Skil 0250 Original Instructions Manual page 12

BATTERIES
• The battery supplied is partially charged (to ensure
full capacity of the battery, completely charge the battery
in the battery charger before using your power tool for the
first time)
• Only use the following batteries and chargers with
this tool
- SKIL battery: BR1*31****
- SKIL charger: CR1*31****
• Do not use the battery when damaged; it should be
replaced
• Do not disassemble the battery
• Do not expose tool/battery to rain
• Permitted ambient temperature (tool/charger/battery):
- when charging 4...40°C
- during operation –20...+50°C
- during storage –20...+50°C
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON TOOL/BATTERY
3 Read the instruction manual before use
4 Batteries may explode when disposed of in fire, so do not
burn battery for any reason
5 Store tool/charger/battery in locations where temperature
will not exceed 50°C
6 Pay attention to the risk of injury caused by flying
debris (keep bystanders a safe distance away from work
area)
7 Wear protective glasses and hearing protection
8 Do not expose tool to rain
9 Do not dispose of electric tools and batteries together
with household waste material
USE
• Assembly instructions
- unfold hinge F and fix as illustrated with 2 screws w
- mount the guide handle C as illustrated e
- guide handle C can be adjusted by loosening/
tightening knob D
- mount cutting guard J as illustrated with 2 screws r
! never use the tool without cutting guard J
• Charging battery
! read the safety warnings and instructions
provided with the charger
• Removing/installing the battery 2
On/off t
•
- switch on tool by first pressing knob A (= safety switch
which cannot be locked) and then pulling trigger B
- switch off tool by releasing trigger switch B
! after switching off the tool the cutting line
continues to rotate for a few seconds
- allow the cutting line to stop rotating before switching
on again
! do not rapidly switch on and off
• Speed selection y
- set selector E to desired speed
• Battery level indicator q
- press the battery level indicator button G to show the
current battery level q a
! when the lowest level of the battery indicator
starts flashing after pressing button G q b, the
battery is empty
! when 2 levels of the battery indicator start flashing
after pressing button G q c, the battery is not
within the allowable operating temperature range
• Battery protection
The tool is suddenly being switched off or prevented from
being switched on, when
- the load is too high --> remove load and restart
- 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 G q c; wait until battery has returned
within the allowable operating temperature range
- the battery is nearly empty (to protect against
deep discharge) --> a low battery level or flashing low
battery level q b is shown by the battery level indicator
when pressing button G; charge battery
! do not continue to press the on/off switch after the
tool is switched off automatically; battery may be
damaged
• Trimming
! ensure that the cutting area is free of stones,
debris and other foreign objects
! start trimming only when tool runs at full speed
- 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 line
- keep the tool away from solid objects in order to protect
the cutting line against excessive wear
- be aware of the kickback forces that occur when solid
objects are touched
• Holding and guiding the tool u
- for cutting long grass slowly swing the tool from right to
left and vice versa
- hold tool firmly 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 i
•
- tap trimmer head lightly on a solid surface while the
motor is running
! tap trimmer head on bare ground or hard soil,
when tapping in tall grass, the motor may overheat
- the cutting line will be released and cut off to the correct
length by line cutting blade K
! take care against injury from line cutting blade K
- feed the lines regularly to maintain full cutting circle
- when the motor runs without load and no grass is cut,
the cutting line is stuck, worn or broken; rewind or
replace the line
• Feeding the line manually
- switch off the tool and remove the battery
- press the trimmer head and pull the lines to feed the
line manually and check for proper installation
- after line feeding always return the tool to its normal
operating position before switching on
- when the motor runs without load and no grass is cut,
the cutting line is stuck, worn or broken; rewind or
replace the line
• Line replacement o
In case the cutting line fails to protrude from spool hole Q
! always switch off the tool and remove the battery
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