Flymo CONTOUR Operating Instructions

• 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.
• BEFORE USE
Make sure that both lines are fed out.
• Make sure motor is up to full speed before trim-
ming or edging.
How to trim
1. Hold as illustrated in Fig J.
2. To start, squeeze the switch lever.
3. Cut with nylon line at an angle using the tip. See Fig
K.
4. Swing trimmer in and out of the cutting area taking
small cuts (L)
5. Line is fed out automatically every time the trimmer
head stops rotating and returns to operating speed.
• Extra line can be fed out manually as described in
Manual line feed
6. To stop your trimmer release the switch lever.
How to edge
1. To convert to edging mode, press button (M1) and
twist head (M2). An audible "click" will confirm that
the head is locked.
2. Hold as illustrated in Fig J.
3. To start, squeeze the switch lever.
4. Rest edger on wheel for extra stability and line up the
edge of the lawn with the two indicators on the guard
(N1). Edge in direction indicated in Fig N.
5. To stop your trimmer release the switch lever.
6. To return to trimming mode, press button and twist
head back the opposite way. An audible "click" will
confirm that the head is locked.
K
M
J
L
How to trim and edge
To manually feed the nylon line (P)
1. If required line can be fed out manually.
2. To operate, press and release manual line feed but-
ton, whilst gently pulling on one of the lines until the
line reaches the line cutter.
3. When the required amount of line is fed out, gently
pull on the second line (there is no need to press the
manual line feed button again).
4. If the line extends past the line cutter, too much line
has been fed out.
5. If too much line is fed out, remove the spool cap and
click spool anti-clockwise until the line is at the desired
length.
Manual line feed
P
manual line
feed button
1
2
1
N

Flymo CONTOUR Specifications

General

Brand	Flymo
Model	CONTOUR
Category	Trimmer
Language	English