Skil 8120 Assembly instructions

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- Read all instructions before using the
appliance.
- To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision
is necessary when an appliance is used near
children.
- Use only the charger supplied by the
manufacturer to recharge.
- Use personal protection equipment. Always
wear eye protection.
- To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not
put the unit in water or other liquid. Do not
place or store unit where it can fall or be pulled
into a tub or sink.
Please read these instructions carefully before
operation in order to use the tool effectively
and obtain maximum performance. Please
keep these instructions for future reference.
Follow all operating and safety procedures
attached to the charger and appliance.
&8;4;.*
..9+B<=*7-.;<,125-;.7*7- ?2<2=8;<
*@*B@125.89.;*=270*9952*7,. All
visitors should be kept at a safe distance
from work area.
878=><.*9952*7,.27-*698;@.=
58,*=287< Water entering the appliance
increases the risk of fire.
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*=68<91.;.< <>,1 *< 27 =1. 9;.<.7,. 8/
/5*66*+5. 52:>2-< 0*<.< 8; -><=
Appliances create sparks which may ignite
the dust or fumes. Never use the appliance
in sites containing lacquer, paint, benzene,
thinner, gasoline, gases, adhesive agents,
and other materials which are combustible or
explosive.
5.,=;2,*5"*/.=B
878=.A98<.*9952*7,.=8 ;*27 8; @.=
,87-2=287<  8 78= ,1*;0. *9952*7,. 27
;*27 8; 27 @.= 58,*=287< Water entering
the appliance increases the risk of electric
shock and/or fire.
878=@*<1=1.*9952*7,.@2=1@*=.;78;
4..927*-*6958,*=287 If the tool gets
wet, dry it off as soon as possible
.;<87*5"*/.=B
;.<< 9;89.;5B  8 78= @.*; 588<.
,58=12708;[email protected];B 87=*2758701*2;
..9B8>;1*2;,58=1270*7-058?.<*@*B
/;8668?2709*;=< They can be caught in
moving parts. Wear protective hair covering
to contain long hair. Use of rubber gloves
and substantial footwear is recommended
when working outdoors.
$<. <*/.=B .:>296.7= 5@*B< @.*; .B.
9;8=.,=287 Safety equipment such as dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
"=*B*5.;=@*=,1@1*=B8>*;.-8270*7-
><.,86687<.7<.->;27089.;*=2878
78= ><. *9952*7,. @125. B8> *;. =2;.- 8;
>7-.; =1. 27/5>.7,. 8/ -;>0< *5,8185 8;
6.-2,*=287 A moment of inattention while
operating appliance may result in serious
personal injury.
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*7-+*5*7,.*=*55=26.< Proper footing
and balance enable better control of the
appliance in unexpected situations.
..91*7-5.<-;B,5.*7*7-/;../;86825
*7- 0;.*<. Slippery hands cannot safely
control the tool.
..91*7-<*@*B/;86 +5*-.< Cutting
blades are very sharp.
9952*7,.$<.*7-*;.
$<. 875B *,,.<<8;2.< =1*= *;.
;.,866.7-.-+B"/8;B8>;9*;=2,>5*;
68-.5  Accessories that may be
recommended for a particular model may not
be suitable on other model and may result in
personal injury.
./8;..*,1><.,1.,4/8;*52076.7=8/
68?2709*;=<+27-2708/ 68?2709*;=<
-*6*0.- 9*;=< 68>7=270 *7- *7B 8=1.;
,87-2=287=1*=6*B*//.,=2=<89.;*=287 A
guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced by an
authorized service center unless indicated
elsewhere in this manual.
*7-5.=1.*9952*7,.@2=1,*;. While the
appliance is ruggedly constructed be handled
with care and if dropped it should be
inspected for damage to the housing and
blades before use.
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8; ,>==270 .-0.< @1.7 92,4270 >9 8;
185-270 =1. *9952*7,. Cutting blades are
very sharp.
?82-*,,2-.7=*5<=*;=270 878=,*;;B
*9952*7,. @2=1 /270.; 87 <@2=,1 Carrying
appliance with your finger on the switch or
plugging in appliance that have the switch on
invites accidents. Be sure switch is off when
plugging in.
