The Flymo 340XC mower is generally a good mower. However, it is very heavy to handle when preparing for cutting grass. One problem with the mower is that the handle is not adjustable. Hence a slightly crouched position has to be adopted when using, this may not apply to all users as it depends on the height of user.
A major problem is that where the handle connects to the body of the mower the plastic clamps are already showing signs of wear, after only one grass cutting and I can foresee that these will eventually wear out and need replacing which is not a simple job as the body of the mower would have to be replaced along with these clamps. Flymo needs to look at this aspect of the design of the mower and modify.