SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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. 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
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 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
recommended 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
repairer.
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.
• The unit is correctly assembled when the gap
between the upper and lower shaft has been
closed.
Safety Guard Assembly (B) & (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
direction illustrated in Fig C, until a click is heard
and the safety guard is securely locked in
position.
• ENSURE THE SAFETY GUARD IS SECURELY
IN PLACE BY ATTEMPTING TO TWIST
GUARD.
Cable Restraint (D) & (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).
STARTING AND STOPPING
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).
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 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).
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