Chevron 34VC - Lawn mower FLYMO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Chevron 34VC FLYMO

use liquids for cleaning.

For further advice or repairs, contact your local dealer.

Για περαιτέρω συµβουλές ή επισκευές, επικοινωνήστε µε τον τοπικό σας αντιπρόσωπο. 5765592-02 Flymo Chevron 34VC-37VC Euro.qxp_???????-01 Visimo-Easimo Euro(Cleva) 08/01/2016 11:41 Page 7Safety If not used properly this product can be dangerous! This product can cause serious injury to the operator and others, the warnings and safety instructions must be followed to ensure reasonable safety and efficiency in using this product. The operator is responsible for following the warning and safety instructions in this manual and on the product. Explanation of Symbols on the product Warning Read the user instructions carefully to make

ure you understand all the controls and what

lways keep the product on the ground when operating. Tilting or lifting the product may

ause stones to be thrown out.

eep bystanders away. Do not operate whilst people especially children or pets are in the

eware of sharp blades - remove plug from mains before maintenance or if cable is damaged.

lades continue to rotate after the machine is switched off. Keep the supply cable away from the blade. General

1. This product may be used under

supervision, or if instruction regarding the safe use of the product has been provided and the resulting dangers have been understood, by children aged 8 and above, as well as by persons with physical, sensory or mental disabilities or a lack of experience and knowledge. Children must not be allowed to play with the product. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by children without supervision. The use of this product by young people under the age of 16 is not recommended.

2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with the

instructions to use the machine.

3. Stop using the machine while people, especially

children, or pets are nearby.

4. Only use the product in the manner and for the

functions described in these instructions.

5. Never operate the product when you are tired, ill or

under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.

6. The operator or user is responsible for accidents or

hazards occurring to other people or their property. Electrical

1. The use of a Residual Current Device (R.C.D.) with a

tripping current of not more than 30mA is recommended. Even with a R.C.D. installed 100% safety cannot be guaranteed and safe working practice must be followed at all times. Check your R.C.D. every time you use it.

2. Before use, examine the cable for signs of damage

or ageing. If the cable is found to be defective, take the product to an Authorised Service Centre and have the cable replaced.

3. Do not use the product if the electric cables are

4. Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity

upply if the cable is cut, or the insulation is damaged.

o not touch the electric cable until the electrical supply has been disconnected. Do not repair a cut or

amaged cable. Replace it with a new one.

. Your extension cable must be uncoiled, coiled cables can overheat and reduce the efficiency of your mower.

. Keep cable away from product, always work away from the power point mowing up and down, never in circles.

. Do not pull cable around sharp objects.

8. Always switch off at the mains before disconnecting

any plug, cable connector or extension cable.

. Switch off, remove plug from mains and examine electric supply cable for damage or ageing before

inding cable for storage. Do not repair a damaged

able, replace it with a new one. Use only genuine replacement cable.

0. Always wind cable carefully, avoiding kinking.

11. Never carry the product by the cable.

12. Never pull on the cable to disconnect any of the plugs.

13. Use only on AC mains supply voltage shown on the

product rating label.

14. Our products are double insulated to EN60335.

Under no circumstances should an earth be connected to any part of the product. Cables If extension cables are used, these must comply with the minimum cross-sections in the table below: Voltage Cable length Cross section 220-240V/ 50Hz Up to 20 m 1.5 mm

1. Mains cables and extensions are available from your

local Approved Service Centre.

2. Only use extension cables specifically designed for

outdoor use and which conform to one of the following specifications: Ordinary rubber (60245 IEC 53), Ordinary PVC (60227 IEC 53) or Ordinary PCP (60245 IEC 57)

3. If the short connection lead is damaged, it must be

replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Preparation

1. While using your product always wear substantial

footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals.

2. Make sure the lawn is clear of sticks, stones, bones,

wire and debris; they could be thrown by the blade.

3. Before using the machine and after any impact,

check for signs of wear or damage and repair as necessary.

4. Replace worn or damaged blades together with their

fixings in sets to preserve balance. Use

1. Use the product only in daylight or good artificial

2. Avoid operating your product in wet grass, where

3. Take care in wet grass, you may lose your footing.

4. On slopes, be extra careful of your footing and wear

5. Operate your product across the face of slopes,

6. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction

on slopes. Walk never run.

