Flymo Auto Trimmer User Manual
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1. 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 obstacles 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 Flymo replacement cable 11 Always wind cable carefully avoiding kinking 12 Use only on AC mains supply voltage shown on the product rating label 13 Flymo trimmers are double insulated to EN60335 Under no circumstance should an earth be connected to any part of the trimmer Preparation 1 Do not trim barefoot or in open sandals Always wear suitable clothing gloves and stout shoes 2 Inspect the trimmer before each use especially the parts of the cutting head 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 entangled in the trimmer head 4 Check that the cutting head spool and cap are fitted correctly Use AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING KEEP2. is in safe working condition Replace worn or damaged parts for safety Only use the replacement cutting line specified for this product Only use replacement parts and accessories recommended by Electrolux Outdoor Products To avoid the risk of injury keep fingers and hands clear of the line cutter on the leading edge of the guard Inspect and maintain the trimmer regularly Any repairs must be carried out by an authorised repairer pr a E EL Y CABLES IMPORTANT e Use only 1 00mnrr size cable up to 30 metres length maximum for trimmers and 60 metres length maximum for lawnmowers Maximum rating 1 00mm size cable 10 amps 250 volts AC 1 Flymo products are supplied with either an electric mains cable fitted with a female connector or with an electric mains cable wired directly into the product THE MINI TRIM AUTO IS SUPPLIED WITH AN ELECTRIC MAINS CABLE WIRED DIRECTLY INTO THE PRODUCT 2 Flymo Mains Cables and Extension Cables are available from your local Electrolux Outdoor Products Approved Service Centre 3 Do not wire an extension cable directly to your product yourself Please contact your local Electrolux Outdoor Products Approved Service Centre for further information on the connectors and kits available 4 Only use extension cables specifically designed for outdoor use CONNECTORS IMPORTANT e Flymo connectors are suitable for use with 2 core cable only Under no circumstances should
3. place and out of reach of children zZ z Z Pri Z gt Z O rr pa o Z lt t Z HH E Z lt Fault Finding Hints amp Service Recommendations Fault Finding Hints Service Recommendations 1 Line too short Manually feed out the line Line broken inside cutting head Remove cap and re thread line Line jammed on spool Remove cap and spool and rewind line to remove crossed loops Poor performance Ensure inside of cutting head housing is clean and free from debris Trimmer stops during use Release switch lever and wait 30 seconds before re starting 1 We strongly recommend that your product is serviced at least every twelve months more often in a professional application Always use genuine Flymo Spare Parts Prepacked spares are available from most Electrolux Outdoor Products stockists If you have a problem with your machine contact your local Approved Service Centre ensuring you have full details of your product as described on the product rating label Should it be necessary for work to be carried out by your Service Centre it is important to take your complete machine with you In the event of further difficulty please contact Electrolux Outdoor Products Customer Service Preston Road Aycliffe Industrial Estate NEWTON AYCLIFFE Co Durham DL5 6UP Telephone 01325 300303 Fax 01325 318193 A network of specialist deale
4. trimmer can be dangerous This trimmer can cause serious injury to the operator 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 instructions in this manual and on the trimmer General 1 Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the trimmer Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator 2 Only use the trimmer in the manner and for the functions described in these instructions 3 Never operate the trimmer when you are tired ill or under the influence of alcohol drugs or medicine 4 The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property Electrical 1 The British Standards Institute recommend the use of a Residual Current Circuit Breaker R C C B with a tripping current of not more than 30mA Even with a R C C B installed 100 safety cannot be guaranteed and safe working practice must be followed at all times Check your R C C B every time you use it 2 Before use examine cable for damage replace it if there are signs of damage or ageing 3 Do not use the trimmer if the electric cables are damaged or worn 4 Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity supply if the cable is cut or the insulation is damaged Do not touch the electric cable until the electrical supply
5. F y m O Mini Tr m IVO TVANVIN NOLLDA LLSNI Carton Contents Electric Cable with moulded on plug _ Scraper Tool Instruction Manual a Guarantee Card LIST OF INSTRUCTION MANUAL CONTENTS CONTENTS 1 SAFETY 2 4 USE 5 8 MAINTENANCE 9 10 GUARANTEE 11 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION 12 CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY 12 amp INSIDE BACK COVER IMPORTANT Please check the contents of the carton are correct BEFORE assembling your new Flymo product IF ANY PARTS ARE MISSING CONTACT Electrolux Outdoor Products Customer Service Department direct Telephone 01325 300303 Fax 01325 318193 A Z rr Z YN gt E ELI FL lt A ep D Explanation of Symbols on the Mini Trim Auto Warning The cutting line continues to rotate after the machine has been switched off Warning Read the user instructions carefully to make sure you understand all the controls and what they do Keep others including children pets and bystanders outside the 10 metre hazard zone Stop the JJ trimmer immediately if you are approached The use of eye protection is recommended to protect against objects thrown by the cutting line To avoid the possibility of electric shock do not use in damp or wet conditions Switch off Remove plug from mains before adjusting cleaning or if cable is entangled or damaged If not used properly this
