How to trim and edge
WARNING
The use of eye protection is recommended. Do not
lean over the trimmer whilst trimming or edging,
objects may be thrown by the cutting line. Do not
allow cutting head to rest on the ground. Do not
overload your trimmer. Overloading can be avoided
by making sure the motor speed does not drop
unduly. Disconnect from the mains electricity supply
before attempting any maintenance or adjustment.
BEFORE USE
• Make sure that the line is fed out.
• Make sure motor is up to full speed before
trimming or edging.
To start your trimmer
•
The switchbox is provided with a lock-off button
(M1) to prevent accidental starting.
1. To start, press lock-off button
(M1)
, squeeze the
switch lever
(M2)
, release lock-off button.
How to trim
1. Cut with nylon line at an angle using the tip.
(N)
2. Swing trimmer in and out of the cutting area taking
small cuts
(O)
3. Line is fed out automatically every time the trimmer
head stops rotating and returns to operating speed.
•
Extra line can be fed out manually as described on
page 3
.
4. To stop your trimmer release the switch lever
(M2)
.
How to edge
1. To convert to edging mode, depress locking button and
twist head anti-clockwise until arrow lines up with
"EDGE". An audible "click" will confirm that the head is
locked. Ensure the button has returned to its original
position.
(P)
2. Rest edger on roller for extra stability and line up with edge
of lawn.
(Q)
. Edge in direction indicated in
Fig R.
so that
debris is thrown away from you.
3. To return to trimming mode, depress locking button
and twist head clockwise until arrow lines up with
"TRIM". An audible "click" will confirm that the head
is locked. Ensure the button has returned to its
original position.
(S)
.
Spool Cap
To remove spool cap
U1 - Cap
U2 - Spool
U3 - Spool holder
U4 - Manual line feed button
U5 - Eyelet
1. Press and hold in the two cap release latches.
(T1)
2. Pull cap away from the cutting head.
(U)
When refitting the spool cap
1. Keep all areas of the cap and spoolholder clean.
Failure to do so may prevent the cap being securely
located in the spoolholder.
2. Align the two latches on the cap with the two
windows in the spoolholder, then press down into the
locked position.
3. Ensure the two cap release latches are clearly visible
and are fully engaged with the windows in the
spoolholder.
4. Check that the cap is correctly fitted by trying to
remove it without depressing the two latches.
ENGLISH - 3
Auto Line Feed System
How the automatic line feed works (L)
1. When initially switching on the trimmer, a small
length of line is fed out.
2. A ‘clattering’ noise will be heard when the nylon line
hits the line cutter.
(L1) DO NOT BE ALARMED this
is quite normal.
After approximately 5 seconds the
line will be cut to the correct length and the noise will
reduce as the motor reaches full speed.
• Make sure the motor is up to full speed before
trimming or edging.
3. If the noise of the nylon line being cut cannot be
heard, more line will need to be fed out.
4. To feed more line, it is first necessary to to allow the
motor to stop completely, then re-start, allowing the
motor to reach full speed.
5. Repeat step 4. until you hear the line hitting against the
cutter. (Do not repeat this procedure more than 6 times)
6. If problems are experienced with the automatic line
feed refer to Fault Finding on
page 4
.
Nylon Line
To manually feed the nylon line
If required, line can be fed out manually. To operate,
gently pull on the line whilst at the same time alternately
pressing and releasing the button, on the side of the
spoolholder.
(V)
Do not depress the button more than three times.
Excessive line will snag the line cutter and cause
the trimmer to malfunction.
To replace nylon line.
Replacement nylon line is available
from most Electrolux Outdoor Products stockists. You can
buy it either as spool and line complete, or as nylon line
only.
To replace spool and line (complete)
1. Take new spool and remove tape holding line in place.
2. Unwind approximately 100mm of line and feed this
through eyelet,
(W1)
, then drop the spool into
spoolholder
smooth side uppermost
.
To replace nylon line on spool.
X1 - Hole in spool
X2 - Line
1. Take line and insert into hole in spool.
2. Turn spool clockwise to wind on required amount of
line, (approx. half = 10m) and cut line to length,
(X)
.
Care should be taken to ensure that the line is neatly
coiled on the spool. Failure to do so will impair the
efficiency of the automatic line feed.
3. Leave approximately 100mm of line unwound and
feed this through eyelet,
see fig W
, then drop the
spool into the spoolholder
smooth side uppermost
.
• Ensure spool is fully located by gently rotating it
during fitment.
• Remember ! Your Flymo Cordless Trimmer is
designed to use only nylon line with a maximum
diameter of 1.5mm. Use only genuine Flymo
nylon line.