• 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
PERSONAL SAFETY
•
Never allow children or people who are not familiar
with the operating instructions to use the tool (local
regulations can restrict the age of the operator)
•
Keep your fingers away from the line cutting knife
integrated in the cutting guard
•
Keep hands and feet away from the cutting mechanism
while trimming, especially when switching on the tool
•
Keep hands and feet away from the cutting line while
trimming, especially when switching on the tool
•
Always wear personal protective clothing and equipment
when operating the tool (such as long trousers, non-
slip safety footwear, protective glasses and hearing
protection as well as head protection where there is a risk
of falling objects)
•
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
•
the influence of alcohol or other drugs
BEFORE USE
•
Only use the tool in daylight or with appropriate artificial
lighting
•
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.)
•
Check the functioning of the tool before each use and
after any impact; in case of a defect, have it repaired
immediately by a qualified person (never open the tool
yourself)
DURING USE
Never operate the tool with a damaged cutting guard or
•
without the cutting guard mounted
•
The cutting mechanism continues to rotate for a short
time after the tool is switched off
•
When working, always hold the tool firmly with both
hands and take a secure stance
•
Do not cut grass which 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
•
Always switch off the tool, remove battery pack, and
ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete
standstill
- 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
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 Warning! Read the instruction manual
4 Do not expose tool to rain
5 Pay attention to the risk of injury caused by flying
debris (keep bystanders a safe distance away from work
area)
6 Batteries may explode when disposed of in fire, so do not
burn battery for any reason
7 Store tool/charger/battery in locations where temperature
will not exceed 50°C
8 Be aware of the kickback forces that occur when solid
objects are touched
9 Wear head protection, protective glasses and hearing
protection
q Wear slip-resistant gloves when using the tool as a brush
cutter
w Wear slip-resistant safety footwear when using the tool as
a brush cutter
e Do not dispose of electric tools and batteries together
with household waste material
USE
Assembly instructions t y
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- the sequence of the numbers appearing in the drawing
corresponds with the sequence of the steps to be
followed for assembling the tool
- guide handle D can be adjusted by loosening/
tightening knob C
! never use the tool without cutting guard
! firmly tighten all screws, bolts and nuts
•
Charging battery
! read the safety warnings and instructions
provided with the charger
•
Removing/installing the battery 2
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Battery level indicator r
- press the battery level indicator button AJ to show the
current battery level r a
! when the lowest level of the battery indicator
starts flashing after pressing button AJ r b, the
battery is empty
! when 2 levels of the battery indicator start flashing
after pressing button AJ r c, the battery is not
within the allowable operating temperature range
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