Extension cables or cordsets

•	Only fit 13 amp BS1363A approved	!	Warning! The use of an RCD or other circuit
•	plugs fitted with the correctly rated fuse.	!	breaker unit does not release the operator of
•	The cable wire colours, or a letter, will be		the machine from the safety instructions and
	marked at the connection points of most		safe working practices given in this manual.

good quality plugs. Attach the wires to

their respective points in the plug (see

below). Brown is for 'Live' (L) and blue is

You can use up to 30 metres (100ft) of

for 'Neutral' (N).

extension cord without undue loss of power.

Fit a

Fit the

Extension cords and cordsets should comply with

BS1363A

recommended

national regulations.

approved

fuse

plug

Preparing the trimmer for use

Connect blue

(Fig. 2)

to N (neutral)

• Take the trimmer and the guard (10) out

Connect brown

of the box.

to L (live)

• Remove the guard screw (12) which is

Make sure that the

located on the underside of the guard

Never use a

only.

(Fig. 2.1).

outer sheath of the

• Place the guard into the channel on the

cable is held firmly

light socket

trimmer body (Fig. 2.2).

by the clamp

• Push the guard fully home until the guard

• Before replacing the top cover of the

is flush with the body (Fig. 2.3).

mains plug ensure that the cable restraint

• Replace the guard screw (Fig. 2.4).

is holding the outer sheath of the cable

• If correctly assembled, the guard will now

firmly and that the two leads are correctly

be secured to your trimmer.

fixed at the terminal screws.

• In transit, the end of the cutting line (9)

• Warning! Never connect Live or Neutral

is taped to the side of the spool cover.

wires to Earth pin marked E or

Please discard the tape to release the

Fuse replacement - UK only

length of line. There should be a

Your machine is supplied with cable fitted

minimum of 9cm (3.5") of cutting line

with a non-wireable plug.

protruding from the spool housing

• The plug is fitted with a 5 amp fuse

before using your trimmer.

which is the recommended fuse for

Note: When your machine is operated for

your machine.

the first time any excess line will be cut off by

• Only use replacement fuses which are

the line trimming blade (8) housed in the

approved to BS1362.

guard. This is also the case for any

subsequent line adjustment. Because line

• When changing the fuse in your plug,

cut off by the blade in the guard may be

always ensure the fuse cover is refitted.

ejected, it is important that the amount of

If the fuse cover is missing or damaged

excess line is kept to a minimum. Where an

do not use the plug.

excessive amount of line is pulled out, the

Note: Fuses do not give personal protection

line should be cut back to the outside of the

against electric shock.

guard before switching on your trimmer. Cut

Increased safety can be obtained by having

the line off on the trimmer blade by hand.

• Always ensure that the spool cover is

a qualified electrician install a high sensitivity

(30mA) circuit breaker in the house wiring.

secure before and after use.

If you do not have such a circuit breaker

installed, or you do not wish to have one

How to use your trimmer (Fig. A - J)

installed, then we strongly recommend that

the electrical power to the machine be

In order to get the most from your trimmer please be

supplied through a high sensitivity residual

sure to follow the techniques shown. Do not be

current device (RCD). The RCD is designed

impatient; you will obtain the best results through

to provide a high degree of personal

experience and by following these simple rules.

protection against harmful electric current

should fault conditions occur.