0735 AA - Grass trimmer SKIL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 0735 AA SKIL

• This tool is intended for the cutting of grass and weeds under bushes as well as on slopes and edges that can not be reached with a lawn mower

• This tool is not intended for professional use

• Check whether the packaging contains all parts as illustrated in drawing 2

• When parts are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer

• Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the tool

• The user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property

• Only use the tool when the ambient temperature is between 0°C and 40°C

• Never mount metal cutting elements onto this tool PERSONALSAFETY

• Thistoolisnotintendedforusebypersons (includingchildren)withreducedphysical,sensory ormentalcapabilities,orlackofexperienceand knowledge,unlesstheyhavebeengiven supervisionorinstructionconcerninguseofthe toolbyapersonresponsiblefortheirsafety

• Ensurethatchildrendonotplaywiththetool

• Never allow children or people who are not familiar with the operating instructions to use the tool

• Keepyourfingersawayfromthelinecuttingblade integratedinthecuttingguard

• Keep hands and feet away from the cutting lines while trimming, especially when switching on the tool

• Always wear eye protection, long trousers and sturdy shoes when operating the tool

• Never operate the tool in the direct vicinity of persons; stop using the tool while persons (especially children) or pets are nearby

• Never operate the tool when you are tired, sick or under the inuence of alcohol or other drugs ELECTRICALSAFETY

• Always check that the supply voltage is the same as the voltage indicated on the nameplate of the charger (chargers with a rating of 230V or 240V can also be connected to a 220V supply)

• Inspect the cord periodically and have it replaced by a qualied person, if damaged

• Inspect the extension cord periodically and replace it, if damaged (inadequateextensioncordscanbe dangerous)

• Only use an extension cord which is intended for outdoor use and equipped with a watertight plug and coupling- socket

• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a capacity of 16 Amps (U.K. 13 Amps)

• When operating the tool use a residual current device (RCD) with a triggering current of 30 mA maximum

• Do not run over, crush or pull the (extension) cord

• Protect the (extension) cord from heat, oil and sharp edges

• Keepthe(extension)cordawayfromtherotating cuttinglines

• Always switch o tool and disconnect plug from power source if the power supply cord or the extension cord is cut, damaged or entangled (donottouchthecord beforedisconnectingtheplug) BEFOREUSE

• Only use the tool in daylight or with appropriate articial lighting

• Check the functioning of the tool before each use and after any impact; in case of a defect, have it repaired immediately by a qualied person (never open the tool yourself)

• Before use, thoroughly inspect the cutting area and remove any object that the tool may sling during cutting (such as stones, loose pieces of wood, etc.) DURING USE

• Never use the tool when cord is damaged; have it replaced by a qualied person

• Never operate the tool with a damaged cutting guard or without the cutting guard mounted

• Thecuttinglinescontinuetorotateforashorttime afterthetoolisswitchedoff

• Do not cut grass which is not on the ground (e.g. on walls or rocks)

• Do not cross roads or gravel paths with the tool still running

• 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 - whenever the tool starts vibrating abnormally7

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

• Alwaysswitchofftoolanddisconnectplugfrompower sourcebeforemakingadjustments,changingspools, cleaningorleavingthetoolunattendedforanyperiod

• Store the tool indoors in a dry and locked-up place, out of reach of children EXPLANATIONOFSYMBOLSONTOOL 3Warning! Read the instruction manual 4 Do not expose tool to rain 5 Wear protective glasses 6 Payattentiontotheriskofinjurycausedbyflying 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 o 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 ! neverusethetoolwithoutcuttingguardA

• Cord restraint ! - hook the loop in the extension cord over restraint B as illustrated - pull tight to secure the extension cord

• On/o @ - switch on tool by pressing trigger switch C - switch o tool by releasing trigger switch C ! afterswitchingoffthetoolthecuttinglines continuetorotateforafewseconds - allow the cutting lines to stop rotating before switching on again ! donotrapidlyswitchonandoff

