Skil 0730 RA - Manual (Page 7)

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- after striking a foreign object
- whenever the tool starts vibrating abnormally
• Always ensure that the ventilation openings are kept clear
of debris
AFTER USE
• Always switch off tool and disconnect plug from
power source before making adjustments, changing
spools, cleaning or leaving the tool unattended for
any period
• Store the tool indoors in a dry and locked-up place, out
of reach of children
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON TOOL
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Warning! Read the instruction manual
4
Do not expose tool to rain
5
Wear protective glasses
6
Pay attention to the risk of injury caused by flying
debris (keep bystanders a safe distance away from work
area)
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Immediately disconnect the plug if the (extension) cord is
damaged or cut through while working
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Double insulation (no earth wire required)
WHEN CONNECTING NEW 3-PIN PLUG (U.K. ONLY):
• If for any reason the old plug is cut off the cord of this tool,
it must be disposed of safely and not left unattended
• Do not connect the blue (= neutral) or brown (= live) wire
in the cord of this tool to the earth terminal of the plug
USE
• Cutting guard 0
- mount cutting guard A as illustrated with round head
screw supplied
! never use the tool without cutting guard A
• Mounting/adjusting guide handle !
- mount guide handle B as illustrated with 4 screws
supplied
! firmly tighten all 4 screws
• Cord restraint @
- hook the loop in the extension cord over restraint C as
illustrated
- pull tight to secure the extension cord
• Height adjustment #
For adjusting the tool height so that your front arm is
straight when trimming
- loosen locking sleeve D 2 by turning it clockwise
- extend tube E 2 to the desired height
- tighten locking sleeve D 2 by turning it counter-
clockwise
• On/off $
- switch on tool by pressing trigger switch F
- switch off tool by releasing trigger switch F
! after switching off the tool the cutting lines
continue to rotate for a few seconds
- allow the cutting lines to stop rotating before switching
on again
! do not rapidly switch on and off
• Trimming
! ensure that the red cover G 2 is removed from
the line cutting blade before using the tool
! ensure that the cutting area is free of stones,
debris and other foreign objects
! start trimming only when tool runs at full speed
- start trimming near the mains socket and move away
while working
- cut long grass in layers (always start from the top)
- only trim with the tip of the cutting line
- do not cut damp or wet grass
- prevent the cut grass from clogging the spool (do not
make heavy cuts)
- do not overload the tool
- carefully cut around trees and bushes, so that they do
not come into contact with the cutting lines
- keep the tool away from solid objects in order to
protect the cutting lines against excessive wear
- be aware of the kickback forces that occur when solid
objects are touched
• Holding and guiding the tool %
- for cutting long grass slowly swing the tool from right to
left and vice versa
- for cutting shorter grass tilt the tool as illustrated
- turn the tool 180° for trimming edges
- hold tool firmly with both hands, so you will have full
control of the tool at all times
- maintain a stable working position
- always hold the tool well away from your body
• Line feeding ^
- tap button H lightly on the ground (preferably on a
solid surface) while the motor is running
- two cutting lines will be released and cut off to the
correct length by line cutting blade J
! ensure that the red cover G 2 is removed from
the line cutting blade before using the tool
! take care against injury from line cutting blade J
- after line feeding always return the tool to its normal
operating position before switching on
- feed the lines regularly to maintain full cutting circle
- when the motor runs without load and no grass is cut,
the cutting lines are worn or broken; rewind the spool
or replace the spool system
• Rewinding spool &
In case the cutting lines fail to protrude from spool cap K
! switch off the tool and disconnect the plug
- remove spool system from tool and take out spool from
spool cap K
- tightly rewind both cutting lines evenly in layers in
arrow direction
- insert both lines into spool slots X and ensure that they
are securely in place (leave sufficient length of line)
- thread both lines through spool holes Y before placing
the rewound spool into spool cap K
! ensure that the spool is located securely in place,
then release both lines from slots X by pulling
them firmly
- mount spool system onto tool (turn spool clockwise
until it clicks into place) *
• Replacing spool system *
! switch off the tool and disconnect the plug
- simply remove/mount old/new spool system as
illustrated
- only use SKIL spool system 2610Z01354 with this tool
(damage due to using other spool systems will be
excluded from the warranty)