Contour 500 XT Original Instructions ON M AT I R O F T IN RTA N se O P ce M u I efore referen Read bin for future & reta For all customer enquiries or for replacement parts, contact: 01325 300303 www.flymo.com customer.services@husqvarna.co.
Carton Contents Switch Handle Steady Handle Tube Instruction Manual Electric Cable with moulded on plug Trimmer Head SafetyGuard Wheel Plant and Tree Guard IMPORTANT ! Please check the contents of the carton are correct BEFORE assembling your new Flymo product. IF ANY PARTS ARE MISSING CONTACT:Husqvarna UK Ltd.
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.
Assembly Instructions cont’ B1 B2 Wheel Assembly (B1) & (B2) 1. Fix the 2 halves of the wheel together as illustrated in fig B1. 2. Attach the wheel to the trimmer making sure that it is located into the groove on the trimmer head (B2). 3. Clip the wheel together on the other side, making sure it is secure. 4. The wheel should turn freely. C2 C1 K! IC Safety Guard Assembly (C1) & (C2) 1. Locate the safety guard over the cutting head.
How to use H J1 J2 How to trim 1. Hold as illustrated in Fig H. 2. To start, squeeze the switch lever. 3. Cut with nylon line at an angle using the tip. See Fig J1. 4. Swing trimmer in and out of the cutting area taking small cuts (J2) 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.
Manual line feed Q To manually feed the nylon line (Q) 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 manual line feed button again). 4. If the line extends past the line cutter, too much line has been fed out. 5.
Maintenance V • 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. Caring for your product After you have finished using your product follow the procedure below: AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING.
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 CONTINUOUS CLATTERING NOISE LINE SNAPS CONTINUOUSLY CHECK ACTION Is the automatic line feed working? No Manually feed out line. SEE “MANUAL LINE FEED” Is the line fed out and visible? Has line been removed from cleat? No Remove cap and spool, free line and re-fit spool and cap.
EC Declaration of Conformity Husqvarna UK Ltd., Aycliffe Industrial Park Newton Aycliffe, Co. Durham, DL5 6UP, England Declare under our sole responsibility that the product(s); Category............................Electric Lawn Trimmer Type(s) ............................CTXT25 Identification of Series.......See Product Rating Label Year of Construction..........See Product Rating Label Conforms to the essential requirements & provisions of the following EC Directives: 98/37/EC (until 31.12.
