Flymo Chevron 32V User manual

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Carton Contents
IMPORTANT !
Please check the contents o the carton are correct BEFORE assembling your new Flymo product. The Loose
Parts Pack is packaged underneath the deck o the product.
IF ANY PARTS ARE MISSING CONTACT:-
Husqvarna UK Ltd. Customer Service Department direct
Telephone : [phone] UK 1800 882 350 ROI Fax : [phone]
Sa ety
I not used properly this product can be dangerous! This product can cause serious injury to the
operator and others, the warnings and sa ety instructions must be ollowed to ensure reasonable
sa ety and e iciency in using this product. The operator is responsible or ollowing the warning and
sa ety instructions in this manual and on the product. Never use the mower unless the grassbox or
guards provided by the manu acturer are in the correct position.
Explanation o Symbols on your product
Warning
Read the user instructions care ully to
make sure you understand all the controls
and what they do.
Always keep the product on the ground
when operating. Tilting or li ting the product
may cause stones to be thrown out.
Keep bystanders away. Do not operate
whilst people especially children or pets
are in the area.
Beware o sharp blades - remove plug
rom mains be ore maintenance or i cable
is damaged.
Blades continue to rotate a ter the
machine is switched o .
Keep the cable supply away rom the
blade.
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General
1. This product may be used under
supervision, or i instruction regarding the
sa e use o 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 o experience and knowledge.
Children must not be allowed to play with
the product. Cleaning and user
maintenance must not be per ormed by
children without supervision.
The use o this product by young people
under the age o 16 is not recommended.
2. Never allow children or people un amiliar 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 or the
unctions described in these instructions.
5. Never operate the product when you are tired, ill or
under the in luence o alcohol, drugs or medicine.
6. The operator or user is responsible or accidents or
hazards occurring to other people or their property.
7. Read the user instructions care ully to make sure
you understand all the controls and what they do.
Electrical
1. We recommend the use o a Residual Current
Circuit Device (R.C.D.) with a tripping current o not
more than 30mA. Even with a R.C.D. installed 100%
sa ety cannot be guaranteed and sa e working
practice must be ollowed at all times. Check your
R.C.D. every time you use it.
2. Be ore use, examine cable or damage or ageing. I
the cable is ound to be de ective, take the product to
an Authorised Service Centre and have the cable
replaced.
3. Do not use the product i the electric cables are
damaged or worn
4. Immediately disconnect rom the mains electricity
supply i the cable is cut, or the insulation is damaged.
Do not touch the electric cable until the electrical
supply has been disconnected. Do not repair a cut or
damaged cable. Replace it with a new one.
5. Your extension cable must be uncoiled, coiled
cables can overheat and reduce the e iciency o
your product.
6. Keep cable away rom product, always work away
rom the power point mowing up and down, never
in circles.
7. Do not pull cable around sharp objects.
8. Always switch o at the mains be ore
disconnecting any plug, cable connector or
extension cable.
9. Switch o , remove plug rom mains and examine
electric supply cable or damage or ageing be ore
winding cable or storage. Do not repair a
damaged cable, replace it with a new one. Use
only Flymo replacement cable.
10. Always wind cable care ully, avoiding kinking.
11. Never carry the product by the cable.
12. Never pull on the cable to disconnect any o the
plugs.
13. Use only on AC mains supply voltage shown on
the product rating label.
14. Flymo Products are double insulated to EN60335.
Under no circumstance should an earth be
connected to any part o the product.
Preparation
1. While using your product always wear substantial
ootwear and long trousers.Do not operate the
equipment when bare oot or wearing open
sandals.
2. Make sure the lawn is clear o sticks, stones,
bones, wire and debris; they could be thrown by
the blade.
3. Be ore using the machine and a ter any impact,
check or signs o wear or damage and repair as
necessary.
4. Replace worn or damaged blades together with
their ixings in sets to preserve balance.
Use
1. Use the product only in daylight or good arti icial
light.
2. Avoid operating your product in wet grass, where
easible.
3. On slopes, be extra care ul o your ooting and
wear non-slip ootwear.
4. Mow across the ace o slopes, never up and
down.
5. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes. Walk never run.
6. Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
7. Do not walk backwards when mowing, you could
trip.
8. Never cut grass by pulling the product towards
you.
9. Switch o be ore pushing the product over
sur aces other than grass.
