Electrolux MT21 User's Manual
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1. Flymo McCULLOCH Mini Trim MTe21 For all customer enquiries or for replacement parts contact 01325 300303 A www flymo com gt lt eop customer services electrolux co uk Carton Contents Mini Trim MT21 Mini Trim Auto lt lt Switch Lever ini Tri Switch Lever hy Mini Trim Auto LA Steady EF Handle s Upper Shaft Upper Shaft Electric Cable with Electric Cable with moulded on plug moulded on plug Instruction f Manual Instruction Manual IMPORTANT Please check the contents of the carton are correct BEFORE assembling your new product IF ANY PARTS ARE MISSING CONTACT Electrolux Outdoor Products Customer Service Department direct Telephone 01325 300303 Fax 01325 318193 Safety Please note This manual covers various products Please read the user instructions carefully to fully iden tify assemble and use the features that apply to your trimmer If not used properly this trimmer can be dangerous This trimmer can cause serious injury to the opera tor and others the warnings and safety instructions must be followed to ensure reasonable safety and efficiency in using this trimmer The operator is responsible for following the warning and safety instruc tions in this manual and on the trimmer Explanation of Symbols on the Mini Trim MT21 The use of eye protection is recommend ed to protect against objects thrown by Warning t2. avoided by making sure the motor speed does not drop undu ly Disconnect the mains electricity supply before attempting any maintenance or adjustment 1 Cut with cutting line at an angle using the tip G 2 Swing trimmer in and out of the cutting area taking small cuts G Manual Line Feed System To feed the nylon line 1 Press and hold the two latches H 2 Gently pull the line until it reaches the line cutter 3 Release the two latches Check that the spool is locked in position 4 If too much line has been fed out press the two latches and turn the spool anti clockwise until the line is at the desired length To remove spool 1 Press and hold the two latches 2 Pull spool out of spoolholder J When refitting the spool 1 Keep all areas of the spool and spoolholder clean Failure to do so may prevent the spool from being securely located in the spoolholder 2 Make sure the line is placed through the slot in the spoolholder K 3 Place spool into spoolholder and press down into place 4 Check that the spool is correctly fitted by trying to remove the spool without depressing the latches K1 To replace nylon line Replacement line is available from most Electrolux Outdoor Products stockists You can buy it either as spool and line complete or as nylon line only To replace spool and line complete 1 Remove old spool 2 Release line from cleat Unwind approximately 100mm
3. D 93 dB A D 93 dB A D 95 dB A E 91 dB A E 91 dB A E 91 dB A E 94 dB A F 77 4 dB A F 82 9 dB A F 82 9 dB A F 82 3 dB A G 4 59 m s G 4 85 m s G 4 85 m s G 4 5 m s H 2 1 kg H 2 5 kg H 3 1 kg H 3 1 kg if Newton Aycliffe 24 07 2003 M Bowden Research amp Development Director Electrolux Outdoor Products Aycliffe Industrial Park NEWTON AYCLIFFE Co Durham DL5 6UP ENGLAND Telephone 00 44 1325 300303 Fax 00 44 1325 310339 Our policy of continuous improvement means that the specification of products may be altered from time to time without prior notice Electrolux Outdoor Products manufacture products for a number of well known brands under various registered patents designs and trademarks in several countries Electrolux Outdoor Products Ltd Registered Office Electrolux Works Oakley Road Luton LU4 9QQ Registered number 974979 England 2 The Electrolux Group The world s No 1 choice The Electrolux Group is the world s largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen cleaning and outdoor use More than 55 million Electrolux Group products such as refrigerators cookers washing machines vacuum cleaners chain saws and lawn mowers are sold each year to a value of approx USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world 5119436 03 Qy
4. L5 6UP Certify that the product Category Electric Lawn Trimmer Make Electrolux Outdoor 1 the undersigned M Bowden of Electrolux Outdoor Products Aycliffe Industrial Park NEWTON AYCLIFFE Co Durham DL5 6UP Certify that a sample of the above product has been tested using directive 81 1051 EEC as a guide The maximum A l the undersigned M Bowden of Electrolux Outdoor Products Aycliffe Industrial Park NEWTON AYCLIFFE Co Durham DL5 6UP Certify that a sample of the above product has been tested using ISO 5349 as a guide The maximum weighted root mean Products weighted sound pressure level recorded at square value of vibration recorded at opera Conforms to the specifications of Directive operator position under free field semi ane tor s hand position was 12000 14 EEC choic chamber conditions was Type of Cutting Device Cutting Line A Identification of Series See Product Rating Label B r a r Ear d L t i Speed of Rotation of Cutting Device c Surrey KT22 7SB England Guaranteed sound power level D Other Directives 98 37 EEC 89 336 EEC Measured Sound Power Level E 73 23 EEC F amp applicable standards EN786 1996 EN786 1996 IEC60335 1 1991 G IEC60335 2 91 1997 EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 EN55014 1 EN55014 2 H A ET21 MT21 A ET23DX A ET23 DX A ET25 DX B 21 cm B 23 cm B 23 cm B 25 cm Cc 13000 RPM Cc 11500 RPM Cc 11500 RPM Cc 10500 RPM D 93 dB A
