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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

250W Electric Grass Trimmer

HELPLINE NO 03448010979

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250W Electric Grass Trimmer

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GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING! When using the

machine the safety rules must be followed. For your own safety and bystanders please read these instructions before operating the machine. Please keep the instructions safe for later use.

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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer,

its service agent or similarly qualied

persons in order to avoid a hazard.

SAFETY WARNINGS FOR LAWN TRIMMER

a) Wear protective glasses or goggles; b) Never allow children or people

unfamiliar with the instructions to use the machine;

c) Stop using the machine while people,

especially children, or pets are nearby;

d) Only use the machine in daylight or

good articial light;

e) Before using the machine and after

any impact, check for signs of wear or damage and repair as necessary;

f) Never operate the machine with

damaged guards or without the guards in place;

g) Keep hands and feet away from

the cutting means at all times and especially

when switching on the motor; h) Take care against injury from any

device tted for trimming the lament

line length. After extending new cutter line always return the machine to its normal operating position before switching on;

i) Never t metal cutting elements;

j) Never use replacement parts

or accessories not provided or recommended by the manufacturer;

k) Disconnect the machine from the

mains before checking, cleaning or working on the machine and when it is not in use;

I) Always ensure that ventilation

openings are kept clear of debris;

MAINTENANCE

a) After use, disconnect the machine

from the mains and check for damage;

b) When not in use store the machine

out of the reach of children;

c) Mains powered trimmers should

only be repaired by an authorised repairer;

d) Use only manufacturers

recommended replacement parts and accessories.

- Read the instructions carefully,

- Be familiar with the controls and proper use of the equipment;

- Before use check the supply and extension cord for signs of damage or ageing,

- If the cord becomes damaged during use, disconnect the cord from the supply immediately. DO NOT TOUCH THE CORD BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE SUPPLY,

- Do not use the lawn trimmer (edge trimmer), if the cords are damaged or worn,

WARNINGS:Warning. Cutting elements continue to rotate after

the motor is switched off,

- Keep extension cords away from

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cutting elements;

It is recommended that appliances

should be supplied via a residual current device (RCD) with a tripping current of not more than 30 mA.

SYMBOLS

Read operator’s manual

Double insulation

Warning

Wear ear protection Wear eye protection

Keep bystanders away.

Disconnect the mains plug if the cord is damaged or entangled

Do not expose to moisture.

This product has been marked with a symbol relating to removing electric and electronic waste. This means that this product shall not be discarded with household waste but that it shall be returned to a collection system which conforms to the European Directive 2002/96/CE. It will then be recycled or dismantled in order to reduce the impact on the environment. Electric and electronic equipment can be hazardous for the environment and for human health since they contain hazardous substances.

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1. LOCK-OFF BUTTON

2. ON/OFF SWITCH

3. AUXILIARY HANDLE

4. UPPER TUBE

5. LOCKING KNOB (SEE FIG. C2)

6. LOWER TUBE

7. MOTOR HOUSING

8 FEED BUMP HEAD

9. CUTTING LINE

10. SAFETY GUARD

11. CABLE STRAIN RELIEF

12. MAIN HANDLE

13. AUXILIARY HANDLE LOCKING KNOB (SEE FIG. I)

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ASSEMBLY

1. ASSEMBLY OF GRASS TRIMMER (SEE FIG A, B,C1, C2) NOTE: This may be fully assembled when you

get the machine, however this instruction gives you full assembly details.

Insert the upper parts into lower part rmly

until a “click” is heard. NOTE: the screw holes should be on the same side. Make sure the locking knob (5) is tightened

to x the machine.

2. ASSEMBLY OF THE SAFETY GUARD (SEE

FIG.D-FIG.F)

1) Position motor head/axle as shown in g D, with screw xing hole at the top centre, remove pre-tted screw (a).

2) Position guard with inner side, ie. moulding

facing you as shown in g E.

3) Lower the guard over the motor head/

axle and align slots as shown in g F (note

position of the tab) and then use the

screw(a) to x the guard.

WARNING! Take great care when doing this as the guard has a very sharp

cutting edge(b).

5) Keep turning the guard until it locks into

position (it will lock into place), insert screw into screw hole at top centre and tighten.

The guard is now installed.(see g. F)

WARNING! Never operate the tool without the guard properly in place.

Use of the unit without having installed the

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guard will cause the motor to overheat, and void the warranty.

3. MAINS SUPPLY CABLE STRAIN RELIEF (SEE

FIG G)

Double the main supply cable, about a foot from the end. Lead the loop through the hole on the rear handle and hook the loop over the upper cable holder. Gently pull on the

cord to ensure that it is rmly attached at the

handle.

4. ADJUSTING THE CUTTING LINE

Check the length of the nylon cutting line, pull line to inner edge of the guard; if the line is very short, i.e. more than 50mm away from edge of the guard. Push down on the centre of the feed bump head and at the same time pull the line a few centimeters beyond the guard (See Fig H). When the trimmer starts, the line will automatically be cut to the correct length.

push

pull

5. ADJUSTING THE AUXILIARY HANDLE

1). Depress the auxiliary handle button (13), the auxiliary handle can be moved forward or backward into different locked

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positions (See Fig. I).

