When starting the machine, it should be tilted slightly to allow the air to circulate under the deck, giving it lift. Not doing this could make the machine feel heavy during use. If your lawn feels 'spongy' underfoot, this is as a result of a build up of thatch and moss. This causes the machine to be sucked down onto the lawn and prevents it from hovering. This can be remedied by scarifying the lawn (See Flymo Lawnrake). Also, if there is a build up of grass cuttings underneath the hood, or in between the fins on the impeller, then this will prevent the machine from hovering. This can be resolved by general care and maintenance.

As from January 1st 1995, any manufacturer of products with any form of metal cutters must be able to stop the blade within 3 seconds. This is mandatory. If the product is built and designed to take plastic cutters, it will not be fitted with a brake on the motor, therefore it is illegal to fit a metal blade.

When the machine is switched off and the blade is turned manually by hand, you will feel some resistance. The blade will not turn freely as there is a brake fitted. The brake is released on starting the machine.

On some of our products the handles can be moved to a certain extent, but this is governed by legislation, as we have to have a given distance between the operator and the cutter blade on the machine.

Your lawnmower is designed to vacuum clippings from the lawn through the aperture in the base of the grass box. A percentage of the finer clippings are recycled and fed back into the lawn. With a hover collect mower, you must walk in a straight line for optimum collection.

Blades can be sharpened by your local service agent. Alternatively new blades can be purchased via the webshop or local retailers.

This depends on which machine you are using, so please consult your instructions. The way of doing this is by adding or removing spacers.

The plastic blades are designed to cut grass and will be damaged by stones or sticks.

Not all products have the same cutting height. The model of the machine determines the height of cut.

The Microlite has two cutting heights. To change the cutting height you need to reverse the cutting disc (as per instructions)

Ensure that the chute is not clogged with grass. Is the grass box full? If the machine is a hover mower, the collection will work most efficiently when you mow up and down in a straight line.

The hover mower collects the majority of grass clippings. However some of the finer clippings do fall through the grass basket and back onto the lawn. Should those fine grass clippings be caught in the cushion of air, and that cushion be broken (over a pond or pavement) the clippings will spray out.

There could be a fault with the cable or switchbox. Make sure the correct type of extension cable used (some extension cable reels have built in overload cut-outs and are rated to low for most lawn mowers.

The blade may be out of balance, or the blade bolt could be damaged, if so then it needs to be replaced. Check to see if the impeller (fan) is worn or damaged and if the lugs on the spacers have sheared, if so then these too need replacing. Ensure the grass box is emptied regularly and the machine is cleaned thoroughly. For further assistance, please refer to a local authorised service agent.