• Trimming ! ensurethattheredcoverD2isremovedfrom thelinecuttingbladebeforeusingthetool ! ensurethatthecuttingareaisfreeofstones, debrisandotherforeignobjects ! starttrimmingonlywhentoolrunsatfullspeed - 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 rmly 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 o to the correct length by line cutting blade G ! ensurethattheredcoverD2isremovedfrom thelinecuttingbladebeforeusingthetool ! takecareagainstinjuryfromlinecuttingbladeG - 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 ! switchoffthetoolanddisconnecttheplug - 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 sucient length of line) - thread both lines through spool holes Y before placing the rewound spool into spool cap H ! ensurethatthespoolislocatedsecurelyinplace, thenreleasebothlinesfromslotsXbypulling themfirmly - mount spool system onto tool (turnspoolclockwise untilitclicksintoplace) ^

• Replacing spool system ^ ! switchoffthetoolanddisconnecttheplug - simply remove/mount old/new spool system as illustrated - only use SKIL spool system 2610Z01354 with this tool (damageduetousingotherspoolsystemswillbe excludedfromthewarranty) - after replacing the spool system test-run the tool for at least one minute without load to ensure that the tool is operating properly ! besuretoolisswitchedoffwhenpluggingin MAINTENANCE / SERVICE

• This tool is not intended for professional use

• Alwaysdisconnectplugfrompowersourcebefore cleaningand/ormaintenance

• 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 after each use8 - clean ventilation slots J 2 regularly with a brush or compressed air

• Regularly check the condition of the cutting head and the tightness of nuts, bolts and screws

• Regularly check for worn or damaged components and have them repaired/replaced when necessary

• 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 (notsupplied) and horizontally leveled

• If the tool 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 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) 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) ! switchoffthetoolanddisconnecttheplugbefore investigatingtheproblem ★ Tool does not operate - power supply socket faulty -> use another socket - extension cord damaged -> replace extension cord ★ Tool operates intermittently - internal wiring defective -> contact dealer/service station - on/o switch defective -> contact dealer/service station ★ Tool vibrates abnormally - grass too high -> cut in stages ★ Tool does not cut - line too short/broken o -> feed the line manually ★ Line cannot be fed - spool empty -> replace spool - line entangled inside spool -> inspect spool; rewind if necessary ★ Line is not cut o to correct length -> remove cover from cutting blade ★ Line keeps breaking - line entangled inside spool -> inspect spool; rewind if necessary - trimmer incorrectly used -> only trim with the tip of the line; avoid stones, walles and other hard objects; feed the line regularly ENVIRONMENT

• Donotdisposeofelectrictools,accessoriesand packagingtogetherwithhouseholdwastematerial (only for EU countries) - in observance of European Directive 2002/96/EC on waste of electric and electronic equipment and its implementation in accordance with national law, electric tools that have reached the end of their life must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility - symbol 9 will remind you of this when the need for disposing occurs DECLARATIONOFCONFORMITY

• We declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in conformity with the following standards or standardized documents: EN 60335, EN 61000, EN 55014 in accordance with the provisions of the directives 2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC, 2006/42/EC, 2000/14/EC, 2011/65/EU

• Measured in accordance with EN 60335 the sound pressure level of this tool is 70 dB(A) and the sound power level 90 dB(A) (standard deviation: 3 dB), and the vibration < 2.5 m/s² (hand-arm method; uncertainty K = 1.5 m/s²)

• Measured in accordance with 2000/14/EC (EN/ISO 3744) the guaranteed sound power level LWA is lower than 93 dB(A) (conformity assessment procedure according to Annex VI) Notied body: KEMA, Arnhem, NL Notied body identication number: 0344

• The vibration emission level has been measured in accordance with a standardised test given in EN 60335; it may be used to compare one tool with another and as a preliminary assessment of exposure to vibration when using the tool for the applications mentioned - using the tool for dierent applications, or with dierent or poorly maintainted accessories, may signicantly increase the exposure level - the times when the tool is switched o or when it is running but not actually doing the job, may signicantly reduce the exposure level ! protectyourselfagainsttheeffectsofvibrationby maintainingthetoolanditsaccessories,keeping yourhandswarm,andorganizingyourworkpatterns