7. Make sure you always take up a safe and stable stance

. Using a pozi drive screwdriver insert the screws into the deck and handles and fully tighten (B2)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION When received from the Manufacturer, the wheels are in a raised position. Do not switch on the product before removing from the raised position into position 5. (See fig A) Assembly of Lower Handles to Lawnmower Assembly of Upper Handles to Lower Handles

1. Ensure the upper handle is located correctly with the

lock-off button on the switchbox uppermost.

2. Insert the nut into the handle knob.

3. Ensure the upper handle and the lower handle are

aligned correctly (C2) . There are two holes for upper handle height adjustment.

4. Repeat on the other side.

5. Fit the cable to the handles with the clips provided.

See Contents page for position. Make sure the cable is not trapped between the upper and lower handles. Attaching the Cable Hooks (for storage of the mains cable)

1. Insert the post on the Cable Hook through the hole in

the Upper Handle (D1)

2. Insert the smaller screw and tighten to secure

3. Repeat on the other side.

mower close to swimming pools or garden ponds.

8. Do not walk backwards when operating, you could trip.

9. Never cut grass by pulling the product towards you.

10. Switch off before pushing the product over surfaces

11. Never operate the product with damaged guards or

without guards in place.

12. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting means at

all times and especially when switching on the motor.

13. Do not tilt product when the motor is running

4. Do not put hands near the grass discharge chute.

5. Never pick up or carry a product when it is operating

or still connected to the mains supply.

16. Remove the plug from the mains :

- before leaving the product unattended for any period; - before clearing a blockage;

before checking, cleaning or working on the appliance; - if you hit an object. Do not use your product until you are sure that the entire product is in a safe operating condition.; - if the product starts to vibrate abnormally. Check immediately. Excessive vibration can cause injury. Maintenance and storage

1. Caution: Do not touch rotating blade(s)

2. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the

product is in safe working condition.

3. Check the grassbox frequently for wear or deterioration.

4. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.

. Be careful during adjustment of the product to prevent entrapment of the fingers between moving blades and fixed parts of the machine.

7. Store in a cool dry place and out of reach of children.

Do not store outdoors.

. Allow the product to cool for atleast 30 minutes before storing. Safety Grassbox Assembly Grassbox Assembly

1. Locate the grassbox lid onto the grassbox by aligning

the clips. Ensure all clips are correctly located before clicking into position (E) Fitting Fully Assembled Grassbox to Lawnmower.

2. Make sure the discharge chute is clean and free from

3. Locate fully assembled grassbox onto 2 location

points (F3) at the rear of the deck as illustrated in pic.

4. Locate safety flap onto the top of the grassbox.

Ensure the grassbox is securely located.

• Removal is the reverse procedure.

• For larger areas of grass where grass collection is not required you can use your lawnmower without the grassbox. Ensure the Safety Flap is fully closed. The design of the safety flap permits the cut grass to be discharged downward behind the machine. Cutting Height Adjustment

• Height of cut is adjusted by raising or lowering the wheels using the height adjustment lever (H)

• There are five heights of cut on this product (20-60 mm). Heights of cut:- 1 & 2 - low, 3 - medium, 4 & 5 - high

NOTE A medium height of cut is recommended for most lawns. The quality of your lawn will suffer and collection will be poor if you cut too low. Starting and Stopping To Start your Lawnmower

1. Attach the extension cable to the back of the

2. Form a loop in the cable and push the loop through

3. To secure, position the loop over the hook and pull the

cable back through the slot (L)

4. Connect the plug to the mains and switch on.

The switchbox is provided with a lock-off button (M1) to prevent accidental starting.

5. Press and hold the lock-off button

(M1) on the switchbox, then squeeze one of the Start/Stop levers towards the upper handle (N)

6. Continue to squeeze the start/stop lever towards the

upper handle and release the lock-off button (P)

NOTE - There are two start/stop levers fitted. Either one can be used for starting the lawnmower. To Stop your Lawnmower

1. Release the pressure on the Start/Stop lever.

ENGLISH - 2 5765592-02 Flymo Chevron 34VC-37VC Euro.qxp_???????-01 Visimo-Easimo Euro(Cleva) 08/01/2016 11:41 Page 9How to Mow How to Mow

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

awn will suffer if more than a third of its length is cut at one time. 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. Edging Comb (R1) Enables cutting up close to walls and fences Caring for your Lawnmower Cleaning

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.