$<. =1. ,8;;.,= *9952*7,. /8; B8>;
*9952,*=287878=><.*9952*7,./8;*7B
38+ .A,.9= =1*= /8; @12,1 2= 2< 27=.7-.-
The correct appliance will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
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@2;. <=87.< 05*<< 8; 8=1.; <852- 8+3.,=<
@125.,>==270 Hitting a foreign object could
eject it towards you or someone else in the
work area and damage the blades.
8 78= /8;,. *9952*7,. It will do the job
better and with less likelihood of a risk of
injury at the rate for which it was designed.
/*9952*7,.3*6< @125. ,>==270;.5.*<.
=1.=;200.;266.-2*=.5B Failure to release
trigger can cause excessive battery drain,
overheating of appliance and shorten
appliance life.
"=8;.-5.9952*7,.<7-88;< When not
in use, appliances should be stored indoors
in dry, and high or locked-up place with the
blade sleeve protector on the appliance.
Store the appliance out of reach of children.
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#885 <.;?2,. 6><= +. 9.;/8;6.- 875B +B
:>*52/2.- ;.9*2; 9.;<877.5 Service
maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel results in a risk of personal injury.
Contact the nearest Skil Factory Service
Center, Authorized Service Station or other
competent repair service.
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2<-*6*0.-1*?.=1.=885;.9*2;.-+./8;.
><. Keep cutting edge sharp and clean for
best performance and to reduce the risk of
injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories. Inspect appliance
periodically, and if damaged, have it repaired
by an authorized service facility.
.?.; 68-2/B 8; *5=.; =885 Doing so may
cause tool to malfunction and result in the
risk of injury or property damage.
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+*==.;B,1*;0.;;.*-*5527<=;>,=287<*7-
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$<. 875B =1. ,1*;0.; @12,1 *,,869*72.-
B8>;9;8->,=8;-2;.,=;.95*,.6.7=*<
52<=.-27=1.,*=*5808;=12<6*7>*5 Do not
substitute any other charger. Use only Skil
approved chargers with your product. See
Functional Description and Specifications.
878=-2<*<<.6+5.,1*;0.;8;89.;*=.=1.
,1*;0.;2/2=1*<;.,.2?.-*<1*;9+58@
+..7-;899.-8;8=1.;@2<.-*6*0.-27*7B
@*B !.95*,. -*6*0.- ,8;- 8; 95>0<
266.-2*=.5BIncorrect reassembly or damage
may result in electric shock or fire.
878=;.,1*;0.+*==.;B27-*698; @.=
.7?2;876.7=878=.A98<.,1*;0.;=8;*27
8;<78@/+*==.;B,*<.2<,;*,4.-8;
8=1.;@2<.-*6*0.--878=27<.;=27=8
,1*;0.; Battery short or fire may result.
1*;0.875B"425 *99;8?.-;.,1*;0.*+5.
+*==.;2.< See Functional Description and
Specifications. Other types of batteries may
burst causing personal injury and damage.
1*;0.>72=27=.69.;*=>;.<*+8?.
-.0;..<-.0;..<*7- +.58@ 
-.0;..<-.0;..<"=8;.>72=27
58,*=287<@1.;.=.69.;*=>;.<@25578=
.A,..--.0;..< -.0;..< This
is important to prevent serious damage to the
battery cells.
*==.;B 5.*4*0. 6*B 8,,>; >7-.; .A=;.6.
><*0.8;=.69.;*=>;.,87-2=287<?82-
,87=*,=@2=1<427*7-.B.< The battery
liquid is caustic and could cause chemical
burns to tissues. If liquid comes in contact with
skin, wash quickly with soap and water. If the
liquid contacts your eyes, flush them with
water for a minimum of 10 minutes and seek
medical attention.
5*,. ,1*;0.; 87 /5*= 787/5*66*+5.
<>;/*,.< *7- *@*B /;86 /5*66*+5.
6*=.;2*5<@1.7;.,1*;0270>72= The
charger and unit heat during charging.
Carpeting and other heat insulating surfaces
block proper air circulation which may cause
*==.;B1*;0.;
..9*559*;=<8/ =1. +8-B *@*B/;86=1.
,>==.;+5*-. Cutting blades are very sharp.
8 78= ;.68?. ,>= 6*=.;2*5 8; 185-
6*=.;2*5 =8 +. ,>= @1.7 +5*-.< *;.
