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Manual line feed
M1 - Manual line feed button
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
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
N1 - Cap
N2 - Cap release latch
N3 - Spool
N4 - Spoolholder
N5 - Slot
Q1 - Cleat
T
o remove spool cap
1. Press and hold in the two cap release latches. (N).
2. Pull
cap away from the spoolholder. (N).
When r
efitting 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.
T
o replace nylon line
For your convenience it is recommended you buy
spool and line complete. Nylon line only is also
available. Both are available from Electrolux Outdoor
Products stockists.
T
o fit spool and line complete:
1. Remove the cap.
2. Remove old spool.
3. Place spool into spoolholder.
4. Release one line from cleat (Q1).
5. Secure line into slot (P1).
6. Repeat for second line.
• Ensure spool is fully located by gently rotating
it during fitment, whilst keeping the
spoolholder steady.
7. Refit the cap.
T
o fit nylon line only:
• Remember! Your Electrolux Outdoor Products
Trimmer is designed to use only nylon line with a
maximum diameter of 1.5mm
. Use only genuine
Electrolux Outdoor Products nylon line.
1. IMPORTANT - Always wind the line onto the
upper section of the spool first.
Take approximately 5 metres of line. Insert 15mm
of line into one of the holes in the upper section of
the spool (Q) and wind line in the direction of the
arrows on the top of the spool. Leave
approximately 100mm of line unwound and place
into cleat as illustrated in figure Q1. Repeat on
lower section of spool.
2. Care should be taken to ensure that the line is
neatly coiled on the spool. Failure to do so will
impair the efficiency of the automatic line feed.
3. Then fit spool as described in ‘To fit spool and
line complete’, section above.
Maintenance
• 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 Power T
rim/ET500/ET700
After you have finished using your Power
Trim/ET500/ET700 follow the procedure below:
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. REMOVE PLUG
FROM MAINS AND KEEP FEET AWAY FROM THE
SWITCH LEVER WHEN: CLEANING AROUND THE
INSIDE OF THE SAFETY GUARD, REMOVING OR
REFITTING SPOOL CAP, MANUALLY FEEDING OR
REPLACING NYLON LINE.
1. Disconnect from the mains electricity supply.
2. Never clean your trimmer with water, cleaning
fluids, or solvents, just remove debris with a
suitable tool, a soft brush or dry cloth.
3. Using a soft brush, clean around the inside of the
safety guard, the cutting head (Fig R) and the
motor housing air vents. (Fig S)
4. Inspect the trimmer carefully, especially the parts
of the cutting head.
5. If your trimmer is damaged in any way contact
your local Electrolux Outdoor Products approved
service centre.
• Never use a damaged trimmer.
6. Store in a cool, dry place and out of reach of
children.
Cable Storage
1. Your mains cable can be stored on the product as
illustrated in Fig T.
2. Wind cable carefully to avoid kinking.
3. To release the cable press the button and the hook
will drop down (Fig V).
4. Push cable hook fully back into position.
Service Recommendations
• Your product is uniquely identified by a silver and black product rating label.
• We strongly recommend that your product is serviced at least every twelve months, more often in a
professional application.
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