During Use; Maintenance / Service - Skil F0150713 Serie Manual Original

DURING USE

• Only mow with sufficient daylight or with appropriate
artificial lighting
• Do not tilt the tool when starting or switching on the
motor, except if the tool has to be tilted for starting in
long grass (in this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely
necessary and tilt only the part which is away from the
operator); always ensure that both hands are in the
operating position before returning the tool to the ground
• Ensure that the cutting blade is at a complete standstill
when tilting the tool for crossing surfaces other than
grass and when transporting it to and from the area to be
mowed
• Mow across the face of slopes (never up and down)
• Be extremely careful when changing direction on slopes
Never pick up or carry the lawn mower while the motor
•
is running
• Always switch off 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)
• Never use the tool when cord is damaged; have it
replaced by a qualified person
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON TOOL
4 Read the instruction manual before use
5 Double insulation (no earth wire required)
6 Pay attention to the risk of injury caused by flying
debris (keep bystanders a safe distance away from work
area)
7 Beware of sharp blades
8 Keep the (extension) cord away from the rotating cutting
blade
9 Switch off and disconnect plug before cleaning/
maintenance or if (extension) cord is damaged or
entangled
q Do not dispose of the tool together with household waste
material
USE
Cord restraint w
•
- hook the loop in the extension cord over restraint A as
illustrated
- pull tight to secure the extension cord
• Adjusting cutting height (20-40-60 mm) e
! disconnect plug from power source and ensure
that the cutting blade has stopped rotating
- turn the mower upside down
- locate the two front wheels as well as the two rear
wheels into the desired cutting height position (20, 40
or 60 mm)
! ensure that the four wheels are fixed in the same
cutting height position
• Adjusting height of tool handle r
I = HIGH
II = LOW
• On/off safety switch t
Prevents the tool from being switched on accidentally
- switch on tool by first pressing safety switch C and then
pulling trigger switch D
- switch off tool by releasing trigger switch D
! after switching off the tool the blade continues to
rotate for a few seconds
• 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 your walking pace when mowing long grass
• Storage y
- for saving substantial storage space fold the tool
handle (using wing nut E) and store the tool as
illustrated; empty grass box first
! ensure that the (extension) cord is not trapped
when folding/unfolding the tool handle (do not
drop the handle)
- do not place other objects on top of the mower when
stored
- store the mower indoors in a dry place

MAINTENANCE / SERVICE

• This tool is not intended for professional use
• Always switch off 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 ventilation
slots F 3 )
• 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
• Regularly check the grass box for wear or damage
• Regularly check for worn or damaged blades and bolts
and have them replaced in sets to preserve balance
• Replacing the cutting blade u
! disconnect plug from power source and remove
grass box G 3
! wear protective gloves
- turn the mower upside down
- insert a screwdriver into hole X to prevent the fan from
rotating
- remove/mount the cutting blade with a spanner 12 as
illustrated
! only use replacement cutting blades of the correct
type (SKIL spare part number 2610Z05602,
marked ELM 1000-0-8)
- thoroughly clean the shaft area and the underside of
the tool before mounting the cutting blade
• 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)
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