Skil 0250 Notice Originale page 13

- only use SKIL line 2610S01057 with this tool (damage
due to other line will be excluded from warranty)
- insert the 5m long cutting line into spool hole Q and
push until it protrudes from the other side
- pull the line until equal amounts of line appear on both
sides
- press and rotate in the direction of the arrow L until
approx. 13 cm of line is left on both sides
Remove line p
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In case the cutting line fails to protrude from spool hole Q
! always switch off the tool and remove the battery
- press release buttons H to remove the spool cover
- remove the line from the spool
- align and press the spool cover until it snaps into place
- follow "Line replacement" instruction above
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 (especially ventilation slots R 2 )
•
- clean the tool with a damp cloth (do not use cleaning
agents or solvents)
- clean line cutting blade K 2 and cutting guard J 2
after each use
- clean ventilation slots R 2 regularly with a brush or
compressed air
• Regularly check the condition of the cutting head and the
tightness of nuts, bolts and screws
• Regularly check for worn or damaged components and
have them repaired/replaced when necessary
• Storage a
- securely mount storage rail M on the wall with 2 screws
(not supplied) and horizontally leveled
- attach the storage adapter N and move it against the
mounting base of the storage rail M
- store the tool with the storage hole in the handle over
the tip of the storage adapter
• 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 product 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)
! in case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,
immediately switch off the tool and remove battery
Tool does not operate
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- empty battery -> charge battery
- hot battery -> let battery cool down
- internal fault -> contact dealer/service station
Tool operates intermittently
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- internal wiring defective -> contact dealer/service
station
- on/off switch defective -> contact dealer/service station
Tool vibrates abnormally
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- grass too high -> cut in stages
Tool does not cut
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- line too short/broken off -> feed the line manually
Line cannot be fed
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- spool empty -> inspect spool; rewind if necessary
- line entangled inside spool -> inspect spool; rewind if
necessary
Line is not cut off to correct length -> remove cover from
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cutting blade
Line keeps breaking
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- line entangled inside spool -> inspect spool; rewind if
necessary
- trimmer incorrectly used -> only trim with the tip of the
line; avoid stones, walls and other hard objects; feed
the line regularly
ENVIRONMENT
• 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 9 will remind you of this when the need for
disposing occurs
! prior to disposal protect battery terminals with
heavy tape to prevent short-circuit
NOISE / VIBRATION
• Measured in accordance with EN 60335 the sound
pressure level of this tool is 75.0 dB(A) (uncertainty
K = 2.5 dB) and the sound power level 86.19 dB(A)
(uncertainty K = 1.7 dB), and the vibration 4.5 m/s² (triax
vector sum; uncertainty K = 1.5 m/s²)
• The vibration emission level has been measured in
accordance with a standardised test given in EN 60335;
it may be used to compare one tool with another and as
a preliminary assessment of exposure to vibration when
using the tool for the applications mentioned
- using the tool for different applications, or with different
or poorly maintained accessories, may significantly
increase the exposure level
- the times when the tool is switched off or when it is
running but not actually doing the job, may significantly
reduce the exposure level
! protect yourself against the effects of vibration by
maintaining the tool and its accessories, keeping
your hands warm, and organizing your work
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