FLYMO TURBO TRIM XL400
Owner's Manual

Safety Precautions
17. Cutting disc continues to rotate after the machine is switched off. Wait until all machine components have completely stopped before touching them. 18. Switch off the engine, wait until the cutting disc has stopped, disconnect the spark plug lead and wait until the engine has cooled:- before leaving the trimmer unattended for any period; - before refuelling - before clearing a blockage; - before checking, cleaning or working on the trimmer; - if you hit an object. Do not use your trimmer until you are sure that the entire trimmer is in a safe operating condition; - if the trimmer starts to vibrate abnormally. Check immediately. Excessive vibration can cause injury. 19. If the engine is provided with a shut-off valve, turn the fuel off at the conclusion of trimming. Maintenance and storage 1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the trimmer is in safe working condition. 2. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety. 3. Only use the replacement cutting disc, cutting line, disc bolt, spacer and impeller specified for this product. 4. Never store the trimmer with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes can reach an open flame or spark. 5. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. 6. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, muffler and fuel storage area free of grass, leaves or excessive grease. 7. If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors. 8. Be careful during adjustment of the machine to prevent entrapment of the fingers between moving parts and fixed parts of the machine.

Fuel Mixing Instructions
1. Ensure mixing bottle and cap are clean and standing on a level surface. 2. Add fresh regular grade unleaded petrol up to the 1 litre mark on the bottle. 3. Add a good quality 2 stroke oil, to the 25 : 1 mark (40 ml of oil) on the bottle. 4. Screw cap on, shake container until petrol and oil are thoroughly mixed. 5. Clean fuel tank filler cap and fill fuel tank. � UK ONLY:- Electrolux Outdoor Products manufacture a specially designed fuel mixing bottle. For further information contact your local Electrolux Outdoor Products Service Centre/Stockist or contact the Electrolux Outdoor Products Customer Careline on 01325 300303

Assembly and Adjustment
Assembly of lower handle to deck(Fig A) With the trimmer on the ground:1. Remove the bolts (A1), washers (A2) and lock nuts (A4) from the polythene bag. 2. Place one washer (A2) on to the bolt (A1) and secure the lower handle (A4) by placing bolt (A1) through deck bracket (A5) and lower handle (A4). 3. Place washer (A2) on bolt and secure with lock nut (A3). Assembly of upper handle to lower handle (Fig B) Assemble upper handle (B5) to lower handle (B4) by fitting bolts (B6) and washers (B2) and securing with lock nuts (B3). Handle Position The handle position can be altered by moving it forward for the park position (Fig C) or back for the trimming position (Fig D).

Starting and Stopping
Before Starting your Trimmer Filling the Fuel Tank 1. Clean around fuel cap. 2. Remove cap. 3. Add fuel mix (See Fuel mixing instructions) 4. Never use stale fuel left from last season or fuel which has been stored for long periods. 5. Refit fuel tank cap and wipe up any spilled fuel. USING THE ENGINE PRIMER (E) FIRST START - or after running the fuel tank dry. Press the primer 20 times and then follow steps 1 6 in �To Start your Trimmer�. If the engine fails to start after 5 pulls of the starting handle, leave the product to stand for 15 minutes. Press the primer a further 10 times and follow steps 1 - 6 again. COLD START - if the engine is cold and there is fuel in the tank. Press the primer 8 - 10 times . WARM START - if the engine is warm and there is fuel in the tank - DO NOT USE THE PRIMER. If the engine has run out of fuel, refil tank and prime 8 - 10 times. To Start your Trimmer

START 1. 2. 3. 4.

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STOP

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7. To 1. 2. 3. 4.

Move the handle to the Parking position (C). Connect the spark plug lead (F). Move the start/stop switch to 'start' position (G). Place your right foot firmly on the deck and grasp the top of the lower handle with your left hand. Tilt the trimmer towards you (H). This ensures the product is in a secure position when starting and also prevents an unsightly ring being cut in your lawn. Pull the starting handle (H1) gently until you feel a resistance, return the starting handle slowly. Pull the starting handle firmly towards you to its full extent to start the engine and then return the starting handle slowly. Allow the engine to reach its full running speed then gently lower the trimmer onto the ground. Stop your Trimmer Move start/stop switch to 'stop' position. (G) As the engine dies, tilt the trimmer to one side. This prevents a ring being cut in your lawn. When the engine has stopped, lower the trimmer onto the ground. Put the handle in the Parking position (C).

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