Skil 0710 RT: MAINTENANCE / SERVICE USE TROUBLESHOOTING

(in this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely necessary

- store the mower indoors in a dry place

and tilt only the part which is away from the operator);

always ensure that boths hands are in the operating

MAINTENANCE / SERVICE

position before returning the tool to the ground

• This tool is not intended for professional use

• Ensure that the cutting blade is at a complete standstill

• Always keep tool and cord clean (especially ventilation

when tilting the tool for crossing surfaces other than

slots M 3)

grass and when transporting it to and from the area to be

• Clean the mower after each use with a hand brush and a

mowed

soft cloth

• Mow across the face of slopes (never up and down)

! do not use water (especially no high-pressure

• Be extremely careful when changing direction on slopes

sprays)

• Never pick up or carry the lawn mower while the motor is

- remove compacted grass cuttings from the blade area

running

with a wooden or plastic implement

• Always switch o tool and disconnect plug from power

• Regularly check the grass box for wear or damage

source if the power supply cord or the extension cord is

• Regularly check for worn or damaged blades and bolts

cut, damaged or entangled (do not touch the cord

and have them replaced in sets to preserve balance

before disconnecting the plug)

• Replacing the cutting blade &

• Never use the tool when cord is damaged; have it

! disconnect plug from power source and remove

replaced by a qualied person

grass box J 3

! wear protective gloves

USE

- turn the mower upside down

• Cord restraint #

- remove/mount the cutting blade using spanner K as

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

illustrated

illustrated

! only use replacement cutting blades of type

- pull tight to secure the extension cord

HL 5121

• Adjusting cutting height (30-50-70 mm) $

- thoroughly clean the shaft area and the underside of

! disconnect plug from power source and ensure

the tool before mounting the cutting blade

that the cutting blade has stopped rotating

! while mounting the cutting blade ensure that two

- turn the mower upside down

holes X perfectly match two nodges Y

- locate the front wheel axe as well as the rear wheel

• If the tool should fail despite the care taken in

axe into the desired cutting height position (30, 50 or

manufacturing and testing procedures, repair should be

70 mm)

carried out by an after-sales service centre for SKIL

! ensure that the four wheels are fixed in the same

power tools

cutting height position

- send the tool undismantled together with proof of

• On/o safety switch %

purchase to your dealer or the nearest SKIL service

Prevents the tool from being switched on accidentally

station (addresses as well as the service diagram of

- switch on tool by rst pressing safety switch F and

the tool are listed on www.skil.com)

then pulling trigger switch G

- switch o tool by releasing trigger switch G

TROUBLESHOOTING

! after switching off the tool the blade continues to

• The following listing shows problem symptoms, possible

rotate for a few seconds

causes and corrective actions (if these do not identify

• Operating instructions

and correct the problem, contact your dealer or service

- hold the mower with both hands

station)

- place the mower on the edge of the lawn and mow in a

! switch off the tool and disconnect the plug before

forward direction

investigating the problem

- reverse at the end of each turn, slightly overlapping the

★ Tool does not operate

previous cut strip

- no power supply -> check power supply (power cable,

- only use the mower on dry grass

circuit breakers, fuses)

- keep the mower away from solid objects and plants

- power supply socket faulty -> use another socket

- for mowing long grass, rst set the cutting mechanism

- extension cord damaged -> replace extension cord

to the maximum cutting height, then to a lower cutting

- grass too high -> increase cutting height and tilt tool

height

★ Tool operates intermittently

! adjust your walking pace when mowing long

- extension cord damaged -> replace extension cord

grass

- internal wiring defective -> contact dealer/service

• Storage ^

station

- for saving substantial storage space fold the tool

★ Tool leaves ragged nish or motor labours

handle (using wing nut H 3) and store the tool as

- cutting height cut too low -> increase cutting height

illustrated; empty grass box first

- cutting blade blunt -> replace cutting blade

! ensure that the (extension) cord is not trapped

- underside of tool badly clogged -> clean tool

when folding/unfolding the tool handle (do not

- blade mounted upside down -> mount blade correctly

drop the handle)

★ Cutting blade not rotating

- do not place other objects on top of the mower when

- cutting blade obstructed -> clear obstruction

stored

- blade nut/bolt loose -> tighten blade nut/bolt

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