Skil 0730 RA: INTRODUCTION ELECTRICAL SAFETY TOOL ELEMENTS 2 BEFORE USE SAFETY GENERAL DURING USE PERSONALSAFETY

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• Keep hands and feet away from the cutting lines while

trimming, especially when switching on the tool

• Always wear eye protection, long trousers and sturdy

Line trimmer 0730

shoes when operating the tool

• Never operate the tool in the direct vicinity of persons;

INTRODUCTION

stop using the tool when persons (especially children) or

pets are nearby

• This tool is intended for the cutting of grass and weeds

• Never operate the tool when you are tired, sick or under

under bushes as well as on slopes and edges that can

the inuence of alcohol or other drugs

not be reached with a lawn mower

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• This tool is not intended for professional use

• Always check that the supply voltage is the same as the

• Check whether the packaging contains all parts as

voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool (tools with

illustrated in drawing 2

a rating of 230V or 240V can also be connected to a

• When parts are missing or damaged, please contact your

220V supply)

dealer

• Inspect the cord periodically and have it replaced by a

• Readthisinstructionmanualcarefullybeforeuse

qualied person, if damaged

andsaveitforfuturereference3

• Inspect the extension cord periodically and replace it, if

• Payspecialattentiontothesafetyinstructionsand

damaged (inadequateextensioncordscanbe

warnings;failuretofollowthesemayresultin

dangerous)

seriousinjury

• Only use an extension cord which is intended for outdoor

use and equipped with a watertight plug and coupling-

TECHNICAL DATA 1

socket

• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a

TOOL ELEMENTS 2

capacity of 16 Amps (U.K. 13 Amps)

A Cutting guard

• When operating the tool use a residual current device

B Guide handle

(RCD) with a triggering current of 30 mA maximum

C Cord restraint

• Do not run over, crush or pull the (extension) cord

D Locking sleeve

• Protect the (extension) cord from heat, oil and sharp

E Telescopic tube

edges

F Trigger switch

• Keepthe(extension)cordawayfromtherotating

G Cutting blade cover

cuttinglines

H Button for line feeding

• Always switch o tool and disconnect plug from power

J Line cutting blade

source if the power supply cord or the extension cord is

K Spool cap

cut, damaged or entangled (donottouchthecord

L Ventilation slots

beforedisconnectingtheplug)

M Storage rail (screwsnotsupplied)

BEFORE USE

N Storage hook

• Only use the tool in daylight or with appropriate articial

lighting

• Check the functioning of the tool before each use and

SAFETY

after any impact; in case of a defect, have it repaired

immediately by a qualied person (never open the tool

SPECIFICSAFETYINSTRUCTIONSFORLINE

yourself)

TRIMMERS

• Before use, thoroughly inspect the cutting area and

GENERAL

remove any object that the tool may sling during cutting

• Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the tool

(such as stones, loose pieces of wood, etc.)

• The user is responsible for accidents or hazards

DURING USE

occurring to other people or their property

• Never use the tool when cord is damaged; have it

• Only use the tool when the ambient temperature is

replaced by a qualied person

between 0°C and 40°C

• Never operate the tool with a damaged cutting guard or

• Never mount metal cutting elements onto this tool

without the cutting guard mounted

PERSONALSAFETY

• Thecuttinglinescontinuetorotateforashorttime

• This tool is not intended for use by persons (including

afterthetoolisswitchedoff

children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental

• Do not cut grass which is not on the ground (e.g. on walls

capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless

or rocks)

they have been given supervision or instruction

• Do not cross roads or gravel paths with the tool still

concerning use of the tool by a person responsible for

running

their safety

• Do not get distracted and always concentrate on what

• Ensure that children do not play with the tool

you are doing

• Never allow children or people who are not familiar with

• Always disconnect plug from power source

the operating instructions to use the tool

- whenever leaving the tool unattended

• Keepyourfingersawayfromthelinecuttingblade

- before clearing jammed material

integratedinthecuttingguard

- before checking, cleaning or working on the tool