10. Never operate the product with damaged guards
or without guards in place.
11. Switch on the motor according to instructions and
with eet well away rom the blade(s).
12. Do not tilt product when the motor is running,
except when starting and stopping. In this case,
do not tilt more than absolutely necessary and li t
only the part which is away rom the operator.
Always ensure that both hands are in the
operating position be ore returning the appliance
to the ground.
13. Do not put hands or eet near or under rotating parts.
14. Never pick up or carry a product when it is
operating or still connected to the mains supply.
15. Remove the plug rom the mains :
- be ore leaving the product unattended or any period;
- be ore clearing a blockage;
- be ore checking, cleaning or working on the
appliance;
- i you hit an object. Do not use your product until
you are sure that the entire product is in a sa e
operating condition;
- i the product starts to vibrate abnormally. Check
immediately. Excessive vibration can cause
injury.
Maintenance and storage
1. Caution - Do not touch rotating blade.
2. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
the lawnmower is in sa e working condition.
3. Check the grassbox requently or wear or
deterioration.
4. Replace worn or damaged parts or sa ety.
5. Only use the replacement blade, and blade bolt
speci ied or this product.
6. Be care ul during adjustment o the product to
prevent entrapment o the ingers between
moving blades and ixed parts o the machine.
7. Store in a cool dry place and out o reach o
children. Do not store outdoors.
8. Allow the product to cool or at least 30 minutes
be ore storing.
5767040-04
®
electric
cable with
moulded
on plug
grassbox
upper
grassbox
lower
cable clip x 2
bolt x 2
instruction
manual
upper handle
lower handle x 2
start/stop lever switchbox
motor cover
sa ety lap
washer x 4
lock o
button
Environmental In ormation
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Read beore use
& retain or uture reerence
wingknob x 4
grassbox
tongue
grassbox
handle
• Awareness o the environment must be considered
when disposing o ‘end-o -li e’ product.
• I necessary, contact your local authority or disposal
in ormation.
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 or the recycling o electrical
and electronic equipment.
By ensuring this product is disposed o correctly, you will
help prevent potential negative consequences or the
environment and human health, which could otherwise be
caused by inappropriate waste handling o this product.
For more detailed in ormation about recycling o this
product, please contact your local council o ice, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
Chevron 32V
deck
Original Instructions
EC Declaration o Con ormity
Husqvarna AB, S-561 82, Huskvarna, Sweden
Declare under our sole responsibility that the product(s);
Category........................................ Lawnmower
Model(s)......................................... CN32V
Identi ication o Series................... See Product Rating Label
Year o Construction...................... See Product Rating Label
Complies with the essential requirements & provisions o the ollowing EC Directives:
2006/42/EC, 2004/108/EC, 2000/14/EC, 2011/65/EU
based on the ollowing EU harmonized standards applied:
EN60335-1, EN60335-2-77, EN62233, EN55014-1, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3
The maximum A weighted sound pressure level LpAat the operator’s position, measured according to EN60335-2-77,
is given in the table.
The maximum hand / arm vibration weighted value ah measured according to EN ISO 20643 on a sample o the above
product(s) is given in the table.
2000/14/EC: The Measured Sound Power LWA & Guaranteed Sound Power LWA values are according to the tabulated igures.
Con ormity Assessment Procedure.................. Annex VI
Noti ied Body.................................................... Intertek, Davy Avenue,
Knowlhill, Milton Keynes,
Bucks., MK5 8NL, England
Huskvarna, 17/01/2013
P. Lameli,
Chie Technical O icer
Keeper o technical documentation
Type
Width o Cut (cm)
Speed o Rotation o Cutting Device (RPM)
Power (kW)
Measured Sound Power
LWA (dB(A))
Guaranteed Sound Power
LWA (dB(A))
Sound pressure
LpA (dB(A))
Uncertainty
KpA (dB(A))
Hand / arm vibration
ah ( m/s2 )
Uncertainty Kah (m/s2)
Weight (Kg)
Husqvarna AB
S-561 82
Huskvarna
Sweden
Our policy o continuous improvement means that the speci ication o products may be altered rom time to time without prior notice.
Copyright © 2015 Flymo S.A. All rights reserved. Flymo® and other product and eature names are registered or un-
registered trademarks o Flymo S.A.
