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Fault Finding Chart

WARNING  Disconnect from the mains electricity supply before attempting any maintenance or adjustment.

FAULT

CHECK

ACTION

Is the automatic line feed 
working?

Manually feed out line.
SEE “MANUAL LINE FEED”

Is the line fed out and visible?
Has line been removed from
cleat?

Remove cap and spool, free line
and re-fit spool and cap.  SEE 
“CUTTING HEAD”

The line may be jammed on the
spool.  Rewind line to remove
crossed loops. Check that line is in
correct section of spool.

Is the manual line feed working?

Has too much line been fed out?

SEE “MANUAL LINE FEED”

Contact your local approved 
Service Centre or Husqvarna UK
Ltd. Customer Service.

Is the line cutter missing from the
safety guard?

Contact Husqvarna UK Ltd. Customer Service 
Telephone : 0844 844 4558  UK

1800 882 350  ROI

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

LINE NOT FEEDING

OR

LINE TOO SHORT

OR

TRIMMER VIBRATES

CONTINUOUS 

CLATTERING NOISE 

LINE SNAPS 

CONTINUOUSLY

IF NONE OF THE ABOVE 

OR IF FAULT PERSISTS

Has the motor reached full speed
before use?

No

Allow the motor to reach full speed
before use.

Are you using the trimmer 
correctly?

?

Only use tip of nylon line to trim.
SEE “How to trim and edge”

Is the line jamming on the spool?

Yes

Rewind the line on the spool, if
symptoms still persist, change
spool and line.

Maintenance

W

V

WARNING
Disconnect from the mains electricity supply, before
attempting any maintenance or adjustment.  Cutting
head continues to rotate after the trimmer has been
switched off.  Keep fingers and hands clear of the line
cutter on leading edge of guard.

Caring for your product
After you have finished using your product follow the
procedure below:
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING.  REMOVE PLUG
FROM MAINS AND KEEP FEET AWAY FROM THE
SWITCH LEVER WHEN: CLEANING AROUND THE
INSIDE OF THE SAFETY GUARD, REMOVING OR
REFITTING SPOOL CAP, MANUALLY FEEDING OR
REPLACING NYLON LINE.
1.

Disconnect from the mains electricity supply.

2.

Never clean your trimmer with water, cleaning fluids, or
solvents, just remove debris with a suitable tool, a soft
brush or dry cloth.

3.

Using a soft brush, clean around the inside of the
safety guard, the cutting head (V) and the motor
housing air vents. (W)

4.

Inspect the trimmer carefully, especially the parts of
the cutting head.

5.

If your trimmer is damaged in any way contact your
local approved service centre.

Never use a damaged trimmer.

6.

Store in a cool, dry place and out of reach of children.

Cable Storage
1.

Your mains cable can be stored on the product as
illustrated in Fig X1.

2.

Wind cable carefully to avoid kinking.

3.

To release the cable press the button and the hook will
drop down (X2).

4.

Push cable hook fully back into position.

X2

X1

Replacement Parts

Spool and Line
Reference no.:

FLY021

Part no.:

513937190

Summary of Contents for Power Trim 500 X

Page 1: ... Original Instructions IMPORTANT INFORMATION Read before use retain for future reference Power Trim 500 XT ...

Page 2: ...nt of not more than 30mA Even with a R C D installed 100 safety cannot be guaranteed and safe working practice must be followed at all times Check your R C D every time you use it 2 Before use examine the cable for signs of damage or ageing If the cable is found to be defective take the product to an Authorised Service Centre and have the cable replaced 3 Donotusethetrimmeriftheelectriccablesareda...

Page 3: ...tsnormaloperatingpositionbeforeswitchingon 6 Clean unit with a dry cloth Never use metal objects to clean the unit 7 Inspect and maintain the trimmer regularly Any re pairs must be carried out by an authorised repairer 8 Store in a cool dry place and out of reach of children Do not store outdoors 9 Allow the product to cool for at least 30 minutes before storing Cables IMPORTANT If you want to use...

Page 4: ...tem How the automatic line feed works F 1 When initially switching on the trimmer a small length of line is fed out 2 A clattering noise will be heard when the two nylon lines hit the line cutter 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 re duce as the motor reaches full speed Make sure the motor is up to full...

Page 5: ...ant Tree Guard The Plant and Tree Guard K1 allows the trimming of grass close to plants and trees without damaging them with the cutting line 1 Flip the guard down as illustrated in Fig J1 2 Use the trimmer around trees J2 and near plants How to edge 1 To convert to edging mode press button K1 and twist head K2 An audible click will confirm that the head is locked Ensure the Plant and Tree Guard i...

Page 6: ...the mains electricity supply before at tempting any maintenance or adjustment Cutting head continues to rotate after the trimmer has been switched off Keep fingers and hands clear of the line cutter on leading edge of guard Caring for your product After you have finished using your product follow the pro cedure below AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING REMOVE PLUG FROM MAINS AND KEEP FEET AWAY FROM THE SWIT...

Page 7: ... and line Maintenance W V WARNING Disconnect from the mains electricity supply before attempting any maintenance or adjustment Cutting head continues to rotate after the trimmer has been switched off Keep fingers and hands clear of the line cutter on leading edge of guard Caring for your product After you have finished using your product follow the procedure below AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING REMOVE ...

Page 8: ...ct Rating Label Year of Construction See Product Rating Label Conforms to the essential requirements provisions of the following EC Directives 2006 42 EC 2004 108 EC 2000 14 EC 2011 65 EU based on the following EU harmonized standards applied EN60335 1 EN60335 2 91 EN50366 EN55014 1 EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 The maximum A weighted sound pressure level LpA at the operator s position measured accordin...

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