5. achine has not been used outside of the country for which it was specified i 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 important that you read the instructions contained in this Operator s Manual and under stand 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 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 EC Declaration of Conformity l the undersigned M Bowden of Electrolux Outdoor Products Aycliffe Industrial Park NEWTON AYCLIFFE Co Durham D
6. cutter Spoolholder Automatic Line Feed System Manual line feed button Cap Cap release Spool latch Spoolholder Cut out area of spool How the automatic line feed works M 1 When initially switching on the trimmer a small length of line is fed out 2 A clattering noise will be heard when the nylon line hits 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 e Make sure the motor is up to full speed before trimming 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 line hitting against the cut ter Do not repeat this procedure more than 6 times 6 If problems are experienced with the automatic line feed refer to Fault Finding Chart To manually feed the nylon line N 1 If required line can be fed out manually 2 To operate press and release manual line feed button whilst gently pulling on one of the lines until the line reaches the line cutter 3 When the required amount of line is fed out gently pull on the second line there is no need to press the manu al line feed button again 4 If the line extends past the line
7. cutter too much line has been fed out 5 If too much line is fed out remove the spool cap and click spool anti clockwise until the line is at the desired length To remove spool cap 1 Press and hold in the two cap release latches P 2 Pull cap away from the spoolholder P When refitting the spool cap 1 Keep all areas of the cap and spoolholder clean Failure to do so may prevent the cap being securely located in the spoolholder 2 Replace the cap pressing firmly DOWN towards the spoolholder to ensure cap is fully located 3 Check that the cap is correctly fitted by trying to remove it without depressing the two latches To replace nylon line For your convenience it is recommended you buy spool and line complete Nylon line only is also available Both are available from Electrolux Outdoor Products stockists To fit spool and line complete 1 Remove old spool 2 Place new spool into spoolholder with cut out areas of the spool in line with eyelets as shown in figure Q 3 Release one line from cleat and feed line through eyelet Q 4 Repeat for second line e Ensure spool is fully located by gently rotating it during fitment whilst keeping the spoolholder steady 5 Refit the cap To fit nylon line only e Remember Your Trimmer is designed to use only nylon line with a maximum diameter of 1 5mm Use only genuine Electrolux Outdoor Products nylon line 1 IMPORTANT Always wind the line onto the upper
8. entan gled in the trimmer head 4 Check that the cutting head is fitted correctly Use AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING KEEP YOUR HANDS AND FINGERS AWAY FROM THE SWITCH LEVER 1 Use the trimmer only in daylight or good artificial light 2 2 Avoid operating your trimmer in wet grass where feasible 3 Take care in wet grass you may lose your footing 4 On slopes be extra careful of your footing and wear non slip footwear 5 Do not walk backwards when trimming you could trip Walk never run 6 Keep cutting head below waist level 7 Switch off before pushing the trimmer over surfaces other than grass 8 Never operate the trimmer with damaged guards or without guards in place 9 Never fit metal cutting elements 10 Keep hands and feet away from the cutting means at all times and especially when switching on the motor 11 Never pick up or carry a trimmer by the cable 12 Do not lean over the trimmer guard objects may be thrown by the cutting line 13 Remove the plug from the mains before leaving the trimmer unattended for any peri od before clearing a blockage before checking cleaning or working on the appliance if you hit an object Do not use your trimmer until you are sure that the entire trimmer is in a safe operating condition if the trimmer starts to vibrate abnormally Check immediately Excessive vibration can cause injury Maintenance and storage 1 Keep all nuts bolts and
9. from the mains electricity supply if the cable is cut or the insulation is dam aged Do not touch the electric cable until the elec trical supply has been disconnected Do not repair a cut or damaged cable Replace it with a new one 5 Your extension cable must be uncoiled coiled cables can overheat and reduce the efficiency of your trimmer 6 Keep the cable clear of the cutting area and obsta cles at all times 7 Do not pull cable around sharp objects 8 Always switch off at the mains before disconnecting any plug cable connector or extension cable 9 Never pull on the cable to disconnect any of the plugs 10 Switch off remove plug from mains and examine electric supply cable for damage or ageing before winding cable for storage Do not repair a damaged cable replace it with a new one Use only our replacement cable 11 Always wind cable carefully avoiding kinking 12 Use only on AC mains supply voltage shown on the product rating label 13 Our trimmers are double insulated to EN60335 Under no circumstance should an earth be connect ed to any part of the trimmer Preparation 1 While using your product always wear substantial footwear and long trousers 2 Before using the machine and after any impact check for signs of wear or damage and repair as necessary 3 Inspect the area to be cut before each use Remove all objects such as stones broken glass nails wire string etc which can be thrown or become
