Flymo Trimmer Sabre Trim User Manual

Sabre Trim  
For all customer enquiries or for replacement parts, contact:-  
01325 300303  
 
General  
3. Take care in wet grass, you may lose your foot-  
ing.  
4. On slopes, be extra careful of your footing and  
wear non-slip footwear.  
1. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these  
instructions to use the product. Local regulations may  
restrict the age of the operator.  
2. Only use the product in the manner and for the  
functions described in these instructions.  
3. Never operate the product when you are tired, ill or  
under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.  
4. The operator or user is responsible for accidents  
or hazards occurring to other people or their prop-  
erty.  
5. Keep bystanders away. Do not operate whilst people,  
especially children or pets are in the area.  
Battery  
5. Do not walk backwards when trimming, you  
could trip. Walk, never run.  
6. Switch off before pushing the trimmer over sur-  
faces other than grass.  
7. Never operate the trimmer with damaged guards  
or without guards in place.  
8. Never fit metal cutting elements.  
9. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting means  
at all times and especially when switching on the  
motor.  
Cordless Battery Powered Products require special  
care.  
1. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING  
KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS AWAY FROM THE  
SWITCH LEVER WHILE CARRYING THE PROD-  
UCT.  
2. 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.  
3. Do not insert any object into the motor area.  
Keep free of debris to avoid overheating.  
Preparation  
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.  
13.If you hit an object, do not use your trimmer until  
you are sure that the entire trimmer is in a safe  
operating condition.  
14.If the trimmer starts to vibrate abnormally, check  
immediately. Excessive vibration can cause  
injury.  
Maintenance and storage  
1. While using your product always wear substantial  
footwear and long trousers.  
2. Before using the machine and after any impact,  
check for signs of wear or damage and repair as  
necessary.  
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 line specified  
for this product.  
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.  
4. Only use replacement parts and accessories recom-  
mended by Husqvarna Outdoor Products.  
5. To avoid the risk of injury keep fingers and hands  
clear of the line cutter on the leading edge of the  
guard.  
6. Clean unit with a dry cloth. Never use metal  
objects to clean the unit.  
Use  
1. Use the trimmer only in daylight or good artificial light.  
2. Avoid operating your trimmer in wet grass, where feasi-  
ble.  
7. Inspect and maintain the trimmer regularly. Any  
repairs must be carried out by an authorised repair-  
er.  
Assembly Instructions  
Safety Guard Assembly (A) & (B)  
1. Locate the safety guard (B1) over the cutting head  
(A2). Ensure the nylon line is fed through the hole  
in the safety guard as illustrated in fig A.  
2. Push into location and turn safety guard in the  
direction illustrated in Fig B, until a click is  
heard and the safety guard is securely locked  
in position.  
• ENSURE THE SAFETY GUARD IS SECURE-  
LY IN PLACE BY ATTEMPTING TO TWIST  
GUARD.  
Wheel Assembly (C) & (D)  
1. Fix the 2 halves of the wheel together as illus-  
A
B
D
1
2
C
1
trated in fig C.  
2. Attach the wheel to the trimmer making sure that it  
is located into the groove on the trimmer head (D1).  
3. Clip the wheel together on the other side, mak-  
ing sure it is secure.  
4. The wheel should turn freely.  
 
Assembly Instructions con’t  
E2  
E1  
E3  
Attatching the Trimmer Head to the Sabre Handle  
1. Push the Trimmer Head onto the Sabre Handle until you hear a click. (E1)  
2. Push the Trimmer Head further onto the Sabre Handle until it reaches the mark shown in Fig E2.  
3. Turn the Trimmer Head collar until it is secure. (E3)  
F3  
F1  
F2  
Fitting the Steady Handle  
1. Squeeze the lever on the steady handle (F1)  
2. Attach the steady handle to product by releasing the lever and letting the handle latches fix into the slots on the  
Sabre Handle.(F2)  
3. Removal is the reverse procedure.  
Adjusting the Steady Handle  
1. Adjust the steady handle to a comfortable operating position by squeezing the lever and moving the handle up  
and down the Sabre Handle (F3)  
Sabre Handle Length Adjustment  
To adjust the Sabre handle length  
G1  
G2  
1. Loosen the Sabre Handle collar. (G1)  
2. Adjust length of the handle to the most comfortable  
operating position (G2).  
3. Re-tighten the Sabre Handle collar.  
 
