Skil PWRCore 20 PM4912E-00 User manual

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the
Owner’s Manual before using this product. Save these instructions for future reference.
For Customer Service 1300-017-545 OR www.skil.com.au
Brushless Mower
Model: PM4912E-00
TM
123456

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Trigger Switch
Safety Switch
Motor Control Cable
Telescopic Handle
Handle Lock
Grass Box Full Indicator
Grass Box
Central Handle for Height
Adjustment
Quick Release // Adjustable
Working Height
Grass Combs
Quick Release //
Adjustable Working
Height
Transport Handle
Battery Cover
Safety Key Mulching Plug
2SPECIFICATIONS
Rated Voltage 40V max d.c.
Mower Weight (without mulching insert) 16.8 kg (2.5 Ah battery pack attached)
Mower Weight (without mulching insert) 17.3 kg (5.0 Ah battery pack attached)
Cutting Width 43 cm
Cutting Height 25-75 mm
Grass-Bag Volume 50 L

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• Always ensure that the cutting mechanism is in good
working order (have worn or damaged parts replaced)
• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure that the
tool is in a safe working condition
DURING USE
• Only mow with sucient daylight or with appropriate
articial lighting
• Do not tilt the tool when starting or switching on the
motor, except if the tool has to be tilted for starting in
long grass (in this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely
necessary and tilt only the part which is away from the
operator); always ensure that both hands are in the
operating position before returning the tool to the ground
• Ensure that the cutting blade is at a complete standstill
when tilting the tool for crossing surfaces other than
grass and when transporting it to and from the area to be
mowed
• Mow across the face of slopes (never up and down)
• Be extremely careful when changing direction on slopes
• Never pick up or carry the lawn mower while the motor
is running
• Never use the tool when handle cord is damaged, have it
replaced by a qualied person
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
Only use the following batteries and chargers with this
tool
-SKIL battery: BY5197E-03 BY5196E-03
-SKIL charger: SC5358E-01 QC5360E-01 QC5359E-00
• 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 0...+45°C
-during operation –20...+50°C
-during storage –20...+50°C
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON TOOL
3Read the instruction manual before use
4Do not dispose of electric tools and batteries together
with household waste material
5 Beware of sharp blades, after switching o the tool the
blade continues to rotate for a few seconds, switch
o and remove safety key from tool before cleaning/
maintenance.
6Pay attention to the risk of injury caused by ying
debris (keep bystanders a safe distance away from work
area)
7Wear protective glasses and hearing protection
8Do not expose tool to rain
9Guaranteed sound power level
USE
• Charging battery
! read the safety warnings and instructions
provided with the charger
• Removing/installing the battery ea
-2 battery packs need to be installed
• Removing/installing safety key eb
INTRODUCTION
• This tool is intended for domestic lawn mowing only
• This tool is not intended for professional use
• Check whether the packaging contains all parts as
illustrated in drawing 1
• When parts are missing or damaged, please contact your
dealer
• Assembly instructions q
-the sequence of the numbers appearing in the drawing
corresponds with the sequence of the steps to be
followed for assembling the lawn mower
• Read this instruction manual carefully before use
and save it for future reference 3
SAFETY
GENERAL
• Never allow children, persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge or people unfamiliar with these instructions to
use the machine
• Store idle power tools out of reach of children and do
not allow persons unfamiliar with the mower or these
instructions to operate the mower
• Avoid operating the mower on wet lawns
• The user is responsible for accidents or hazards
occurring to other people or their property
• Never operate the tool with a defective rear guard or
defective grass box
• When operating the tool without grass box, ensure
that the rear guard is in closed position (risk of injury
caused by rotating cutting blade)
• Always switch o 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
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Do not operate the tool when barefoot or wearing open
sandals; always wear sturdy shoes and long trousers
• Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
tool
• Never mow in the direct vicinity of persons (especially
children) and animals
• Always keep hands and feet away from rotating
parts
• Keep away from the discharge opening at all times
• Switch on the motor according to instructions and with
feet well away from the cutting blade
• Operate the mower at a walking pace only (do not run)
• Keep proper footing on slopes and do not mow extremely
steep slopes
• Be extremely careful when moving backwards or pulling
the mower towards you
BEFORE USE
• Check the functioning of the tool before each use and,
in case of a defect, have it repaired immediately by a
qualied person; never open the tool yourself
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the mower is to be
used and remove all hard objects which could be caught
up and thrown by the cutting mechanism

