Skil 0740 RT: USE TROUBLESHOOTING APPLICATIONADVICE MAINTENANCE/SERVICE

- clean ventilation slots G 2 regularly with a brush or

USE

compressed air

• Cord restraint 8

- after use, always carefully clean and lightly lubricate

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

the cutting blades

illustrated

! weargloveswhenhandlingorcleaningthe

- pull tight to secure the extension cord

cuttingblades

• Two-hand safety switch 9

• Regularly check the condition of the cutting blades and

Prevents the tool from being switched on accidentally

the tightness of the blade bolts

- switch on the tool by pressing both switch B and

• Regularly check for worn or damaged components and

switch C

have them repaired/replaced when necessary

- switch o the tool by releasing either switch B or

• Sharpening the cutting blades

switch C

! disconnecttheplugbeforesharpening

• Operating the tool

- sharpen the cutting blades with a small and smooth

! starttrimmingonlywhenmotorisrunning

le, in case a solid object damaged them

! donotcutgroundcoveringplantsinorderto

- we advise you, however, to have the blades sharpened

preventearth/sandfromdamagingcuttingbladesD

by a specialist

! donotoverloadthetoolbycuttingstemslarger

- lubricate the cutting blades after sharpening

than14mminthickness

• Storage @

- move tool away from cutting area before switching o

- securely mount storage rail H on the wall with 4 screws

! afterswitchingoffthetoolthebladescontinueto

(notsupplied) and horizontally leveled

moveforafewseconds

- use blade cover J when storing the tool

• Blade tip protector F 2

- before storing the tool, wipe o the cutting blades with

- prevents kickback of the tool when solid objects (such

an oil-soaked rag to prevent corrosion

as fence posts or house walls) are touched

• If the tool should fail despite the care taken in

- protects the end blades from damage

manufacturing and testing procedures, repair should be

• Trimming hedges 0

carried out by an after-sales service centre for SKIL

- trim the sides of the hedge rst (from the bottom

power tools

upwards), then cut the top

- send the tool undismantled together with proof of

- trim the side of a hedge in such a way that it will be

purchase to your dealer or the nearest SKIL service

slightly narrower at the top

station (addresses as well as the service diagram of

- use a hand saw or pruning shears to cut thicker

the tool are listed on www.skil.com)

branches

• Holding and guiding the tool

TROUBLESHOOTING

- hold the tool rmly with both hands and take a secure

• The following listing shows problem symptoms, possible

stance

causes and corrective actions (if these do not identify

! whileworking,alwaysholdthetoolatthe

and correct the problem, contact your dealer or service

grey-colouredgriparea(s)!

station)

- guide the tool ahead of you

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

- always ensure that the extension cord is guided away

investigatingtheproblem

from the work area

★ Motor does not start or stops suddenly

- start trimming near the mains socket and move away

- power supply socket faulty -> use another socket

while working

- plug not connected -> connect plug

- extension cord damaged -> replace extension cord

APPLICATIONADVICE

★ Tool operates intermittently

- extension cord damaged -> replace extension cord

• For trimming a hedge at a uniform height level

- internal wiring defective -> contact dealer/service

- fasten a piece of string along the length of the hedge

station

at the desired height

- on/o switch defective -> contact dealer/service

- trim the hedge just above this string

station

• Recommended cutting/trimming times (Western Europe)

★ Motor runs but blades remain stationary

- trim hedges with deciduous leaves in June and

- internal fault -> contact dealer/service station

October

★ Cutting blades hot

- trim evergreen hedges in April and August

- cutting blades blunt -> have blades sharpened

- trim conifers and other fast-growing shrubs every 6

- cutting blades have dents -> have blades inspected

weeks from May until October

- too much friction due to lack of lubricant -> lubricate

blades

MAINTENANCE/SERVICE

• This tool is not intended for professional use

• Keep tool, cord and cutting blades clean

! disconnecttheplugbeforecleaning

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

agents or solvents)

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