Flymo 500 XT Trimmer User Manual


 
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
H1.
4. Swing trimmer in and out of the cutting area taking
small cuts (H2)
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.
Using the Plant & Tree Guard
The Plant and Tree Guard (K1) allows the trimming of
grass close to plants and trees without damaging
them with the cutting line.
1. Flip the guard down as illustrated in Fig J1.
2. Use the trimmer around trees (J2) and near plants.
How to edge
1. To convert to edging mode, press button
(K1) and twist head (K2). An audible "click"
will confirm that the head is locked. Ensure
the Plant and Tree Guard is flipped upwards
(K3)
2. Ensure the product is in the correct position
for edging as illustrated in Fig L
3. Hold as illustrated in Fig H.
4. To start, squeeze the switch lever.
5. Rest edger on wheel for extra stability and
line up the edge of the lawn with the two indi-
cators on the guard (M1). Edge in direction in-
dicated in Fig M.
6. To stop your trimmer release the switch
lever.
7. To return to trimming mode, press button and twist
head back the opposite way. An audible "click" will
confirm that the head is locked.
Using the Shrubbing position
1. By pressing the lever (N1) with your foot, the handle can
be lowered into three different positions to enable the use
of the product under shrubs and low obstacles (P).
H1
K
G
H2
How to use
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M
J1
J2
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CLICK!
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