Skil 0715 RT: USE TROUBLESHOOTING
USE TROUBLESHOOTING: Skil 0715 RT
Table of contents
- INTRODUCTION 3) PERSONAL SAFETY TECHNICAL DATA ① TOOL ELEMENTS ③ SAFETY 1) WORK AREA SAFETY 4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE 2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY
- ELECTRICAL SAFETY ) 5) SERVICE EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON TOOL BEFORE USE GENERAL DURING USE
- USE TROUBLESHOOTING
- ENVIRONMENT DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Ensure that the cutting blade is at a complete standstill
when tilting the tool for crossing surfaces other than
This tool is not intended for professional use
grass and when transporting it to and from the area to
Always keep tool and cord clean (especially ventilation
be mowed
slots J ③)
Mow across the face of slopes (never up and down)
Clean the mower after each use with a hand brush and
Be extremely careful when changing direction on slopes
a soft cloth
Never pick up or carry the lawn mower while the motor
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is running
Always switch o tool and disconnect plug from power
source if the power supply cord or the extension cord
- remove compacted grass cuttings from the blade area
is cut, damaged or entangled (
with a wooden or plastic implement
)
Regularly check the grass box for wear or damage
Never use the tool when cord is damaged; have it
Regularly check for worn or damaged blades and bolts
replaced by a qualied person
and have them replaced in sets to preserve balance
Replacing the cutting blade ⑰
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USE
③
Cord restraint ⑫
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- hook the loop in the extension cord over restraint A as
- turn the mower upside down
illustrated
- remove/mount the cutting blade with a spanner 13 as
- pull tight to secure the extension cord
illustrated
Adjusting cutting height (28-48-68 mm) ⑬
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- turn the mower upside down
- thoroughly clean the shaft area and the underside of
- locate the front wheel axe as well as the rear wheel
the tool before mounting the cutting blade
axe into the desired cutting height position (28, 48 or
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68 mm)
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If the tool should fail despite the care taken in
manufacturing and testing procedures, repair should
On/o safety switch ⑭
be carried out by an after-sales service centre for SKIL
Prevents the tool from being switched on accidentally
power tools
- switch on tool by rst pressing safety switch C and
- send the tool together with proof of
then pulling trigger switch D
purchase to your dealer or the nearest SKIL service
- switch o tool by releasing trigger switch D
station (addresses as well as the service diagram of
!
the tool are listed on www.skil.com)
TROUBLESHOOTING
Operating instructions
The following listing shows problem symptoms, possible
- hold the mower with both hands
causes and corrective actions (if these do not identify
- place the mower on the edge of the lawn and mow in a
and correct the problem, contact your dealer or service
forward direction
station)
- reverse at the end of each turn, slightly overlapping
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the previous cut strip
- only use the mower on dry grass
Tool does not operate
- keep the mower away from solid objects and plants
- no power supply -> check power supply (power cable,
- for mowing long grass, rst set the cutting mechanism
circuit breakers, fuses)
to the maximum cutting height, then to a lower cutting
- power supply socket faulty -> use another socket
height
- extension cord damaged -> replace extension cord
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- grass too high -> increase cutting height and tilt tool
Tool operates intermittently
"Grass box full" indicator ⑮
- extension cord damaged -> replace extension cord
- empty grass box E as soon as ap F lowers by itself,
- internal wiring defective -> contact dealer/service
indicating that the grass box is full
station
- for optimal grass collecting performance regularly
Tool leaves ragged nish or motor labours
clean the holes underneath ap F with a hand brush
- cutting height cut too low -> increase cutting height
Storage ⑯
- cutting blade blunt -> replace cutting blade
- for saving substantial storage space fold the tool
- underside of tool badly clogged -> clean tool
handle (using wing nut G) and store the tool as
- cutting height not uniform -> set 4 wheels at same
illustrated;
cutting height
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Cutting blade not rotating
- cutting blade obstructed -> clear obstruction
- blade nut/bolt loose -> tighten blade nut/bolt
- do not place other objects on top of the mower when
Tool vibrates abnormally
stored
- cutting blade damaged -> replace cutting blade
- store the mower indoors in a dry place
- blade nut/bolt loose -> tighten blade nut/bolt
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