68?270 Proper handling of the appliance
will reduce possibility of personal injury from
the cutter blades.
*4.<>;.=1.<@2=,12<8//@1.7,5.*;270
3*66.- 6*=.;2*5 A moment of inattention
while operating the appliance may result in
serious personal injury.
*;;B=1.*9952*7,.+B=1.1*7-5.@2=1=1.
,>==.; +5*-. <=899.- Proper handling of
the machine will reduce possible personal
injury from the cutter blades.
$<.=12<*9952*7,.875B27-*B5201=8;
088-*;=2/2,2*55201= Dark areas invite
accidents.
.?.; 89.;*=. =1. *9952*7,. @2=1
-*6*0.-0>*;-<8;<12.5-<2795*,.
"@2=,187=1.68=8;875B@1.7=1.1*7-<
*7-/..=*;.*@*B/;86 ,>==2706.*7<
Proper handling of the appliance will reduce
possibility of personal injury from the cutter
blades.
#12< 9;8->,= ,87=*27< ,1.62,*5<
27,5>-2705.*-478@7=8=1."=*=.8/
*52/8;72*=8,*><.+2;=1-./.,=<*7-8=1.;
;.9;8->,=2?.1*;6 Wash hands after
using.
"86. -><= ,;.*=.- +B =12< 9;8->,=
,87=*27< ,1.62,*5< 478@ =8 =1. "=*=. 8/
*52/8;72* =8 ,*><. ,*7,.; +2;=1 -./.,=<
8;8=1.;;.9;8->,=2?.1*;6 Some of these
chemicals include fertilizers, insecticides,
herbicides, pesticides, as well as arsenic and
chromium from chemically treated lumber.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals,
wear approved safety equipment such as
dust masks that are specifically designed to
filter out microscopic particles../8;. ><270
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878=*==.69==8-2<*<
<.6+5. =1. +*==.;B 8;
;.68?.*7B,86987.7=9;83.,=270/;86
=1.+*==.;B =.;627*5< Fire or injury may
result. Prior to disposal, protect exposed
terminals with heavy insulating tape to
prevent shorting.
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If equipped with a lithium-ion battery, the battery
must be collected, recycled or disposed of in
an environ mentally sound manner.
“The EPA certified RBRC
Battery Recycling Seal on the
lithium-ion ( i-ion) battery
indicates Robert Bosch Tool
Corporation is voluntarily
participating in an industry
program to collect and recycle these batteries
at the end of their useful life, when taken out
of service in the United States or Canada. The
RBRC program provides a convenient
alterative to placing used i-ion batteries into
the trash or the munici pal waste stream, which
may be illegal in your area.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information
on i-ion battery recycling and disposal
bans/restrictions in your area, or return your
batteries to a Skil/Bosch/Dremel Service
Center for recycling. Robert Bosch Tool
Corporation’s involvement in this program is
part of our commitment to preserving our
environment and conserving our natural
resources.”
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*==.;B2<98<*5
&1.7+*==.;2.<*;.78= 27
=8858;,1*;0.;4..9=1.6
*@*B /;86 6.=*5 8+3.,=< For example, to
protect terminals from shorting E# place
batteries in a tool box or pocket with nails,
screws, keys, etc. Fire or injury may result.
 # $# ##!" # ! !
' " #  # They may
explode.
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overheating of the charger and unit. If smoke
or melting of the case are observed unplug the
charger immediately and do not use the unit or
charger.
$<.8/*7*==*,16.7=78=;.,866.7-.-8;
<85-+B"4256*B;.<>5=27*;2<48//2;.
.5.,=;2,<18,48;273>;B=89.;<87<
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To Reduce the Risk of Electric Shock, this
appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other). This plug will fit in a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does
not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician
to install the proper outlet. Do not change the
plug in any way.
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Voltage rating 3.6 V
Charge time 5 hours
1*;0.; 2607225635
Voltage rating 120 V 60 Hz
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>7,=287*5.<,;29=287*7-"9.,2/2,*=287<
8;-5.<<"1;>+*7-;*<<"1.*;
*==.;B=885<*;.*5@*B<27*789.;*=2?.,87-2=287 Be aware of the possible
hazards.
