Flymo 511967501 - Manual (Page 5)

• 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 MAINTE-
NANCE OR ADJUSTMENT.
• BEFORE USE
Make sure that both lines are fed out.
• Make sure motor is up to full speed before trim-
ming or edging.
How to trim
1. Hold as illustrated in Fig G.
2. To start, squeeze the switch lever.
3. Cut with nylon line at an angle using the tip. See Fig
H.
4. Swing trimmer in and out of the cutting area taking
small cuts (J)
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.
How to edge
1. To convert to edging mode, depress the locking but-
ton (K1) and twist head anti-clockwise (K2). An audi-
ble "click" will confirm that the head is locked. Ensure
the button has returned to its original position.
2. Hold as illustrated in Fig G.
3. To start, squeeze the switch lever.
4. Rest the edger on the roller for extra stability and line
up the edge of the lawn with the two indicators on the
guard (L1). Edge in direction indicated in Fig L.
5. To return to trimming mode, depress the locking but-
ton and twist head clockwise. An audible "click" will
confirm that the head is locked. Ensure the button
has returned to its original position.
H
K
G
J
How to trim and edge
To manually feed the nylon line (M)
1. If required line can be fed out manually.
2. To operate, press and release manual line feed but-
ton, 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.
Manual line feed
M
manual line
feed button
1
2
1
L