SKIL 0230 Cordless Line Trimmer Instructions

SKIL 0230 Cordless Line Trimmer

INTRODUCTION

• This tool is intended for the cutting of grass and weeds under bushes as well as on slopes and edges that can not be reached with a lawn mower
• This tool is not intended for professional use
• Check whether the packaging contains all parts as illustrated in drawing 2
• When parts are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer
• Read this instruction manual carefully before use and save it for future reference 3
• Pay special attention to the safety instructions and warnings; failure to follow these may result in serious injury

TECHNICAL DATA

TOOL ELEMENTS

• A Cutting guard
• B Guide handle
• C Handle adjustment knob
• D Locking sleeve
• E Telescopic tube
• F Trigger switch
• G Safety switch
• H Pivoting button
• J Spool cover
• K Spool
• L Spool hole
• M flower guard
• N Line cutting blade
• P Edging button
• Q Storage rail
• R Storage adapter
• S Edging wheel
• T Line feed button
• V Spool holder
• W Ventilation slots
• X Main handle
• Z Line slots
• AA Battery level indicator

SAFETY

GENERAL
This tool can be used by children aged 8 and above and by persons who have physical, sensory or mental limitations or a lack of experience or knowledge if a person responsible for their safety supervises them or has instructed them in the safe operation of the tool and they understand the associated dangers (otherwise, there is a danger of operating errors and injuries)

• Supervise children (this will ensure that children do not play with the tool)
• Cleaning and user maintenance of the battery charger shall not be made by children without supervision
• Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the tool
• The user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property
• Use only accessories and replacement parts recommended by SKIL
• Never mount metal cutting elements onto this tool

PERSONAL SAFETY

• Keep hands and feet away from the cutting line while trimming, especially when switching on the tool
• Always wear eye protection, long trousers and sturdy shoes when operating the tool
• Never operate the tool in the direct vicinity of persons; stop using the tool when persons (especially children) or pets are nearby
• Never operate the tool when you are tired, sick or under

BEFORE USE

• Never operate the tool with a damaged cutting guard or without the cutting guard mounted
• Check the functioning of the tool before each use and after any impact; in case of a defect, have it repaired.
• Before use, thoroughly inspect the cutting area and remove any object that the tool may sling during cutting (such as stones, loose pieces of wood, etc.)

DURING USE

• Avoid using the tool in bad weather conditions, especially when there is a risk of lightning
• Do not use the tool on wet lawns
• Keep proper balance and footing at all times; do not overreach
• Operate the tool at a walking pace only (do not run)
• The cutting line continues to rotate for a short time after the tool is switched off
• Do not cut grass that is not on the ground (e.g. on walls or rocks)
• Do not cross roads or gravel paths with the tool still running
• Do not get distracted and always concentrate on what you are doing
  • whenever leaving the tool unattended
  • before clearing jammed material
  • before checking, cleaning, or working on the tool
  • after striking a foreign object
  • whenever the tool starts vibrating abnormally
• Always ensure that the ventilation openings are kept clear of debris

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
• 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

• Read the instruction manual before use
• Batteries may explode when disposed of in fire, so do not burn battery for any reason
• Store tool/charger/battery in locations where the temperature will not exceed 50°C.
• Pay attention to the risk of injury caused by flying debris (keep bystanders a safe distance away from the work area).
• Wear protective glasses and hearing protection
• Do not expose the tool to rain
• Do not dispose of electric tools and batteries together with household waste material

USE

• Assembly instructions

  • mount cutting guard A as illustrated with 2 screws a never use the tool without cutting guard A
  • use flower guard M b
  • mount the guide handle B as illustrated

• Charging battery
  read the safety warnings and instructions provided with the charger

• Removing/installing the battery

• On/off 12

  • switch on the tool by first pressing knob G (= safety switch which cannot be locked) and then pulling trigger F
  • switch off the tool by releasing the trigger switch FF
  • after switching off the tool the cutting line continues to rotate for a few seconds
  • allow the cutting line to stop rotating before switching on again
  • do not rapidly switch on and off

• Battery level indicator 10

  • press the battery level indicator button AA to show the current battery level Oa
  • when the lowest level of the battery indicator starts flashing after pressing button AA Ob, the battery is empty.
    when 2 levels of the battery indicator started flashing after pressing the button AA QC, 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

  • If the load is too high–> remove the 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 AA @c; wait until the 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 Ob is shown by the battery level indicator when pressing button AA; charge the battery

Do not continue to press the on/off switch after the tool is switched off automatically; the battery may be damaged.

