The ALM Manufacturing FL489 Spool & Line With Cover is a replacement grass trimmer spool assembly designed to fit a wide range of Flymo electric grass trimmers and strimmers.

Supplied with a replacement spool, pre-wound cutting line and spool cover, this convenient kit provides the components needed to replace a compatible Flymo trimmer's spool and cover assembly.

Featuring 1.5mm diameter cutting line with two 5 metre lengths, the ALM FL489 is designed for compatible twin line Flymo grass trimmers.

The replacement spool and cover assembly is suitable for numerous popular Flymo ranges, including Contour, Mini Trim Auto, Multi Trim, Power Trim, Revolution, Speedi-Trim and Twist'n'Edge, as well as the specific models listed below.

It also compares to several Flymo original part references, including FLY021 and FLY060, making it easier to identify a suitable replacement assembly.

Whether you're replacing an empty spool, worn cutting line or damaged spool cover, the ALM FL489 Flymo Spool & Line With Cover offers a practical maintenance solution.

Manufactured in the UK, this replacement spool assembly is a useful spare part for keeping compatible Flymo grass trimmers ready for routine garden maintenance and lawn edging.

Key Benefits

• Genuine ALM Manufacturing replacement part

• Part number FL489

• Complete spool and line assembly with cover

• Designed for compatible Flymo grass trimmers

• Twin line cutting system

• 1.5mm cutting line diameter

• Two 5 metre lengths of cutting line

• 10 metres of cutting line in total

• Replacement spool included

• Replacement spool cover included

• Suitable for a wide range of Flymo Contour models

• Suitable for selected Flymo Mini Trim Auto models

• Suitable for selected Flymo Multi Trim models

• Suitable for selected Flymo Power Trim models

• Compatible with specified Flymo Revolution twin line models

• Compares to Flymo FLY021 and FLY060 references

• Convenient for replacing worn or depleted cutting line

• Useful for replacing damaged spool assemblies

• Manufactured in the UK

Complete Flymo Spool, Line & Cover Assembly

The ALM FL489 includes the spool, cutting line and cover required for compatible Flymo trimmer heads.

This makes it a convenient replacement option when the existing spool is empty, damaged or worn, or when the cover also needs replacing.

Rather than purchasing a replacement spool and cover separately, the FL489 combines the components into one kit.

1.5mm Twin Line – 2 x 5 Metres

The ALM FL489 features:

• Line Diameter: 1.5mm

• Line Length: 5 metres x 2

• Total Line Length: 10 metres

• Line Configuration: Twin line

The two cutting line lengths are intended for compatible twin line cutting systems.

Always use the line diameter and spool configuration recommended for your grass trimmer.

Flymo Contour Replacement Spool

ALM FL489 is suitable for numerous Flymo Contour models, including:

• Flymo Contour

• Flymo Contour XT

• Flymo Contour 500

• Flymo Contour 500 Power Plus

• Flymo Contour 500XT

• Flymo Contour 700

• Flymo Contour 700 Power Plus

It provides a practical replacement option for maintaining compatible Flymo Contour grass trimmers.

Flymo Mini Trim Auto Replacement Spool

The ALM FL489 also fits selected Flymo Mini Trim Auto models, including:

• Flymo Minitrim Auto 2003

• Flymo Mini Trim Auto ST

• Flymo Mini Trim Auto XT

• Flymo Mini Trim Auto Plus XT

• Flymo Minitrim Auto Plus

• Flymo Mini Trim Contour XT

This makes it a useful spare part for replacing the spool and line on compatible Mini Trim Auto trimmers.

Flymo Multi Trim Replacement Spool

ALM FL489 is suitable for the following Flymo Multi Trim models:

• Flymo Multi Trim 250D

• Flymo Multi Trim 250DX

• Flymo Multi Trim 300D

• Flymo Multi Trim 300DX

• Flymo Multi Trim 250 Plus Twin

• Flymo Multi Trim 300 Twin

The twin line configuration is intended for the specified compatible trimmer heads.

Flymo Power Trim Replacement Spool

The FL489 is also designed for selected Flymo Power Trim models, including:

• Flymo Power Trim 300

• Flymo Power Trim 500 – Product No. 9648596-25/62

• Flymo Power Trim 500 XT

• Flymo Power Trim 700 – Product No. 9648597-25/62

• Flymo Power Trim PWT23

Check the product number where specified to ensure you select the correct replacement spool.

Flymo Revolution Twin Line Spool

ALM FL489 is suitable for the following Flymo Revolution models fitted with the specified twin line system:

• Flymo Revolution 2000

• Flymo Revolution 2300

• Flymo Revolution 2500

Important: Compatibility applies to the twin line versions of these models.

