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1 Carton Contents CONTENTS A Electric Cable with moulded on plug Scraper Tool Instruction Manual Guarantee Card LIST OF INSTRUCTION MANUAL CONTENTS CONTENTS (1) SAFETY (2-4) USE (5-8) MAINTENANCE (9-10) GUARANTEE (11) ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION (12) CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY (12) & INSIDE BACK COVER IMPORTANT ! Please check the contents of the carton are correct BEFORE assembling your new Flymo product.
2 If not used properly this trimmer can be dangerous! This trimmer can cause serious injury to the operator and others, the warnings and safety instructions must be followed to ensure reasonable safety and efficiency in using this trimmer. The operator is responsible for following the warning and safety instructions in this manual and on the trimmer.
3 10. Avoid possible injuries to feet and hands from rotating cutting line. Always start the trimmer carefully with feet and hands well away from the cutting head. 11. Never pick up or carry a trimmer by the cable. 12. Do not lean over the trimmer guard objects may be thrown by the cutting line. 13. Remove the plug from the mains : SAFETY 7. Do not pull cable around sharp objects. 8. Always switch off at the mains before disconnecting any plug, cable connector or extension cable. 9.
4 CABLES IMPORTANT • Use only 1.00mm2 size cable up to 30 metres length maximum for trimmers and 60 metres length maximum for lawnmowers. Maximum rating: 1.00mm2 size cable, 10 amps 250 volts AC. 1. Flymo products are supplied with either an electric mains cable fitted with a female connector or with an electric mains cable wired directly into the product. THE MINI-TRIM AUTO IS SUPPLIED WITH AN ELECTRIC MAINS CABLE WIRED DIRECTLY INTO THE PRODUCT. SAFETY 2.
5 Product Rating Label B Your product is uniquely identified by a silver and black product rating label. To ensure you have full product information when obtaining spares or advice from one of our approved service centres, or if you need to contact our customer service department, you should make a note in the space provided of the information shown in fig.B. It will also be useful to make a note of the date and place of purchase before you return your guarantee card. Product Number . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 How the automatic line feed works 1. A short length of new line is fed out every time you switch on, this is caused by the cutting head accelerating up to its full speed. D 2 line cutter To feed more line, it is necessary to switch-off, allow the motor to stop and then restart. 3. When line feeds you will hear a change in the motor sound as well as the noise generated by the line being cut to length. 4. If the line does not feed see Fault finding hints on page 10 for further information.
7 Spool Cap cap release latches G • 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. To remove spool cap 1. Press and hold in the two cap release latches. See fig G. 2. Pull cap away from the cutting head. See fig H. When refitting the spool cap H cap 1. Keep all areas of the cap and spoolholder clean.
8 Nylon Line J Do not depress the button more than three times. Excessive line will snag the line cutter and cause the trimmer to malfunction. K USE eyelet L hole in spool line To manually feed the nylon line If required, line can be fed out manually. To operate, gently pull on the line whilst alternately pressing and releasing the button, on the side of the spoolholder. See fig J. To replace nylon line. Replacement nylon line is available from most Electrolux Outdoor Products stockists.
9 Caring for your Mini-Trim Auto • 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. M Keep fingers and hands clear of the line cutter on leading edge of guard. N P Q MAINTENANCE After you have finished using your Flymo Trimmer follow the procedure below: 1. Disconnect from the mains electricity supply 2.
10 Fault Finding Hints & Service Recommendations Fault Finding Hints 1. Line too short Manually feed out the line. 2. Line broken inside cutting head. Remove cap and re-thread line. 3. Line jammed on spool Remove cap and spool and rewind line to remove crossed loops. 4. Poor performance Ensure inside of cutting head housing is clean and free from debris. 5. Trimmer stops during use. MAINTENANCE Release switch lever and wait 30 seconds before re-starting. Service Recommendations 1.
11 Guarantee & Guarantee Policy Guarantee & Guarantee Policy If any part is found to be defective due to faulty manufacture within one year of original purchase, Electrolux Outdoor Products, through its Authorised Service Repairers will effect the repair or replacement to the customer free of charge providing: (a) The fault is reported directly to the Authorised Repairer. (b) Proof of purchase is provided. (c) The fault is not caused by misuse, neglect or faulty adjustment by the user.
12 Environmental Information Electrolux Outdoor Products are manufactured under an Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) using, where practical, components manufactured in the most environmentally responsible manner, according to company procedures, and with the potential for recycling at the end of the products’ life. • Packaging is recyclable and plastic components have been labelled (where practical) for categorised recycling.
Certificate of Conformity I, THE UNDERSIGNED: M. BOWDEN OF ELECTROLUX OUTDOOR PRODUCTS, AYCLIFFE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, COUNTY DURHAM DL5 6UP ENGLAND Certify that the Trimmer 1. Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electric 2. Make . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flymo Conforms to the specifications of Directive 84/538/EEC Type of Cutting Device . . . . . . .
The use of eye protection is recommended to protect against objects thrown by the cutting line. Flymo Safety Glasses are available from most leading stockists GUIDE PRICE ONLY £3.49 GUIDE PRICE ONLY £3.49 Contact your nearest stockist or telephone (01325) 300303 for more details Electrolux Outdoor Products Aycliffe Industrial Estate NEWTON AYCLIFFE Co.
