Before Use; During Use; After Use - Skil 0660 Manual Original

• Store brushes in a suitable place in such a way that they
are protected against the following influences:
- high atmospheric humidity, heat, wear or other fluids
which could damage the brush.
- acids or acid vapours, which could damage the brush.
- low ambient temperatures causing condensation on
the brush when stored in an area with higher ambient
temperatures.
- deformation of whatever part of the brush.

BEFORE USE

• 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 a 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.
• In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,
immediately switch off the tool and remove the battery.

AFTER USE

• The brush continues to rotate for a short time after the
tool is switched off (do not touch the rotating brush).
Always remove the battery from the tool.
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• Before you put down the tool, switch off the motor and
ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete
standstill.
BATTERIES
• The battery supplied is partially charged (to ensure
full capacity of the battery, completely charge the battery
in the battery charger before suing 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
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replaced.
• Do not disassemble the battery.
• Do not expose tool/battery to rain.
• Permitted ambient temperature (tool/charger/battery):
- when charging 4...40
- during operation -20...+50
- during storage -20...+50
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON TOOL/BATTERY
3 Read the instruction manual before use
4 Wear protective glasses and hearing protection
5 Keep bystanders away
6 Wear safety footwear
7 Do not expose tool to rain
8 Disconnect battery before maintenance
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9 Do not dispose of the tool and batteries together with
household waste material
q Store tool/charger/battery in locations where temperature
will not exceed 50
w Batteries may explode when disposed of in fire, so do not
burn battery for any reason
USE
• Charging battery
! read the safety warnings and instructions
provided with the charger
• Removing/Installing the battery 2
• Battery level indicator e
- Press the battery level indicator button M to show the
current buttery level ea
! when the lowest level of the battery indicator
starts flashing after pressing button M eb, the
battery is empty
! when 2 levels of the battery indicator start flashing
after pressing button M ec, 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
levels of the battery level indicator start flashing when
pressing button M ec; 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 eb is shown by the battery level indicator
when pressing butto>n M; charge battery
! do not continue to press the on/off switch after the
tool is switched off automatically; battery may be
damaged
• Assembly instructions
! always remove the battery before making any
adjustments or changing accessories
- mount and lock the wheel H onto motor housing with
the fastening screw J as illustrated r
- slide guard L over motor housing as illustrated until it
clicks into place t
- mount flat brush Q or cup brush P, and then press the
spindle-lock button R to tighten the nut by the wrench N
as illustrated ya & yb
! when using collet & nut V make sure to clean the
inside of the ouput spindle before mounting the
brush
! use protective gloves when installing or changing
accessories (contact with the accessory can lead
to injuries)
• Height adjustment u
- loosen the locking sleeve F
! when using tool for the first time, rotate rear
handle A 90°after loosening locking sleeve F
- extend the telescopic tube G to the desired height
- tighten the locking sleeve F
! do not force the tool when extending/retracting
the tube to the desired height
• Front handle adjustment i
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