Flymo Trimmer MCT250 User Manual

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If not used properly this trimmer can be dangerous! This trimmer can cause  
serious injury to the operator and others, the warnings and safety instructions  
must be followed to ensure reasonable safety and efficiency in using this trimmer.  
The operator is responsible for following the warning and safety instructions in  
this manual and on the trimmer.  
Explanation of Symbols  
on the Cordless Trimmer  
General  
1. Never allow children or people unfamiliar  
with these instructions to use the trimmer.  
Local regulations may restrict the age of the  
operator.  
Warning  
2. Only use the trimmer in the manner and for  
the functions described in these  
instructions.  
3. Never operate the trimmer when you are  
tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol,  
drugs or medicine.  
Read the user instructions  
4. The operator or user is responsible for  
accidents or hazards occurring to other  
people or their property.  
carefully  
Keep others, including children,  
pets and bystanders outside the  
10 metre hazard zone. Stop the  
trimmer immediately if you are  
approached.  
Battery  
10m  
Cordless Battery Powered Products  
require special care.  
1. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING  
KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS AWAY  
FROM THE SWITCH LEVER WHILE  
CARRYING THE TRIMMER.  
The use of eye protection is  
recommended to protect against  
objects thrown by the nylon line.  
2. Always charge the product indoors and  
store in a cool dry place - out of the reach  
of children.  
3. Use only the charger provided with your  
unit. Use of any other charger could  
permanently damage the battery and the  
trimmer.  
Warning  
4. Use the charger with standard domestic  
household electrical outlets only.  
The cutting line continues to rotate after the  
machine has been switched off.  
5. Do not abuse the charger or charger cord.  
6. Do not use the charger if the charger or  
charger cord is damaged.  
7. Use the charger indoors only.  
8. Do not use the charger outdoors.  
9. Store and charge this unit in a cool, dry well  
ventilated location and out of the reach of  
children.  
10. Do not charge the battery or use the unit in  
an explosive or corrosive environment.  
Avoid areas where flammable liquids or  
gases are present to avoid creating a fire or  
explosion.  
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11. Do not attempt to repair the unit including  
the battery. Nylon line replacement and  
cleaning the unit are the only items suitable  
for user maintenance.  
Maintenance and storage  
1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be  
sure the trimmer is in safe working  
condition.  
12. Do not insert any object into the motor area.  
Keep free of debris to avoid overheating.  
2. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.  
3. Only use the replacement cutting line  
specified for this product.  
13. Do not incinerate or mutilate the battery.  
Batteries contain hazardous chemicals.  
Dispose of properly.  
4. Only use replacement parts and  
accessories recommended by  
Flymo/Partner.  
Preparation  
5. To avoid the risk of injury keep fingers and  
hands clear of the line cutter on the leading  
edge of the guard.  
1. Do not trim barefoot or in open sandals.  
Always wear suitable clothing, gloves, and  
stout shoes.  
6. Clean unit with a dry cloth. Never use metal  
objects to clean the unit.  
2. Inspect the trimmer before each use,  
especially the parts of the cutting head.  
7. Inspect and maintain the trimmer regularly.  
Any repairs must be carried out by an  
authorised repairer.  
3. Inspect the area to be cut before each use.  
Remove all objects such as stones, broken  
glass, nails, wire, string etc, which can be  
thrown or become entangled in the trimmer  
head.  
4. Check that the cutting head, spool and cap  
are fitted correctly.  
Use  
1. Use the trimmer only in daylight or good  
artificial light.  
2. Avoid operating your trimmer in wet grass,  
where feasible.  
3. Take care in wet grass, you may lose your  
footing.  
4. On slopes, be extra careful of your footing  
and wear non-slip footwear.  
5. Do not walk backwards when trimming, you  
could trip. Walk, never run.  
6. Switch off before pushing the trimmer over  
surfaces other than grass.  
7. Never operate the trimmer with damaged  
guards or without guards in place.  
8. Never fit metal cutting elements.  
9. Avoid possible injuries to feet and hands  
from rotating cutting line. Always start the  
trimmer carefully with feet and hands well  
away from the cutting head.  
10. Keep cutting head below waist level  
11. Do not lean over the trimmer guard whilst  
trimming or edging - objects may be thrown  
by the cutting line.  
12. Beware of cut-off pieces of nylon line  
ejected during use.  
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Battery Care  
Bench Top Re-charging  
1. If over a period of time the battery quickly The wall bracket can also be used as a  
runs down after a full 24 hour charging  
period, a replacement battery is needed.  
