Skil 0740 RT: DURING USE 5) SERVICE BEFORE USE AFTER USE EXPLANATIONOFSYMBOLSONTOOL

powertools. Such preventive safety measures reduce

• When operating the tool use a residual current device

the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

(RCD) with a triggering current of 30 mA maximum

d) Storeidlepowertoolsoutofthereachofchildren

• Before use, thoroughly inspect the cutting area and

anddonotallowpersonsunfamiliarwiththepower

remove all foreign objects that could be entangled in the

toolortheseinstructionstooperatethepowertool.

cutting blades (such as stones, nails, wire fences, metal

Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained

plant supports)

users.

DURING USE

e) Maintainpowertools.Checkformisalignmentor

• Wear protective gloves, close-tting clothes and sturdy

bindingofmovingparts,breakageofpartsandany

shoes

otherconditionthatmayaffectthepowertool’s

• Do not operate the tool when barefoot or wearing open

operation.Ifdamaged,havethepowertoolrepaired

sandals

beforeuse. Many accidents are caused by poorly

• Always wear long trousers and long sleeves when

maintained power tools.

operating the tool

f) Keepcuttingtoolssharpandclean. Properly

• Keep other persons and animals at a distance of 5

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less

metres when using the tool

likely to bind and are easier to control.

• Take a secure stance when working (do not overreach,

g) Usethepowertool,accessoriesandtoolbitsetc.,in

especially when using steps or a ladder)

accordancewiththeseinstructions,takinginto

• Keepallpartsofthebodyawayfromthecutting

accounttheworkingconditionsandtheworktobe

blades,donotremovecutmaterialorholdmaterial

performed. Use of the power tool for operations dierent

tobecutwhenbladesaremoving,andmakesure

from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

theswitchisoffwhenclearingjammedmaterial (a

5) SERVICE

moment of inattention while operating the tool may result

a) Haveyourpowertoolservicedbyaqualifiedrepair

in serious personal injury)

personusingonlyidenticalreplacementparts. This

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

will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

area (during operation the cord may be hidden in shrubs

and can be accidentally cut by the blades)

SPECIFICSAFETYINSTRUCTIONSFORHEDGE

• Holdthepowertoolbytheinsulatedgripping

CUTTERS

surfacesonly,becausethecuttingbladesmay

contacthiddenwiringoritsowncord (cutting blades

BEFORE USE

contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of

• Before using the tool for the rst time, it is recommended

the power tool “live” and could give the operator an

to receive practical information

electric shock)

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

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

children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental

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

capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless

edges

they have been given supervision or instruction

• In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,

concerning use of the tool by a person responsible for

immediately switch o the tool and disconnect the plug

their safety

AFTER USE

• Ensure that children do not play with the tool

• Always switch o the tool and disconnect the plug after

• Do not leave the tool unattended

use

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

• Carrythetoolbythehandlewiththecuttingblades

lighting

stoppedand,whentransportingorstoringthetool,

• Do not trim hedges when they are wet

alwaysmountthebladecover (proper handling of the

• Never use the tool with a defective protective guard

tool will reduce possible personal injury from the cutting

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

blades)

voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool (tools with

• Store the tool indoors in a dry and locked-up place, out

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

of reach of children

220V supply)

EXPLANATIONOFSYMBOLSONTOOL

• Check the functioning of the tool before each use and, in

3Readtheinstructionmanualbeforeuse

case of a defect, have it repaired immediately by a

4Donotexposetooltorain

qualied person; never open the tool yourself

5Wearprotectiveglassesandhearingprotection

• Inspect the cord periodically and have it replaced by a

6Immediatelydisconnecttheplugifthe(extension)

qualied person, if damaged

cordisdamagedorcutthroughwhileworking

• Only use an extension cord which is intended for outdoor

7Doubleinsulation(noearthwirerequired)

use and equipped with a watertight plug and coupling-

WHEN CONNECTING NEW 3-PIN PLUG (U.K. ONLY):

socket

• If for any reason the old plug is cut o the cord of this tool,

• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a

it must be disposed of safely and not left unattended

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

• Do not connect the blue (= neutral) or brown (= live) wire

• Inspect the extension cord periodically and replace it, if

in the cord of this tool to the earth terminal of the plug

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

dangerous)

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