4
Fit a
BS1363A
approved
plug
Connect blue
to N (neutral)
Make sure that the
outer sheath of the
cable is held firmly
by the clamp
Fit the
recommended
fuse
Connect brown
to L (live)
240 volts AC only.
Never use a light
socket
Never use a
light socket
•
Only fit 13 amp BS1363A approved
plugs fitted with the correctly rated fuse.
•
The cable wire colours, or a letter, will be
marked at the connection points of most
good quality plugs. Attach the wires to
their respective points in the plug (see
below). Brown is for 'Live' (L) and blue is
for 'Neutral' (N).
•
Before replacing the top cover of the
mains plug ensure that the cable restraint
is holding the outer sheath of the cable
firmly and that the two leads are correctly
fixed at the terminal screws.
•
Warning!
Never connect Live or Neutral
wires to Earth pin marked E or .
Fuse replacement - UK only
Your machine is supplied with cable fitted
with a non-wireable plug.
•
The plug is fitted with a 5 amp fuse
which is the recommended fuse for
your machine.
•
Only use replacement fuses which are
approved to BS1362.
•
When changing the fuse in your plug,
always ensure the fuse cover is refitted.
If the fuse cover is missing or damaged
do not use the plug.
Note:
Fuses do not give personal protection
against electric shock.
Increased safety can be obtained by having
a qualified electrician install a high sensitivity
(30mA) circuit breaker in the house wiring.
If you do not have such a circuit breaker
installed, or you do not wish to have one
installed, then we strongly recommend that
the electrical power to the machine be
supplied through a high sensitivity residual
current device (RCD). The RCD is designed
to provide a high degree of personal
protection against harmful electric current
should fault conditions occur.
!
Warning!
The use of an RCD or other circuit
breaker unit does not release the operator of
the machine from the safety instructions and
safe working practices given in this manual.
Extension cables or cordsets
You can use up to 30 metres (100ft) of 2-core
extension cord without undue loss of power.
Extension cords and cordsets should comply with
national regulations.
Preparing the trimmer for use
(Fig. 2)
2
•
Take the trimmer and the guard (10) out
of the box.
•
Remove the guard screw (12) which is
located on the underside of the guard
(Fig. 2.1).
•
Place the guard into the channel on the
trimmer body (Fig. 2.2).
•
Push the guard fully home until the guard
is flush with the body (Fig. 2.3).
•
Replace the guard screw (Fig. 2.4).
•
If correctly assembled, the guard will now
be secured to your trimmer.
•
In transit, the end of the cutting line (9)
is taped to the side of the spool cover.
Please discard the tape to release the
length of line. There should be a
minimum of 9cm (3.5") of cutting line
protruding from the spool housing
before using your trimmer.
Note:
When your machine is operated for
the first time any excess line will be cut off by
the line trimming blade (8) housed in the
guard. This is also the case for any
subsequent line adjustment. Because line
cut off by the blade in the guard may be
ejected, it is important that the amount of
excess line is kept to a minimum. Where an
excessive amount of line is pulled out, the
line should be cut back to the outside of the
guard before switching on your trimmer. Cut
the line off on the trimmer blade by hand.
•
Always ensure that the spool cover is
secure before and after use.
How to use your trimmer (Fig. A - J)
In order to get the most from your trimmer please be
sure to follow the techniques shown. Do not be
impatient; you will obtain the best results through
experience and by following these simple rules.
