User manual FLYMO POWER TRIM

[. . . ] 6) Always keep the cutting head away from the supply cable during operation. 7) Never carry the trimmer by the power cable. 11) Always wear safety glasses with a good fit or a face shield. 12) Never work barefoot or wearing open sandals. [. . . ] We strongly recommend the use of a splashproof extension cable intended for outdoor use fitted with both a moulded plug and moulded connector. If an appliance or extension cord is fitted with a non-rewirable plug which does not fit standard socket outlets in the home, it should be cut off and an appropriate three pin plug fitted in accordance with the instructions below. WARNING: Never wire an extension cable with anything other than the correct female connector and a 13A BS1363A approved plug with a 13 amp fuse. Never wire a `male' connector to your extension cable and never wire an extension cable with a plug of any kind at both ends of the cable. This is very dangerous and results in the pins being live which may cause a fatal electric shock. If you are competent to do this, proceed as follows. A plug with bared wires is Fit a extremely hazardous, Connect blue recommended fuse. to N/Neutral potentially lethal , if engaged Connect in a live socket outlet. Brown Extension cables contain to L/Live 230 Volts only two wires which are coloured for easy Never use a light socket Make sure that the outer recognition and these colours or a letter sheath protrudes through will be marked at the connection points the clamp and is held firmly of most good quality plugs. WARNING: Do not make any connection to the earth terminal of the plug marked `E' or #. If the cable or plug is damaged you must unplug from the mains before checking. Each of the two wires leading into the female connector should be connected to either side of the terminal block. It does not matter which way round they are positioned. Before refitting the top cover of the mains plug, or outer casing of the female connector, make sure that the cable clamp is holding the outer sheath of the cable firmly. Wiring an extension cable directly into the machine should only be carried out by an Authorised Service Dealer. Should the cable on your machine become damaged or need replacing, please return your machine to your dealer. Supply cord retainer Rear handle Assist handle lock buttons Air vents Debris shield Cutting line head Edging guide / line protector Motor housing 9. The following symbols on your trimmer are intended to remind you of some of the most important safety precautions: 1. Take great care at all times to avoid injury. Position the motor housing with string head carrier facing up. Align edging guide with mating grooves and push firmly in the direction shown until an audible snap is heard. nOTE: Be certain that edging guide is oriented as shown. [. . . ] Inspect the cutter line head for parts that may be chipped, cracked or damaged as these could fly away and cause serious injury. Any other maintenance work should be carried out by an authorised Service Agent only. check the product and cable regularly for visible signs of damage or wear. Check that all fasteners and moving parts are secure. [. . . ]