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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

250W

Electric Grass Trimmer

HELPLINE NO 03448010979

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

Corrective Action

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. Contact Service 
Agent

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.

Summary of Contents for 1718638

Page 1: ...OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 250W Electric Grass Trimmer HELPLINE NO 03448010979...

Page 2: ...ne with damaged guards or without the guards in place g Keep hands and feet away from the cutting means at all times and especially when switching on the motor h Take care against injury from any devi...

Page 3: ...ns plug if the cord is damaged or entangled Do not expose to moisture This product has been marked with a symbol relating to removing electric and electronic waste This means that this product shall n...

Page 4: ...ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS 250W Electric Grass Trimmer HELPLINE NO 03448010979 11 12 1 4 3 6 5 2 10 8 9 7...

Page 5: ...03448010979 1 LOCK OFF BUTTON 2 ON OFF SWITCH 3 AUXILIARY HANDLE 4 UPPER TUBE 5 LOCKING KNOB SEE FIG C2 6 LOWER TUBE 7 MOTOR HOUSING 8 FEED BUMP HEAD 9 CUTTING LINE 10 SAFETY GUARD 11 CABLE STRAIN REL...

Page 6: ...1 Position motor head axle as shown in fig D with screw fixing hole at the top centre remove pre fitted screw a 2 Position guard with inner side ie moulding facing you as shown in fig E 3 Lower the gu...

Page 7: ...d at the handle b 13 1 2 push pull F G H I 4 ADJUSTING THE CUTTING LINE Check the length of the nylon cutting line pull line to inner edge of the guard if the line is very short i e more than 50mm awa...

Page 8: ...ring like objects which could become entangled in the rotating line or spool Be particularly careful to avoid any wire which might be bent outwardly into the path of the tool such as barbs at the base...

Page 9: ...ile edging as objects can be thrown from the trimmer line See fig N c M N O P 2 LINE FEEDING Your trimmer uses 1 4mm diameter round nylon line to cut grass and weeds quickly and easily During use the...

Page 10: ...e spool 6 Snap the spool head cover back on and at the same time pull lines and be sure that they are released from spool rail notches If not the function of bumping feed can not operate Hold the tool...

Page 11: ...al lubrication or maintenance There are no user serviceable parts in your grass trimmer Never use water or chemical cleaners to clean your grass trimmer Wipe clean with a dry cloth Always store your g...

Page 12: ...ns on how the tool is used How the tool is used and the materials being cut or drilled The tool being in good condition and well maintained The use the correct accessory for the tool and ensuring it i...

Page 13: ...d where appropriate If the tool is to be used regularly then invest in anti vibration accessories Avoid using tools in temperatures of 100 C or less Plan your work schedule to spread any high vibratio...

Page 14: ...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 C...

Page 15: ...ions below IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are colored in accordance with the following code BLUE NEUTRAL Brown Live As the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not corres...

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