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• On/off safety switch %
Prevents the tool from being switched on accidentally
- switch on tool by first pressing safety switch C 2 and
then pulling trigger switch D 2
- switch off tool by releasing trigger switch D
- move tool away from cutting area before switching off
! after switching off the tool the blade continues to
move for a few seconds
• Changing blades ^
! remove battery from tool
! wear protective gloves
- turn tool upside down
- push release button E
- slide protective cover F in same direction as arrow
printed on cover and lift it from the housing
! be careful when lifting the protective cover; the
shrub shear blade in particular may fall down
unexpectedly
- lift blade G or H out and mount required blade as illustrated
- position protective cover F back and slide it towards the
blade until it snaplocks
• Holding and guiding the tool
! while working, always hold the tool at the
grey-coloured grip area(s) &
- maintain a stable working position
- keep your other hand away from the cutting blades
• Trimming hedges *
- trim the sides of the hedge first (from the bottom
upwards), then cut the top
- trim the side of a hedge in such a way that it will be
slightly narrower at the top
- use a hand saw or pruning shears to cut thicker branches
- shrub shear blade H as well as grass shear blade G can
be used for trimming hedges
• Trimming grass and shrubs (
- when cutting long grass, work in stages from the top and
take small cuts
- for optimal cutting results, only cut dry grass
- keep the tool away from solid objects in order to protect
the cutting blades against excessive wear
- grass shear blade G can also be used for trimming
shrubs
APPLICATION ADVICE
• For trimming a hedge at a uniform height level
- fasten a piece of string along the length of the hedge at
the desired height
- trim the hedge just above this string
• Recommended cutting/trimming times (Western Europe)
- trim hedges with deciduous leaves in June and October
- trim evergreen hedges in April and August
- trim conifers and other fast-growing shrubs every 6
weeks from May until October
MAINTeNANCe / serVICe
• This tool is not intended for professional use
• Keep tool, charger and cutting blades clean
! unplug charger from power source before cleaning
! always remove the battery before cleaning
- clean the tool with a damp cloth (do not use cleaning
agents or solvents)
- clean ventilation slots J 2 regularly with a brush or
compressed air
- after use, always carefully clean and lightly lubricate
the cutting blades
! wear gloves when handling or cleaning the
cutting blades
• Regularly check the condition of the cutting blades and
the tightness of the blade bolts
• Regularly check for worn or damaged components and
have them repaired/replaced when necessary
• Sharpening the cutting blades
! remove battery from tool
- remove cutting blades from tool before sharpening
- sharpen the cutting blades with a small and smooth
file, in case a solid object damaged them
- we advise you, however, to have the blades sharpened
by a specialist
- lubricate the cutting blades after sharpening
• Storage )
- store the tool indoors in a dry and locked-up place,
out of reach of children
- securely mount storage rail K on the wall with 4 screws
(not supplied) and horizontally leveled
- use blade guards L 2 when storing the tool
- lubricate the cutting blades before storing the tool
• If the tool/charger 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 or charger 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)
- in case of a defective charger send both charger and
battery to your dealer or the SKIL service station
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)
! switch off the tool and remove the battery before
investigating the problem
★ Tool operates intermittently
- internal wiring defective -> contact dealer/service
station
- on/off switch defective -> contact dealer/service
station
★ Motor runs but blades remain stationary
- internal fault -> contact dealer/service station
★ Cutting blades hot
- cutting blades blunt -> have blades sharpened
- cutting blades have dents -> have blades inspected
- too much friction due to lack of lubricant -> lubricate
blades
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,
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