Maintenance / Service - Skil F0150721 Serie Manual Original

Hand mower
INTRODUCTION
• This product is intended for domestic lawn mowing only
! do not use the hand mower to cut grass on roofs
or balconies
• Check whether the packaging contains all parts as
illustrated in drawing 2
• When parts are missing or damaged, please contact your
dealer
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1
TOOL ELEMENTS 2
A Push bar
B Wing nut for adjusting mowing height
C Bottom blade
D Screw for adjusting bottom blade
E Cutting blades
SAFETY
• Read this instruction manual carefully before use
and save it for future reference 3
• Take care when transporting the mower to the lawn, as
the cutting blades are sharp
• Always wear long trousers when mowing
• Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing
open sandals
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the mower is to be
used and remove all hard objects which could be caught
up and thrown by the cutting mechanism
• Always ensure that the cutting mechanism is in good
working order (have worn or damaged parts replaced)
• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure that the
mower is in safe working condition
• Only mow with sufficient daylight or with appropriate
artificial lighting
• Never mow in the direct vicinity of persons (especially
children) and animals
• Always keep hands and feet away from rotating
parts
• Operate the mower at a walking pace only (do not run)
• Keep proper footing on slopes and do not mow extremely
steep slopes
• Be extremely careful when moving backwards or pulling
the mower towards you
• Never leave the mower unattended
• Never let children or other persons who are not familiar
with the operating instructions use the product
USE
• Assembly instructions 5
- the sequence of the numbers appearing in the drawing
corresponds with the sequence of the steps to be
followed for assembling the hand mower
! firmly tighten all screws and nuts
• Adjusting cutting height (12-44 mm) 6
! wear protective gloves
- place the mower on a firm, flat surface
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- loosen both wing nuts B
- lift the housing in the center to the required cutting height
- adjust the cutting height so that bottom blade C has no
ground contact if there are uneven areas on the lawn
surface
- tighten both wing nuts B
! ensure that wing nuts B are adjusted at the same
height on both sides
• Operating instructions
- hold the mower with both hands
- place the mower on the edge of the lawn and mow in a
forward direction
- reverse at the end of each turn, slightly overlapping the
previous cut strip
- only use the mower on dry grass
- keep the mower away from solid objects and plants
- for mowing long grass, first set the cutting mechanism to
the maximum cutting height, then to a lower cutting height
- adjust bottom blade C when the grass is not cut
cleanly and evenly
• Adjusting bottom blade 7
! prevent entrapment of the fingers between moving
cutting blades and fixed parts of the mower
! wear protective gloves
- turn the mower upside down
- adjust bottom blade C to the required position by
loosening/tightening both adjustment screws D
- the adjustment is correct, if a piece of paper inserted
between cutting blades E and bottom blade C is cut
sharp like through a pair of scissors (to do this
carefully rotate the blade cylinder by hand)

MAINTENANCE / SERVICE

• Clean the mower after each use with a hand brush and a
soft cloth
! do not use water (especially no high-pressure
sprays)
- remove compacted grass cuttings from the blade area
with a wooden or plastic implement
• Lubricate the cutting blades regularly to avoid oxydation
• Regularly check for loose or damaged cutting blades,
and worn or damaged components
• The mower is equipped with self-sharpening cutting
blades
! be aware that the self-sharpening function does
not work, when bottom blade C is not correctly
adjusted (see 7)
• When necessary, take the mower to your dealer to have
the cutting mechanism sharpened
• Store the mower indoors in a dry place
• Do not place other objects on top of the mower when stored
• If the appliance 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 appliance undismantled together with proof
of purchase to your dealer or the nearest SKIL service
station (addresses as well as the service diagram of
the appliance are listed on www.skil.com)
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