0731 AA - Grass trimmer SKIL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 0731 AA SKIL

EU declaration of conformity Line trimmer Article number We declare under our sole responsibility that the stated products comply with all applicable provisions of the directives and regulations listed below and are in conformity with the following standards.

• 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

• Read this instruction manual carefully before use and save it for future reference 3

• Pay special attention to the safety instructions and warnings; failure to follow these may result in serious injury TECHNICAL DATA 1 TOOL ELEMENTS 2 A Guide handle B Knob for adjusting guide handle C Cutting guard D Cord restraint E Lower tube F Unlocking button G Trigger switch H Flower guard J Line cutting blade K Spool cap L Ventilation slots M Storage rail (screws not supplied) N Storage hook SAFETY GENERAL

• This tool can be used by children aged 8 and above and by persons who have physical, sensory or mental limitations or a lack of experience or knowledge if a person responsible for their safety supervises them or has instructed them in the safe operation of the tool and they understand the associated dangers (otherwise, there is a danger of operating errors and injuries)

• Supervise children (this will ensure that children do not play with the tool)

• Cleaning and user maintenance of the tool shall not be made by children without supervision

• 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

• Use only accessories and replacement parts recommended by SKIL

• Never mount metal cutting elements onto this tool PERSONAL SAFETY

• 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

• Keep your fingers away from the line cutting blade integrated in the cutting guard

• Never operate the tool in the direct vicinity of persons; stop using the tool when 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 ELECTRICAL SAFETY

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

• Only use an extension cord of types H05VV-F or H05RN-F which is intended for outdoor use and equipped with a watertight plug and coupling-socket

• Only use extension cords with a maximum length of 40 metres (1,0 mm²), 60 metres (1,5 mm²) or 100 metres (2,5 mm²)

• 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

• Keep the (extension) cord away from the rotating cutting lines

• Always switch o tool and disconnect plug from power source if the power supply cord or the extension cord is cut, damaged or entangled (do not touch the cord before disconnecting the plug)

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

• Do not connect a damaged cord to the power source or touch a damaged cord before it is disconnected from the power source (damaged cords can lead to contact with live parts) BEFORE USE

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

• Always check that the supply voltage is the same as the voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool

• Inspect the cord periodically and have it replaced by a qualied person, if damaged13

• Inspect the extension cord periodically and replace it, if damaged (inadequate extension cords can be dangerous)

• 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

• 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

• Avoid using the tool in bad weather conditions, especially when there is a risk of lightning

• Do not use the tool on wet lawns

• Keep proper balance and footing at all times; do not overreach

• Keep proper footing on slopes and do not mow extremely steep slopes

• Operate the tool at a walking pace only (do not run)

• The cutting lines continue to rotate for a short time after the tool is switched off

• 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 switch o tool, disconnect plug from power source, and ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete standstill - 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 abnormally

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

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON TOOL

3 Warning! Read the instruction manual 4 Do not expose tool to rain 5 Wear protective glasses and hearing protection 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) 9 Do not dispose of the tool together with household waste material 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

• Assembly instructions 0 - the sequence of the numbers appearing in the drawing corresponds with the sequence of the steps to be followed for assembling the tool - guide handle A 2 can be adjusted by loosening/ tightening knob B 2 ! never use the tool without cutting guard C 2 ! firmly tighten all screws, bolts and nuts

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

• Height adjustment @ For adjusting the tool height so that your front arm is straight when trimming - unlock tube E by pushing button F - extend tube E to the desired height (3 positions)

• On/o # - switch on tool by pressing trigger switch G - switch o tool by releasing trigger switch G ! 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 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 - use ower guard H $ to protect vulnerable owers - 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 (possible only when lower tube E is fixed in one of the three height positions) - 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 ^ - two cutting lines will be released and cut o to the correct length by line cutting blade J each time the tool is switched on ! take care against injury from line cutting blade J - 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 system14

• Rewinding spool & In case the cutting lines fail to protrude from spool cap K ! switch off the tool and disconnect the plug - remove spool system from tool and take out spool from spool cap K - 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 K ! 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 * ! switch off the tool and disconnect the plug - simply remove/mount old/new spool as illustrated - 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 plugging in MAINTENANCE / SERVICE

• This tool is not intended for professional use

• Always switch o tool, disconnect plug from power source, and ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete standstill

• 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 J 2 and cutting guard C 2 after each use - clean ventilation slots L 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 M on the wall with 4 screws (not supplied) 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) ! switch off the tool and disconnect the plug before investigating the problem ★ 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 by switching tool o and on again ★ Line cannot be fed - spool empty -> replace spool - line entangled inside spool -> inspect spool; rewind if necessary ★ 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, walls and other hard objects; feed the line regularly ENVIRONMENT

• Do not dispose of electric tools, accessories and packaging together with household waste material (only for EU countries) - in observance of European Directive 2012/19/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 NOISE / VIBRATION

• Measured in accordance with EN 60335 the sound pressure level of this tool is 84 dB(A) and the sound power level 95 dB(A) (standard deviation: 1 dB), and the vibration 2.9 m/s² (triax vector sum; uncertainty K = 1.5 m/s²)

• 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 maintained 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 ! protect yourself against the effects of vibration by maintaining the tool and its accessories, keeping your hands warm, and organizing your work patterns15