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• 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
• Only use the tool in an vertical position, with the brush
pointing to the ground (neverswitchonthetoolin
anotherposition)
• Operate the tool at a walking pace only (do not run)
• Do not cross roads or gravel paths with the tool still
running
• Do not get distracted and always concentrate on what
you are doing
• Always ensure that the ventilation openings are kept clear
of debris
AFTER USE
• The brush continues to rotate for a short time after the
tool is switched o (donottouchtherotatingbrush)
• Always disconnect plug from power source
- 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
• Before you put down the tool, switch o the motor and
ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete
standstill
• Store the tool indoors in a dry and locked-up place, out
of reach of children
EXPLANATIONOFSYMBOLSONTOOL
3Warning! Read the instruction manual
4 Do not expose tool to rain
5 Wear protective glasses and hearing protection
6 Payattentiontotheriskofinjurycausedbyflying
debris (keep bystanders a safe distance away from work
area)
7 Always keep hands and feet away from rotating parts
8 Switch o and disconnect plug before cleaning/
maintenance or if (extension) cord is damaged or
entangled
9 Double insulation (no earth wire required)
0 Do not dispose of the tool together with household waste
material
WHEN CONNECTING NEW 3-PIN PLUG (U.K. ONLY):
• If for any reason the old plug is cut o the cord of this tool,
it must be disposed of safely and not left unattended
• Do not connect the blue (= neutral) or brown (= live) wire
in the cord of this tool to the earth terminal of the plug
USE
• Assembly instructions
! alwaysdisconnecttheplugbeforemounting/
removingthebrush
- slide guard A over motor housing as illustrated until it
clicks into place !
- mount wheel B onto motor housing as illustrated until it
clicks into place @
- push spindle-lock button C and hold it while you
loosen collet nut D with wrench E #
- mount brush F with its centre in line with brush
indicator G
- tighten collet nut D with wrench E while pushing
spindle-lock button C
! replacethebrushwhenitisworn(SKIL
accessorynumber2610Z02973)
• Height adjustment $
- loosen locking sleeve H by turning it clockwise
! whenusingtoolforthefirsttime,rotatehandleK
90°afterlooseninglockingsleeveH
- extend tube J to the desired height
- tighten locking sleeve H by turning it counter-clockwise
! donotforcethetoolwhenextending/retracting
thetubetodesiredheight
• Cord restraint %
- hook the loop in the extension cord over restraint L as
illustrated
- pull tight to secure the extension cord
• On/o ^
- switch on tool by pressing trigger switch M
- switch o tool by releasing trigger switch M
! afterswitchingoffthetoolthebrushcontinuesto
rotateforafewseconds
- allow the brush to stop rotating before switching on
again
! donotrapidlyswitchonandoff
• Before using the tool
- ensure that brush F # is correctly mounted and that
collet nut D # is rmly tightened
- test-run tool for at least 30 seconds at highest no-load
speed in a safe position
- stop immediately in case of considerable vibration or
other defects and check tool to determine the cause
• Removing weed
! ensurethatthecuttingareaisfreeofstones,
debrisandotherforeignobjects
- ensure that the bottom side of the tool is kept in a level
position
- start working only when motor is running
- start working near the mains socket and move away
while working
- keep the tool away from solid objects and plants
- do not use the tool in one spot too long
- do not overload the tool
• Holding and guiding the tool &
- hold the tool rmly with one hand
- guide the tool at a constant speed over the surface to
be worked on
- maintain a stable working position
- always hold the tool well away from your body
APPLICATIONADVICE
• For best results test-run the tool on a small part of the
surface and check if the tiles do not get damaged
• Regular weeding helps to avoid persistent weed
• For more tips see www.skil.com
MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
• This tool is not intended for professional use
• Always keep tool and cord clean
! disconnecttheplugbeforecleaning
- regularly clean ventilation slots N 2 with a soft cloth
- regularly remove dirt from cutting guard A 2 with a
soft brush