2). When the handle is in desired position, loosen the button.

push

pull

OPERATION

INTENDED USE

The machine is intended for cutting weed, grass or similar soft vegetation in areas that are hard to reach, e.g. under bushes, on slopes and edges. It may not be used to work on unusual thick, dry or wet grass, e.g. pasture grass, or to shred leaves. This machine is intended for private domestic use only, not for any commercial trade use. It must not be used for any purposes other than those described.

1. OPERATING THE TRIMMER

CAUTION: Always wear eye protection

and heavy clothing to prevent rocks and debris from hitting you and causing an eye injury or other serious injuries.

CAUTION: Inspect area to be trimmed

and remove any wire, cord, or stringlike objects which could become entangled in the rotating line or spool. Be particularly careful to avoid any wire, which might be bent outwardly into the path of the tool, such as barbs at the base of a chain link fence.

1) Your grass trimmer provided one lock-off

switch for prevent accidental starting. Depress the lock-off button (1) hold it in position, then fully depress the on/ off switch (2) and hold it in position, the lock-off button(1) can be released now. To switch off, just release the on/off switch. (See Fig J)

WARNING: Allow 5 seconds or more for

the grass trimmer to stop rotating after releasing the ON/OFF switch. DO NOT invert the grass trimmer or place hands under the guard until the grass trimmer has come to a complete stop.

2) Let the trimmer run for a few seconds

without touching the working area, and allow the trimmer to cut the line after lengthening.

3) Use the trimmer at an angle of

approximately 20-degree to the working area (see Fig K1).

4) Slowly swing the trimmer from side to side

(see Fig K2).

push

pull

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5) Do not overload your trimmer, take small “bites”. This will keep the machine operating at high speed and will greatly

improve cutting efciency (see Fig L and

Fig M).

6) While edging allow the tip of the line to make contact. Do not force the line. The edge guard helps protect the unit and keeps the unit from contacting the ground. Take extra caution while edging as objects can be thrown from the

trimmer line. (See g N)

2. LINE FEEDING

Your trimmer uses 1.4mm diameter, round nylon line to cut grass and weeds quickly and easily. During use, the tip of the nylon line will get shorter due to wear. Gently bump the unit on the ground and the line will feed out (See Fig O). Cutting line will wear faster and require more feeding if the cutting or edging is done along sidewalks or other abrasive surfaces or heavier weeds are being cut .

3. CLEARING JAMS AND TANGLED LINES

From time to time, especially when cutting thick or stalk weeds, the line feeding spool head may become clogged with sap or

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other material and the line will become jammed as a result. To clear the jam, follow the steps listed below.

1) Unplug the trimmer.

2) Press the release tabs (c) on the spool head, as shown in Fig P and remove the spool head by pulling it straight off.

3) Remove the spool of nylon line out of the spool head and clear any broken line or cutting debris from the spool area. (If you plan to replace the spool, this is the place to do so, otherwise, move on.) (See Fig Q)

4) Unwrap about one foot (30cm) of line to ensure that it’s undamaged. If it is OK rewind it and insert the line end through the eyelet in the spool head as show in Fig R, Insert the other line through the other eyelet. Ensure the springs are in place under the spool. Pull the line through the hole to maintain tension while placing the spool down into the spool head as show in Fig R.

5) Press the spool down GENTLY until you feel it drop into place. Take care to keep the lines from becoming trapped under the spool.

6) Snap the spool head cover back on and at the same time pull lines and be sure that they are released from spool rail notches. If not, the function of bumpingfeed can not operate. Hold the tool in the trimming position and turn the tool on. In few sends or less, you’ll hear the nylon line being cut to proper length. If not, bump the feed head gently on the ground to initiate a fresh length of line.

line wrap ring

eyelet

4. SPOOL OR LINE REPLACEMENT

(Use 1.4mm diameter round line only)

1) Reform steps 3.1 and 3.2 above.

2) Remove the spool from the spool head, remove the line wrap ring from the spool

and discard all line on the spool.(see g

.R)

3) WARNING! Use only 1.4mm cutting

line. Other sizes of line will not feed properly and will result in improper cutting head function or can cause serious injury. Take approximately 5m of line into the spool holes and wind line in the direction of the arrows on the top of the spool. Care should be taken to ensure that the line is neatly coiled on the spool. Failure to do so

will impair the efciency of the automatic line

feed. (See Fig S)

Then t the line wrap ring onto the spool and

snap the spool onto the spool head. Note: Snugly and evenly wind the bulk line onto the spool in the direction of the arrow

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on the spool until the line builds up to the

notches in the spool rim. Do not overll spool.

The spool holds about 5m of line (see Fig T).

line wrap ring

eyelet

MAINTENANCE

Remove the plug from the socket before carrying out any adjustment, servicing or maintenance.

