Flymo MCT250 instruction manual Nylon Line, Caring for your Cordless Trimmer, Maintenance

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Nylon Line

To manually feed the nylon line

If required, line can be fed out manually. To operate, gently pull on the line whilst at the same time alternately pressing and releasing the button, on the side of the spoolholder. See fig V.

To replace nylon line. Replacement nylon line is available from most Flymo/Partner stockists. You can buy it either as spool and line complete, or as nylon line only.

To replace spool and line (complete)

V

Do not depress the button more than three times. Excessive line will snag the line cutter and cause the trimmer to malfunction.

1.Take new spool and remove tape holding line in place.

2.Unwind approximately 100mm of line and feed this through eyelet, see fig W, then drop the spool into spoolholder smooth side uppermost.

To replace nylon line on spool.

1.

Take line and insert into hole in spool.

2.

Turn spool clockwise to wind on required

 

amount of line, (approx. half = 10m) and

 

cut line to length, see fig X. Care should

 

be taken to ensure that the line is neatly

W

eyelet

X

 

hole in

line

spool

 

coiled on the spool. Failure to do so will

impair the efficiency of the automatic line

feed.

3. Leave approximately 100mm of line

unwound and feed this through eyelet, see

fig W, then drop the spool into the

spoolholder smooth side uppermost.

Ensure spool is fully located by gently rotating it during fitment.

Remember! Your Flymo Cordless Trimmer is designed to use only nylon line with a maximum diameter of 1.5mm. Use only genuine Flymo nylon line.

Caring for your Cordless Trimmer

After you have finished using your Flymo trimmer follow the procedure below:

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

2.Using the scraper provided, clean around the inside of the safety guard to remove any grass and debris. (Fig Y1)

3.Using a soft brush, clean around the inside of the safety guard (Fig Y2), the cutting head (Fig Y3) and the motor housing. (Fig

Y4)

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

5.If your trimmer is damaged in any way contact your local Flymo/Partner approved service centre.

Never use a damaged trimmer

6.Wind cable carefully to avoid kinking.

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

Y

1

2

 

 

3

4

 

• Avoid accidental starting. Keep your hands

MAINTENANCE

 

and fingers away from the switch lever while

 

inspecting, cleaning or carrying out any

 

maintenance work.

 

• Keep fingers and hands clear of line cutter on

 

 

leading edge of guard.

 

 

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Contents Information Carton Contents Explanation of Symbols on the Cordless Trimmer SafetyGeneral Preparation Maintenance and storageUse Battery BatteryBattery Care Bench Top Re-charging Battery ReplacementProduct Rating Label Assembly InstructionsSafety Guard Assembly C, D, E & F See fig EFitting the wall bracket Charging ProcedureRe-Charging Your Cordless Trimmer Auto Line Feed System Handle AdjustmentAdjustment See Fig KSpool Cap How to trim and edgeUSE Nylon Line MaintenanceCaring for your Cordless Trimmer Fault Finding Hints & Service Recommendations Guarantee & Guarantee Policy Failures not covered by guaranteeEnvironmental Information Certificate of ConformityCertify that the Trimmer Certificate of ConformityDate Guide Price