Skil 0705 RA: INTRODUCTION 3) PERSONAL SAFETY TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1 TOOL ELEMENTS 3 SAFETY 1) WORK AREA SAFETY 4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE 2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY

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b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded

surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and

refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric

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shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.

INTRODUCTION

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of

electric shock.

• This tool is intended for domestic lawn mowing only

d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for

• This tool is not intended for professional use

carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep

• Check whether the packaging contains all parts as

cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving

illustrated in drawing 2

parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of

• When parts are missing or damaged, please contact your

electric shock.

dealer

e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an

• Assembly instructions 2

extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a

- the sequence of the numbers appearing in the drawing

cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric

corresponds with the sequence of the steps to be

shock.

followed for assembling the lawn mower

f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is

! firmly tighten all screws and nuts

unavoidable, use an earth leakage circuit breaker.

• Read this instruction manual carefully before use and

Use of an earth leakage circuit breaker reduces the risk

save it for future reference 4

of electric shock.

3) PERSONAL SAFETY

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1

a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use

common sense when operating a power tool. Do not

TOOL ELEMENTS 3

use a power tool while you are tired or under the

A Wheel

influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment

B Cord restraint

of inattention while operating power tools may result in

C Cord clip

serious personal injury.

D Safety switch

b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear

E Trigger switch

eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust

F Securing wing nut

mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing

G Grass box

protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce

H Transport handle

personal injuries.

J Ventilation slots

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is

K Rear guard

in the off-position before connecting to power

source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying

the tool. Carrying power tools with your nger on the

SAFETY

switch or energising power tools that have the switch on

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

invites accidents.

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning

WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all

the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a

instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions

rotating part of the power tool may result in personal

may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save

injury.

all warnings and instructions for future reference. The

e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance

term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-

at all times. This enables better control of the power tool

operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless)

in unexpected situations.

power tool.

f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or

jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away

1) WORK AREA SAFETY

from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair

a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark

can be caught in moving parts.

areas invite accidents.

g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust

b) Do not operate power tools in explosive

extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are

atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable

connected and properly used. Use of dust collection

liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which

can reduce dust-related hazards.

may ignite the dust or fumes.

4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating

a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power

a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

tool for your application. The correct power tool will do

2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY

the job better and safer at the rate for which it was

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never

designed.

modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter

b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn

plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.

it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled

Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of

with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

electric shock.