The operator is responsible for following the warning and safety instructions in this manual and on the lawnmower. Never use the mower unless the grassbox or guards provided by the manufacturer are in the correct position. Explanation of Symbols on the RE320/RE32/R32 Warning Read the user instructions carefully to make sure you understand all the controls and what they do. Always keep the lawnmower on the ground when mowing. Tilting or lifting the lawnmower may cause stones to be thrown out Keep bystanders away. Do not mow whilst people especially children or pets are in the mowing area Switch off! Remove plug from mains before adjusting, cleaning or if cable is entangled or damaged. Keep the cable away from the blade. Beware of severing toes or hands. Do not put hands or feet near a rotating blade. Blade continues to rotate after the machine is switched off. Wait until all machine components have completely stopped before touching them. Do not mow in the rain or leave the lawnmower outdoors while raining STOP electric cable with moulded on plug grassbox upper grassbox lower plastic handle knob cable clip bolt instruction manual upper handle lower handles start/stop lever switchbox wheel assembly motor cover safety flap deck lower handle fixing screws spanner/scraper tool washer lock off button nut (if applicable) 2 General 4. Replace worn or damaged blades together with 1. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with their fixings in sets to preserve balance. these instructions to use the mower. Local reg-Use ulations may restrict the age of the operator. 1. Use the lawnmower only in daylight or good 2. Only use the lawnmower in the manner and for artificial light. the functions described in these instructions. 2. Avoid operating your lawnmower in wet grass, 3. Never operate the lawnmower when you are where feasible. tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs 3. Take care in wet grass, you may lose your foot- or medicine. ing. 4. The operator or user is responsible for acci-4. On slopes, be extra careful of your footing and dents or hazards occurring to other people or wear non-slip footwear. their property. 5. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and Electrical down. 1. The British Standards Institute recommend the 6. Exercise extreme caution when changing direcuse of a Residual Current Circuit Device tion on slopes. Walk never run. (R.C.D.) with a tripping current of not more than 7. Mowing on banks and slopes can be danger30mA. Even with a R.C.D. installed 100% ous. Do not mow on banks or steep slopes. safety cannot be guaranteed and safe working 8. Do not walk backwards when mowing, you practice must be followed at all times. Check could trip. your R.C.D. every time you use it. 9. Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards 2. Before use, examine cable for damage, replace you. it if there are signs of damage or ageing. 10. Switch off before pushing the mower over sur3. Do not use the lawnmower if the electric cables faces other than grass. are damaged or worn 11. Never operate the lawnmower with damaged 4. Immediately disconnect from the mains electric-guards or without guards in place. ity supply if the cable is cut, or the insulation is 12. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting damaged. Do not touch the electric cable until means at all times and especially when switch- the electrical supply has been disconnected. ing on the motor. Do not repair a cut or damaged cable. Replace 13. Do not tilt lawnmower when the motor is run- it with a new one. ning, except when starting and stopping. In this 5. Your extension cable must be uncoiled, coiled case, do not tilt more than absolutely necescables can overheat and reduce the efficiency sary and lift only the part which is away from of your mower. the operator. Always ensure that both hands 6. Keep cable away from lawnmower, always work are in the operating position before returning away from the power point mowing up and the appliance to the ground. down, never in circles. 14. Do not put hands near the grass discharge 7. Do not pull cable around sharp objects. chute. 8. Always switch off at the mains before discon-15. Never pick up or carry a mower when it is opernecting any plug, cable connector or extension ating or still connected to the mains supply. cable. 16. Remove the plug from the mains : 9. Switch off, remove plug from mains and exam--before leaving the mower unattended for any ine electric supply cable for damage or ageing period; before winding cable for storage. Do not repair -before clearing a blockage; a damaged cable, replace it with a new one. -before checking, cleaning or working on the Use only Flymo replacement cable. appliance; 10. Always wind cable carefully, avoiding kinking. -if you hit an object. Do not use your lawnmow11. Never carry the product by the cable. er until you are sure that the entire lawnmower 12. Never pull on the cable to disconnect any of the is in a safe operating condition.; plugs. -if the lawnmo...