Flymo Partner lawnrake User manual

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Lawnrake

Carton Contents
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Safety
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. Never use the product unless the grass-
box or guards provided by the manufacturer are in the correct position.
Explanation of Symbols your product
Warning
Read the user instructions carefully to
make sure you understand all the con-
trols and what they do.
Always keep the product on the ground
when using. Tilting or lifting the product
may cause stones to be thrown out.
Keep bystanders away. Do not use
whilst people especially children or pets
are in the raking area.
Switch off! Remove plug from mains
before adjusting, cleaning or if cable is
entangled or damaged. Keep the cable
away from the tines.
Beware of sharp tines. Tines continue to
rotate after motor is switched off.
Tines continue to rotate after the
machine is switched off. Wait until all
machine components have completely
stopped before touching them.
Do not use in the rain or leave the prod-
uct outdoors while raining.
STOP
electric
cable with
moulded
on plug
upper handle
wing knob x 2
lower handle
wing knob x 2
cable
clip x 2
bolt x 2 (M6)
instruction
manual
pack of tines
upper handle
lower handle
start/stop lever switchbox
deck
lock off
button
collection box washer
x 2 (M6)
bolt x 2
(M8)
height adjustment
handle
rear wheel x 2
rear wheel hub cap
x 2
front wheel x 2
front wheel hub cap
x 2

General
1. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the product. Local regulations
may restrict the age of the operator.
2. Only use the product in the manner and for the func-
tions described in these instructions.
3. Never operate the product when you are tired, ill or
under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.
4. The operator or user is responsible for accidents or
hazards occurring to other people or their property.
Electrical
1. The British Standards Institute recommend the use
of a Residual Current Device (R.C.D.) with a tripping
current of not more than 30mA. 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 cable for damage, replace it if
there are signs of damage or ageing.
3. Do not use the product if the electric cables are
damaged or worn
4. Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity sup-
ply if 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 dam-
aged cable. Replace it with a new one.
5. Your cable must be uncoiled or unwound, coiled or wound
cables can overheat and reduce the efficiency of your mower.
6. Keep cable away from the product, always work away from
the power point, operating up and down, never in circles.
7. Do not pull cable around sharp objects.
8. Always switch off at the mains before disconnecting
any plug, cable connector or extension cable.
9. Switch off, remove plug from mains and examine electric
supply cable for damage or ageing beforewinding cable
for storage. Do not repair a damaged cable, replace it
with a new one. Use only our replacement cable.
10.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 circumstance should an earth be connect-
ed to any part of the product.
Preparation
1. While using your product always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers.
2. Make sure the lawn is clear of sticks, stones, bones,
wire and debris; they could be thrown by the tines.
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 tines.
Use
1. Use the product only in daylight or good artificial light.
2. Avoid operating your product in wet grass, where feasible.
3. Take care in wet grass, you may lose your footing.
4. On slopes, be extra careful of your footing and wear
non-slip footwear.
5. Use across the face of slopes, never up and down.
6. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes. Walk never run.
7. Operating on banks and slopes can be dangerous.
Do not operate on banks or steep slopes.
8. Do not walk backwards when operating, you could trip.
9. Use exreme caution when pulling the product towards you.
10.Switch off before pushing the product over surfaces
other than grass.
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 the product when the motor is running,
except when starting and stopping. In this case, do
not tilt more than absolutely necessary and lift only
the part which is away from the operator. Always
ensure that both hands are in the operating position
before returning the appliance to the ground.
14.Never pick up or carry the product when it is operat-
ing or still connected to the mains supply.
15.Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the the discharge opening at all times.
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 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. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the
product is in safe working condition.
2. Check the collection box frequently for wear or deterio-
ration.
3. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
4. Only use the replacement parts specified for this product.
5. Be careful during adjustment of the product to pre-
vent entrapment of the fingers between moving and
fixed parts of the machine.
CABLES
IMPORTANT
•Use only 1.00mm2 size cable up to 40 metres length maximum.
Maximum rating :
1.00mm2 size cable, 10 amps 250 volts AC.
•YOUR PRODUCT IS SUPPLIED WITH CABLE
WIRED DIRECTLY INTO THE PRODUCT.
1. Flymo Mains Cables and Extension Cables are avail-
able from your local Husqvarna Outdoor Products
Approved Service Centre.
2. Do not wire an extension cable directly to your product
yourself. Please contact your local Husqvarna Outdoor
Products Approved Service Centre for further informa-
tion on the connectors and kits available.
3. Only use extension cables specifically designed for
outdoor use.
CONNECTORS
IMPORTANT
•Flymo connectors are suitable for use with 2 core
cable only. Under no circumstances should these
connectors be used for earthed products.
•All Flymo connectors and cables are of splashproof con-
struction. They are not waterproof and must not be left
outside permanently nor should they be submerged or
immersed in water. Do not let cable lay or trail through
pools of water or splashed with water from hose pipes.
MAINS PLUG REPLACEMENT
IMPORTANT
• If the plug supplied is cut off it should be destroyed.
There is an electric shock hazard if a cut off 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 of the product.
2. Ensure the mains voltage suits your product
3. IMPORTANT!
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accor-
dance with the following 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 cor-
rectly into the 3-pin plug.
5. If in doubt consult your local Service Repairer or qual-
ified electrician before the machine is used.
6. A 13 Amp fuse must be fitted to the Mains Plug.
7. The normal plug fuse and household fuse only pro-
tect the electrical equipment and are not a safeguard
against electrocution.
If your product is hard wired i.e. non-detachable
mains electric cable, a conversion kit and exten-
sion cable is available from all Husqvarna Outdoor
Products Approved Service Centres which can be
found in your local Yellow Pages.

