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. 3 Assembly Instructions 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). C B 2 1 4 Safety Guard Assembly (B) & (C) 1. Align the arrow on the top of the safety guard (B1) with the arrow on the side of the trimmer (B2). 2. Locate the safety guard (B3) over the cutting head (B4). Ensure the nylon lines are fed through the hole in the safety guard as illus- trated in fig B. 3. 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 SECURE- LY IN PLACE BY ATTEMPTING TO TWIST GUARD. D E Cable Restraint 3 A 1 23 1 2 Cable Protection Sleeve Shaft Assembly (A) 1. Locate the lower shaft (A1) into the upper shaft (A2). Note: the black internal cable and cable protection sleeve (A3) are self-locating 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. 4 Double Auto Feed System • WARNING • The use of eye protection is recommended. Do not lean over the trimmer whilst trimming or edging, 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. • BEFORE USE Make sure that both lines are fed out. • Make sure motor is up to full speed before trimming or edging. How to trim • The switchbox is provided with a lock-off button (G1) to prevent accidental starting. 1. Hold as illustrated in Fig H. 2. To start, press the lock-off button down (G1), whilst pressing the lock-off button squeeze the switch lever (G2). 3. When the trimmer starts release the lock-off button (G1). 4. Cut with nylon line at an angle using the tip See Fig H. 5. Swing trimmer in and out of the cutting area taking small cuts. See Fig J. 6. 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 on page 6. 7. To stop your trimmer release the switch lever (G2) How to edge 1. Hold as illustrated in Fig L. 2. To start, press the lock-off button down (K1), whilst pressing the lock-off button squeeze the switch lever (K2) 3. When the trimmer starts release the lock-off button (K1). 4. Rest edger on roller for extra stability and line up with the edge of the lawn, see fig M. Edge in direction indicated in fig L so that debris is thrown away from you. 5. To stop your trimmer release the switch lever (K2). 6. To return to trimming mode, turn trimmer over. • Ensure the electric cable is not snagged or pulled around sharp objects. 1 2 G H 1 2 L K J M How to trim and edge How the automatic line feed works (F) 1. When initially switching on the trimmer, a small length of line is fed out. 2. A ‘clattering’ noise will be heard when the two nylon lines hit 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. • Make sure the motor is up to full speed before trimming or edging. 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 lines hitting against the cutter. (Do not repeat this procedure more than 6 times) 6. If problems are experienced with the automatic line feed refer to Fault Finding Chart. F line cutter 5 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? Remove cap and spool, free line and re-fit spool and cap. SEE “SPOOL CAP AND NYLON LINE” 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 work- ing? No No No LINE NOT FEEDING OR LINE TOO SHORT OR TRIMMER VIBRATES 5 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? Remove cap and spool, free line and re-fit spool and cap. SEE “SPOOL CAP AND NY...