Parts.
3. Prepacked spares are available from most Electrolux
Outdoor Products stockists.
4. Your product is uniquely identified by a silver and black
product rating label.
5. If you have a problem with your machine contact your local
Approved Service Centre ensuring you have full details of
your product as described on the product rating label.
6. Should it be necessary for work to be carried out by
your Service Centre, it is important to take your
complete machine including cable and any exten-
sion cables used.
A network of specialist dealers can be found in your local
Yellow Pages. To obtain service on your Flymo product
simply telephone or visit your local Service Centre. Should
you require service under the terms of our guarantee the
Service Centre will require proof of purchase.
All of the centres listed stock genuine Flymo Spare
Parts.
NOTE:
Our Service Repairers act on their own behalf and are
not empowered to commit or legally bind Electrolux
Outdoor Products in any manner whatsoever.
Service Recommendations
Environmental Information
Electrolux Outdoor Products are manufactured under an Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) using, where
practical, components manufactured in the most environmentally responsible manner, according to company procedures,
and with the potential for recycling at the end of the products’ life.
• Packaging is recyclable and plastic components have been labelled (where practical) for categorised recycling.
• Awareness of the environment must be considered when disposing of ‘end-of-life’ product.
• If necessary, contact your local authority for disposal information.
If any part is found to be defective due to faulty manufac-
ture within two years of original purchase, Electrolux
Outdoor Products, through its Authorised Service Repairers
will effect the repair or replacement to the customer free of
charge providing:
(a) The fault is reported directly to the Authorised Repairer.
(b) Proof of purchase is provided.
(c) The fault is not caused by misuse, neglect or faulty
adjustment by the user.
(d) The failure has not occurred through fair wear and tear.
(e) The machine has not been serviced or repaired, taken
apart or tampered with by any person not authorised
by Electrolux Outdoor Products.
(f) The machine has not been used for hire.
(g) The machine is owned by the original purchaser.
(h) The machine has not been used outside of the coun-
try for which it was specified.
(i) The machine has not been used commercially.
* This guarantee is additional to, and in no way dimin-
ishes the customers statutory rights.
Failures due to the following are not covered, therefore it is
important that you read the instructions contained in this
Operator's Manual and understand how to operate and
maintain your machine:
Failures not covered by guarantee
* Replacing worn or damaged blades
* Failures as a result of not reporting an initial fault.
* Failures as a result of sudden impact.
* Failures as a result of not using the product in accordance
with the instructions and recommendations contained in this
Operator's Manual.
* Machines used for hire are not covered by this guaran-
tee.
* The following items listed are considered as wearing parts
and their life is dependent on regular maintenance and are,
therefore not normally subject to a valid warranty claim:
Blades, Electric Mains cable.
* Caution!
Electrolux Outdoor Products does not accept liability
under the warranty for defects caused in whole or part,
directly or indirectly by the fitting of replacement parts or
additional parts that are not either manufactured or
approved by Electrolux Outdoor Products, or by the
machine having been modified in any way
Guarantee & Guarantee Policy