10. he cutting line Read the user instructions carefully to yi ee WE posare Seere OE make sure you understand all the con OOS MEAP OFWErECONONONS trols and what they do A Switch off Remove plug from mains before adjusting cleaning or if cable is entangled or damaged Keep others including children pets and bystanders outside the 10 metre hazard zone Stop the trimmer immediately if you are approached Warning The cutting line continues to rotate after the machine has been switched off General Electrical 1 Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these 1 The British Standards Institute recommend the use instructions to use the trimmer Local regulations of a Residual Current Device R C D with a tripping may restrict the age of the operator current of not more than 30mA Even with a R C D 2 Only use the trimmer in the manner and for the installed 100 safety cannot be guaranteed and functions described in these instructions safe working practice must be followed at all times 3 Never operate the trimmer when you are tired ill or Check your R C D every time you use it under the influence of alcohol drugs or medicine 2 Before use examine cable for damage replace it if 4 The operator or user is responsible for accidents or there are signs of damage or ageing hazards occurring to other people or their property 3 Do not use the trimmer if the electric cables are damaged or worn 4 Immediately disconnect
11. of line and feed through slot in spoolholder K 3 Re fit spool into spoolholder Check that the spool is locked in position To replace nylon line on spool 1 Take approximately 5 metres of line line and insert into one of the line lock holes in the spool L 2 Wind line onto spool in the direction of the arrows on the top of the spool Care should be taken to ensure that the line is neatly coiled on the spool L 3 Leave approximately 100mm of line unwound and feed through slot in spoolholder K 4 Replace spool into spoolholder Ensure spool is correctly fitted Remember Your trimmer is designed to use only nylon line with a maximum diameter of 1 5mm Use only genuine Electrolux Outdoor Products nylon line Fault Finding Hints WARNING Disconnect from the mains electricity supply before attempting any maintenance or adjustment 1 Line too short Feed out line 2 Line broken inside of spoolholder Remove spool and re thread line 3 Line jammed on spool Remove spool and rewind line to remove crossed loops 4 Poor performance Ensure the inside of the spoolholder is clean and free from debris 5 Line snaps continuously Use only tip of nylon line to trim If symptoms still persist change spool and line 6 Line will not pull out Check that line has been released from cleat 7 IF FAULT PERSISTS Contact Electrolux Outdoor Products Customer i Line lock Service Telephone 01325 300303 hole Line
12. r immersed in water Do not let cable lay or trail through pools of water or splashed with water from hose pipes MAINS PLUG REPLACEMENT e Ifthe plug supplied is cut off it should be destroyed There is an electric shock hazard if a cut off plug is inserted into a 13 amp socket 1 No earth required Our products are double insu lated to EN60335 and under no circumstances should an earth be connected to any part of the product 2 Ensure the mains voltage suits your product 3 IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the Terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the Terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED 4 Itis important that the outer sheath is clamped cor rectly into the 3 pin plug 5 If in doubt consult your local Service Repairer or qualified electrician before the machine is used 6 A5 Amp fuse must be fitted to the Mains Plug 7 The normal plug fuse and household fuse only pro tect the electrical equipment and are not a safe guard against electrocution your product is hard wired i e non detachable mains electric cable a conversion kit and exten sion cable is available from all Electrolux Outdoor Products Approved Service Centres which can be ound in your local Yello
