Maintenance / Service - Skil 0732 Manual Original

- tightly rewind both cutting lines evenly in layers in
arrow direction
- insert both lines into spool slots X and ensure that they
are securely in place (leave sufficient length of line)
- thread both lines through spool holes Y before placing
the rewound spool into spool cap L
! ensure that the spool is located securely in place,
then release both lines from slots X by pulling
them firmly
- mount spool system onto tool
• Replacing spool ^
! switch off the tool and disconnect the plug
- simply remove/mount old/new spool as illustrated
- only use SKIL spool 2610Z07373 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 sure tool is switched off when plugging in

MAINTENANCE / SERVICE

• This tool is not intended for professional use
• Always switch off tool, disconnect plug from power
source, and ensure that all moving parts have come to a
complete standstill
• Always keep tool and cord clean (especially the
ventilation slots)
- clean the tool with a damp cloth (do not use cleaning
agents or solvents)
- clean line cutting blade K 2 and cutting guard D 2
after each use
- clean ventilation slots M 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 &
- store the tool indoors in a dry and locked-up place,
out of reach of children
- securely mount storage rail N on the wall with 4 screws
(not supplied) and horizontally leveled
• 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
★ Tool does not operate
- power supply socket faulty -> use another socket
- extension cord damaged -> replace extension cord
★ Tool operates intermittently
- internal wiring defective -> contact dealer/service
station
- on/off switch defective -> contact dealer/service
station
★ Tool vibrates abnormally
- grass too high -> cut in stages
★ Tool does not cut
- line too short/broken off -> feed the line manually
★ Line cannot be fed
- spool empty -> replace spool
- line entangled inside spool -> inspect spool; rewind if
necessary
★ Line is not cut off to correct length -> remove cover from
cutting blade
★ 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, 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
NOISE / VIBRATION
• Measured in accordance with EN 60335 the sound
pressure level of this tool is 84.3 dB(A) (uncertainty K =
2.5 dB) and the sound power level 92.3 dB(A)
(uncertainty K = 0.9 dB), and the vibration 4.9 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 patterns
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