"bench top" stand for re-charging your  
cordless trimmer.  
2. There will be some charge present in the  
battery but to ensure maximum running  
time, recharge your trimmer for 24 hours  
before use.  
Winter Storage  
1. Fully charge for 24 hours before winter  
storage.  
2. If you are unable to leave your cordless  
trimmer on permanent charge, re-charge  
the battery every 3 to 4 months for a full  
24 hour charging period to top up the  
battery charge during winter storage.  
3. Permanent connection to the charger in a  
well ventilated area will automatically  
keep your battery fully charged ready for  
use.  
4. To prevent permanent battery damage,  
never store in a discharged condition.  
3. Avoid extended storage without re-  
charge.  
5. Contact your local approved service  
centre/dealer/distributor for a  
4. Store in a cool dry place.  
replacement battery and for safe disposal  
of your old battery .  
6. Battery  
12 Volt 5 Amp/Hour  
"High Power"  
Sealed for Life  
No maintenance required  
IMPORTANT  
DISPOSE OF YOUR OLD BATTERIES  
SAFELY  
DO NOT CUT OPEN, BURN OR  
INCINERATE.  
Battery Replacement  
Should your battery need to be replaced  
contact your local approved service centre or  
dealer who will remove your old battery and  
fit a genuine Flymo replacement battery.  
IMPORTANT  
The red lead should always be  
connected to the red terminal on the  
battery. The black lead should always be  
connected to the black terminal on the  
battery.  
For further information on Battery replacement contact Flymo/Partner Customer  
Service direct:-  
Telephone  
Fax  
:
:
01325 300303  
01325 318193  
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Product Rating Label  
Your product is uniquely identified by a  
silver and black product rating label.  
To ensure you have full product  
B
Product Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Model Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Date of Purchase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Place of Purchase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
information when obtaining spares or  
advice from one of our approved service  
centres, or if you need to contact our  
customer service department, you should  
make a note in the space provided of the  
information shown in fig.B. It will also be  
useful to make a note of the date and  
place of purchase before you return your  
guarantee card.  
•PLEASE KEEP PROOF OF PURCHASE•  
Assembly Instructions  
C
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3
Safety Guard Assembly (C), (D), (E & F)  
1. Locate the safety guard (C1) over the  
cutting head (C2). Ensure the nylon  
line is fed through the hole in the  
2
1
safety guard as illustrated in fig C.  
2. Align the arrow on the top of the  
safety guard (C3) with the arrow on  
the side of the trimmer (C4). See figs  
C & D.  
D
E
3. Push into location and turn safety guard  
anti-clockwise, as illustrated in Fig D  
until a click is heard and the safety  
guard is securely locked in position.  
See fig E.  
ENSURE THE SAFETY GUARD IS  
SECURELY IN PLACE BY ATTEMPTING  
TO TWIST GUARD.  
F
See fig F.  
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Fitting the wall bracket  
IMPORTANT !  
Switch charger off at the wall socket  
before connecting or disconnecting the  
trimmer to the wall bracket.  
G
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1. It is recommended that the wall bracket  
(G2) should be mounted on a smooth,  
vertical and internal wall which is strong  
enough to hold the weight of the product, in  
a well ventilated area between 5°C and  
25°C.  
2. There are 3 holes on the wall bracket.  
Position the wall bracket with the two holes  
at the top. See Fig H.  
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3. Ensure that when the trimmer is attached the  
bottom of the trimmer is within 4 inches (100  
mm) of the ground, this will make it easier to  
hang the trimmer and will also ensure that the  
wall bracket is within easy reach of an electric  
socket to allow the charger to be plugged in.  
4. Fix wall bracket securely to the wall with the  
plugs and screws provided.  
5. Your cordless trimmer can now be attached  
to the wall bracket for charging.  
Initial charging procedure and re-charging your cordless trimmer  
Initial Charging Procedure  
1. Use the charger indoors only.  
H
2. Ensure the charger is not exposed to  
moisture. Keep the charger and the trimmer  
dry at all times. Keep the charger well  
ventilated during charging.  
3. Ensure the trimmer is correctly located into  
the wall bracket (G2) and the charge  
connector (H1).  
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4. Plug the charger (G1) into a suitable  
household electrical wall socket and switch  
on.  
5. The red indicator lamp glows continuously  
during charging.  
6. Full charge will be achieved in 24 hours.  
During charging the charger becomes  
warm. This is normal and means the  
charger is operating correctly.  
The battery should be charged for 24 hours  
before use.  