Auto Line Feed System  
How the automatic line feed works (H)  
1. When initially switching on the trimmer, a small length  
of line is fed out.  
H
2. A ‘clattering’ noise will be heard when the nylon line  
hits the line cutter. DO NOT BE ALARMED this is  
quite normal. After approximately 5 seconds the line  
will be cut to the correct length and the noise will  
reduce as the motor reaches full speed.  
Make sure the motor is up to full speed before  
trimming or edging.  
3. If the noise of the nylon line being cut cannot be  
heard, more line will need to be fed out.  
4. To feed more line, it is first necessary to to allow the  
motor to stop completely, then re-start, allowing the  
motor to reach full speed.  
line cutter  
5. Repeat step 4. until you hear the line hitting against the  
cutter. (Do not repeat this procedure more than 6 times)  
6. If problems are experienced with the automatic line  
feed refer to Fault Finding Chart.  
 
How to trim and edge  
WARNING  
J
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.  
BEFORE USE  
Make sure that the cutting line is fed out.  
Make sure motor is up to full speed before trim-  
ming or edging.  
L
K
To start your Product  
1. Attach your product to the fully charged Power  
Pack.(J)  
1
The assembled product is provided with a lock-  
off button (K1) to prevent accidental starting.  
2. To start, press lock-off button (J1), squeeze the  
switch lever (K2), release lock-off button.  
How to trim  
1. Cut with nylon line at an angle using the tip. (L).  
2. Swing trimmer in and out of the cutting area taking  
small cuts (M)  
3. Line is fed out automatically every time the trimmer  
head stops rotating and returns to operating speed.  
2
Extra line can be fed out manually as described in  
Manual line feed  
4. To stop your trimmer release the switch lever.  
M
N
How to edge  
1. To convert to edging mode, press button (N1) and  
twist head (N2). An audible "click" will confirm that  
the head is locked.  
2. To start, press lock-off button (K1), squeeze the  
switch lever (K2), release lock-off button.  
3. Rest product on wheel for extra stability and line up  
the edge of the lawn with the two indicators on the  
guard (P1). Edge in direction indicated in Fig P.  
4. To stop your product release the switch lever.  
5. To return to trimming mode, press button and twist  
head back the opposite way. An audible "click" will  
confirm that the head is locked.  
P
1
2
How to use your product under shrubs & bushes  
1. To enable your product to be used under shrubs and  
bushes, press the lever at the back of the trimmer  
head (Q)  
1
2. Tilt the trimmer head to one of two positions (R)  
3. To return to trimming mode, press the lever at the  
back of the trimmer head (Q).  
Q
R
 
Manual line feed  
S
To manually feed the nylon line (S)  
1. If required line can be fed out manually.  
2. To operate, press and release manual line feed but-  
ton, whilst gently pulling on the line until it reaches the  
line cutter.  
3. If the line extends past the line cutter, too much line  
has been fed out.  
4. 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 button  
Cutting Head  
To remove spool cap  
T
Cap  
1. Press and hold in the two cap release latches. (T).  
2. Pull cap away from the spoolholder. (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 release  
latch  
Spool  
2. Replace the cap, pressing firmly DOWN towards  
the spoolholder to ensure cap is fully located.  
3. Check that the cap is correctly fitted by trying to  
remove it without depressing the two latches.  
To replace nylon line.  
Spoolholder  
Eyelet  
For your convenience it is recommended you buy spool  
and line complete. Nylon line only is also available. Both  
are available from Husqvarna Outdoor Products stockists.  
To fit spool and line complete:  
V
1. Remove old spool.  
Cut out area  
of spool  
2. Place new spool into spoolholder with cut out area of  
the spool in line with eyelet as shown in figure V.  
3. Release line from cleat and feed line through eyelet (V).  
Ensure spool is fully located by gently rotating it dur-  
ing fitment, whilst keeping the spoolholder steady.  
4. Refit the cap.  
Eyelet  
To fit nylon line only:  
Remember! Your product is designed to use only  
nylon line with a maximum diameter of 1.5mm.  
Use only genuine Flymo nylon line.  
W1  
Cleat  
1. Take approximately 10 metres of line. Insert 15mm of  
line into the hole in the spool (W) and wind line in the  
direction of the arrows on the top of the spool. Leave  
approximately 100mm of line unwound and place into  
cleat as illustrated in figure W1.  
W
2. 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.  
3. Then fit spool as described in To fit spool and line  
complete’, section above.  
 
