Maintenance / Service - Skil 0330 Manual Original

• Only use the following batteries and chargers with
this tool
- SKIL battery: BR1*31****
- SKIL charger: CR1*31****
• Do not use the battery when damaged; it should be
replaced
• Do not disassemble the battery
• Do not expose tool/battery to rain
• Permitted ambient temperature (tool/charger/battery):
- when charging 4...40°C
- during operation –20...+50°C
- during storage –20...+50°C
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON TOOL/BATTERY
3 Read the instruction manual before use
4 Batteries may explode when disposed of in fire, so do not
burn battery for any reason
5 Store tool/charger/battery in locations where temperature
will not exceed 50°C
6 Pay attention to the risk of injury caused by flying
debris (keep bystanders a safe distance away from work
area)
7 Wear protective glasses and hearing protection
8 Do not expose tool to rain
9 Do not dispose of electric tools and batteries together
with household waste material
USE
• Assembly instructions w
- tube D automatically fits on housing by snapping button
C
- ensure that the tube is assembled correctly
- nozzle E automatically fits on tube by snapping lock
lever e
• Charging battery
! read the safety warnings and instructions
provided with the charger
• Removing/installing the battery 2
• On/off
- switch on tool by turning wheel A
- with wheel A the air flow control can be adjusted from 0
to high (0 – max)
! before switching on the tool, ensure that it is not
in contact with any object
! after switching off the tool the motor continues to
run for a few seconds
• Battery level indicator q
- press the battery level indicator button L to show the
current battery level q a
! when the lowest level of the battery indicator
starts flashing after pressing button L q b, the
battery is empty
! when 2 levels of the battery indicator start flashing
after pressing button L q c, the battery is not
within the allowable operating temperature range
• Battery protection
The tool is suddenly being switched off or prevented from
being switched on, when
- the load is too high --> remove load and restart
- the battery temperature is not within the allowable
operating temperature range of -20 to +50°C --> 2
levels of the battery level indicator start flashing when
pressing button L q c; wait until battery has returned
within the allowable operating temperature range
- the battery is nearly empty (to protect against
deep discharge) --> a low battery level or flashing low
battery level q b is shown by the battery level indicator
when pressing button L; charge battery
! do not continue to press the on/off switch after the
tool is switched off automatically; battery may be
damaged
• Holding and guiding the tool
! while working, always hold the tool at the grey-
coloured grip area(s)
- for optimal results keep a 5 - 10 cm distance to the
ground

MAINTENANCE / SERVICE

• This tool is not intended for professional use
• Always switch off the tool, remove battery pack, and
ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete
standstill
Always keep tool clean (especially ventilation slots B 2 )
•
- clean the tool after each use with a soft brush or a
cloth (do not use cleaning agents or solvents)
Storage r
•
- securely mount storage rail G on the wall with 2 screws
(not supplied) and horizontally leveled
- store the tool indoors in a dry and locked-up place, out
of reach of children
- do not cover the tool with plastic (plastic may cause
moisture with rust/corrosion as a result)
• If the tool should fail despite the care taken in
manufacturing and testing procedures, repair should
be carried out by an after-sales service centre for SKIL
power tools
- send the tool undismantled together with proof of
purchase to your dealer or the nearest SKIL service
station (addresses as well as the service diagram of the
tool are listed on www.skil.com)
TROUBLESHOOTING
• The following listing shows problem symptoms, possible
causes and corrective actions (if these do not identify
and correct the problem, contact your dealer or service
station)
! in case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,
immediately switch off the tool and remove battery
Motor does not start or stops suddenly
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- empty battery -> charge battery
- hot battery -> let battery cool down
- on/off switch defective -> contact dealer/service station
- defective motor -> contact dealer/service station
Tool operates intermittently
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- on/off switch defective -> contact dealer/service station
- internal wiring defective -> contact dealer/service
station
- impeller blocked by foreign object -> remove blockage
ENVIRONMENT
• Do not dispose of electric tools, batteries,
accessories and packaging together with household
waste material (only for EU countries)
- in observance of European Directive 2012/19/EC
on waste of electric and electronic equipment and
its implementation in accordance with national law,
electric tools that have reached the end of their life
must be collected separately and returned to an
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