Skil 0700 RA (Weedbuster): DURING USE AFTER USE USE APPLICATION ADVICE MAINTENANCE / SERVICE

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•  Before use, thoroughly inspect the cutting area and 

remove any object that the tool may sling during cutting 

(such as stones, loose pieces of wood, etc.)

DURING USE

•  Only use the tool in an vertical position, with the brush 

pointing to the ground (

never switch on the tool in 

another position

)

•  Operate the tool at a walking pace only (do not run)

•  Do not cross roads or gravel paths with the tool still 

running

•  Do not get distracted and always concentrate on what 

you are doing

•  Always ensure that the ventilation openings are kept clear 

of debris

AFTER USE

•  The brush continues to rotate for a short time after the 

tool is switched off (

do not touch the rotating brush

)

•  Always disconnect plug from power source

-  whenever leaving the tool unattended

-  before clearing jammed material

-  before checking, cleaning or working on the tool

-  after striking a foreign object

-  whenever the tool starts vibrating abnormally

•  Before you put down the tool, switch off the motor and 

ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete 

standstill

•  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

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 Do not expose tool to rain

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 Wear protective glasses and hearing protection

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Pay attention to the risk of injury caused by flying 

debris

 (keep bystanders a safe distance away from work 

area)

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 Always keep hands and feet away from rotating parts

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 Switch off and disconnect plug before cleaning/

maintenance or if (extension) cord is damaged or 

entangled

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 Double insulation (no earth wire required)

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 Do not dispose of the tool together with household waste 

material

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

•  Assembly instructions

!  always disconnect the plug before mounting/

removing the brush

-  slide guard A over motor housing as illustrated until it 

clicks into place 

!

-  mount wheel B onto motor housing as illustrated until it 

clicks into place 

@

-  push spindle-lock button C and hold it while you 

loosen collet nut D with wrench E 

#

-  mount brush F with its centre in line with brush 

indicator G

-  tighten collet nut D with wrench E while pushing 

spindle-lock button C

!  replace the brush when it is worn (SKIL 

accessory number 2610Z02973)

•  Height adjustment 

$

-  loosen locking sleeve H by turning it clockwise

!  when using tool for the first time, rotate handle K 

90° after loosening locking sleeve H

-  extend tube J to the desired height

-  tighten locking sleeve H by turning it counter-clockwise

!  do not force the tool when extending/retracting 

the tube to desired height

•  Cord restraint 

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-  hook the loop in the extension cord over restraint L as 

illustrated

-  pull tight to secure the extension cord

•  On/off 

^

-  switch on tool by pressing trigger switch M

-  switch off tool by releasing trigger switch M

!  after switching off the tool the brush continues to 

rotate for a few seconds

-  allow the brush to stop rotating before switching on 

again

!  do not rapidly switch on and off

•  Before using the tool

-  ensure that brush F 

#

 is correctly mounted and that 

collet nut D 

#

 is firmly tightened

-  test-run tool for at least 30 seconds at highest no-load 

speed in a safe position

-  stop immediately in case of considerable vibration or 

other defects and check tool to determine the cause

•  Removing weed

!  ensure that the cutting area is free of stones, 

debris and other foreign objects

-  ensure that the bottom side of the tool is kept in a level 

position

-  start working only when motor is running

-  start working near the mains socket and move away 

while working

-  keep the tool away from solid objects and plants

-  do not use the tool in one spot too long

-  do not overload the tool

•  Holding and guiding the tool 

&

-  hold the tool firmly with one hand

-  guide the tool at a constant speed over the surface to 

be worked on

-  maintain a stable working position

-  always hold the tool well away from your body

APPLICATION ADVICE

•  For best results test-run the tool on a small part of the 

surface and check if the tiles do not get damaged

•  Regular weeding helps to avoid persistent weed

•  For more tips see www.skil.com

MAINTENANCE / SERVICE

•  This tool is not intended for professional use

•  Always keep tool and cord clean

!  disconnect the plug before cleaning

-  regularly clean ventilation slots N 

2

 with a soft cloth

-  regularly remove dirt from cutting guard A 

2

 with a 

soft brush