6. Further information on Mains Cables Extension Cables Cable Connectors and kits contact Electrolux Outdoor Products Customer Service direct Telephone Fax 01325 300303 01325 318193 Product Rating Label Your product is uniquely identified by a silver and black product rating label To ensure you have full product information when obtaining spares or advice from one of our approved service centres or if you need to contact our customer service department you should make a note in the space provided of the information shown in fig B It will also be useful to make a note of the date and place of purchase before you return your guarantee card Starting and Stopping WARNING Cutting head continues to rotate after the trimmer has been switched off To start your trimmer Squeeze the switch lever C To stop your trimmer Release the switch lever C Product Number Model NUMber Serial Number Date of Purchase Place of Purchase PLEASE KEEP PROOF OF PURCHASE How the automatic line feed works 1 A short length of new line is fed out every time you switch on this is caused by the cutting head accelerating up to its full speed 2 To feed more line it is necessary to switch off allow the motor to stop and then restart 3 When line feeds you will hear a change in the motor
7. NEWTON NEWTON NEWTON AYCLIFFE 2222 c 2000 AYCLIFFE Certificate of Conformity THE UNDERSIGNED M BOWDEN OF ELECTROLUX OUTDOOR PRODUCTS AYCLIFFE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE NEWTON AYCLIFFE COUNTY DURHAM DL5 6UP ENGLAND Certify that the Trimmer 1 Category ee a gda amma e RR eee aoe eens dn e A ees oS MRON Fo Y Electric 2 Mel orar nada eee as aia CE A ca Oe eee dnd Flymo Conforms to the specifications of Directive 84 538 EEC Type of Cutting Devi S vs iia a oras cd dis de D R Nylon Line TYPE Mini Trim Auto SEE PRODUCT Identification of Series RATING LABEL Engine Motor Manufacturer Ametek 50 Cutting System Width 21 cm Speed of Rotation of Cutting Device 12 500 RPM Tested by laboratory SRL Guaranteed sound power level 94 dB A Signed at NEWTON AYCLIFFE Date 2000 34 0er de Se ea a ee ts E The use of eye protection is recommended to protect against objects thrown by the cutting line Flymo Safety Glasses are available from most leading stockists GUIDE PRICE GUIDE PRICE ONLY 3 49 a ONLY 3 49 1 4 vile 411 A ra 4 Contact your nearest stockist or telephone 01325 300303 for more details Electrolux Outdoor Products Aycliffe Industrial Estate NEWTON AYCLIFFE Co Durham DL5 6UP ENGLAND Telephone 00 44 1325 300303 Fax 00 44 1325 310339 UK Customer Helpline 01325 300303 Fax 01325 310339 Our policy of continuous improvement means that the specification of
8. YOUR HANDS AND FINGERS AWAY FROM THE SWITCH LEVER 1 Use the trimmer only in daylight or good artificial light 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 11 3 Avoid possible injuries to feet and hands from rotating cutting line Always start the trimmer carefully with feet and hands well away from the cutting head Never pick up or carry a trimmer by the cable Do not lean over the trimmer guard objects may be thrown by the cutting line Remove the plug from the mains N gt Fri rri ne before leaving the trimmer unattended for any period 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 screws tight to be sure the trimmer
9. elease latches are clearly visible and are fully engaged with the windows in the spoolholder manual line Check that the cap is correctly fitted feed button by trying to remove it without depressing the two latches cap release latches spoolholder Nylon Line To manually feed the nylon line If required line can be fed out manually To operate gently pull on the line whilst alternately pressing and releasing the button on the side of the spoolholder See fig J To replace nylon line Replacement nylon line is available from most Electrolux Outdoor Products stockists You can buy it either as spool and line complete or as nylon line only Do not depress the button more than three To replace spool and line complete times Excessive line will snag the line 1 Take new spool and remove tape cutter and cause the trimmer to holding line in place malfunction 2 Unwind approximately 100mm of line and feed this through eyelet see fig K 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 reguired amount of line approx half 10m and cut line to length see fig L Care should be taken to ensure that the line is neatly 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 throug
10. h eyelet see fig K then drop the spool into the spoolholder smooth side uppermost e Ensure spool is fully located by gently rotating it during fitment e Remember Your Flymo Trimmer is designed to use only nylon line with a maximum diameter of 1 5mm Use only genuine Flymo nylon line hole in spool Caring for your Mini Trim Auto WARNING Disconnect from the mains electricity supply before attempting any maintenance or adjustment Cutting head continues to rotate after the trimmer has been switched off Keep fingers and hands clear of the line cutter on leading edge of guard After you have finished using your Flymo Trimmer follow the procedure below 1 Disconnect from the mains electricity supply 2 Never clean your trimmer with water cleaning fluids or solvents just remove debris with a suitable tool a soft brush or dry cloth 3 Using the scraper provided clean around the inside of the cutting head housing to remove any grass and debris Fig M 4 Using a soft brush clean around the inside of the cutting head housing Fig N the cutting head Fig P and the motor housing air vents Fig Q 5 Inspect the trimmer carefully especially the parts of the cutting head 6 If your trimmer is damaged in any way contact your local Electrolux Outdoor Products approved service centre e Never use a damaged trimmer 7 Wind cable carefully to avoid kinking 8 Store in a cool dry