CN32V
32
3,600
1.2
95
96
80.2
2.5
2.08
1.5
8.68
Replacement Parts
Blade
Re erence no.: FLY046 Part no.: 510760890
10/2015

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A
•The Loose Parts Pack is packaged underneath the deck.
Assembly o Lower Handles to Deck
1. Place the bolt (A2) through the hole in the lower handle
(A1) until the lower handle its into the recess (A3)
2. Place the washer (B1) and the wing knob (B2) on to
the bolt and tighten the wing knob. It may take 20 - 25
turns to ully tighten on initial assembly.
3. Repeat on the other side.
Assembly o Upper Handles to Lower Handles.
1. Ensure the upper handle is located correctly with the
lock-o button on the switchbox uppermost.
2. Ensure the upper handle (C1) and the lower handle
(C2) are aligned correctly.
4. Fit the bolts (C3), washers (C4) and wing knobs (C5).
Tighten the wing knob.
5. Fit the cable to the handles with the clips provided.
Make sure the cable is not trapped between the upper
and lower handles.
Grassbox Assembly
1. Slide the grassbox tongue into the slots in the grass-
box lower until it clicks securely into position (D)
2. Push the grassbox handle into the slots in the grass-
box upper until it clicks securely into position. (E)
3. Starting at the rear o the grassbox, locate the grass-
box upper into the grassbox lower by aligning the clips
(F1). Ensure all clips are correctly located.(F2) be ore
clicking into position.
4. Clip the two halves together, ensuring all clips are se-
curely connected.
Assembly Instructions
B
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Cutting Height Adjustment
Removing and Fitting the Blade
Caring or your Lawnmower
Cleaning
• USE GLOVES
• IMPORTANT:- It is very important that you keep your lawn-
mower clean. Grass clippings le t in any o the air intakes or
under the deck could become a potential ire hazard.
1. Remove grass rom under the deck with brush. (R1)
2. Using a so t brush - remove grass clippings rom all air
intakes (R2), the discharge chute (R3) and the grass
box (R4).
3. Using a so t brush, remove grass clippings rom the vi-
sion window (R5).
4. Wipe over the sur ace o your lawnmower with a dry
cloth (R6).
•IMPORTANT:- Never use water or cleaning your lawn-
mower. 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 cable
wrap wing knobs to enable tidy and sa e storage (S1).
Storing your Lawnmower:
• Loosen the wing knobs to enable the handles to be
olded over the product (S2).
• Store in a dry place where your lawnmower is pro-
tected rom damage
At the End o the Mowing Season
1. Replace blade, bolts, nuts or screws, i necessary.
2. Clean your lawnmower thoroughly.
3. Make sure that the electric cable is stored correctly to
prevent damage.
R1
C
Grassbox
D
Switch o , wait until the blade has stopped rotating and
disconnect rom the mains electricity supply BEFORE at-
tempting to remove or re it the blade.
Always handle the blade with care - sharp edges could
cause injury. USE GLOVES.
Removing the Blade
1. To remove the blade bolt, hold the blade irmly with a
gloved hand and with a spanner, loosen the blade bolt
by turning it anti-clockwise (P).
2. Remove the blade bolt, washer and blade.(P)
3. Inspect or damage and clean as necessary.
4. In the event o a blade becoming di icult to remove, in-
sert a screwdriver (Q1) into the hole (Q2) to lock the
drive, then use a spanner (13mm A/F) to loosen the
blade bolt by turning the spanner anti-clockwise. En-
sure the screwdriver is removed be ore atempting to
turn on the machine.
Renew your metal blade a ter 50 hours mowing or 2 years
whichever is the sooner - regardless o condition. I the
blade is cracked or damaged replace it with a new one.
Fitting the Blade
1. Fit the blade to the sha t with the sharp edges o the
blade pointing away rom the sha t and you are able to
read the text on the blade ‘This side to grass’
2. Re-assemble blade bolt through the washer and the
blade.
3. Hold the blade irmly with a gloved hand and tighten the
blade bolt irmly with a spanner. Do not over tighten.
P
blade
blade bolt
washer
Cutting Height Adjustment (K) & (L)
• Height o cut is adjusted by raising or lowering the
Front and Rear Wheels.
• There are ive heights o cut on this product.
• NOTE
A medium height o cut is recommended or most
lawns.
