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! Be certain the threaded sleeves of the poles are
fully tightened before operating the tool. Check
it periodically for tightness during use to avoid
serious personal injury.
! Ensure the pivoting head is properly locked before
operating the tool.
! start trimming only when motor is running
! do not overload the tool by cutting stems larger
than 18 mm in thickness
! do not operate within 15m of overhead electrical
lines
! do not use the hedge trimmer near power lines,
fencing, posts, buildings, or other immovable
objects
- move tool away from cutting area before switching off
! after switching off the tool the blades continue to
move for a few seconds
Blade tip protector A 2
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- prevents kickback of the tool when solid objects (such
as fence posts or house walls) are touched
- protects the end blades from damage
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Trimming hedges o
- trim the sides of the hedge first (from the bottom
upwards), then cut the top
- trim the side of a hedge in such a way that it will be
slightly narrower at the top
- use a hand saw or pruning shears to cut thicker branches
APPLICATION ADVICE
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For trimming a hedge at a uniform height level
- fasten a piece of string along the length of the hedge at
the desired height
- trim the hedge just above this string
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Recommended cutting/trimming times (Western Europe)
- trim hedges with deciduous leaves in June and October
- trim evergreen hedges in April and August
- trim conifers and other fast-growing shrubs every 6
weeks from May until October
MAINTENANCE / SERVICE
This tool is not intended for professional use
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Keep tool and cutting blades clean
! remove battery from tool before cleaning
- clean the tool with a damp cloth (do not use cleaning
agents or solvents)
- clean ventilation slots E regularly with a brush or
compressed air
- after use, always carefully clean and lightly lubricate the
cutting blades
! wear gloves when handling or cleaning the cutting
blades
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Regularly check the condition of the cutting blades and
the tightness of the blade bolts
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Regularly check for worn or damaged components and
have them repaired/replaced when necessary
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Sharpening the cutting blades
! remove battery from tool
- sharpen the cutting blades with a small and smooth file,
in case a solid object damaged them
- we advise you, however, to have the blades sharpened
by a specialist
- lubricate the cutting blades after sharpening
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Storage p
- securely mount two storage rails N on the wall with 4
screws (not supplied) and horizontally leveled,one for
hanging extension pole together with rear handle by
using U link P,one for hanging power head
- use blade cover C when storing the tool
- before storing the tool, wipe off the cutting blades with
an oil-soaked rag to prevent corrosion when U link P is
not use, it can be inserted into storage rail N
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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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Be aware that damage due to overload or improper
handling of the product will be excluded from the
warranty (for the SKIL warranty conditions see
www.skil.com or ask your dealer)
TROUBLESHOOTING
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The following listing shows problem symptoms,
possible causes and corrective actions (if these do not
identifymand correct the problem, contact your dealer or
service station)
! in case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,
immediately switch off the tool and remove battery
Motor does not start or stops suddenly
- empty battery -> charge battery
- hot battery -> let battery cool down
- cutting blades jammed -> clear jammed material
- internal fault -> contact dealer/service station
Tool operates intermittently
- on/off switch defective -> contact dealer/service station
- internal wiring defective -> contact dealer/service
station
- impeller blocked by foreign object -> remove blockage
Motor runs but blades remain stationary
- internal fault -> contact dealer/service station
Cutting blades hot
- cutting blades blunt -> have blades sharpened
- cutting blades have dents -> have blades inspected
- too much friction due to lack of lubricant -> lubricate
blades
ENVIRONMENT
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Do not dispose of electric tools, batteries, accessories
and packaging together with household waste material
(only for EU countries)
- in observance of European Directive 2012/19/EC
on waste of electric and electronic equipment and
its implementation in accordance with national law,
electric tools that have reached the end of their life
must be collected separately and returned to an
environmentally compatible recycling facility
- symbol 8 will remind you of this when the need for
disposing occurs
! prior to disposal protect battery terminals with
heavy tape to prevent short-circuit
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