Maintenance - Flymo Contour 500 XT Original Instructions Manual

• WARNING
Disconnect from the mains electricity supply, before at-
tempting 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 product
After you have finished using your product follow the pro-
cedure below:
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. REMOVE PLUG
FROM MAINS AND KEEP FEET AWAY FROM THE
SWITCH LEVER WHEN: CLEANING AROUND THE IN-
SIDE OF THE SAFETY GUARD, REMOVING OR REFIT-
TING 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 (V) and the motor hous-
ing air vents. (W)
4. Remove the wheel by pressing one of the buttons.
Clean the wheel and groove on trimmer head with a
soft brush (X & Y).
5. Attach wheel as described in Wheel Assembly.
6. Inspect the trimmer carefully, especially the parts of
the cutting head.
7. If your trimmer is damaged in any way contact your
local approved service centre.
• Never use a damaged trimmer.
8. 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 illus-
trated in Fig Z1.
2. Wind cable carefully to avoid kinking.
3. To release the cable press the button and the hook will
drop down (Z2).
4. Push cable hook fully back into position.

Maintenance

V
W
X
Y
Z2
Z1