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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Hedge trimmer
doesn’t work.
1. The battery pack is not
attached to the hedge
trimmer.
1. Attach the battery pack to the hedge
trimmer.
2. No electrical contact
between the trimmer and
the battery.
2. Remove the battery, check contacts
and reinstall the battery pack.
3. The battery pack is
depleted.
3. Charge the battery pack.
4. The battery pack or the
hedge trimmer is too hot.
4. Release the trigger switch; remove
the battery pack from the trimmer and
allow the battery or the trimmer to cool
down.
5. The lock-off button is not
depressed.
5. Depress the lock-off button, then
depress the trigger switch.
6. The blade is jammed.
6. Remove the battery pack from the
trimmer, remove the obstruction
carefully, then reinstall the battery and
restart the trimmer.
Excessive vibration
or noise.
1. Dry or corroded blades.
1. Lubricate the blades, following the
section “Lubricating the Blade” in the
manual.
2. Blades or blade support is
bent.
2. Replace with a new blade or support.
Have the tool serviced by an
Authorized SKIL Service Center or
Service Station.
3. Bent for damaged teeth.
3. Replace with a new blade. Have the
tool serviced by an Authorized SKIL
Service Center or Service Station.
4. Loose blade bolts.
4. Tighten the blade bolts. Using a hex
wrench, turn the bolt clockwise to
tighten.