Wheel Assembly (A)
1. Insert the wheel bolt into the threaded hole.
2. Fully tighten the bolts using a screwdriver.
Assembly of Lower Handles to Deck
1. Place the hole in the lower handle over the end of
the bolt (B)
2. Place the wing knob onto the end of the bolt and
firmly tighten. (B)
3. Repeat on the other side.
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. Ensure the upper handle and the lower handle
are aligned correctly.(C)
3. Fit the bolts, washers and wing knobs.(C)
4. Fit the cable to the handles with the clips provid-
ed. Make sure the cable is not trapped between
the upper and lower handles.
Height Adjust Handle Assembly
1. Insert the height adjust arm into the slot at the
base of the height adjust handle (D)
2. Firmly push the handle on to the arm.
3. The handle will automatically lock on to the arm.
Assembly Instructions
B
C
A
Height Adjustment
1
2
3
4
5
6
E
Adjusting the raking height
1. Lift the lever out of location and rotate to the
desired position. (E)
Heights of raking:-
1 & 2 - low
The low settings should be used to collect material from the
base of the lawn. This setting is ideal for removing moss
and thatch. After removing the thick patches of moss and
thatch the lawn may look bare in some patches. These
patches in the lawn will start to recover now that the moss
and thatch has been removed.
3 - 4 medium
The medium settings should be used for moderate raking.
This setting is ideal for lifting flattened grass prior to mowing
and for collecting grass cuttings after mowing. It can also be
used for light raking of moss and thatch.
5 & 6 - high
The high settings are for light raking and should be used for
clearing the lawn. This setting is ideal for collecting light
debris such as fallen leaves, twigs and grass cuttings with-
out damaging the lawn.
D

F G
K
Starting and Stopping
To Start your Product
1. Form loop in mains cable and push the loop
through the slot. (F)
2. To secure, position loop over the hook and pull the
cable back through the slot (G).
3. Connect plug to mains and switch on.
4. Tilt the handle downwards to slightly raise the front
of the product and to reduce the risk of lawn dam-
age whilst starting.
The switchbox is provided with a lock-off button
(H1) to prevent accidental starting.
5. Press and hold the lock-off button (H) on the switch-
box, then squeeze one of the Start/Stop levers
towards the upper handle (J).
6. Continue to squeeze the start/stop lever towards the
upper handle and release the lock-off button (K).
7. Lower the product to its proper operating position
and commence raking.
• NOTE - There are two start/stop levers fitted.
Either one can be used for starting the product.
• IMPORTANT - Do not use the start/stop levers
intermittently
To Stop your Product
1. Release the pressure on the Start/Stop lever.
H J
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How to Use
Raking your Lawn
Raking the lawn helps aerate the soil, prevent diseases, it
also improves surface drainage and promotes a healthier
thicker lawn.
Moss
There are several types of mosses, which can cause
problems to your lawn. Moss as well as being detrimen-
tal to the appearance of your lawn, will smother grass,
make the lawn spongy, make it difficult to mow, hold
water and encourage disease. Moss spores are released
during spring and autumn.
Thatch
Thatch is decaying organic matter that builds up on the
base of the lawn. Like moss thatch is detrimental to the
appearance of your lawn and can cause bad surface
drainage, encourage weeds, prevent air circulation and
encourage disease.
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How to Use
• Do not use in wet or damp conditions. Raking in wet
conditions can damage the lawn.
• Do not force the lawnrake through long grass it
should be used on grass no longer than 75mm in
length. If the grass is long, mow the lawn prior to
using the Lawn Rake. The Lawn Rake can collect
your grass clippings while raking.
• Clear the lawn of any loose debris or stones that
may damage the lawnrake.
• On your first use choose a medium height to start
with, and then adjust the height setting to suit your
lawn and use.
• Start the lawnrake at the edge of the lawn, close to
the power point, and work away from the power
point. Once you have raked the lawn in one direction
rake again at right angles to the previous direction. (L)
• For total control of moss, use moss killer in early
spring a couple of weeks prior to using the lawnrake
• To gently remove particularly heavy areas of moss
and thatch you may have to rake over the area sev-
eral times.
• For best results use your lawnrake regularly particu-
larly at the beginning of the season to encourage
good growth and at the end of the season to prepare
the lawn for winter. The lawn should be raked in
autumn leaving some time for the lawn to thicken
and recover before winter.
• To maintain the quality of your lawnrake it is recom-
mended that you clean it after use. Refer to the sec-
tion - Caring for your Product