Maintenance  
X1  
X2  
WARNING  
Cutting head continues to rotate after the trim-  
mer has been switched off. Keep fingers and  
hands clear of the line cutter on leading edge of  
guard.  
Caring for your product  
After you have finished using your product follow the pro-  
cedure below:  
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 a soft brush, clean around the inside of the  
safety guard, the cutting head (X1) and the motor  
housing air vents. (X2)  
3. Remove the wheel by pressing one of the buttons.  
Clean the wheel and groove on trimmer head with a  
soft brush (X3 & X4).  
X3  
X4  
4. Attach wheel as described in Wheel Assembly.  
5. Inspect the product carefully, especially the parts of  
the cutting head.  
6. If your product is damaged in any way contact your  
local Husqvarna Outdoor Products approved service  
centre.  
Never use a damaged product.  
Storing your product  
Y1  
Z2  
Y2  
1. Attach the Steady Handle Storage Holder to the wall  
with the two screws provided (Y1)  
2. Store the Steady Handle in the holder as illustrated in  
Fig Y2  
3. Attach the Trimmer Head Storage Holder to the wall  
with the two screws provided (Z1)  
4. Store the Trimmer Head in the holder as illustrated in  
Fig Z2  
Store in a cool, dry place and out of reach of chil-  
dren.  
Z1  
 
Fault Finding Chart  
FAULT  
CHECK  
ACTION  
Is the automatic line feed work-  
ing?  
Manually feed out line.  
SEE “MANUAL LINE FEED”  
LINE NOT FEEDING  
OR  
LINE TOO SHORT  
OR  
No  
No  
Is the line fed out and visible?  
Has line been removed from  
cleat?  
Remove cap and spool, free line  
and re-fit spool and cap. SEE  
“CUTTING HEAD”  
TRIMMER VIBRATES  
The line may be jammed on the  
spool. Rewind line to remove  
crossed loops. Check that line is  
in correct section of spool.  
Is the manual line feed working?  
No  
Has the motor reached full  
speed before use?  
Allow the motor to reach full speed  
before use.  
No  
CONTINUOUS CLATTER-  
ING NOISE  
Has too much line been fed out?  
SEE “MANUAL LINE FEED”  
Yes  
Contact your local approved Service  
Centre or Husqvarna Outdoor  
Products Customer Service.  
Is the line cutter missing from  
the safety guard?  
Yes  
?
Are you using the trimmer cor-  
rectly?  
Only use tip of nylon line to trim.  
SEE “How to trim and edge”  
LINE SNAPS CONTINU-  
OUSLY  
Rewind the line on the spool, if  
Yes symptoms still persist, change  
Is the line jamming on the  
spool?  
spool and line.  
Clean wheel and groove on trimmer head. SEE “MAINTENANCE”  
WHEEL STOPS TURNING  
IF NONE OF THE ABOVE  
OR IF FAULT PERSISTS  
Contact Husqvarna Outdoor Products Customer Service  
Telephone : 01325 302302  
Environmental Information  
Husqvarna 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 products’ life.  
The symbol  
on the product or on its packaging indicates that  
this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it  
shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recy-  
cling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this prod-  
uct is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative  
Packaging is recyclable and plastic components have been labelled consequences for the environment and human health, which could  
(where practical) for categorised recycling. otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.  
Awareness of the environment must be considered when dispos- For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please con-  
ing of ‘end-of-life’ product.  
If necessary, contact your local authority for disposal information.  
tact your local council office, your household waste disposal service or the  
shop where you purchased the product.  
Service Recommendations  
1. We strongly recommend that your product is serviced at least every  
twelve months, more often in a professional application.  
2. Always use genuine Flymo Spare Parts.  
3. Prepacked spares are available from most Husqvarna  
Outdoor Products stockists.  
4. Your product is uniquely identified by a silver and black prod-  
uct rating label.  
5. 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.  
Centre, it is important to take your complete machine including  
cable and any extension cables used.  
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 Husqvarna  
Outdoor Products in any manner whatsoever.  
6. Should it be necessary for work to be carried out by your Service  
 