Re-charge your cordless trimmer  
immediately after every use for the full 24  
hour charging period.  
The cordless trimmer can be left connected  
to the charger permanently, with the charger  
switched on, without fear of overcharging.  
The charger will automatically keep the  
battery topped up with charge during  
storage and will ensure that the cordless  
trimmer is ready for use.  
Re-Charging Your Cordless Trimmer  
1. Re-charge the battery as soon as the cutting  
power of your cordless trimmer begins to die  
and slow down.  
2. Avoid running the cordless trimmer into  
"deep" discharge, i.e. avoid flattening the  
battery completely.  
3. Follow the procedure outlined in the Initial  
Charging Procedure.  
4. Charging the battery according to these  
instructions should ensure maximum battery  
life.  
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Handle Adjustment  
I
bolt  
1. Attach steady handle to product using bolt  
and handle knob as shown in Fig I.  
2. Adjust the steady handle to a comfortable  
operating position, see Fig J., by  
handle  
knob  
unscrewing the handle knob, springing the  
side lugs apart, moving the handle to the  
required position, carefully re-engaging the  
teeth and then tightening the handle knob.  
See Fig K.  
J
K
Auto Line Feed System  
How the automatic line feed works (L)  
L
1. A short length of new line is fed out every  
time you switch on, this is caused by the  
cutting head accelerating up to its full  
speed.  
2. To feed more line, it is necessary to switch-  
off, allow the motor to stop and then restart.  
When edging do this frequently.  
line cutter  
3. When the line feeds you will hear a change  
in the motor sound as well as the noise  
generated by the line being cut to its length.  
4. If the line does not feed see Fault Finding  
Hints for further information.  
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How to trim and edge  
To start your trimmer  
1
M
N
1. Hold as illustrated in Fig M.  
2. To start, press lock-off button (M1),  
squeeze the switch lever (M2), release  
lock-off button.  
How to trim  
1. Cut with nylon line at an angle using the tip.  
See Fig N  
2
2. Swing trimmer in and out of the cutting area  
taking small cuts (O)  
3. Line is fed out automatically every time the  
trimmer head stops rotating and returns to  
operating speed.  
O
P
Extra line can be fed out manually as  
described on page 9.  
4. To stop your trimmer release the switch  
lever (M2).  
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 P.  
2. Rest edger on roller for extra stability and  
line up with edge of lawn. See Fig R. Edge  
in direction indicated in Fig Q. so that  
debris is thrown away from you.  
3. 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.  
Ensure the button has returned to its  
original position. See Fig S.  
Q
S
R
Spool Cap  
To remove spool cap  
1. Press and hold in the two cap release  
latches. See Fig T.  
2. Pull cap away from the cutting head. See  
Fig U.  
cap  
release  
latches  
T
When refitting the spool cap  
1. Keep all areas of the cap and spoolholder  
clean. Failure to do so may prevent the  
cap being securely located in the  
spoolholder.  
cap  
U
2. Align the two latches on the cap with the  
two windows in the spoolholder, then press  
down into the locked position.  
3. Ensure the two cap release latches are  
clearly visible and are fully engaged with  
the windows in the spoolholder.  
4. Check that the cap is correctly fitted by  
trying to remove it without depressing the  
two latches.  
spool  
spoolholder  
eyelet  
manual line  
feed button  
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Nylon Line  
V
To manually feed the nylon line  
If required, line can be fed out manually. To  
operate, gently pull on the line whilst at the  
same time alternately pressing and releasing  
the button, on the side of the spoolholder. See  
fig V.  
To replace nylon line. Replacement nylon line  
is available from most Flymo/Partner stockists.  
You can buy it either as spool and line  
complete, or as nylon line only.  
Do not depress the button more than three times.  
Excessive line will snag the line cutter and cause  
the trimmer to malfunction.  
To replace spool and line (complete)  
1. Take new spool and remove tape holding  
line in place.  
W
X
2. Unwind approximately 100mm of line and  
feed this through eyelet, see fig W, then  
drop the spool into spoolholder smooth  
side uppermost.  
eyelet  
To replace nylon line on spool.  
1. Take line and insert into hole in spool.  
2. Turn spool clockwise to wind on required  
amount of line, (approx. half = 10m) and  
cut line to length, see fig X. Care should  
be taken to ensure that the line is neatly  
coiled on the spool. Failure to do so will  
impair the efficiency of the automatic line  
feed.  
hole in  
spool  
line  
Ensure spool is fully located by gently rotating  
it during fitment.  