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GRASS BLADE
SHRUB BLADE
CHARGING
INDICATOR LIGHT
RUBBERIZED GRIP
SAFETY S ITCH
RELEASE BUTTON
TRIGGER
BLADE COVER
FIG. 1
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<<.6+5B
&.*; 058?.< *7- 95*,.
9;8=.,=2?. 0>*;- 87 =1.
+5*-.+./8;.;.68?2708;27<=*55270=1.
+5*-.
"##
1. Position blade as shown, while aligning
holes in blade with drive pins and push blade
onto drive pins in direction of arrow (Fig. 5).
8=. If the appliance appears to have no
grease in the gears, add a small amount of
general purpose grease such as MOBI UX EP-2.
8=. When attaching the blade cover ensure
that all four locating tabs are inside the housing
before sliding blade cover into place (Fig. 6).
2. Slide the blade cover toward the blade to
secure (Fig. 7).
878=*==.69==8 89.;*=.
=1.*9952*7,.>75.<<=1.
,8?.;2<9;89.;5B*==*,1.-The blade could
unexpectedly detach if the cover is not properly
attached.
&.*; 058?.< *7- 95*,.
9;8=.,=2?. 0>*;- 87 =1.
+5*-.+./8;.;.68?2708;27<=*55270=1.
+5*-.
!%#
1. Push the blade cover release button and
slide cover toward On/Off switch (Fig. 2).
2. ift the blade cover in direction of arrow and
remove from the housing (Fig. 3).
3. ift the blade in direction of arrow and
remove (Fig. 4).
878=*==.69==8 89.;*=.
=1.*9952*7,.>75.<<=1.
,8?.;2<9;89.;5B*==*,1.-The blade could
unexpectedly detach if the cover is not properly
attached.
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FIG. 2 FIG. 3 FIG. 4
FIG. 5 FIG. 6 FIG. 7
BLADE COVER
RELEASE BUTTON
ON/OFF
S ITCH
BLADE
COVER
BLADE
COVER
BLADE
BLADE
DRIVE
PINS
BLADE
COVER
BLADE
COVER
BLADE
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1. The charger was designed to fast charge
the battery only when the battery temperature
is between 32˚F (0˚C) and 113˚F (45˚C). If the
unit is too hot or too cold, the charger will not
fast charge the battery. (This may happen if
the unit is hot from heavy use). When the
battery temperature returns to between 32˚F
(0˚C) and 113˚F (45˚C), the charger will
automatically begin charging.
2. A substantial drop in operating time per
charge may mean that the unit is nearing the
end of its life and should be replaced.
3. Remember to unplug charger during storage
period.
4. If battery does not charge properly:
a. Check for voltage at outlet by plugging in
some other electrical device.
b. Check to see if outlet is connected to a
light switch which turns power “off” when lights
are turned off.
c. Check unit terminals for dirt. Clean with
cotton swab and alcohol if necessary.
d. If you still do not get proper charging,
take or send unit and charger to your local Skil
Service Center. See “Tools, Electric” in the
Yellow Pages for names and addresses.
8=. Use of chargers not sold by Skil will
void the warranty.
 !##!#"
#$"
The product is intended for light trimming of
shrubs and lawn edges in domestic use.
"#("&#
The safety switch is designed to prevent
accidental starts. To operate safety switch,
press the release button with your thumb on
either side of handle to disengage the lock,
then pull the trigger (Fig. 1). When the trigger
is released the button will engage the safety
switch automatically, and the trigger will no
longer operate.
$##&#($!"!
Hold the shear away from yourself. Stand in a
secure and stable position.
"!$"!
>==2701.-0.< Before cutting check the
hedge for foreign objects e. g. wire fences.
Cut stems up to 8 mm in thickness. When
cutting, move steadily along the line of cut, so
that stems are fed directly into the cutter
blades. The double edge of the cutting blade
enables you to cut in either direction, or with a
side to side motion.
After use replace the blade protector.
!
$###!#"
• Cut shrubs with deciduous leaves in June
and October.
• Cut evergreen shrubs in April and August.
• Cut conifer and other fast growing shrubs
approx. every six weeks from May onwards.
!"""!
-0270 Guide the shear along the edge of
the lawn. Do not allow the blade to contact
paved surfaces, stones or garden walls, this
will wear the blade rapidly.
9.;*=2707<=;>,=287<
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!%!#"$!
