After Use; Maintenance / Service - Skil 0710 Manual Original

• Always ensure that the ventilation openings are kept clear
of debris

AFTER USE

• Always switch off tool and disconnect plug from
power source before making adjustments, changing
spools, cleaning or leaving the tool unattended for
any period
• Store the tool indoors in a dry and locked-up place, out
of reach of children
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON TOOL
3 Warning! Read the instruction manual
4 Do not expose tool to rain
5 Wear protective glasses
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)
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
• Cutting guard 0
- mount cutting guard A as illustrated with round head
screw supplied
! never use the tool without cutting guard A
• Cord restraint !
- hook the loop in the extension cord over restraint B as
illustrated
- pull tight to secure the extension cord
• On/off @
- switch on tool by pressing trigger switch C
- switch off tool by releasing trigger switch C
! 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 red cover D 2 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
- for trimming edges turn the cutting head 180° 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 F 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 G
! ensure that the red cover D 2 is removed from
the line cutting blade before using the tool
! take care against injury from line cutting blade G
- 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 H
! switch off the tool and disconnect the plug
- remove spool system from tool and take out spool from
spool cap H
- tightly rewind both cutting lines evenly in layers in
arrow direction
- insert both lines into spool slots X and ensure that they
are securely in place (leave sufficient length of line)
- thread both lines through spool holes Y before placing
the rewound spool into spool cap H
! ensure that the spool is located securely in place,
then release both lines from slots X by pulling
them firmly
- mount spool system onto tool (turn spool clockwise
until it clicks into place) ^
• Replacing spool system ^
! switch off the tool and disconnect the plug
- simply remove/mount old/new spool system as
illustrated
- only use SKIL spool system 2610Z01354 with this tool
(damage due to using other spool systems will be
excluded from the warranty)
- after replacing the spool system test-run the tool for at
least one minute without load to ensure that the tool is
operating properly
! be sure tool is switched off when plugging in

mAINTENANCE / SERVICE

• This tool is not intended for professional use
• Always disconnect plug from power source before
cleaning and/or maintenance
• Always keep tool and cord clean (especially the
ventilation slots)
- clean the tool with a damp cloth (do not use cleaning
agents or solvents)
- clean line cutting blade G 2 and cutting guard A 2
after each use
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