During Use - Skil 0732 Manual Original

• Inspect the extension cord periodically and replace it, if
damaged (inadequate extension cords can be
dangerous)
• Never use the tool when cord is damaged; have it
replaced by a qualified person
• Never operate the tool with a damaged cutting guard or
without the cutting guard mounted
• Check the functioning of the tool before each use and
after any impact; in case of a defect, have it repaired
immediately by a qualified person (never open the tool
yourself)
• Before use, thoroughly inspect the cutting area and
remove any object that the tool may sling during cutting
(such as stones, loose pieces of wood, etc.)

DURING USE

• Avoid using the tool in bad weather conditions, especially
when there is a risk of lightning
• Do not use the tool on wet lawns
• Keep proper balance and footing at all times; do not
overreach
• Keep proper footing on slopes and do not mow extremely
steep slopes
• Operate the tool at a walking pace only (do not run)
• The cutting lines continue to rotate for a short time
after the tool is switched off
• Do not cut grass which is not on the ground (e.g. on walls
or rocks)
• Do not cross roads or gravel paths with the tool still running
• Do not get distracted and always concentrate on what
you are doing
• Always switch off tool, disconnect plug from power
source, and ensure that all moving parts have come to a
complete standstill
- whenever leaving the tool unattended
- before clearing jammed material
- before checking, cleaning or working on the tool
- after striking a foreign object
- whenever the tool starts vibrating abnormally
• Always ensure that the ventilation openings are kept clear
of debris
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON TOOL
3 warning! Read the instruction manual
4 Do not expose tool to rain
5 Wear protective glasses and hearing protection
6 Pay attention to the risk of injury caused by flying
debris (keep bystanders a safe distance away from work
area)
7 Immediately disconnect the plug if the (extension) cord is
damaged or cut through while working
8 Double insulation (no earth wire required)
9 Do not dispose of the tool together with household waste
material
WHEN CONNECTING NEW 3-PIN PLUG (U.K. ONLY):
• If for any reason the old plug is cut off the cord of this tool,
it must be disposed of safely and not left unattended
• Do not connect the blue (= neutral) or brown (= live) wire
in the cord of this tool to the earth terminal of the plug
USE
• Assembly instructions 0
- mount upper housing part A onto lower housing part B
as illustrated with 2 screws C supplied
- mount cutting guard D as illustrated with 2 screws C
supplied
! never use the tool without cutting guard D
• Cord restraint !
- hook the loop in the extension cord over restraint E as
illustrated
- pull tight to secure the extension cord
• On/off @
- switch on tool by pressing trigger switch F
- switch off tool by releasing trigger switch F
! after switching off the tool the cutting lines
continue to rotate for a few seconds
- allow the cutting lines to stop rotating before switching
on again
! do not rapidly switch on and off
• Trimming
- ensure that the cover G is removed from the line
cutting blade before using the tool
! ensure that the cutting area is free of stones,
debris and other foreign objects
! start trimming only when tool runs at full speed
- start trimming near the mains socket and move away
while working
- cut long grass in layers (always start from the top)
- only trim with the tip of the cutting line
- do not cut damp or wet grass
- prevent the cut grass from clogging the spool (do not
make heavy cuts)
- do not overload the tool
- carefully cut around trees and bushes, so that they do
not come into contact with the cutting lines
- keep the tool away from solid objects in order to
protect the cutting lines against excessive wear
- be aware of the kickback forces that occur when solid
objects are touched
• Holding and guiding the tool #
- for cutting long grass slowly swing the tool from right to
left and vice versa
- for cutting shorter grass tilt the tool as illustrated
- hold tool firmly with both hands, so you will have full
control of the tool at all times
- maintain a stable working position
- always hold the tool well away from your body
• Line feeding $
- tap button J lightly on the ground (preferably on a solid
surface) while the motor is running
- two cutting lines will be released and cut off to the
correct length by line cutting blade K
- ensure that the cover G is removed from the line
cutting blade before using the tool
! take care against injury from line cutting blade K
- after line feeding always return the tool to its normal
operating position before switching on
- feed the lines regularly to maintain full cutting circle
- when the motor runs without load and no grass is cut,
the cutting lines are worn or broken; rewind the spool
or replace the spool system
• Rewinding spool %
In case the cutting lines fail to protrude from spool cap L
! switch off the tool and disconnect the plug
- remove spool system from tool and take out spool from
spool cap L
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