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11. Never pick up or carry a trimmer by the cable.
12. Do not lean over the trimmer guard - objects may be
thrown by the cutting line.
13. Remove the plug from the mains :
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before leaving the trimmer unattended for any period;
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before clearing a blockage;
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before checking, cleaning or working on the appliance;
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if you hit an object. Do not use your trimmer until
you are sure that the entire trimmer is in a safe
operating condition.;
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if the trimmer starts to vibrate abnormally. Check
immediately. Excessive vibration can cause injury.
Safety Guard Assembly (A), (B) & (C)
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If you have a Multi Trim 200 your safety guard
will be fitted with a wire guard as shown in
figure J2.
1. Align the arrow on the top of the safety guard (A1)
with the arrow on the side of the trimmer (A2).
2. Locate the safety guard (A3) over the cutting head
(A4). Ensure the nylon line is fed through the hole
in the safety guard as illustrated in fig A.
Please note: Depending on which model you
have purchased, your trimmer may be fitted with
one line or two lines.
3. Push into location and turn safety guard in the
direction illustrated in Fig B, until a click is heard
and the safety guard is securely locked in position.
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ENSURE THE SAFETY GUARD IS SECURELY IN
PLACE BY ATTEMPTING TO TWIST GUARD (fig C).
J1-a - Line Cutter, J2-a - Line Cutter, J2-b - Wire Guard
If you have a Multi Trim 200, it will be fitted with a
wire guard as shown in figure J2. The wire guard is
not shown throughout the remaining instructions.
How the automatic line feed works (J). Please note:
Depending on which model you have purchased,
your trimmer may be fitted with one line or two lines.
1. When initially switching on the trimmer, a small
length of line is fed out.
2. A 'clattering' noise will be heard when the nylon line
hits the line cutter. DO NOT BE ALARMED this is
quite normal. After approximately 5 seconds the
line will be cut to the correct length and the noise
will reduce as the motor reaches full speed.
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 maintenance or adjustment.
BEFORE USE
Make sure that the line is fed out (if 2 lines are
fitted, make sure both are fed out). Make sure
motor is up to full speed before trimming or edging.
How to trim
1. Hold as illustrated in Fig K.
2. To start, squeeze the switch lever.
3. Cut with nylon line at an angle using the tip. See Fig L
4. Swing trimmer in and out of the cutting area taking
small cuts (M)
5. Line is fed out automatically every time the trimmer
head stops rotating and returns to operating speed.
ENGLISH - 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Maintenance and storage
1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the
trimmer is in safe working condition.
2. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
3. Only use the replacement cutting line specified for
this product.
4. Only use replacement parts and accessories
recommended by Electrolux Outdoor Products.
5. To avoid the risk of injury keep fingers and hands clear
of the line cutter on the leading edge of the guard.
6. Inspect and maintain the trimmer regularly. Any
repairs must be carried out by an authorised repairer.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Steady Handle Assembly (D), (E) & (F)
D1 - Bolt, D2 - Handle Knob, D3 - Nut (if applicable)
1. Insert the nut into the handle knob. (if applicable)
2. Attach steady handle to product using bolt and
handle knob as shown in Fig D.
3. To adjust steady handle to new position, loosen
handle knob as shown in Fig E. and move handle to
one of the three positions as shown in Fig F.
4. Re-tighten handle knob
Height Adjustment (if fitted)
G1 - Height Adjust Knob
If your trimmer is fitted with Height Adjust, follow
the procedure below.
1. Loosen the height adjust knob. (fig G)
2. Adjust length of the handle to the most comfortable
operating position (fig H).
3. Re-tighten the height adjust knob.
AUTO LINE FEED SYSTEM
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Make sure the motor is up to full speed before
trimming or edging.
3. If the noise of the nylon line being cut cannot be
heard, more line will need to be fed out.
4. To feed more line, it is first necessary to to allow the
motor to stop completely, then re-start, allowing the
motor to reach full speed.
5. Repeat step 4. until you hear the line hitting against
the cutter. (Do not repeat this procedure more than
6 times)
6. If problems are experienced with the automatic line
feed refer to Fault Finding Chart on page 3.
HOW TO TRIM AND EDGE
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Extra line can be fed out manually as described on
page 3.
6. To stop your trimmer release the switch lever.
How to edge
1. To convert to edging mode, depress locking button and
twist head anti-clockwise until arrow lines up with
"EDGE". An audible "click" will confirm that the head is
locked. Ensure the button has returned to its original
position. See Fig N.
2. Hold as illustrated in Fig K.
3. To start, squeeze the switch lever.
4. Rest edger on roller/skid plate for extra stability and line up
with edge of lawn. see fig O. Edge in direction indicated in
Fig P . so that debris is thrown away from you.
5. To return to trimming mode, depress locking button
and twist head clockwise until arrow lines up with
"TRIM" An audible "click" will confirm that the head is
locked. See Fig Q. Ensure the button has returned to
its original position.
Please note: Depending on which model you have
purchased, your trimmer may be fitted with a roller
or a skid plate.
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