Guarantee & Guarantee Policy  
If any part is found to be defective due to faulty manufacture  
Failures due to the following are not covered, therefore it is important that  
you read the instructions contained in this Operator's Manual and under-  
stand how to operate and maintain your machine:  
within the guarantee period, Husqvarna Outdoor Products,  
through its Authorised Service Repairers will effect the repair or  
replacement to the customer free of charge providing:  
(a) The fault is reported directly to the Authorised Repairer.  
(b) Proof of purchase is provided.  
(c) The fault is not caused by misuse, neglect or faulty adjust-  
ment by the user.  
(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  
Husqvarna Outdoor Products.  
Failures not covered by guarantee  
*
*
*
*
Replacing Nylon Line.  
Failures as a result of not reporting an initial fault.  
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.  
*
*
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: Nylon Line., Spool & Line  
Caution!  
(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.  
*
Husqvarna Outdoor Products 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 Husqvarna Outdoor  
Products, 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.  
EC Declaration of Conformity  
I, the undersigned M. Bowden of Husqvarna  
I, the undersigned M. Bowden of Husqvarna  
I, the undersigned M. Bowden of Husqvarna  
Outdoor Products, Aycliffe Industrial Park, NEW- Outdoor Products, Aycliffe Industrial Park, NEW- Outdoor Products, Aycliffe Industrial Park,  
TON AYCLIFFE, Co. Durham. DL5 6UP. Certify TON AYCLIFFE, Co. Durham. DL5 6UP Certify NEWTON AYCLIFFE, Co. Durham. DL5 6UP  
that the Product:-  
that a sample of the above product has been  
tested using directive 81/1051/EEC as a guide.  
The maximum A-weighted sound pressure level  
recorded at operator position under free field semi vibration recorded at operator’s hand position  
was:-  
Certify that a sample of the above product has  
been tested using ISO 5349 as a guide. The  
maximum weighted root mean square value of  
Category........ Battery Lawn Trimmer  
Make.............. Husqvarna Outdoor  
Products  
Conforms to the specifications of Directive 2000/14/EEC anechoic chamber conditions was :-  
Type of Cutting Device.... Cutting Line  
Identification of Series...... See Product Rating Label  
Conformity Assesment Procedure....ANNEX VI  
Notified Body.................... Intertek., Cleeve Road, Leatherhead,  
Surrey. KT22 7SB England  
Other Directives:-............. 98/37/EEC, 89/336/EEC  
& applicable standards:- EN786, EN60335-1, EN60335-2-29, EN55022,  
EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-3, EN55014-1, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3,  
Type ................................................................. GTC24A  
Width of Cut ..................................................... 25 cm  
Speed of Rotation of Cutting Device ............... 10,000 RPM  
Guaranteed sound power level ....................... 93 dB(A)  
Measured Sound Power Level ........................ 92 dB(A)  
Level ................................................................ 75.6 dB(A)  
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Value ................................................................ 1.87 m/s  
Weight ............................................................. 6.89 kg  
Newton Aycliffe, 14/05/2005  
M. Bowden,  
Research & Development Director  
Husqvarna Outdoor Products  
Aycliffe Industrial Park  
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.  
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