1. Remove grass from under the deck with brush.

2. Using a soft brush - remove grass clippings from all

3. Using a soft brush, remove grass clippings from the

4. Wipe over the surface of your lawnmower with a dry

IMPORTANT:- Never use water for cleaning your lawnmower, as this could damage the lawnmower and invalidate the guarantee. Do not clean with chemicals, including petrol, or solvents - some can destroy critical plastic parts. Storing your Cable

• Your electric cable can be wrapped around the hooks to enable tidy and safe storage (W1)

• Store in a dry place where your lawnmower is protected from damage

• Loosen the wing knobs to enable the handles to be folded over the product (W2) ensuring that the upper handle is supported. At the End of the Mowing Season

1. Replace bolts, nuts or screws, if necessary.

2. Clean your lawnmower thoroughly.

3. Make sure that the electric cable is stored correctly to

prevent damage. Fault Finding Hints Fails to Operate

1. Is the correct Starting procedure being followed? See

‘To Start your Lawnmower’

2. Is the Power Turned On?

3. Check the fuse in the plug, if blown replace.

4. Fuse continues to blow?

Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity supply and consult your Husqvarna 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 Cutting Height

If poor collection persists. Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity supply and consult your Husqvarna 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

Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity supply and consult your Husqvarna Service Centre. Lawnmower becomes heavy to push

1. Disconnect from the mains electricity supply.

2. In long grass or uneven ground, the height of cut

should be raised to a higher position. See Cutting Height Adjustment.

3. Check that the wheels can rotate freely.

4. If problem persists?

Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity supply and consult your Husqvarna Service Centre. Replacement Parts Blade 34cm Reference no.: FLY 066 Part no.: 577366490 Blade 37cm Reference no.: FLY 067 Part no.: 579041990 Grassbox Full Window

• As the grassbox fills up, grass will be visible through the window (Q)

• When the window/grassbox is full it is time to empty the grassbox. ENGLISH - 3 Removing and Fitting the Blade Switch off, wait until the blade has stopped rotating and disconnect from the mains electricity supply BEFORE attempting to remove or refit the blade. Always handle the blade with care - sharp edges could cause injury. USE GLOVES. Removing the Blade S1 - blade bolt S2 - washer S3 - blade

1. To remove the blade bolt, hold the blade firmly with a

gloved hand and with a spanner, loosen the blade bolt by turning it anti-clockwise (S)

2. Remove the blade bolt, washer and blade.

3. Inspect for damage and clean as necessary.

4. In the event of a blade becoming difficult to remove,

insert a screwdriver (T1) into the hole (T2) to lock the drive, then use a spanner to loosen the blade bolt by turning the spanner anti-clockwise. Ensure the screwdriver is removed before atempting to turn on the machine. 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

1. Fit the blade to the shaft with the sharp edges of the

blade pointing away from the shaft.

2. Re-assemble blade bolt through the washer and the

3. Hold the blade firmly with a gloved hand and tighten

the blade bolt firmly with a spanner . Do not over tighten. 5765592-02 Flymo Chevron 34VC-37VC Euro.qxp_???????-01 Visimo-Easimo Euro(Cleva) 08/01/2016 11:41 Page 10ENGLISH - 4 Service Recommendations

• Your product is uniquely identified by a silver and black product rating label.

• We strongly recommend that your product is serviced at least every twelve months, more often in a professional application. Environmental Information

Awareness of the environment must be considered when disposing of ‘end-of-life’ product.

nformation. The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of

lectrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could

therwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.

or more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local council office, your household waste disposal

ervice or the shop where you purchased the product. Guarantee and Guarantee Policy If any part is found to be defective due to faulty manufacture within the guarantee period, Husqvarna UK Ltd., 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

djustment 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

usqvarna UK Ltd. (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 commercially.

• This guarantee is additional to, and in no way diminishes 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

• 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

• 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

Caution! Husqvarna UK Ltd. 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 Husqvarna UK Ltd., or by the machine having been modified in any way. Husqvarna AB, S-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden Declare under our sole responsibility that the product(s); Designation............................. Lawnmower Designation of Type(s)............ C340VC, C370VC Identification of Series............ See Product Rating Label Year of Construction............... See Product Rating Label Conforms to the essential requirements & provisions of the following EC Directives: 2006/42/EC, 2004/108/EC, 2000/14/EC, 2011/65/EU based on the following EU harmonized standards applied: EN60335-1, EN60335-2-77 The maximum A weighted sound pressure level L

at the operator’s position, measured according to EN60335-2-77 is given in the table. The maximum hand / arm vibration weighted value a

measured according to EN ISO 20643 on a sample of the above product(s) is given in the table. 2000/14/EC: The Measured Sound Power L

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Type Width of Cut (cm) Speed of rotation cutting device (rpm) Power (kW) Measured Sound Power L

Uncertainty K ahw (m/s

Negotovost K ahw (m/s

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