Flymo 500 XT Trimmer User Manual


 
Fault Finding Chart
WARNING Disconnect from the mains electricity supply before attempting any maintenance or adjustment.
FAULT CHECK ACTION
Is the automatic line feed work-
ing?
Manually feed out line.
SEE “MANUAL LINE FEED”
Is the line fed out and visible?
Has line been removed from
cleat?
Remove cap and spool, free line
and re-fit spool and cap. SEE
“CUTTING HEAD”
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 working?
Has too much line been fed out?
SEE “MANUAL LINE FEED”
Contact your local approved
Service Centre or Husqvarna UK
Ltd. Customer Service.
Is the line cutter missing from the
safety guard?
Contact Husqvarna UK Ltd. Customer Service
Telephone : 01325 300303
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
LINE NOT FEEDING
OR
LINE TOO SHORT
OR
TRIMMER VIBRATES
CONTINUOUS CLATTER-
ING NOISE
LINE SNAPS CONTINU-
OUSLY
IF NONE OF THE ABOVE
OR IF FAULT PERSISTS
Has the motor reached full
speed before use?
No
Allow the motor to reach full speed
before use.
Are you using the trimmer cor-
rectly?
?
Only use tip of nylon line to trim.
SEE “How to trim and edge”
Is the line jamming on the spool?
Yes
Rewind the line on the spool, if
symptoms still persist, change
spool and line.
Clean wheel and groove on trimmer head. SEE “MAINTENANCE”
WHEEL STOPS TURNING
If any part is found to be defective due to faulty manufacture
within the guarantee period, Husqvarna UK Ltd., through its Au-
thorised Service Repairers will effect the repair or replacement to
the customer free of charge providing:
(a)The fault is reported directly to the Authorised Repairer.
(b)Proof of purchase is provided.
(c) The fault is not caused by misuse, neglect or faulty adjustment
by the user.
(d) The failure has not occurred through fair wear and tear.
(e) The machine has not been serviced or repaired, taken apart or tam-
pered with by any person not authorised by Husqvarna UK Ltd..
(f) The machine has not been used for hire.
(g) The machine is owned by the original purchaser.
(h)The machine has not been used commercially.
* This guarantee is additional to, and in no way diminishes the
customers statutory rights.
Failures due to the following are not covered, therefore it is impor-
tant that you read the instructions contained in this Operator's Man-
ual and understand how to operate and maintain your machine:
Failures not covered by guarantee
* Replacing Nylon Line.
* Failures as a result of not reporting an initial fault.
* Failures as a result of sudden impact.
* Failures as a result of not using the product in accordance with the in-
structions and recommendations contained in this Operator's Manual.
* Machines used for hire are not covered by this guarantee.
* The following items listed are considered as wearing parts and
their life is dependent on regular maintenance and are, there-
fore not normally subject to a valid warranty claim: Nylon Line,
Spool and Line, Electric Mains Cable
* Caution!
Husqvarna UK Ltd. does not accept liability under the warranty
for defects caused in whole or part, directly or indirectly by the
fitting of replacement parts or additional parts that are not either
manufactured or approved by Husqvarna UK Ltd., or by the ma-
chine having been modified in any way.
Guarantee & Guarantee Policy
• Awareness of the environment must be considered
when disposing of ʻend-of-lifeʼ product.
• If necessary, contact your local authority for disposal
information.
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates
that this product may not be treated as household waste. In-
stead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point
for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By en-
suring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment and
human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropri-
ate waste handling of this product.
For more detailed information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local council office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Environmental Information