• Setting the guide handle position r

  • release guide handle adjustment knob C
  • adjust guide handle position
  • fasten guide handle adjustment knob C

• Setting the tube length t

• Setting the main handle orientation y

  1. downwards for trimming
  2. sidewards for edging

• Setting the pivot function u

• set tube angle according

  1. free standing storage
  2. trimming in narrow spaces
  3. regular trimming
  4. trimming under low objects
  5. edging function

• Using the flower guard
  Use the flower guard to protect precious plants from
  unintentional pruning

  • fold flower guard M downwards Disengage flower guard for edging function or for trimming near hard obstacles
  • fold flower guard M upwards

• Setting up the tool for trimming

  • set tube length D
  • set main handle orientation in trimming position 15
  • use pivot positions 2, 3 or 4
  • use flower guard M

• Setting up the tool for edging

  • set tube length D4
  • set main handle orientation in edging position 5
  • use pivot position 5 1
  • disengage flower guard M
  • for edging, support the tool by the edging wheel S 9

• Trimming

Ensure that the cutting area is free of stones, debris, and other foreign objects

• start trimming only when the tool runs at full speed
• cut long grass in layers (always start from the top)
• only trim with the tip of the cutting line
• do not cut damp or wet grass
• prevent the cut grass from clogging the spool (do not make heavy cuts)
  • do not overload the tool
  • carefully cut around trees and bushes, so that they do not come into contact with the cutting line
  • keep the tool away from solid objects in order to protect the cutting line against excessive wear
  • be aware of the kickback forces that occur when solid objects are touched
• Holding and guiding the tool o p
  • for cutting long grass slowly swing the tool from right to left and vice versa
  • for cutting shorter grass tilt the tool as illustrated
  • maintain a stable working position
  • always hold the tool well away from your body
  • for edging let the tool be supported by the edging wheel S p
• Line feeding
  The line is automatically fed when the tool is switched.

take care against injury from line cutting blade N

• Feeding the line manually 20
  • switch ff the tool and remove the battery
  • pull the line and keep pulling, then press and release the line feed button T
  • after line feeding always return the tool to its normal operating position before switching on
  • feed the line regularly to maintain the full cutting circle
  • when the motor runs without load and no grass is cut, the cutting line is stuck, worn, or broken; rewind the spool or replace the spool system
• Rewinding spool
  In case the cutting line fails to protrude from spool hole L

Always switch off the tool and remove the battery

• remove spool cover J and take out spool K from spool holder V

• tightly rewind the cutting line evenly in layers in the arrow direction

• thread the cutting line through spool hole L before placing the rewound spool into spool holder V

  • Ensure that the spool is located securely in place, then pull the cutting line from slot Z
  • mount spool cover J

• Replacing spool d
  always switch off the tool and remove the battery

  • remove the old spool and mount the new spool as illustrated
  • only use SKIL spool 2610S00818 with this tool (damage due to using other spools will be excluded from the warranty)
  • after replacing the spool test-run the tool for at least one minute without load to ensure that the tool is operating properly be a sure the tool is switched off when inserting the battery.

MAINTENANCE / SERVICE

• This tool is not intended for professional use

• Always keep tool clean (especially ventilation slots W 2)

  • clean the tool with a damp cloth (do not use cleaning agents or solvents)
  • clean line cutting blade N 2 and cutting guard A 2 after each use
  • clean ventilation slots W 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
  Storage method 21

  • securely mount storage rail Q on the wall with 2 screws (not supplied) and horizontally leveled
  • attach the storage adapter R and move it against the mounting base of the storage rail Q
  • store the tool with the storage hole in the handle over the tip of the storage adapter

• Storage method 16

  • use pivot position 1 and let the tool stand by itself on the ground

• If the tool should fail despite the care taken in manufacturing and testing procedures, repair should be carried out by an after-sales service center 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 the battery

The tool does not operate

• empty battery -> charge battery
• hot battery -> let the battery cool down
• internal fault -> contact dealer/service station

Tool operates intermittently

• internal wiring defective -> contact dealer/service station
• Tool vibrates abnormally
• grass too high -> cut in stages
• The tool does not cut
• The line cannot be fed
• spool empty -> replace spool
• line entangled inside spool -> inspect spool; rewind if necessary
• Line keeps breaking
  • 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 the 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 of occurs.
  • prior to disposal protect battery terminals with heavy tape to prevent short-circuiting.

NOISE / VIBRATION

• 0230
  Measured in accordance with EN 60335 the sound pressure level of this tool is 72.1 dB(A) (uncertainty K=2.5 dB) and the sound power level 85.6 dB(A) (uncertainty K = 1.1 dB), and the vibration 2.7 m/s (triax vector sum; uncertainty K = 1.5 m/s*)

• 0240
  Measured in accordance with EN 60335 the sound pressure level of this tool is 77.2 dB(A) (uncertainty K= 2.5 dB) and the sound power level 88.6 dB(A) (uncertainty K = 2.0 dB), and the vibration 3.9 m/s (triax vector sum; uncertainty K = 1.5 m/s)

• The vibration emission level has been measured in accordance with a standardized 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 your hands warm, and organic Copyfish patterns.

References

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