Cutting Head; Maintenance - Flymo Contour Original Instructions Manual

To remove spool cap
1. Press and hold in the two cap release latches. (P).
2. Pull cap away from the spoolholder. (P).
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.
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.
For your convenience it is recommended you buy spool and
line complete. Nylon line only is also available. Both are
available from Husqvarna UK Ltd. stockists.
To fit spool and line complete:
1. Remove the cap.
2. Remove old spool.
3. Place spool into spoolholder.
4. Release one line from cleat (R1).
5. Secure line into slot (Q1).
6. Repeat for second line.
• Ensure spool is fully located by gently rotating it during
fitment, whilst keeping the spoolholder steady.
7. Refit the cap.
To fit nylon line only:
• Remember ! Your Flymo Trimmer is designed to use
only nylon line with a maximum diameter of 1.5mm.
Use only genuine Flymo nylon line.
1. IMPORTANT - Always wind the line onto the upper
section of the spool first.
T ake approximately 5 metres of line. Insert 15mm of line into
one of the holes in the upper section of the spool (R) 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 R1. Repeat on lower section of spool.
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.
Always return the product to its normal operating
position before switching on.
• WARNING Disconnect from the mains electricity supply , before
attempting any maintenance or adjustment. Cutting head
continues to rotate after the trimmer has been switched off. Keep
fingers and hands clear of the line cutter on leading edge of guard.
Caring for your Contour Power Plus
After you have finished using your Flymo Contour Power
Plus follow the procedure below:
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. REMOVE PLUG FROM
MAINS AND KEEP FEET AWAY FROM THE SWITCH LEVER
WHEN: CLEANING AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE SAFETY
GUARD, REMOVING OR REFITTING SPOOL CAP ,
MANUALL Y FEEDING OR REPLACING NYLON LINE.
1. Disconnect from the mains electricity supply.
2. Never clean your trimmer with water, cleaning fluids, or
solvents, just remove debris with a suitable tool, a soft
brush or dry cloth.
3. Using a soft brush, clean around the inside of the safety
guard, the cutting head (Fig S) and the motor housing
air vents. (Fig T)
4. Remove the wheel by pressing one of the buttons.
Clean the wheel and groove on trimmer head with a
soft brush (V & W).
5. Attach wheel as described in Wheel Assembly.
6. Inspect the trimmer carefully, especially the parts of the

cutting head.

7. If your trimmer is damaged in any way contact your
local approved service centre.
• Never use a damaged trimmer.
8. Store in a cool, dry place and out of reach of children.
Cable Storage
1. Your mains cable can be stored on the product as
illustrated in Fig X.
2. Wind cable carefully to avoid kinking.
3. To release the cable press the button and the hook will
drop down (Fig Y).
4. Push cable hook fully back into position.
Cutting Head
P
Spoolholder
Q
R

Maintenance

S
V
W
Y
Spool
Q1
R1
T
X
Cap
Cap release
latch
Slot
Cleat