Skil 0430 Notice Originale page 10

• Always wear long trousers and long sleeves when
operating the tool
Keep other persons and animals at a distance of 5
•
metres when using the tool
• Take a secure stance when working (do not overreach,
especially when using steps or a ladder)
• In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,
immediately switch off the tool and remove battery
AFTER USE
• Store the tool indoors in a dry and locked-up place, out
of reach of children
- store the battery pack separately from the tool
BATTERIES
• The battery supplied is partially charged (to ensure
full capacity of the battery, completely charge the battery
in the battery charger before using 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
replaced
• Do not disassemble the battery
• Do not expose tool/battery to rain
• Permitted ambient temperature (tool/charger/battery):
- when charging 4...40°C
- during operation –20...+50°C
- during storage –20...+50°C
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON TOOL/BATTERY
3 Read the instruction manual before use
4 Batteries may explode when disposed of in fire, so do not
burn battery for any reason
5 Store tool/charger/battery in locations where temperature
will not exceed 50°C
6 DANGER - Keep hands away from the blade
7 Wear protective glasses and hearing protection
8 Do not expose tool to rain
9 Do not dispose of electric tools and batteries together
with household waste material
USE
• Charging battery
! read the safety warnings and instructions
provided with the charger
• Removing/installing the battery 2
• Battery level indicator q
- press the battery level indicator button L to show the
current battery level q a
! when the lowest level of the battery indicator
starts flashing after pressing button L q b, the
battery is empty
! when 2 levels of the battery indicator start flashing
after pressing button L q c, 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°C --> 2
levels of the battery level indicator start flashing when
pressing button L q c; 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 q b is shown by the battery level indicator
when pressing button L; charge battery
! do not continue to press the on/off switch after the
tool is switched off automatically; battery may be
damaged
• Two-hand safety switch w
Prevents the tool from being switched on accidentally
- first unlock by pressing knob C
- switch on the tool by pressing both switch A and switch
B
- switch off the tool by releasing either switch A or switch
B
• 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 20 mm in thickness
- 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 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 e
- 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
• Holding and guiding the tool r
- hold the tool firmly 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
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 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 G 2 regularly with a brush or
compressed air
- after use, always carefully clean and lightly lubricate the
cutting blades
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! wear gloves when handling or cleaning the cutting