The quality o your lawn will su er and collection will
be poor i you cut too low.
HEIGHT OF CUT WHEELS POSITION
Low Front position 2cm
Rear position 2cm
Low to Medium Front position 2cm
Rear position 4cm
Medium Front position 4cm
Rear position 4cm
Medium to High Front position 4cm
Rear position 6cm
High Front position 6cm
Rear position 6cm
L
K
2cm
J
O
Starting and Stopping
To Start your Lawnmower
1. Connect plug to mains and switch on.
The switchbox is provided with a lock-o button (M1) to
prevent accidental starting.
1. Press and hold the lock-o button (M) on the
switchbox, then squeeze one o the Start/Stop levers
towards the upper handle (N).
2. Continue to squeeze the start/stop lever towards the
upper handle and release the lock-o button (O).
3. Lower the lawnmower to its proper operating position
and commence mowing.
•NOTE - There are two start/stop levers itted. Either
one can be used or 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.
M N
1
Fitting Fully Assembled Grassbox to Lawnmower.
1. Li t sa ety lap (G1)
2. Make sure the discharge chute is clean and ree rom
debris (G2)
3. Locate ully assembled grassbox onto 2 location
points (G3) at the rear o the deck as illustrated in
pic. H
4. Locate sa ety lap onto the top o the grassbox. En-
sure the grassbox is securely located.
•IMPORTANT !
AFTER FITTING ENSURE NO GAP REMAINS BE-
TWEEN THE SAFETY FLAP AND THE GRASSBOX.
• Removal is the reverse procedure.
• For larger areas o grass where grass collection is
not required you can use your lawnmower without
the grassbox. Ensure the Sa ety Flap is ully closed.
The design o the sa ety lap permits the cut grass to
be discharged downward behind the machine.
Grassbox Full Window
• As the grassbox ills up, grass will be visible through
the window (J).
• When the window/grassbox is ull it is time to empty
the grassbox.
grassbox
empty
grassbox
ull
Q
1
EF1 F2
2
3
1
2
1
2
3
4
5
G1
2
3
H
R2
R3 R4
R5 R6
S2S1
6cm
4cm
1
2
How to Mow
1. Start mowing the edge o 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 su er i more than a third o 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. I the motor
speed drops you may overload your lawnmower which may cause damage. When mowing in long thick grass a irst
cut with the cutting height set higher will help reduce the load. See Cutting Height Adjustment.
I any part is ound to be de ective due to aulty manu acture
within the guarantee period, Husqvarna UK Ltd., through its
Authorised Service Repairers will e ect the repair or
replacement to the customer ree o charge providing:
(a) The ault is reported directly to the Authorised Repairer.
(b) Proo o purchase is provided.
(c) The ault is not caused by misuse, neglect or aulty
adjustment by the user.
(d) The ailure has not occurred through air wear and tear.
(e) The machine has not been serviced or repaired,
taken apart or tampered with by any person not
authorised by Husqvarna UK Ltd.
( ) The machine has not been used or 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 ollowing are not covered, there ore 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 o not reporting an initial ault.
* Failures as a result o sudden impact.
* Failures as a result o not using the product in
accordance with the instructions and recommendations
contained in this Operator's Manual.
* Machines used or hire are not covered by this guarantee.
* The ollowing items listed are considered as wearing
parts and their li e is dependent on regular
maintenance and are, there ore not normally subject
to a valid warranty claim: Blades, Electric Mains cable
*Caution!
Husqvarna UK Ltd. does not accept liability under the
warranty or de ects caused in whole or part, directly
or indirectly by the itting o replacement parts or
additional parts that are not either manu actured or
approved by Husqvarna UK Ltd., or by the machine
having been modi ied in any way.
Guarantee & Guarantee Policy
Service Recommendations
1. We strongly recommend that your product is serviced
at least every twelve months, more o ten in a
pro essional application.
2. Always use genuine Spare Parts.
3. Prepacked spares are available rom most Husqvarna
UK Ltd. stockists.
4. Your product is uniquely identi ied by a silver and
black product rating label
5. I you have a problem with your machine contact your
local Approved Service Centre ensuring you have ull
details o your product as described on the product
rating label.
6. Should it be necessary or work to be carried out by
your Service Centre, it is important to take your
complete machine including cable and any extension
cables used.