11. of the products life e Packaging is recyclable and plastic components have been labelled where practical for categorised recycling e Awareness of the environment must be considered when disposing of end of life product e lf necessary contact your local authority for disposal information Certificate of Conformity the undersigned M Bowden the undersigned M Bowden the undersigned M Bowden of Electrolux Outdoor Products of Electrolux Outdoor Products of Electrolux Outdoor Products Aycliffe Industrial Estate Aycliffe Industrial Estate Aycliffe Industrial Estate NEWTON AYCLIFFE Co NEWTON AYCLIFFE Co NEWTON AYCLIFFE Co Durham DL5 6UP Certify that Durham DL5 6UP Certify that a Durham DL5 6UP Certify that a sample of the above product sample of the above product a sample of the above product has been tested and found to has been tested using directive has been tested using ISO 5349 comply with directives 81 1051 EEC as a guide The as a guide The maximum maximum A weighted sound weighted root mean square 89 392 EEC 89 336 EEC pressure level recorded at value of vibration recorded at 73 23 EEC operator position under free operator s hand position was field semi anechoic chamber conditions was Type ET21 Type ET21 Identification See Product Identification See Product of Series Rating Label of Series Rating Label Level 86 4 dB A Value 2 26 m s Signed at Signed at Signed at
12. 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 lt From 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 5119023 01 09 00 mr
13. rs can be found in your local Yellow Pages To obtain service on your Flymo product simply telephone or visit your local Service Centre Should you reguire service under the terms of our guarantee the Service Centre will reguire proof of purchase All of the centres stock genuine Flymo Spare Parts NOTE Our Service Repairers act on their own behalf and are not empowered to commit or legally bind Electrolux Outdoor Products in any manner whatsoever Guarantee amp Guarantee Policy Guarantee amp Guarantee Policy Failures due to the following are not covered If any part is found to be defective due to faulty therefore it is important that you read the manufacture within one year of original instructions contained in this Operator s Manual purchase Electrolux Outdoor Products through and understand how to operate and maintain its Authorised Service Repairers will effect the your machine repair or replacement to the customer free of Failures not covered by guarantee charge providing _ Replacing Nylon Line a The fault is reported directly to the Failures as a result of not reporting an initial Authorised Repairer fault b Proof of purchase is provided Failures as a result of sudden impact c The fault is not caused by misuse neglect Failures as a result of not using the product or faulty adjustment by the user in accordance with the instructions and d The failure has not occurred thro
14. sound as well as the noise generated by the line line cutter being cut to length 4 If the line does not feed see Fault finding hints on page 10 for further information How to trim WARNING The use of eye protection is recommended Do not lean over the trimmer guard whilst trimming 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 Disconnect from the mains electricity supply before attempting any maintenance or adjustment 1 Cut with cutting line at an angle using the tip J a 2 Swing trimmer in and out of the Se _ cutting area taking small cuts J eS e A gt LLU DIANA AO A LL Spool Cap To remove spool cap 1 When refitting the spool cap 1 WARNING Disconnect from the mains electricity supply before attempting any maintenance or adjustment Cutting head continues to rotate after the trimmer has been switched off Press and hold in the two cap release latches See fig G Pull cap away from the cutting head See fig H Keep all areas of the cap and spoolholder clean Failure to do so may prevent the cap being securely located in the spoolholder Align the two latches on the cap with the two windows in the spoolholder then press down into the locked position Ensure the two cap r
15. these connectors be used for earthed products e All Flymo connectors and cables are of splashproof construction They are not waterproof and must not be left outside permanently nor should they be submerged or immersed in water Do not let cable lay or trail through pools of water or splashed with water from hose pipes MAINS PLUG REPLACEMENT IMPORTANT e If the 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 Flymo products are double insulated 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 U or coloured RED 4 Itis important that the outer sheath is clamped correctly into the 3 pin plug 5 If in doubt consult your local Service Repairer or gualified electrician before the machine is used 6 A 5 Amp fuse must be fitted to the Mains Plug 7 The normal plug fuse and household fuse only protect the electrical eguipment and are not a safeguard against electrocution For
16. ugh fair recommendations contained in this wear and tear Operator s Manual e The machine has not been serviced or Machines used for hire are not covered by repaired taken apart or tampered with by this guarantee any person not authorised by Electrolux _ The following items listed are considered as Outdoor Products wearing parts and their life is dependent on f The machine has not been used for hire regular maintenance and are therefore not g The machine is owned by the original normally subject to a valid warranty claim purchaser Nylon Line Electric Mains cable h The machine has not been used outside of Caution the country for which it was specified 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 i The machine has not been used commercially _ This guarantee is additional to and in no way diminishes the customers statutory rights 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
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