Remember! Your Flymo Cordless Trimmer is  
designed to use only nylon line with a  
maximum diameter of 1.5mm. Use only  
genuine Flymo nylon line.  
3. Leave approximately 100mm of line  
unwound and feed this through eyelet, see  
fig W, then drop the spool into the  
spoolholder smooth side uppermost.  
Caring for your Cordless Trimmer  
After you have finished using your Flymo  
trimmer follow the procedure below:  
1
2
4
Y
1. Never clean your trimmer with water,  
cleaning fluids, or solvents, just remove  
debris with a suitable tool, a soft brush or  
dry cloth.  
2. Using the scraper provided, clean around  
the inside of the safety guard to remove any  
grass and debris. (Fig Y1)  
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3. Using a soft brush, clean around the inside  
of the safety guard (Fig Y2), the cutting  
head (Fig Y3) and the motor housing. (Fig  
Y4)  
4. Inspect the trimmer carefully, especially the  
parts of the cutting head.  
5. If your trimmer is damaged in any way  
contact your local Flymo/Partner approved  
service centre.  
Avoid accidental starting. Keep your hands  
and fingers away from the switch lever while  
inspecting, cleaning or carrying out any  
maintenance work.  
Keep fingers and hands clear of line cutter on  
leading edge of guard.  
Never use a damaged trimmer  
6. Wind cable carefully to avoid kinking.  
7. Store in a cool, dry place and out of reach  
of children.  
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Fault Finding Hints & Service Recommendations  
Fault Finding Hints  
Service Recommendations  
1. Always use genuine Flymo Spare Parts.  
1. Line too short  
2. Prepacked spares are available from  
most Flymo/Partner stockists.  
Manually feed out the line.  
3. If you have a problem with your machine  
contact your local Approved Service  
Centre ensuring you have full details of  
your product as described on the product  
rating label.  
2. Line broken inside cutting head  
Remove cap and re-thread line.  
3. Line jammed on spool  
4. Should it be necessary for work to be  
carried out by your Service Centre, it  
is important to take your complete  
machine with you.  
Remove cap and spool and rewind line to  
remove crossed loops.  
4. Excess line feed  
5. In the event of further difficulty please  
contact:-  
Battery needs to be charged.  
Flymo/Partner, Customer Service  
Flymo/Partner  
5. Poor performance  
a division of Electrolux Outdoor  
Products  
Preston Road  
Ensure inside of cutting head housing is  
clean and free from debris.  
Aycliffe Industrial Estate,  
NEWTON AYCLIFFE,  
Co. Durham.  
6. Trimmer stops during use  
Release switch lever and wait 30 seconds  
before re-starting.  
DL5 6UP  
Telephone:  
Fax :  
(01325) 300303  
(01325) 318193  
A network of specialist dealers can be found  
in your local Yellow Pages.  
To obtain service on your Flymo product  
simply telephone or visit your local Service  
Centre.  
Should you require service under the terms  
of our guarantee the Service Centre will  
require proof of purchase.  
All of the centres listed stock genuine  
Flymo Spare Parts.  
NOTE:  
Our Service Repairers act on their own  
behalf and are not empowered to commit  
or legally bind Flymo/Partner in any  
manner whatsoever.  
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Guarantee & Guarantee Policy  
If any part is found to be defective due to faulty  
Failures due to the following are not covered,  
manufacture within one year of original  
purchase, Flymo/Partner, through its Authorised  
Service Repairers will effect the repair or  
replacement to the customer free of charge  
providing:  
therefore it is important that you read the  
instructions contained in this Operator's Manual  
and understand how to operate and maintain  
your machine:  
Failures not covered by guarantee  
(a) The fault is reported directly to the  
Authorised Repairer.  
*
*
Replacing nylon line.  
Failures as a result of not reporting an  
initial fault.  
(b) Proof of purchase is provided.  
(c) The fault is not caused by misuse, neglect  
or faulty adjustment by the user.  
*
*
Failures as a result of sudden impact.  
Failures as a result of not using the product  
in accordance with the instructions and  
recommendations contained in this  
Operator's Manual.  
(d) The failure has not occurred through fair  
wear and tear.  
(e) The machine has not been serviced or  
repaired, taken apart or tampered with by  
any person not authorised by  
Flymo/Partner.  
*
*
Machines used for hire are not covered by  
this guarantee.  
The following items listed are considered  
as wearing parts and their life is dependent  
on regular maintenance and are, therefore  
not normally subject to a valid warranty  
claim: Spool Cap, Nylon line.  
