During Use; After Use - Skil 0700 Manual Original

• Check the functioning of the tool before each use and after
any impact; in case of a defect, have it repaired immediately
by a qualified person (never open the tool yourself)
• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the
power tool on (a wrench or a key left attached to a
rotating part of the power tool may result in
personal injury)
• 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

• Only use the tool in an vertical position, with the brush
pointing to the ground (never switch on the tool in
another position)
• Operate the tool at a walking pace only (do not run)
• 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 ensure that the ventilation openings are kept clear
of debris

AFTER USE

• The brush continues to rotate for a short time after the
tool is switched off (do not touch the rotating brush)
• Always disconnect plug from power source
- 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
• Before you put down the tool, switch off the motor and
ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete
standstill
• Store the tool indoors in a dry and locked-up place, out
of reach of children
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON TOOL
3 Warning! Read the instruction manual
4 Double insulation (no earth wire required)
5 Do not dispose of the tool together with household waste
material
6 Wear protective glasses and hearing protection
7 Keep the (extension) cord away from the rotating brush
8 Pay attention to the risk of injury caused by flying
debris (keep bystanders a safe distance away from work
area)
9 Always keep hands and feet away from rotating parts
0 Switch off and disconnect plug before cleaning/
maintenance or if (extension) cord is damaged or entangled
WHEN CONNECTING NEW 3-PIN PLUG (U.K. ONLY):
• If for any reason the old plug is cut off 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
! always disconnect the plug before mounting/
removing the brush
- slide guard A over motor housing as illustrated until it
clicks into place !
- mount wheel B onto motor housing as illustrated until it
clicks into place @
! as a safety precaution mount screw C as
illustrated in @
- push spindle-lock button D and hold it while you
loosen collet nut E with wrench F #
- mount brush G with its centre in line with brush
indicator H
! use protective gloves when changing accessories
(contact with the accessory can lead to injuries)
- tighten collet nut E with wrench F while pushing
spindle-lock button D
! replace the brush when it is worn (SKIL
accessory number 2610Z02973)
• Height adjustment $
- loosen locking sleeve J by turning it clockwise
! when using tool for the first time, rotate handle L
90° after loosening locking sleeve J
- extend tube K to the desired height
- tighten locking sleeve J by turning it counter-clockwise
! do not force the tool when extending/retracting
the tube to desired height
• Cord restraint %
- hook the loop in the extension cord over restraint M as
illustrated
- pull tight to secure the extension cord
• On/off ^
- switch on tool by first pressing safety switch N (which
cannot be locked) and then pulling trigger switch P
- switch off tool by releasing trigger switch P
! after switching off the tool the brush continues to
rotate for a few seconds
- allow the brush to stop rotating before switching on
again
! do not rapidly switch on and off
• Before using the tool
- ensure that brush G # is correctly mounted and that
collet nut E # is firmly tightened
- test-run tool for at least 60 seconds at highest no-load
speed in a safe position
- stop immediately in case of considerable vibration or
other defects and check tool to determine the cause
• Removing weed
! ensure that the cutting area is free of stones,
debris and other foreign objects
- ensure that the bottom side of the tool is kept in a level
position
- start working only when motor is running
- start working near the mains socket and move away
while working
- keep the tool away from solid objects and plants
- do not use the tool in one spot too long
- do not overload the tool
• Holding and guiding the tool &
- hold the tool firmly with one hand
- guide the tool at a constant speed over the surface to
be worked on
- maintain a stable working position
- always hold the tool well away from your body
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