After Use - Skil F0150755 Serie Manual Original

moment of inattention while operating the tool may result
in serious personal injury)
• Keep the (extension) cord away from the cutting
area (during operation the cord may be hidden in shrubs
and can be accidentally cut by the blades)
• Always ensure that the ventilation openings are kept clear
of debris
• In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,
immediately switch off the tool or unplug charger from
power source

AFTer Use

• Carry the tool by the handle with the cutting blades
stopped and, when transporting or storing the tool,
always mount the blade cover (proper handling of the
tool will reduce possible personal injury from the cutting
blades)
CHArGING/BATTerIes
• This charger 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 charger 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 charger)
• Cleaning and user
maintenance of the battery
charger shall not be made by
children without supervision
• Only use SKIL charger 2610Z01333 with this tool
• Charge battery only with the charger that is supplied with
the tool
• Do not charge battery in damp or wet environments
• Do not expose tool/charger to rain
• Do not use charger when damaged; take it to one of the
officially registered SKIL Service Stations for a safety
check
• Do not use charger when cord or plug is damaged; cord
or plug should be replaced immediately at one of the
officially registered SKIL Service Stations
• Do not disassemble charger or tool
• Permitted ambient temperature (tool/charger/battery):
- when charging 0...+45°C
- during operation –20...+50°C
- during storage –20...+50°C
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON TOOL/CHARGER
3 Read the instruction manual before use
4 Do not expose tool/charger to rain
5 Warning! After switching off the tool the blade continues
to move for a few seconds
6 Pay attention to the risk of injury caused by flying
debris (keep bystanders a safe distance away from work
area)
7 Only use the charger indoors
8 Double insulation (no earth wire required)
9 Automatic shut-off when charger gets too hot (thermic
fuse blows and charger becomes useless)
0 Incorrect polarity of the charger connection could cause
a hazard (only charge the battery with the charger
supplied)
! Do not dispose of electric tools and batteries together
with household waste material
WHEN CONNECTING NEW 3-PIN PLUG (U.K. ONLY):
• If for any reason the old plug is cut off the cord of the
charger, it must be disposed of safely and not left
unattended
• Do not connect the blue (= neutral) or brown (= live) wire
in the cord of the charger to the earth terminal of the plug
Use
• Charging battery @
- battery of new tools is not fully charged
! unplug the charger from the tool after charging
period has ended thereby lengthening the service
life of the battery
IMPORTANT:
- while charging, the charger and the battery may
become warm to touch; this is normal and does not
indicate a problem
! a lithium-ion battery that is new or has not been
used for a longer period does not develop its full
capacity until after approximately 3 charging/
discharging cycles
- connect charger B with both wall socket and contact C
- charging light D turns on indicating that the tool is
being charged
- when the battery is fully charged, charging light D
turns off (after 4-6 hours)
- the lithium-ion battery can be charged at any time
(interrupting the charging procedure does not damage
the battery)
- the lithium-ion battery does not have to be empty
before charging (no "memory-effect" as with
nickel-cadmium batteries)
- if you anticipate long periods of non-use for the tool, it
is best to unplug the charger from its power source
• Battery protection
Switches off the tool automatically when
1) the battery temperature is not within the allowable
operating temperature range of -10 to +60°C
2) the lithium-ion battery is nearly empty (to protect
against deep discharge)
! do not continue to press the on/off switch after
the tool is switched off automatically; battery may
be damaged
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