Flymo FLY021 & FLY060 Replacement Assembly

The ALM FL489 compares to Flymo part references associated with replacement spool and cover components, including FLY021 and FLY060.

It is useful when both the cutting line spool and the corresponding cover require replacement.

Confirm the trimmer model and cutting head arrangement before ordering.

Complete Flymo Model Compatibility List

The ALM FL489 is listed as suitable for the following Flymo models:

• Contour

• Contour XT

• Contour 500

• Contour 500 Power Plus

• Contour 500XT

• Contour 700

• Contour 700 Power Plus

• CTXT25

• EIT23

• EIT250

• EIT300

• ET23

• ET23DX

• ET23+DX

• ET25+DX

• MET230 Twin

• Minitrim Auto 2003

• Mini Trim Auto ST

• Mini Trim Auto XT

• Mini Trim Auto Plus XT

• Minitrim Auto Plus

• Mini Trim Contour XT

• Multi Trim 250D

• Multi Trim 250DX

• Multi Trim 300D

• Multi Trim 300DX

• Multi Trim 250 Plus Twin

• Multi Trim 300 Twin

• Power Trim 300

• Power Trim 500 – Product No. 9648596-25/62

• Power Trim 500 XT

• Power Trim 700 – Product No. 9648597-25/62

• Power Trim PWT23

• Revolution 2000 – Twin Line

• Revolution 2300 – Twin Line

• Revolution 2500 – Twin Line

• PTXT25

• SET250

• SET300

• STXT25

• Speedi-Trim

• Twist'n'Edge

Flymo Part Number Cross-References

The ALM FL489 compares to the following Flymo part numbers:

• 5137651-90/6

• 5137651-01/3

• 5139371-84/9

• 5139371-87

• FLY021

• 5127851-00/3

• 5128250-87

• 5055135-90/8

• FLY060

These references are provided to assist with part identification. Always confirm compatibility with the exact model and spool housing before fitting.

Ideal for Grass Trimming & Lawn Edging

When fitted to a compatible Flymo trimmer, the ALM FL489 can be used for routine garden maintenance tasks such as:

• Trimming grass along lawn edges

• Tidying around flower beds

• Maintaining garden borders

• Cutting grass around suitable obstacles

• Reaching areas difficult to access with a lawnmower

• General grass trimming

When to Replace Your Flymo Spool

A replacement spool assembly may be needed when:

• The cutting line has been used up

• The existing spool is damaged

• The spool cover is cracked or broken

• The cutting line no longer feeds correctly due to a damaged spool

• The existing spool or cover is missing

Other trimmer head components should also be inspected if line feeding problems continue after replacement.

Manufactured in the UK

The ALM FL489 Spool & Line With Cover is manufactured in the United Kingdom.

It provides a convenient replacement assembly for a wide range of compatible Flymo grass trimmers.

How to Fit

1. Switch off the Flymo grass trimmer and disconnect it from the power supply.

2. Wait until the cutting head has stopped completely.

3. Confirm that your trimmer model is compatible with the ALM FL489.

4. Follow the Flymo manufacturer's instructions for removing the existing spool cover.

5. Remove the old spool and any remaining cutting line.

6. Inspect the cutting head for debris, damage or worn retaining components.

7. Position the replacement ALM FL489 spool correctly inside the cutting head.

8. Feed the cutting line ends through the appropriate openings as instructed for your model.

9. Fit the supplied spool cover securely.

10. Check that the cover is correctly attached and that the cutting line is properly positioned before operating the trimmer.

Important: Only fit this assembly to compatible Flymo models. Do not modify the spool, cover or cutting head to force a fit.

Ideal For

• Flymo Contour grass trimmers

• Flymo Contour XT trimmers

• Flymo Mini Trim Auto models

• Flymo Multi Trim models

• Flymo Power Trim models

• Flymo Revolution twin line trimmers

• Flymo Speedi-Trim

• Flymo Twist'n'Edge

• Replacing depleted cutting line

• Replacing damaged spool covers

• Grass trimming

• Lawn edging

• Routine garden maintenance

• Flymo strimmer repairs

Product Information

Brand: ALM Manufacturing
Product: FL489 Spool & Line With Cover
Part Number: FL489
Type: Replacement grass trimmer spool, line and cover assembly
Compatible Brand: Flymo
Line Diameter: 1.5mm
Line Length: 5 metres x 2
Total Cutting Line Length: 10 metres
Line Configuration: Twin line
Spool Included: Yes
Spool Cover Included: Yes
Flymo Comparison Part Numbers: 5137651-90/6, 5137651-01/3, 5139371-84/9, 5139371-87, FLY021, 5127851-00/3, 5128250-87, 5055135-90/8, FLY060
Country of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Primary Use: Replacing the cutting line spool and cover on compatible Flymo grass trimmers.

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