(f) The machine has not been used for hire.  
(g) The machine is owned by the original  
purchaser.  
(h) The machine has not been used outside of  
the country for which it was specified.  
*
Caution!  
Flymo/Partner does not accept liability  
under the warranty for defects caused in  
whole or part, directly or indirectly by the  
fitting of replacement parts or additional  
parts that are not either manufactured or  
approved by Flymo/Partner, or by the  
machine having been modified in any way.  
(i) The machine has not been used  
commercially.  
*
This guarantee is additional to, and in no  
way diminishes the customers statutory  
rights.  
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Environmental Information  
Electrolux Outdoor Products are manufactured under an Environmental Management  
System (ISO 14001) using, where practical, components manufactured in the most  
environmentally responsible manner, according to company procedures, and with the  
potential for recycling at the end of the productslife.  
Packaging is recyclable and plastic components have been labelled (where practical)  
for categorised recycling.  
Awareness of the environment must be considered when disposing of end-of-life’  
product.  
If necessary, contact your local authority for disposal information.  
Certificate of Conformity  
I, the undersigned P. Howells of I, the undersigned P. Howells of I, the undersigned P. Howells of  
Electrolux Outdoor Products,  
Aycliffe Industrial Estate,  
NEWTON AYCLIFFE, Co.  
Electrolux Outdoor Products,  
Aycliffe Industrial Estate,  
NEWTON AYCLIFFE, Co.  
Electrolux Outdoor Products,  
Aycliffe Industrial Estate,  
NEWTON AYCLIFFE, Co.  
Durham. DL5 6UP. Certify that Durham. DL5 6UP. Certify that Durham. DL5 6UP. Certify that  
a sample of the above product a sample of the above product a sample of the above product  
has been tested and found to  
comply with directives:-  
89/392/EEC, 89/336/EEC,  
73/23/EEC  
has been tested using directive has been tested using ISO  
81/1051/EEC as a guide. The 5349 as a guide. The  
maximum A-weighted sound  
pressure level recorded at  
operator position under free  
field semi anechoic chamber  
conditions was :-  
maximum weighted root mean  
square value of vibration  
recorded at operators hand  
position was:-  
MCT-250  
MCT-250  
Type  
Type  
Identification See Product  
Identification See Product  
of Series  
Level  
Rating Label  
77.2 dB(A)  
of Series  
Value  
Rating Label  
1.6 m/s2  
Signed at  
NEWTON  
Signed at  
NEWTON  
Signed at  
NEWTON  
AYCLIFFE...1999 AYCLIFFE...1999 AYCLIFFE....1999  
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Certificate of Conformity  
I, THE UNDERSIGNED P. HOWELLS OF ELECTROLUX OUTDOOR PRODUCTS, AYCLIFFE  
INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, NEWTON AYCLIFFE, COUNTY DURHAM DL5 6UP ENGLAND  
Certify that the Trimmer  
1.  
2.  
Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electric  
Make . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flymo  
Conforms to the specifications of Directive 84/538/EEC/  
Type of Cutting Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nylon Line  
TYPE  
MCT250  
SEE PRODUCT RATING LABEL  
Johnson HC785LG  
25cm  
Identification of Series  
Motor Manufacturer  
Cutting System Width  
Speed of Rotation of Cutting Device  
Tested by (laboratory)  
9,400 RPM  
Ricardo  
Guaranteed sound power level  
91 dB(A)  
Signed at  
NEWTON AYCLIFFE  
Date 1999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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The use of eye protection is recommended to  
protect against objects thrown by the cutting line.  
Flymo Safety Glasses are available from most  
leading stockists  
GUIDE PRICE  
GUIDE PRICE  
ONLY £3.49  
ONLY £3.49  
Contact your nearest stockist or telephone  
(01325) 300303 for more details  
Electrolux Outdoor Products  
Aycliffe Industrial Estate  
NEWTON AYCLIFFE  
Co.Durham DL5 6UP  
ENGLAND  
Telephone - (00) 44 1325 300303 Fax - (00) 44 1325 310339  
UK Customer Helpline - 01325 300303 Fax - 01325 310339  
Our policy of continuous improvement means that the specification of products may be altered from time to time  
without prior notice. Electrolux Outdoor Products manufacture products for a number of well known brands under  
various registered patents, designs and trademarks in several countries.  
© Electrolux Outdoor Products Ltd. Registered Office, Electrolux Works, Oakley Road, Luton LU4 9QQ  
Registered number 974979 England  
5118561-02 (01/99)  
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