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USE
Cord restraint 8
- hook the loop in the extension cord over restraint A as
illustrated
- pull tight to secure the extension cord
Two-hand safety switch 9
Prevents the tool from being switched on accidentally
- switch on the tool by pressing both switch B and
switch C
- switch o the tool by releasing either switch B or
switch C
Operating the tool
! starttrimmingonlywhenmotorisrunning
! donotcutgroundcoveringplantsinorderto
preventearth/sandfromdamagingcuttingbladesD
! donotoverloadthetoolbycuttingstemslarger
than14mminthickness
- move tool away from cutting area before switching o
! afterswitchingoffthetoolthebladescontinueto
moveforafewseconds
Blade tip protector F 2
- prevents kickback of the tool when solid objects (such
as fence posts or house walls) are touched
- protects the end blades from damage
Trimming hedges 0
- trim the sides of the hedge rst (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
Holding and guiding the tool
- hold the tool rmly with both hands and take a secure
stance
! whileworking,alwaysholdthetoolatthe
grey-colouredgriparea(s)!
- guide the tool ahead of you
- always ensure that the extension cord is guided away
from the work area
- start trimming near the mains socket and move away
while working
APPLICATIONADVICE
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
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
Keep tool, cord and cutting blades clean
! disconnecttheplugbeforecleaning
- clean the tool with a damp cloth (do not use cleaning
agents or solvents)
- clean ventilation slots G 2 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
Regularly check the condition of the cutting blades and
the tightness of the blade bolts
Regularly check for worn or damaged components and
have them repaired/replaced when necessary
Sharpening the cutting blades
! disconnecttheplugbeforesharpening
- sharpen the cutting blades with a small and smooth
le, 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
Storage @
- securely mount storage rail H on the wall with 4 screws
(notsupplied) and horizontally leveled
- use blade cover J when storing the tool
- before storing the tool, wipe o the cutting blades with
an oil-soaked rag to prevent corrosion
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)
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)
! switchoffthetoolanddisconnecttheplugbefore
investigatingtheproblem
Motor does not start or stops suddenly
- power supply socket faulty -> use another socket
- plug not connected -> connect plug
- extension cord damaged -> replace extension cord
Tool operates intermittently
- extension cord damaged -> replace extension cord
- internal wiring defective -> contact dealer/service
station
- on/o switch defective -> contact dealer/service
station
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
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