Skil 0740 RT - Manual (Page 7)

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USE
• Cord restraint 8
- hook the loop in the extension cord over restraint A as
illustrated
- pull tight to secure the extension cord
• Two-hand safety switch 9
Prevents the tool from being switched on accidentally
- switch on the tool by pressing both switch B and
switch C
- switch off the tool by releasing either switch B or
switch C
• Operating the tool
! start trimming only when motor is running
! do not cut groundcovering plants in order to
prevent earth/sand from damaging cutting blades D
! do not overload the tool by cutting stems larger
than 14 mm in thickness
- move tool away from cutting area before switching off
! after switching off the tool the blades continue to
move for a few seconds
• Blade tip protector F 2
- prevents kickback of the tool when solid objects (such
as fence posts or house walls) are touched
- protects the end blades from damage
• Trimming hedges 0
- trim the sides of the hedge first (from the bottom
upwards), then cut the top
- trim the side of a hedge in such a way that it will be
slightly narrower at the top
- use a hand saw or pruning shears to cut thicker
branches
• Holding and guiding the tool
- hold the tool firmly with both hands and take a secure
stance
! while working, always hold the tool at the
grey-coloured grip area(s) !
- guide the tool ahead of you
- always ensure that the extension cord is guided away
from the work area
- start trimming near the mains socket and move away
while working
APPLICATION ADVICE
• For trimming a hedge at a uniform height level
- fasten a piece of string along the length of the hedge
at the desired height
- trim the hedge just above this string
• Recommended cutting/trimming times (Western Europe)
- trim hedges with deciduous leaves in June and
October
- trim evergreen hedges in April and August
- trim conifers and other fast-growing shrubs every 6
weeks from May until October
MAINTENANCE / SERVICE
• This tool is not intended for professional use
• Keep tool, cord and cutting blades clean
! disconnect the plug before cleaning
- clean the tool with a damp cloth (do not use cleaning
agents or solvents)
- clean ventilation slots G 2 regularly with a brush or
compressed air
- after use, always carefully clean and lightly lubricate
the cutting blades
! wear gloves when handling or cleaning the
cutting blades
• Regularly check the condition of the cutting blades and
the tightness of the blade bolts
• Regularly check for worn or damaged components and
have them repaired/replaced when necessary
• Sharpening the cutting blades
! disconnect the plug before sharpening
- sharpen the cutting blades with a small and smooth
file, in case a solid object damaged them
- we advise you, however, to have the blades sharpened
by a specialist
- lubricate the cutting blades after sharpening
• Storage @
- securely mount storage rail H on the wall with 4 screws
(not supplied) and horizontally leveled
- use blade cover J when storing the tool
- before storing the tool, wipe off the cutting blades with
an oil-soaked rag to prevent corrosion
• If the tool should fail despite the care taken in
manufacturing and testing procedures, repair should be
carried out by an after-sales service centre for SKIL
power tools
- send the tool undismantled together with proof of
purchase to your dealer or the nearest SKIL service
station (addresses as well as the service diagram of
the tool are listed on www.skil.com)
TROUBLESHOOTING
• The following listing shows problem symptoms, possible
causes and corrective actions (if these do not identify
and correct the problem, contact your dealer or service
station)
! switch off the tool and disconnect the plug before
investigating the problem
★ Motor does not start or stops suddenly
- power supply socket faulty -> use another socket
- plug not connected -> connect plug
- extension cord damaged -> replace extension cord
★ Tool operates intermittently
- extension cord damaged -> replace extension cord
- internal wiring defective -> contact dealer/service
station
- on/off switch defective -> contact dealer/service
station
★ Motor runs but blades remain stationary
- internal fault -> contact dealer/service station
★ Cutting blades hot
- cutting blades blunt -> have blades sharpened
- cutting blades have dents -> have blades inspected
- too much friction due to lack of lubricant -> lubricate
blades