Skil 0740 RT: INTRODUCTION 3)PERSONALSAFETY TOOL ELEMENTS 2 SAFETY 1) WORK AREA SAFETY 4)POWERTOOLUSEANDCARE 2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY

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refrigerators.There is an increased risk of electric

shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

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

Hedge cutter 0740

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of

electric shock.

INTRODUCTION

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

carrying,pullingorunpluggingthepowertool.Keep

• This tool has been designed for trimming hedges and

cordawayfromheat,oil,sharpedgesormoving

bushes and is intended for domestic use only

parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of

• This tool is not intended for professional use

electric shock.

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

e) Whenoperatingapowertooloutdoors,usean

andsaveitforfuturereference3

extensioncordsuitableforoutdooruse. Use of a

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

cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric

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

shock.

seriousinjury

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

• Check whether the packaging contains all parts as

unavoidable,useanearthleakagecircuitbreaker.

illustrated in drawing 2

Use of an earth leakage circuit breaker reduces the risk

• When parts are missing or damaged, please contact your

of electric shock.

dealer

3)PERSONALSAFETY

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

TECHNICAL DATA 1

commonsensewhenoperatingapowertool.Donot

useapowertoolwhileyouaretiredorunderthe

TOOL ELEMENTS 2

influenceofdrugs,alcoholormedication. A moment

A Cord restraint

of inattention while operating power tools may result in

B Front handle switch

serious personal injury.

C Rear handle switch

b) Usepersonalprotectiveequipment.Alwayswear

D Cutting blades

eyeprotection. Protective equipment such as dust

E Protective guard

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

F Blade tip protector

protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce

G Ventilation slots

personal injuries.

H Storage rail (screwsnotsupplied)

c) Preventunintentionalstarting.Ensuretheswitchis

J Blade cover

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, re 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.

c) Disconnecttheplugfromthepowersourceand/or

b) Avoidbodycontactwithearthedorgrounded

thebatterypackfromthepowertoolbeforemaking

surfacessuchaspipes,radiators,rangesand

anyadjustments,changingaccessories,orstoring