Maintenance / Service - Skil 0230 Manual Original

- 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
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control of the tool at all times
- 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
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The line is automatically fed when the tool is switched
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length by line cutting blade N
! take care against injury from line cutting blade N
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- 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 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 d
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 arrow
direction
- insert the cutting line into spool slot Z and ensure that it
- 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 old spool and mount 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 sure tool is switched off when inserting the
battery

MAINTENANCE / SERVICE

• This tool is not intended for professional use
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ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete
standstill
• Always keep tool clean (especially ventilation slots W 2 )
- clean the tool with a damp cloth (do not use cleaning
agents or solvents)
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- 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 1 s
- 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 2 u
- 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 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
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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
- 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
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Tool vibrates abnormally
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- grass too high -> cut in stages
Tool does not cut
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 Line cannot be fed
- spool empty -> replace spool
- line entangled inside spool -> inspect spool; rewind if
necessary
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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
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