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Skil GT1 0230 Series User Manual

Skil GT1 0230 Series
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after pressing button AA
q
c, the battery is not
within the allowable operating temperature range
Battery protection
The tool is suddenly being switched o or prevented from
being switched on, when
- the load is too high --> remove 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 ashing when
pressing button AA
q
c; wait until battery has returned
within the allowable operating temperature range
- the battery is nearly empty (to protect against
deep discharge) --> a low battery level or ashing low
battery level
q
b is shown by the battery level indicator
when pressing button AA; charge battery
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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 ower guard
i
Use the ower guard to protect precious plants from
unintentional pruning
- fold ower guard M downwards
Disengage ower guard for edging function or for
trimming near hard obstacles
- fold ower guard M upwards
Setting up the tool for trimming
- set tube length D
t
- set main handle orientation in trimming position
y
- use pivot position 2, 3 or 4
u
- use ower guard M
i
Setting up the tool for edging
- set tube length D
t
- set main handle orientation in edging position
y
- use pivot position 5
u
- disengage ower guard M
i
- for edging, support the tool by the edging wheel S
p
Trimming
! ensure that the cutting area is free of stones,
debris and other foreign objects
! start trimming only when 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
- 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
rst 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
Read the instruction manual before use
4
Batteries may explode when disposed of in re, so do not
burn battery for any reason
5
Store tool/charger/battery in locations where temperature
will not exceed 50°C
6
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debris (keep bystanders a safe distance away from work
area)
7
Wear protective glasses and hearing protection
8
Do not expose tool to rain
9
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
w
a
! never use the tool without cutting guard A
- use ower guard M
w
b
- mount the guide handle B as illustrated
r
Charging battery
! read the safety warnings and instructions
provided with the charger
Removing/installing the battery
2
On/o
e
- switch on tool by rst pressing knob G (= safety switch
which cannot be locked) and then pulling trigger F
- switch o tool by releasing trigger switch F
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continues to rotate for a few seconds
- allow the cutting line to stop rotating before switching
on again
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Battery level indicator
q
- press the battery level indicator button AA to show the
current battery level
q
a
! when the lowest level of the battery indicator

q
b, the
battery is empty

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Skil GT1 0230 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSkil
ModelGT1 0230 Series
CategoryTrimmer
LanguageEnglish

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