! 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
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Mulching function i
- for mulching install mulching plug M as shown
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Battery level indicator e
- press the battery level indicator button N to show the
current battery level ea
! when the lowest level of the battery indicator
starts flashing red for 10s after pressing button N
eb, the battery is nearly depleted.
Battery protection
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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 is empty --> the 4 levels of the battery
level indicator starts flashing red for 10s; Remove the
battery from the tool and charge the battery ec
- the battery temperature is not within the allowable
operating temperature range of -20 to +50°C -->4
levels of the battery level indicator keep solid red for
10s; wait until battery has returned within the allowable
operating temperature range ed
! do not continue to press the on/off switch after the
tool is switched off automatically; battery may be
damaged
MAINTENANCE / SERVICE
•
This tool is not intended for professional use
•
Always switch off the tool, remove battery pack, and
ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete
standstill
•
Always keep tool clean
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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
•
Storage o
- for saving substantial storage space fold the tool
handle and store the tool as illustrated; empty grass
box first
! ensure that the handle 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
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 p a
! remove battery from tool and remove grass box
J 2 c
! wear protective gloves
- turn the mower upside down
- remove/mount the cutting blade with a torque wrench
and two metal rods as aid as illustrated
- the printed blade side towards outside
! only use replacement cutting blades of the correct
type (SKIL spare part number 2610S01593,
marked CH3707037001)
- 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)
•
Be aware that damage due to overload or improper
handling of the tool will be excluded from the warranty
(for the SKIL warranty conditions see www.skil.com or
ask your dealer)
TROUBLESHOOTING
•
The following listing shows problem symptoms, possible
causes and corrective actions (if these do not identify
and correct the problem, contact your dealer or service
station)
! always switch off the tool, remove battery pack
and ensure that all moving parts have come to a
complete standstill
Tool does not operate
- empty battery -> charge battery
- telescopic handle problem -> fully extend handle and
lock the levers 2 a
- hot battery -> let battery cool down
- cutting blades jammed -> clear jammed material
- grass too high -> increase cutting height and tilt tool
- internal fault -> contact dealer/service station
Tool operates intermittently
- internal wiring defective -> contact dealer/service
station
Tool leaves ragged finish or motor labours
- cutting height cut too low -> increase cutting height
- cutting blade blunt -> replace cutting blade
- underside of tool badly clogged -> clean tool
Cutting blade not rotating
- cutting blade obstructed -> clear obstruction
- blade nut/bolt loose -> tighten blade nut/bolt
Tool vibrates abnormally
- cutting blade damaged -> replace cutting blade
- blade nut/bolt loose -> tighten blade nut/bolt
ENVIRONMENT
Only for EU countries
•
Do not dispose of electric tools, accessories and
packaging together with household waste material
- 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 7 will remind you of this when the need for
disposing occurs
! prior to disposal protect battery terminals with
heavy tape to prevent short-circuit
Only for UK
•
Do not dispose of electric tools, accessories and
packaging together with household waste material
- in observance of on Waste Electric and Electronic
Equipment Regulations 2013 (SI 2013/3113), electric
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