Fault Finding Chart

WARNING Disconnect from the mains electricity supply before attempting any maintenance or adjustment.

FAULT

LINE NOT FEEDING

OR

LINE TOO SHORT

OR

TRIMMER VIBRATES

CHECK

 

 

Is the automatic line feed work-

 

No

 

 

ing?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is the line fed out and visible?

 

 

 

 

 

No

 

 

Has line been removed from

 

 

 

 

 

 

cleat?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is the manual line feed working?

 

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACTION

Manually feed out line.

SEE “MANUAL LINE FEED”

Remove cap and spool, free line

and re-fit spool and cap. SEE “CUTTING HEAD”

The line may be jammed on the spool. Rewind line to remove crossed loops. Check that line is in correct section of spool.

CONTINUOUS CLATTER-

ING NOISE

 

Has the motor reached full

 

No

 

speed before use?

 

 

 

 

 

Has too much line been fed out?

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is the line cutter missing from

 

 

 

 

Yes

 

the safety guard?

 

 

 

 

 

Allow the motor to reach full speed before use.

SEE “MANUAL LINE FEED”

Contact your local approved Service Centre or Electrolux Outdoor Products Customer Service.

LINE SNAPS CONTINU-

 

 

Are you using the trimmer cor-

 

?

 

Only use tip of nylon line to trim.

 

 

rectly?

 

 

SEE “How to trim and edge”

OUSLY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is the line jamming on the

 

 

 

Rewind the line on the spool, if

 

 

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

symptoms still persist, change

 

 

 

spool?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

spool and line.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHEEL STOPS TURNING

 

 

Clean wheel and groove on trimmer head. SEE “MAINTENANCE”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IF NONE OF THE ABOVE

 

 

Contact Electrolux Outdoor Products Customer Service

 

OR IF FAULT PERSISTS

 

 

Telephone : 01325 300303

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

Awareness of the environment must be considered when disposing of ‘end-of-life’ product.

If necessary, contact your local authority for disposal information.

Environmental Information

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the envi- ronment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.

For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local council office, your house- hold waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Guarantee & Guarantee Policy

If any part is found to be defective due to faulty manufacture within the guarantee period, 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 adjust- ment by the user.

(d)The failure has not occurred through fair wear and tear.

(e)The machine has not been serviced or repaired, taken apart or tampered with by any person not authorised by Electrolux Outdoor Products.

(f)The machine has not been used for hire.

(g)The machine is owned by the original purchaser.

(h)The machine has not been used commercially.

*This guarantee is additional to, and in no way diminishes the customers statutory rights.

Failures due to the following are not covered, therefore it is impor- tant that you read the instructions contained in this Operator's Manual and understand how to operate and maintain your machine:

Failures not covered by guarantee

*Replacing Nylon Line.

*Failures as a result of not reporting an initial fault.

*Failures as a result of sudden impact.

*Failures as a result of not using the product in accordance with the instructions and recommendations contained in this Operator's Manual.

*Machines used for hire are not covered by this guarantee.

*The following items listed are considered as wearing parts and their life is dependent on regular maintenance and are, therefore not normally subject to a valid warranty claim: Nylon Line, Spool and Line, Electric Mains Cable

*Caution!

Electrolux Outdoor Products does not accept liability under the warranty for defects caused in whole or part, directly or indirectly by the fitting of replacement parts or additional parts that are not either manufactured or approved by Electrolux Outdoor Products, or by the machine having been modified in any way.

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