Your grass trimmer requires no additional lubrication or maintenance. There are no user serviceable parts in your grass trimmer. Never use water or chemical cleaners to clean your grass trimmer. Wipe clean with a dry cloth. Always store your grass trimmer in a dry place. Keep the motor ventilation slots clean. Keep all working controls free of dust. Occasionally you may see sparks through the ventilation slots. This is normal and will not damage your power tool. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service

agent or similarly qualied persons in order to

avoid a hazard.

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TECHNICAL DATA

Voltage 230–240V~ 50Hz

Power input 250W

No load speed 12000 /min

Max. cutting diameter 23cm

Diameter of line 1.4 mm

Line length 2*3m

Protection class

/II

Machine weight 1.64kg

NOISE AND VIBRATIOB DATA

A weighted sound pressure 84.8 dB(A) K: 1.03dB(A) A weighted sound power 91.7dB(A) Guaranteed sound power level 96dB(A) Wear ear protection when sound pressure is over 80dB(A)

Typical weighted vibration 3m/s2, K: 1.5m/s

The declared vibration value has been measured in accordance with a standard test method and may be used for comparing one product with another. The declared vibration value may also be used to evaluate the exposure for the user caused by vibration in advance.

WARNING: The vibration emission value during actual use of the power tool can differ

from the declared value depending on the ways in which the tool is used dependant on the following examples and other variations on how the tool is used: How the tool is used and the materials being cut or drilled. The tool being in good condition and well maintained The use the correct accessory for the tool and ensuring it is sharp and in good condition. The tightness of the grip on the handles and if any anti vibration accessories are used. And the tool is being used as intended by its design and these instructions.

This tool may cause hand-arm vibration syndrome if its use is not adequately managed

WARNING: To be accurate, an estimation of exposure level in the actual conditions of

use should also take account of all parts of the operating cycle such as the times when

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the tool is switched off and when it is running idle but not actually doing the job. This may significantly reduce the exposure level over the total working period.

Helping to minimise your vibration exposure risk. ALWAYS use sharp chisels, drills and blades Maintain this tool in accordance with these instructions and keep well lubricated (where appropriate) If the tool is to be used regularly then invest in anti vibration accessories.

Avoid using tools in temperatures of 100C or less. Plan your work schedule to spread any high vibration tool use across a number of days

ACCESSORIES

Safety guard 1 Fixed screw 1 Spare spool 1

We recommend that you purchase your accessories from the same store that sold you the tool. Use good quality accessories marked with a well-known brand name. Choose the type according to the work you intend to undertake. Refer to the accessory packaging for further details. Store personnel can assist you and offer advice.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

The following chart lists problem symptoms, possible causes and corrective action, if your electric grass trimmer does not operate properly. If these do not identify and correct the problem, contact your service agent. WARNING! Always switch the product off, disconnect it from power supply and let the product cool down before performing inspection, maintenance and cleaning work!

Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action

Grass trimmer does not operate 1.1 No power

1.2 Mains socket faulty

1.3 Extension cord damaged

1.4 Fuse faulty

1.1 Check power

1.2 Check other socket, replace

1.3 Check cord, replace

1.4 Replace fuse

Grass trimmer operates intermittently 2.1 Extension cord

damaged

2.2 Internal wiring damaged

2.1 Check cord, replace

2.2 Contact Service Agent

Grass trimmer labours 3. Grass too high

3. Contact Service Agent

Grass trimmer is not cutting

4 Line too short/broken off

4 Feed the line manually/automatically

Line can’t be fed 5.1 Spool empty

5.2 Line inside the spool entangled

5.1 Replace the spool

5.2 Inspect the spool, rewind if necessary

Line keeps breaking 6.1 Line inside the spool

entangled

6.2 Trimmer used incorrectly

6.1 Inspect the spool, rewind if necessary

6.2 Only trim with the tip of the line, avoid stones, walls and other hard objects. Feed the line regularly to maintain full cutting width.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

This product has been marked with a symbol relating to removing electric

and electronic waste. This means that this product shall not be discarded with household waste but that it shall be returned to a collection system which conforms to the European Directive 2002/96/CE. It will then be recycled or dismantled in order to reduce the impact on the environment. Electric and electronic equipment can be hazardous for the environment and for human health since they contain hazardous substances.

PLUG REPLACEMENT (UK & IRELAND ONLY)

If you need to replace the tted plug then

follow the instructions below.

IMPORTANT

The wires in the mains lead are colored in accordance with the following code:

BLUE =NEUTRAL Brown = Live

As the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the colored markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows. The wire which is colored blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with N. The wire which is colored brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with L.

WARNING: Never connect live or

neutral wires to the earth terminal of

the plug. Only t an approved 13ABS1363/A

plug and the correct rated fuse.

NOTE: If a moulded plug is tted and has to

be removed take great care in disposing of the plug and severed cable, it must be destroyed to prevent engaging into a socket.

13Amp fuse approved to BS1362

Brown L (live)

Cable grip

Outer sleeve firmly clamped

Connect Blue to N (neutral)

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