A network o specialist dealers can be ound in your local
Yellow Pages.
To obtain service on your product simply telephone or
visit your local Service Centre.
Should you require service under the terms o our guarantee
the Service Centre will require proo o purchase.
All o the centres listed stock genuine Spare Parts.
NOTE: Our Service Repairers act on their own behal
and are not empowered to commit or legally bind
Husqvarna UK Ltd. in any manner whatsoever.
Fault Finding Hints
Fails to Operate
1. Is the correct Starting procedure being ollowed? See
‘To Start your Lawnmower’
2. Is the Power Turned On?
3. Check the use in the plug, i blown replace.
4. Fuse continues to blow?
Immediately disconnect rom the mains electricity supply
and consult your local approved Service Centre.
Poor Grass Collection
1. Disconnect rom the mains electricity supply.
2. Clean the outside o the air intakes, the discharge
chute and the underside o the deck.
3. Raise to a higher height o cut. See Cutting Height
Adjustment.
4. I poor collection persists.
Immediately disconnect rom the mains electricity supply
and consult your local approved Service Centre.
Excessive Vibration
1. Disconnect rom the mains electricity supply.
2. Check that the blade is itted correctly?
3. I the blade is damaged or worn, replace it with a new one.
4. I vibration persists?
Immediately disconnect rom the mains electricity supply
and consult your local approved Service Centre.
Lawnmower becomes heavy to push
1. Disconnect rom the mains electricity supply.
2. In long grass or uneven ground, the height o cut
should be raised to a higher position. See Cutting
Height Adjustment.
3. Check that the wheels and rollers can rotate reely.
4. I problem persists?
Immediately disconnect rom the mains electricity supply
and consult your local approved Service Centre.
CABLES - IMPORTANT
I you want to use an extension cable when operating your
product, only the ollowing cable dimensions should be used.
- 1.0 mm2: max length 40 m
- 1.5 mm2: max length 60 m
- 2.5 mm2: max length 100 m
Minimum rating :
1.00mm2 size cable, 10 amps 250 volts AC.
•YOUR PRODUCT IS SUPPLIED WITH CABLE WIRED
DIRECTLY INTO THE PRODUCT.
1. I the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
your local Husqvarna UK Ltd. Approved Service Centre
or similarly quali ied persons in order to avoid a hazard.
2. Flymo Extension Cables are available rom your local
Husqvarna UK Ltd. Approved Service Centre.
3. Do not wire an extension cable directly to your product
yoursel . Please contact your local Husqvarna UK Ltd.
Approved Service Centre or urther in ormation on the
connectors and kits available.
4. Only use extension cables speci ically designed or
outdoor use and which con orm to one o the ollowing
speci ications: Ordinary rubber (60245 IEC 53), Ordinary
PVC (60227 IEC 53) or Ordinary PCP (60245 IEC 57)
CONNECTORS - IMPORTANT
•Flymo connectors are suitable or use with 2 core cable
only. Under no circumstances should these connectors
be used or earthed products.
• All Flymo connectors and cables are o splashproo
construction. They are not waterproo and must not be le t
outside permanently nor should they be submerged or
immersed in water. Do not let cable lay or trail through
pools o water or splashed with water rom hose pipes.
MAINS PLUG REPLACEMENT - IMPORTANT
• I the plug supplied is cut o it should be destroyed.
There is an electric shock hazard i a cut o plug is
inserted into a 13 amp socket.
1. No earth required. Flymo products are double insulated
to EN60335 and under no circumstances should an
earth be connected to any part o the product.
2. Ensure the mains voltage suits your product
3. IMPORTANT!
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the ollowing code:
BLUE - NEUTRAL BROWN - LIVE
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to
the Terminal which is marked with the letter 'N' or
coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected
to the Terminal which is marked with the letter 'L' or
coloured RED.
4. It is important that the outer sheath is clamped correctly
into the 3-pin plug.
5. I in doubt consult your local Service Repairer or
quali ied electrician be ore the machine is used.
6.A 13 Amp use must be itted to the Mains Plug.
7. The normal plug use and household use only protect
the electrical equipment and are not a sa eguard
against electrocution.
I your product is hard wired i.e. non-detachable mains
electric cable, a conversion kit and extension cable is
available rom all Approved Service Centres which can
be ound in your local Yellow Pages.