Instruction manual

How to Trim and Edge
How to trim
1. Ensure that trimmer is in trim position by holding
steady handle and twisting trimmer (J) so that the
arrows line up with “TRIM” (K). A click will confirm
that trimmer is in position.
2. Hold as illustrated in Fig L.
3. To start squeeze the switch lever.
4. Cut with nylon line at an angle using the tip See Fig
L.
5. Swing trimmer in and out of the cutting area taking
small cuts. See Fig M.
6. Line is fed out automatically every time the trimmer
head stops rotating and returns to operating speed.
7. To stop your trimmer release the switch lever.
How to edge
1. Ensure that trimmer is in edge position by holding
steady handle and twisting trimmer (J) so that the
arrows line up with “EDGE” (N). A click will confirm
that trimmer is in position.
2. Hold as illustrated in Fig P.
3. To start squeeze the switch lever.
4. Rest edger on roller for extra stability and line up
with the edge of the lawn. Edge in direction
indicated in fig P so that debris is thrown away from
you.
5. To stop your trimmer release the switch lever.
• Ensure the electric cable is not snagged or
pulled around sharp objects.
Fault Finding Chart
WARNING Disconnect from the mains electricity supply before attempting any maintenance or adjustment.
FAULT CHECK ACTION
Is the automatic line feed
working?
Manually feed out line.
SEE “MANUAL LINE FEED”
Is the line fed out and visible?
Has line been removed from
cleat?
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.
Is the manual line feed working?
Has too much line been fed out?
SEE “MANUAL LINE FEED”
Contact your local approved
Service Centre or Electrolux
Outdoor Products Customer
Service.
Is the line cutter missing from
the safety guard?
Contact your local approved Electrolux Outdoor Products Service
Centre
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
LINE NOT FEEDING
OR
LINE TOO SHORT
OR
TRIMMER VIBRATES
CONTINUOUS
CLATTERING NOISE
LINE SNAPS
CONTINUOUSLY
IF NONE OF THE ABOVE
OR IF FAULT PERSISTS
Has the motor reached full
speed before use?
No
Allow the motor to reach full speed
before use
Are you using the trimmer
correctly?
?
Only use tip of nylon line to trim.
SEE “How to trim and edge”
Is the line jamming on the
spool?
Yes
Rewind the line on the spool, if
symptoms still persist, change
spool and line.
Manual Line Feed
Q1 - Manual Line Feed Button
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. If too much line is fed out, remove the spool cap
and click spool anti-clockwise until the line is at the
desired length.
Cutting Head
R1 - Cap
R2 - Cap Release Latch
R3 - Spool
R4 - Spoolholder
R5 - Slot
To remove spool cap
1. Press and hold in the two cap release latches. (R).
2. Pull
cap away from the spoolholder. (R).
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, pr
essing 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.
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