PowerBase 577144 - Troubleshooting

23
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Excessive vibration
and/or poor cutting
performance
Line spool is dirty
Clean line spool (see
‘Maintenance’)
Line spool is defective
Exchange line spool (see
‘Maintenance’)
Trimmer will not
start
No mains power
Check cable, line, plug;
repair by qualified
electrician
On/Off switch is
defective
Contact telephone
helpline
Worn carbon brushes
Motor is defective
Line fails to advance
Line spool does not
have sufficient line
Lengthen cutting
line (see ‘Operating
Instructions & Tips’) or
exchange spool (see
‘Maintenance’)
Line spool has been
fitted incorrectly
Check line spool is
properly fitted and
ensure sufficient line
is correctly threaded
through the line eyelets
General troubleshooting