13. rvice Centre or Electrolux Outdoor Products Customer Service Is the line cutter missing from ithe safety guard Are you using the trimmer cor rectly Only use tip of nylon line to trim LINE SNAPS CONTINUOUSLY Rewind the line on the spool if symptoms still persist change spool and line IF NONE OF THE ABOVE m ka Electrolux Outdoor Products Customer Service OR IF FAULT PERSISTS elephone 01325 300303 Maintenance After you have finished using your trimmer follow the procedure below 1 Disconnect from the mains electricity supply 2 Never clean your trimmer with water cleaning flu ids or solvents just remove debris with a suitable tool a soft brush or dry cloth 3 Using a soft brush clean around the inside of the safety guard the cutting head and the motor housing air vents Fig S T 4 Inspect the trimmer carefully especially the parts of the cutting head 5 If your trimmer is damaged in any way contact your local Electrolux Outdoor Products approved service centre e Never use a damaged trimmer Wind cable carefully to avoid kinking Store in a cool dry place and out of reach of chil dren Is the line jamming on the spool BR HAE HHG ND Environmental Information Electrolux Outdoor Products are manufactured under an Environmental Management System ISO 14001 using where practical components manufactured in the mos
14. screws tight to be sure the trimmer is in safe working condition 2 Replace worn or damaged parts for safety 3 Only use the replacement cutting line specified for this product 4 Only use replacement parts and accessories recom mended by Electrolux Outdoor Products 5 To avoid the risk of injury keep fingers and hands clear of the line cutter on the leading edge of the guard 6 Inspect and maintain the trimmer regularly Any repairs must be carried out by an authorised repair er Cables IMPORTANT Use only 1 00mm size cable up to 30 metres length maximum Maximum rating 1 00mm size cable 10 amps 250 volts AC YOUR TRIMMER IS SUPPLIED WITH AN ELEC TRIC MAINS CABLE WIRED DIRECTLY INTO THE PRODUCT 1 Mains Cables and Extension Cables are available from your local Electrolux Outdoor Products Approved Service Centre 2 Do not wire an extension cable directly to your prod uct yourself Please contact your local Electrolux Outdoor Products Approved Service Centre for further information on the connectors and kits available 3 Only use extension cables specifically designed for outdoor use CONNECTORS Our connectors are suitable for use with 2 core cable only Under no circumstances should these connectors be used for earthed products All of our connectors and cables are of splashproof con struction They are not waterproof and must not be left outside permanently nor should they be submerged o
15. section of the spool first Take approximately 5 metres of line Insert 15mm of line into one of the holes in the upper section of the spool R and wind line in the direction of the arrows on the top of the spool Leave approximately 100mm of line unwound and place into cleat as illustrated in figure R Repeat on lower section of spool 2 Care should be taken to ensure that the line is neatly coiled on the spool Failure to do so will impair the effi ciency of the automatic line feed 3 Then fit spool as described in To fit spool and line complete section above Fault Finding Chart Automatic Line Feed only WARNING Disconnect from the mains electricity supply before attempting any maintenance or adjustment FAULT CHECK ACTION Is the automatic line feed work Manually feed out line LINE NOT FEEDING ing y OR Is the line fed out and visible F LINE TOO SHORT Remove cap and spool free line Has line been removed from cleat and re fit spool and cap OR TRIMMER VIBRATES he line may be jammed on the spool Rewind line to remove crossed loops Check that line is in correct section of spool Is the manual line feed working Has the motor reached full CONTINUOUS speed before use CLATTERING NOISE Allow the motor to reach full speed before use Has too much line been fed out Rewind line Contact your local approved Se
16. t environmentally responsible manner accord ing to company procedures and with the potential for recycling at the end of the products life e 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 e If necessary contact your local authority for disposal information Service Recommendations e Your product is uniquely identified by a silver and black product rating label e We strongly recommend that your product is serviced at least every twelve months more often in a pro fessional application Guarantee amp 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 m
17. w Pages Assembly Instructions Shaft Assembly A 1 Locate the lower shaft A1 into the upper shaft A2 2 Grasp firmly and hold steady the lower shaft Locate the upper shaft and snap together firmly e The unit is correctly assembled when the gap between the upper and lower shaft has been closed Safety Guard Assembly B amp C 1 Locate the safety guard B1 over the cutting head B2 Ensure the nylon line is fed through the hole in the safety guard as illustrated in fig B 2 Push into location and turn safety guard in the direc tion illustrated in Fig C until a click is heard and the safety guard is securely locked in position e ENSURE THE SAFETY GUARD IS SECURELY IN PLACE BY ATTEMPTING TO TWIST GUARD Cable Restraint D amp E 1 Form loop in mains cable and push the loop through the slot as illustrated in picture D 2 To secure position loop over the hook and pull the cable back through the slot as illustrated in picture E WARNING Cutting head continues to rotate after the trimmer has been switched off To start your trimmer Squeeze the switch lever F To stop your trimmer Release the switch lever F WARNING The use of eye protection is recommend ed Do not lean over the trimmer guard whilst trim ming 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
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