Flymo Edger And Trimmer manual Double Auto Feed System, How to trim and edge, Before USE

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Double Auto Feed System

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

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 lines 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 Chart.

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line cutter

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 adjust- ment.

BEFORE USE

Make sure that both lines are fed out.

Make sure motor is up to full speed before trim- ming or edging.

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2

J

H

How to trim

• The switchbox is provided with a lock-off button (G1) to prevent accidental starting.

1.

Hold as illustrated in

Fig H.

 

 

2.

To start, press the lock-off button down

(G1), whilst press-

 

 

ing the lock-off button squeeze the switch lever

(G2).

 

3.

When the trimmer starts release the lock-off button

(G1).

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4.

Cut with nylon line at an angle using the tip

See Fig H.

 

5. Swing trimmer in and out

of the cutting area taking

 

 

 

small cuts.

See Fig J.

 

 

6.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 6.

7. To stop your trimmer release the switch lever

(G2)

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2

How to edge

 

 

1.

Hold as illustrated in

Fig L.

 

2.

To start, press the lock-off button down

(K1), whilst press-

 

ing the lock-off button squeeze the switch lever

(K2)

3.

When the trimmer starts release the lock-off button

(K1).

4. Rest edger on roller for extra stability and line up with the

 

 

edge of the lawn,

see fig M. Edge in direction indicated

 

in fig L so that debris is thrown away from you.

 

5. To stop your trimmer release the switch lever

(K2).

6. To return to trimming mode, turn trimmer over.

 

Ensure the electric cable is not snagged or pulled around sharp objects.

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Contents Information Safety Carton ContentsCables ConnectorsMains Plug Replacement Cable Restraint Assembly InstructionsLocate the lower shaft Shaft A2Before USE How to trim and edgeDouble Auto Feed System Spool cap and nylon line Fault Finding ChartManual line feed Environmental Information MaintenanceSpool cap and nylon line cont’ EC Declaration of Conformity Service RecommendationsGuarantee & Guarantee Policy

Edger And Trimmer specifications

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