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MAINTENANCE / SERVICE
• This tool is not intended for professional use
• Always switch o the tool, remove battery pack, and
ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete
standstill
• Always keep tool clean
• Clean the mower after each use with a hand brush and
a soft cloth
! do not use water (especially no high-pressure
sprays)
-remove compacted grass cuttings from the blade area
with a wooden or plastic implement
• Storage o
-for saving substantial storage space fold the tool
handle and store the tool as illustrated; empty grass
box rst
! ensure that the handle cord is not trapped when
folding/unfolding the tool handle (do not drop the
handle)
-do not place other objects on top of the mower when
stored
• Regularly check the grass box for wear or damage
• Regularly check for worn or damaged blades and bolts
and have them replaced in sets to preserve balance
• Replacing the cutting blade p
! remove safety key and batteries from tool and
remove grass box qb
! wear protective gloves
-turn the mower upside down
-remove/mount the cutting blade with a spanner 23 as
illustrated
! only use replacement cutting blades of the
correct type (SKIL accessory SMB1700, marked
LERA430X)
-thoroughly clean the shaft area and the underside of
the tool before mounting the cutting blade
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)
! always switch o the tool, remove battery packs,
safety key, and ensure that all moving parts have
come to a complete standstill
Tool does not operate
-empty battery -> charge battery
-safety key missing -> check correct installation of safety
key e
-telescopic handle problem -> fully extend handle and
lock the levers qc
-hot battery -> let battery cool down
-cutting blades jammed -> clear jammed material
-grass too high -> increase cutting height and tilt tool
-internal fault -> contact dealer/service station
Tool operates intermittently
-internal wiring defective -> contact dealer/service
station
Tool leaves ragged nish or motor labours
-cutting height cut too low -> increase cutting height
-cutting blade blunt -> replace cutting blade
-underside of tool badly clogged -> clean tool
• Adjusting height of tool handle r
I = High
II = Medium
III = Low
• Adjusting cutting height (25-75 mm) t
-adjust central handle by putting it in slot for desired
cutting height. 1 = 25mm, 2 = 35mm, 3 = 45mm, 4 =
55mm, 5 = 65mm, 6 = 75 mm
• On/o safety switch y
Prevents the tool from being switched on accidentally
-switch on tool by rst pressing safety switch and then
pulling trigger switch
-switch o tool by releasing trigger switch
! after switching o the tool the blade continues to
rotate for a few seconds
• Operating instructions
-hold the mower with both hands
-place the mower on the edge of the lawn and mow in a
forward direction
-reverse at the end of each turn, slightly overlapping the
previous cut strip
! only use the mower on dry grass
-keep the mower away from solid objects and plants
! for mowing long grass, rst set the cutting
mechanism to the maximum cutting height, then
to a lower cutting height
! adjust your walking pace when mowing long grass
• Grass box full indicator u
-empty grass box as soon as ap lowers by itself,
indicating that the grass box is full
-for optimal grass collecting performance regularly clean
the holes underneath ap with a hand brush
• Mulching function i
-for mulching install mulching plug as shown
• Battery level indicator w
-press the battery level indicator button to show the
current battery level wa
! when the lowest level of the battery indicator
starts ashing after pressing button wb, the
battery is empty
! when 2 levels of the battery indicator start ashing
after pressing button wc, 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 battery level indicator button wc; 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 wb is shown by the battery level indicator
when pressing battery level indicator button ; charge
battery
! do not continue to press the on/o switch after the
tool is switched o automatically; battery may be
damaged

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Cutting blade not rotating
-cutting blade obstructed -> clear obstruction
-blade nut/bolt loose -> tighten blade nut/bolt
Tool vibrates abnormally
-cutting blade damaged -> replace cutting blade
-blade nut/bolt loose -> tighten blade nut/bolt
ENVIRONMENT
• Do not dispose of electric tools, batteries,
accessories and packaging together with household
waste material. The electric tools, batteries,
accessories and packaging should be sorted for
environmental-friendly recycling
! prior to disposal protect battery terminals with
heavy tape to prevent short-circuit

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WARRANTY
SKIL WARRANTY POLICY
For all SKIL warranty & enquiries, please contact 1300 01
SKIL (1300 01 7545) Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
EST
Chervon Australia Pty Ltd ABN 36 165 077 501 (“Chervon”)
warrants to the original domestic purchaser that this product
will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for
5 years from date of purchase, and any battery or charger
will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 3
years from date of purchase. Consumables will be covered
by a 3-month warranty and a complete list can be found
inside the manual.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a SKIL consumer Power
Tool is used for industrial, professional or commercial
purposes, the foregoing warranty will apply for a duration
of ninety days from the date of purchase.This ninety-day
commercial warranty pertains to the SKIL Power Tool range
only.
This SKIL product warranty is only applicable to purchases
from authorised SKIL retailers.This warranty will not apply to
SKIL products that are purchased from Amazon, eBay and
any other non-authorised online retailer. This SKIL product
warranty does not apply to any parallel imported product and
does not apply to any SKIL products that are not purchased
from an authorised SKIL retailer.To make a claim, return
the faulty item together with proof of purchase directly to
your closest service agent or to the place of purchase. Any
handling and transportation costs (and other expenses
incurred in claiming this warranty) are not covered by this
warranty and will not be borne by Chervon. The replacement
product or part or repaired product will be made available
for your collection at an address nominated by Chervon.
Where a valid warranty claim is made, Chervon will replace
the defective product or repair the fault. Where the product is
repaired, Chervon may use refurbished parts. This warranty
does not cover normal wear and tear, misuse or abuse. This
warranty may also be further limited or voided as specically
detailed in the product manual. Chervon has no other liability
under this warranty. The benets to you given by this warranty
are in addition to other rights and remedies imposed by State
and Federal legislation that cannot be excluded. Our goods
come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the
Australian Consumer Law.You are entitled to a replacement
or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other
reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.You are also entitled
to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to
be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to
a major failure. Chervon Australia Pty Ltd, Unit 14, 5 Kelletts
Road, Rowville, VIC. 3178.
Ph; 1300 01 SKIL (1300 01 7545).
Email: [email protected]
The following accessories and consumables have a 3-month
warranty period:
Chucks Allen keys
Brushes Angle grinder anges
Collets Dust canisters
Industry leading battery
technology wraps each
cell with cooling material
to keep the battery
powering on for 25%
longer run time compare
to general battery
technology.
SKIL’s patented technology
extends the battery life 2X
longer compare to general
battery technology.
LONGER
RUN TIME
PWRCORE 20™
LITHIUM
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2X
BATTERY LIFE
PWRCORE 20™
LITHIUM
*
*