Flymo XT manual How to trim and edge, Using the Plant & Tree Guard, How to edge

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How to trim and edge

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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.

REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK BEFORE ATTEMPT- ING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENT.

BEFORE USE

Make sure that the cutting line is fed out.

Make sure motor is up to full speed before trimming or edging.

How to trim

1.Hold as illustrated in Fig H.

2.To start, squeeze the safety lock-off (H1) and then the switch lever (H2).

3.Cut with nylon line at an angle using the tip. See Fig J.

4.Swing trimmer in and out of the cutting area taking small cuts (K)

5.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 in Manual line feed

6.To stop your trimmer release the switch lever. The cut- ting head will stop in approximately one second.

Using the Plant & Tree Guard

The Plant and Tree Guard (L1) allows the trimming of grass close to plants and trees without damaging them with the cutting line.

1.Flip the guard down as illustrated in Fig L1.

2.Use the trimmer around trees (L2) and near plants.

How to edge

1.To convert to edging mode, press button (M1) and twist head (M2). An audible "click" will confirm that the head is locked.

2.Hold as illustrated in Fig H.

3.To start, squeeze the safety lock-off (H1) and then the switch lever (H2).

4.Rest edger on wheel for extra stability and line up the edge of the lawn with the two indicators on the guard (N1). Edge in direction indicated in Fig N.

5.To stop your trimmer release the switch lever.

6.To return to trimming mode, press button and twist head back the opposite way. An audible "click" will confirm that the head is locked.

When edging, ensure that the edging wheel is always resting on the grass (and not on the path/driveway)

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Contents Contour Cordless XT Safety Carton ContentsShaft Assembly a Battery PackAssembly Instructions Safety Guard Assembly D & E Assembly Instructions cont’Charging the Battery Pack How to edge How to trim and edgeUsing the Plant & Tree Guard Manual line feed Auto Line Feed SystemCutting Head To manually feed the nylon line QNever use a damaged trimmer Storage MaintenanceReplacement Parts Fault Finding ChartService Recommendations Environmental InformationEC Declaration of Conformity Guarantee & Guarantee Policy