Skil 0739, Original Instructions Manual

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allow the cutting mechanism to stop rotating before
switching on again
! do not rapidly switch on and off
• Operating the tool
y
! ensure that the cutting area is free of stones,
debris and other foreign objects
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ensure that shoulder strap R
2
is adjusted correctly
before operating the tool
! start trimming only when tool runs at full speed
- start trimming near the mains socket and move away
while working
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do not overload the tool
• Holding and guiding the tool
u
- always use the tool while carrying it with strap R
across your shoulder ( in case of emergency remove
shoulder strap by simply pulling red tag as
illustrated )
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hold tool firmly with both hands, so you will have full
control of the tool at all times
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maintain a stable working position
- always hold the tool well away from your body
WHEN USING TOOL AS LINE TRIMMER
• Application advice
- cut long grass in layers (always start from the top)
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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)
- 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
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for cutting long grass slowly swing the tool from right to
left and vice versa
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for cutting shorter grass tilt the tool as illustrated
• Line feeding
i
- tap button T lightly on a solid surface while the motor
is running
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two cutting lines will be released and cut off to the
correct length by line cutting knife V each time the tool
is switched on
! ensure that the transparent cover is removed
from line cutting knife V before using the tool
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feed the lines regularly to maintain full cutting circle
! take care against injury from line cutting knife V
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when the motor runs without load and no grass is cut,
the cutting lines are worn or broken; rewind or replace
the spool
• Rewinding spool
o
In case the cutting lines fail to protrude from spool cap
XY
! switch off the tool and disconnect the plug
- first unscrew complete spool system from tool; then
unscrew button T from spool and take out spool from
spool cap XY
- tightly rewind both cutting lines evenly in layers
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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 XY
• Do not get distracted and always concentrate on what
you are doing
• Always disconnect plug from power source
- whenever leaving the tool unattended
- before clearing jammed material
- before checking, cleaning or working on the tool
- after striking a foreign object
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whenever the tool starts vibrating abnormally
AFTER USE
• Always switch off tool and disconnect plug
from power source before making adjustments,
changing the cutting mechanism, cleaning, or
leaving the tool unattended for any period
• When transporting or storing the tool, always mount
blade cover X
2
• 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
Pay attention to the risk of injury caused by flying
debris (keep bystanders at least 15 meters away from
work area)
6
Immediately disconnect the plug if the (extension) cord
is damaged or cut through while working
7
Double insulation (no earth wire required)
8
Be aware of the kickback forces that occur when solid
objects are touched
9
Wear head protection, protective glasses and hearing
protection
q
Wear slip-resistant gloves when using the tool as a
brush cutter
w
Wear slip-resistant safety footwear when using the tool
as a brush cutter
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
e
- the sequence of the numbers appearing in the drawing
corresponds with the sequence of the steps to be
followed for assembling the tool
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guide handle A can be adjusted by loosening/
tightening knob B
! never use the tool without cutting guard C
! firmly tighten all screws, bolts and nuts
• Cord restraint
r
- hook the loop in the extension cord over restraint D as
illustrated
- pull tight to secure the extension cord
• On/off safety switch
t
Prevents the tool from being switched on accidentally
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switch on tool by first pressing safety switch P and
then pulling trigger switch Q
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switch off tool by releasing trigger switch Q
! after switching off the tool the cutting mechanism
continues to rotate for a few seconds