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keep the tool away from solid objects in order to protect
the cutting line against excessive wear
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be aware of the kickback forces that occur when solid
objects are touched
• Holding and guiding the tool
i
o
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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
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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
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always hold the tool well away from your body
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for edging let the tool be supported by the edging
wheel
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• Line feeding
The line is automatically fed when the tool is switched
on or off
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the cutting line will be released and cut off to the correct
length by line cutting blade
! take care against injury from line cutting blade
• Feeding the line manually
p
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switch off the tool and remove the battery
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pull the line and keep pulling, then press and release
the line feed button
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after line feeding always return the tool to its normal
operating position before switching on
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feed the line regularly to maintain full cutting circle
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when the motor runs without load and no grass is cut,
the cutting line is stuck, worn or broken; rewind the
spool or replace the spool system
• Rewinding spool
s
In case the cutting line fails to protrude from spool hole
! always switch off the tool and remove the battery
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remove spool cover and take out spool from spool
holder
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tightly rewind the cutting line evenly in layers in arrow
direction
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insert the cutting line into spool slot and ensure that it is
securely in place (leave sufficient length of line)
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thread the cutting line through spool hole L before
placing the rewound spool into spool holder
! ensure that the spool is located securely in place,
then pull the cutting line from slot
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mount spool cover
• Replacing spool
s
! always switch off the tool and remove the battery
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remove old spool and mount new spool as illustrated
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only use SKIL spool STS1200 with this tool (damage
due to using other spools will be excluded from
the warranty)
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after replacing the spool 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 inserting the
battery
• Battery protection
The tool is suddenly being switched off or prevented from
being switched on, when
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the load is too high --> remove load and restart
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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
9
c; wait until battery has returned
within the allowable operating temperature range
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the battery is nearly empty (to protect against
deep discharge) --> a low battery level or flashing low
battery level
9
b is shown by the battery level indicator
when pressing button; charge battery
! do not continue to press the on/off switch after the
tool is switched off automatically; battery may be
damaged
• Setting the guide handle position
e
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release guide handle adjustment knob
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adjust guide handle position
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fasten guide handle adjustment knob
• Setting the tube length
r
• Setting the main handle orientation
t
1. downwards for trimming
2. sidewards for edging
• Setting the pivot function
y
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set tube angle according
1. free standing storage
2. trimming in narrow spaces
3. regular trimming
4. trimming under low objects
5. edging function
• Using the flower guard
u
Use the flower guard to protect precious plants from
unintentional pruning
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fold flower guard downwards
Disengage flower guard for edging function or for
trimming near hard obstacles
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fold flower guard upwards
• Setting up the tool for trimming
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set tube length
r
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set main handle orientation in trimming position
t
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use pivot position 2, 3 or 4
y
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use flower guard
u
• Setting up the tool for edging
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set tube length
r
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set main handle orientation in edging position
t
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use pivot position 5
y
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disengage flower guard
u
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for edging, support the tool by the edging wheel
o
• Trimming
! ensure that the cutting area is free of stones,
debris and other foreign objects
! start trimming only when tool runs at full speed
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cut long grass in layers (always start from the top)
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only trim with the tip of the cutting line
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do not cut damp or wet grass
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prevent the cut grass from clogging the spool (do not
make heavy cuts)
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do not overload the tool
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carefully cut around trees and bushes, so that they do
not come into contact with the cutting line
