| Location | Portobello |
| Manufacturer | Flymo |
| Model | Hover Vac 280 |
| Weight | 6 |
WHAT IT DOES
An electric lawn mower is used to cut grass on a regularly maintained lawn.
Not suitable for use on rough or uneven grass, consider using a strimmer if your lawn has become too unruly, or the lawn is on a steep slope.
An electric lawn mower is used to cut grass on a regularly maintained lawn.
Not suitable for use on rough or uneven grass, consider using a strimmer if your lawn has become too unruly, or the lawn is on a steep slope.
Small 'hover' style mower. 30cm cutting blade. Good for small and medium sized lawns.
Easy to use. Comes with:
- Quick start manual
- 3 spacer washers to adjust height of blades
- Blade wrench to fit or remove blade.
Please note if you do adjust height of blade, please return with one washed fitted
Not great at cutting wet grass so be aware!
Please return this clean, with grass box emptied and all grass cleaned out from the underside of the mower.
Click 'view additional file' link to download instruction manual.
SAFETY INFORMATION & PPE
YOU MAY ALSO NEED
HOW TO USE IT
Mowing the lawn is easier and faster when using a systematic approach, go up and down the lawn in rows, or around the outside and work your way towards the middle.
Be aware of the cord at all times, and take care not to run it over!
Before starting, clear the lawn of debris (especially dog mess!) and check for wildlife.
Avoid using an electric lawnmower when it’s raining or the grass is wet or muddy, it won’t be as effective.
If there’s a step or drop at the edge of the lawn, avoid letting the front of the lawn mower tip over the edge, as this can damage the blades.
If you need to clear the blades, always disconnect the power first, then carefully tip the lawn mower onto the sides and remove any build up of cut grass.
Adjusting the height setting: You can set the height of the blades, which allows you to choose the length you want to cut your grass to.
Most electric lawn mowers will come with a catcher to collect the grass cuttings that will need emptying regularly.
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
Note this video is a general introduction and is not specific to this exact tool. We always advise reading the manual if provided below, especially the safety advisories, before using any tools.
- Closed toe shoes – Essential The lawn mower cuts the grass using rotary (spinning) blades. However nice the weather, do not wear flip flops.
- Work Gloves – Recommended
- Power socket for outdoor use – Essential Power sockets for outdoor use should be fitted with a circuit breaker to cut off power if the lawnmower malfunctions.
YOU MAY ALSO NEED
- Rake – Useful to collect and dispose of debris that was not collected by the lawn mower
- Extension cord – Useful If you are working far away from a socket.
HOW TO USE IT
Mowing the lawn is easier and faster when using a systematic approach, go up and down the lawn in rows, or around the outside and work your way towards the middle.
Be aware of the cord at all times, and take care not to run it over!
Before starting, clear the lawn of debris (especially dog mess!) and check for wildlife.
Avoid using an electric lawnmower when it’s raining or the grass is wet or muddy, it won’t be as effective.
If there’s a step or drop at the edge of the lawn, avoid letting the front of the lawn mower tip over the edge, as this can damage the blades.
If you need to clear the blades, always disconnect the power first, then carefully tip the lawn mower onto the sides and remove any build up of cut grass.
Adjusting the height setting: You can set the height of the blades, which allows you to choose the length you want to cut your grass to.
Most electric lawn mowers will come with a catcher to collect the grass cuttings that will need emptying regularly.
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
Note this video is a general introduction and is not specific to this exact tool. We always advise reading the manual if provided below, especially the safety advisories, before using any tools.
The Edinburgh Tool Library
http://edinburghtoollibrary.org.uk
http://edinburghtoollibrary.org.uk