Skil 0735 RA: AFTER USE EXPLANATIONOFSYMBOLSONTOOL USE MAINTENANCE / SERVICE

• Always ensure that the ventilation openings are kept clear

• Holding and guiding the tool #

of debris

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

AFTER USE

left and vice versa

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

- for cutting shorter grass tilt the tool as illustrated

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

- for trimming edges turn the cutting head 180° as

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

illustrated

anyperiod

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

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

control of the tool at all times

of reach of children

- maintain a stable working position

EXPLANATIONOFSYMBOLSONTOOL

- always hold the tool well away from your body

3Warning! Read the instruction manual

• Line feeding $

4 Do not expose tool to rain

- tap button F lightly on the ground (preferably on a solid

5 Wear protective glasses

surface) while the motor is running

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

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

debris (keep bystanders a safe distance away from work

correct length by line cutting blade G

area)

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

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

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

damaged or cut through while working

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

8 Double insulation (no earth wire required)

- after line feeding always return the tool to its normal

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

operating position before switching on

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

- feed the lines regularly to maintain full cutting circle

it must be disposed of safely and not left unattended

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

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

the cutting lines are worn or broken; rewind the spool

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

or replace the spool system

• Rewinding spool %

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

USE

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

• Cutting guard 0

- remove spool system from tool and take out spool from

- mount cutting guard A as illustrated with round head

spool cap H

screw supplied

- tightly rewind both cutting lines evenly in layers in

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

arrow direction

• Cord restraint !

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

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

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

illustrated

- thread both lines through spool holes Y before placing

- pull tight to secure the extension cord

the rewound spool into spool cap H

• On/o @

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

- switch on tool by pressing trigger switch C

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

- switch o tool by releasing trigger switch C

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D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

- after replacing the spool system test-run the tool for at

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

least one minute without load to ensure that the tool is

- start trimming near the mains socket and move away

operating properly

while working

! besuretoolisswitchedoffwhenpluggingin

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

- only trim with the tip of the cutting line

MAINTENANCE / SERVICE

- do not cut damp or wet grass

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

• This tool is not intended for professional use

make heavy cuts)

• Alwaysdisconnectplugfrompowersourcebefore

- do not overload the tool

cleaningand/ormaintenance

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

• Always keep tool and cord clean (especially the

not come into contact with the cutting lines

ventilation slots)

- keep the tool away from solid objects in order to

- clean the tool with a damp cloth (do not use cleaning

protect the cutting lines against excessive wear

agents or solvents)

- be aware of the kickback forces that occur when solid

- clean line cutting blade G 2 and cutting guard A 2

objects are touched

after each use

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