Starting And Stopping; Assembly Instructions - Flymo Minitrim ST MST21 Original Instructions Manual

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Assembly Instructions

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Starting and Stopping

Shaft Assembly (A)
1. Locate the lower shaft (A1) into the upper shaft (A2).
2. Grasp firmly and hold steady the lower shaft. Locate
the upper shaft and snap together firmly.
• The unit is correctly assembled when the gap be-
tween the upper and lower shaft has been closed.
Safety Guard Assembly (B) & (C)
1. Locate the safety guard (B1) over the cutting head
(B2). Ensure the nylon line is fed through the hole in
the safety guard as illustrated in fig B.
2. Push into location and turn safety guard in the direc-
tion illustrated in Fig C, until a click is heard and the
safety guard is securely locked in position.
• ENSURE THE SAFETY GUARD IS SECURELY IN
PLACE BY ATTEMPTING TO TWIST GUARD.
WARNING
Cutting head continues to rotate after the trimmer has
been switched off.
To start your trimmer
1. Squeeze the safety lock-off lever/switch lever (D).
To stop your trimmer
1. Release the switch lever.
How to Trim
• 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.
1. Cut with nylon line at an angle using the tip. (E).
2. Swing trimmer in and out of the cutting area taking
small cuts (F)
Using the Plant & Tree Guard (Minitrim Auto XT only)
The Plant and Tree Guard (J1) 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 G.