McGREGOR MET3525 Original Instruction Manual Download Page 18

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MET3525

MET4530

MET6032

Safety guard 

1

Flower guard

1

Accessories

This product has been marked with a symbol relating to removing electric and electronic waste. This 
means that this product shall not be discarded with household waste but that it shall be returned to 

a collection system which conforms to the European Directive 2002/96/CE. It will then be recycled 

or dismantled in order to reduce the impact on the environment. Electric and electronic equipment can be 
hazardous for the environment and for human health since they contain hazardous substances.

We recommend that you purchase your accessories from the same store that sold you the tool. Choose 
the type according to the work you intend to undertake. Refer to the accessory packaging for further 
details. Store personnel can assist you and offer advice.

Environmental protection

Troubleshooting

The following chart lists problem symptoms, possible causes and corrective action, if your electric 
grass trimmer does not operate properly. If these do not identify and correct the problem, contact 
your service agent.

WARNING!

 Always switch the product off, disconnect it from power supply and let the 

product cool down before performing inspection, maintenance and cleaning work!

Problem

Possible cause

Solution

Grass trimmer does 

not operate

1.1 No power

1.2 Mains socket faulty

1.3 Extension cord damaged

1.4 Fuse faulty

1.1 Check power

1.2 Check other socket, replace

1.3 Check cord, replace

1.4 Replace fuse

Grass trimmer 

operates 

intermittently

2.1 Extension cord damaged 

2.2 Internal wiring damaged 

2.1 Check cord, replace

2.2 Contact Service Agent

Grass trimmer 

labours

3. Grass too high

3. Cut in stages

Grass trimmer is not 

cutting

4 Line too short/broken off

4 Feed the line manually/automatically

Line can’t be fed

5.1 Spool empty

5.2 Line inside the spool 

entangled

5.1 Replace the spool

5.2 Inspect the spool, rewind if necessary

Line keeps breaking 6.1 Line inside the spool 

entangled

6.2 Trimmer used incorrectly

6.1 Inspect the spool, rewind if necessary

6.2 Only trim with the tip of the line, avoid 

stones, walls and other hard objects.

Feed the line regularly to maintain full 

cutting width.

General troubleshooting

Summary of Contents for MET3525

Page 1: ...25 MET4530 MET6032 Important Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your grass trimmer ensu...

Page 2: ...r helpline 0345 605 2065 2 Contents Safety information 3 In the box 7 Assemble 8 Prepare 9 Operate 12 Maintenance 16 Technical data 17 Accessories 18 Environmental protection 18 Getting help 19 Guaran...

Page 3: ...sembly manual prior to assembling maintaining or operating the grass trimmer Perform assembly operations as described in this manual Failure to observe this warning may lead to serious injury death or...

Page 4: ...nual Double insulation Warning Wear eye and ear protection Keep bystanders away Disconnect the mains plug if the cord becomes damaged or entangled Do not expose to rain Waste electrical products must...

Page 5: ...k the supply and extension cord for signs of damage or aging If the cord becomes damaged during use disconnect the cord from the supply immedi ately DO NOT TOUCH THE CORD BEFORE DISCON NECTING THE SUP...

Page 6: ...pply and extension cords away from cutting means b Wear eye protection long trousers and stout shoes at all times while operating the machine c Avoid using the machine in bad weather conditions especi...

Page 7: ...ube Motor housing Flower guard Spool head Safety guard Lower cable holder 1 8 2 9 3 10 14 12 16 11 15 13 17 18 19 20 4 5 6 7 Handle rotation locking button Cable holder Main handle Spool head cover Li...

Page 8: ...thick dry or wet grass e g pasture grass or to shred leaves This machine is intended for private domestic use only not for any commercial trade use It must not be used for any purposes other than tho...

Page 9: ...nob 2 Rotate the Front handle to the most comfortable and balanced position 3 Release the Front handle locking knob 2 ADJUST THE HEIGHT See Fig C1 C2 1 Unscrew the height adjustment locking collar in...

Page 10: ...he trimmer head then grip the main handle apply adequate force to adjust as shown in Fig E2 4 MAINS SUPPLY CABLE STRAIN RELIEF See Fig F Double the main supply cable about a foot from the end Lead the...

Page 11: ...Release the switch to stop WARNING The cutting head continues to rotate after the trimmer has been switched off wait until it has stopped then lay down the tool 7 CABLE STORAGE SEE FIG I1 I2 To releas...

Page 12: ...Other sizes of line will not feed properly and will result in improper cutting head function or can cause serious injury Do not use other material such as wire string rope etc Wire can break off durin...

Page 13: ...e clockwise at 90 degree Fig K2 K3 Change the tool from trimming to edging mode 02 1 Adjust the cutting angle to 30 degree to 50 degree as shown in Fig K4 2 Push the handle rotation locking button dow...

Page 14: ...h 3 AUTOMATIC LINE FEED SYSTEM When initially switching on the trimmer a small length of line is fed out A clattering noise will be heard when the lines hit the line cutter DO NOT BE ALARMED this is q...

Page 15: ...N LINE ONLY WARNING Your trimmer is designed to use only line with a maximum diameter of 1 65 mm IMPORTANT ALWAYS WIND THE LINE ONTO THE UPPER SECTION OF THE SPOOL FIRST 1 Take two lines of approximat...

Page 16: ...orking controls free of dust Occasionally you may see sparks through the ventilation slots This is normal and will not damage your power tool If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the m...

Page 17: ...s used How the tool is used and the materials being cut or drilled The tool being in good condition and well maintained Using the correct accessory for the tool and ensuring it is sharp and in good co...

Page 18: ...es not operate properly If these do not identify and correct the problem contact your service agent WARNING Always switch the product off disconnect it from power supply and let the product cool down...

Page 19: ...uarantee A Faults due to accidents customer misuse or unauthorized repairs B Consumable Parts such as detergent bottle patio cleaner jet lance fix brush and nozzle pin C Failure due to lack of routine...

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