Skil 0730 RA: AFTER USE EXPLANATIONOFSYMBOLSONTOOL USE

- after striking a foreign object

- start trimming near the mains socket and move away

- whenever the tool starts vibrating abnormally

while working

• Always ensure that the ventilation openings are kept clear

- cut long grass in layers (always start from the top)

of debris

- only trim with the tip of the cutting line

AFTER USE

- do not cut damp or wet grass

• Alwaysswitchofftoolanddisconnectplugfrom

- prevent the cut grass from clogging the spool (do not

powersourcebeforemakingadjustments,changing

make heavy cuts)

spools,cleaningorleavingthetoolunattendedfor

- do not overload the tool

anyperiod

- carefully cut around trees and bushes, so that they do

• Store the tool indoors in a dry and locked-up place, out

not come into contact with the cutting lines

of reach of children

- keep the tool away from solid objects in order to

EXPLANATIONOFSYMBOLSONTOOL

protect the cutting lines against excessive wear

3Warning! Read the instruction manual

- be aware of the kickback forces that occur when solid

4 Do not expose tool to rain

objects are touched

5 Wear protective glasses

• Holding and guiding the tool %

6 Payattentiontotheriskofinjurycausedbyflying

- for cutting long grass slowly swing the tool from right to

debris (keep bystanders a safe distance away from work

left and vice versa

area)

- for cutting shorter grass tilt the tool as illustrated

7 Immediately disconnect the plug if the (extension) cord is

- turn the tool 180° for trimming edges

damaged or cut through while working

- hold tool rmly with both hands, so you will have full

8 Double insulation (no earth wire required)

control of the tool at all times

WHEN CONNECTING NEW 3-PIN PLUG (U.K. ONLY):

- maintain a stable working position

• If for any reason the old plug is cut o the cord of this tool,

- always hold the tool well away from your body

it must be disposed of safely and not left unattended

• Line feeding ^

• Do not connect the blue (= neutral) or brown (= live) wire

- tap button H lightly on the ground (preferably on a

in the cord of this tool to the earth terminal of the plug

solid surface) while the motor is running

- two cutting lines will be released and cut o to the

correct length by line cutting blade J

USE

! ensurethattheredcoverG2isremovedfrom

• Cutting guard 0

thelinecuttingbladebeforeusingthetool

- mount cutting guard A as illustrated with round head

! takecareagainstinjuryfromlinecuttingbladeJ

screw supplied

- after line feeding always return the tool to its normal

! neverusethetoolwithoutcuttingguardA

operating position before switching on

• Mounting/adjusting guide handle !

- feed the lines regularly to maintain full cutting circle

- mount guide handle B as illustrated with 4 screws

- when the motor runs without load and no grass is cut,

supplied

the cutting lines are worn or broken; rewind the spool

! firmlytightenall4screws

or replace the spool system

• Cord restraint @

• Rewinding spool &

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

In case the cutting lines fail to protrude from spool cap K

illustrated

! switchoffthetoolanddisconnecttheplug

- pull tight to secure the extension cord

- remove spool system from tool and take out spool from

• Height adjustment #

spool cap K

For adjusting the tool height so that your front arm is

- tightly rewind both cutting lines evenly in layers in

straight when trimming

arrow direction

- loosen locking sleeve D 2 by turning it clockwise

- insert both lines into spool slots X and ensure that they

- extend tube E 2 to the desired height

are securely in place (leave sucient length of line)

- tighten locking sleeve D 2 by turning it counter-

- thread both lines through spool holes Y before placing

clockwise

the rewound spool into spool cap K

• On/o $

! ensurethatthespoolislocatedsecurelyinplace,

- switch on tool by pressing trigger switch F

thenreleasebothlinesfromslotsXbypulling

- switch o tool by releasing trigger switch F

themfirmly

! afterswitchingoffthetoolthecuttinglines

- mount spool system onto tool (turnspoolclockwise

continuetorotateforafewseconds

untilitclicksintoplace) *

- allow the cutting lines to stop rotating before switching

• Replacing spool system *

on again

! switchoffthetoolanddisconnecttheplug

! donotrapidlyswitchonandoff

- simply remove/mount old/new spool system as

• Trimming

illustrated

! ensurethattheredcoverG2isremovedfrom

- only use SKIL spool system 2610Z01354 with this tool

thelinecuttingbladebeforeusingthetool

(damageduetousingotherspoolsystemswillbe

! ensurethatthecuttingareaisfreeofstones,

excludedfromthewarranty)

debrisandotherforeignobjects

! starttrimmingonlywhentoolrunsatfullspeed

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