For convenience, your charger was designed
so it may be mounted on a flat horizontal
surface, or it may be mounted onto a vertical surface.
1. Select a mounting location that allows the
plug to reach an electrical outlet, so that the
plug will reach the outlet. Check for studs or
other support.
2. Using a pencil, mark two places on the
surface in a vertical line about 64mm apart.
3. Screw two #8 round head screws part way
into the surface, leaving both screw heads
about 1/8" from the surface (Fig. 9).
4. Align slots on charger with screws and slide
the charger over the screws.
VERTICAL
MOUNTING
SLOTS
CHARGER
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CHARGER
!##"#
"!
The lithium ion battery is protected against
deep discharging by the “Electronic Cell
Protection (ECP)”. When the battery is empty,
the tool is switched off by means of a
protective circuit.
#8 9;.?.7= -*6*0. =8
+*==.;B do not continue to
press the On/Off switch after the tool has
been automatically switched off.
!##
Plug charger cord into your standard power
outlet, then insert tool into charger (Fig. 8).
The green charging indicator light on the tool
will turn “ON”. This indicates that the battery is
charging. Charging will automatically stop
when the battery is fully charged.
When the indicator light turns “OFF” charging
is complete.
During the charging
procedure, the handle of the
tool warms up. This is normal.
After normal usage, the battery requires
approximately 3 to 5 hours charging time to
reach full capacity. The tool may be used even
though the light may still be on. The light may
require more than 3 hours to turn off
depending on temperature.
The purpose of the light is to indicate that the
battery is fast-charging. It does not indicate the
exact point of full charge. The light will turn off
in less than 3 hours if the battery was not
completely discharged.
When the battery is fully charged, unplug the
charger (unless you're charging another tool)
FIG. 9
!
CAUTION
FIG. 8
CHARGING
INDICATOR LIGHT
!
CAUTION
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".;?2,.
$"!"!%
!#"" ;.?.7=2?.
6*27=.7*7,. 9.;/8;6.- +B >7*>=18;2C.-
9.;<877.56*B;.<>5=2762<95*,2708/
27=.;7*5@2;.<*7-,86987.7=<@12,1
,8>5-,*><.<.;28><1*C*;- We recom -
mend that all tool service be performed by a
Skil Factory Service Center or Authorized
Skil Service Station. SERVICE MEN:
Disconnect tool and/or charger from power
source before servicing.
##!"
.*5.;=/8;>72=< =1*=*;.7.*;270=1.2;
.7-8/52/. If you notice decreased tool
performance or significantly shorter running
time between charges then it is time to
replace the unit. Failure to do so can cause
the tool to operate improperly or damage the
charger.
5.*7270
#8 *?82- *,,2-.7=< *5@*B<
-2<,877.,==1.=885*7-8;
,1*;0.;/;86=1.98@.;<>995B+./8;.
,5.*7270 The tool may be cleaned most
effectively with com pressed dry air. 5@*B<
@.*;<*/.=B08005.<@1.7,5.*7270=885<
@2=1,869;.<<.-*2;
.;=*27,5.*7270*0.7=<*7-
<85?.7=<-*6*0.95*<=2,
9*;=< Some of these are: gasoline, car bon
tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents,
ammonia and household detergents that
contain ammonia.
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/*7.A=.7<287,8;-2<
7.,.<<*;B*,8;-@2=1
*-.:>*=.<2C.,87->,=8;<=1*= 2< ,*9*+5.
8/,*;;B270=1.,>;;.7=7.,.<<*;B/8;B8>;
=885 6><= +. ><.- This will prevent
excessive voltage drop, loss of power or
overheating. Grounded tools must use 3-wire
extension cords that have 3-prong plugs and
receptacles.
#The smaller the gauge number, the
heav i er the cord.
!")"'#"!"
%##!#$!!##"
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3-6
6-8
8-10
10-12
12-16
18 16 16 14 0.75 0.75 1.5 2.5
18 16 14 12 0.75 1.0 2.5 4.0
18 16 14 12 0.75 1.0 2.5 4.0
16 16 14 12 1.0 2.5 4.0 —
14 12 —— ————
25 50 100 150 15 30 60 120
8;-.70=127..= 8;-.70=127.=.;<
A=.7<2878;-<
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